The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark (AMHG) covers the five counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire, and boasts a wide variety of interesting landscapes, geology, history and wildlife. It has…
There is just one month to go until the EAGE Annual conference in Aberdeen, 8-11th June 2026. Join the Merlin team at Booth A710.
Understanding and quantifying uncertainty remains a persistent challenge to making effective geoscience decisions. This article explores some of the challenges and the practical solutions that can be put in place to improve subsurface predictions by incorporating uncertainty analysis.
As all geoscience projects depend on robust scientific judgement, access to specialist geoscience expertise becomes not just helpful but essential. Our latest article highlights the value of specialist technical inputs to projects and the power of holding regular clinic-style support sessions.
Today is World Book Day so Merlin staff thought it would be nice to highlight some of the geoscience‑themed books they have enjoyed.
Bill Wilks, Phil Copestake and Eleanor Oldham are heading to Oslo and Stavanger on 2nd March to catch up with clients ahead of the APA round which is expected in May 2026. If you need ongoing support, an extra pair of hands, or a quick stand-alone technical G&G evaluation, then why not get in touch and arrange a meeting with Bill, Phil and Eleanor to see how we can help you?
Bill Wilks will be joining 'Africa Upstream 2026: A New Map of Opportunity - Blocks, Rounds & the Next Wave of Potential' online panel discussion organised by Frontier Upstream Insights on 21st January at 2pm.
In December 2025 the NSTA announced the UK’s second carbon storage licensing round. Merlin round up the geological highlights.
Are you ready for the 2nd UK Carbon Storage Round? Continue reading to learn how Merlin's experienced geoscience team can help with your applications.
Merlin’s associate, Jonathan Bujak, is donating his sixth edition copy (published in 1842) of Gideon Mantell’s “Thoughts on a Pebble” to the Geological Society. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating book.
The 2025 Nigerian licensing round, which commences today, Monday 1st December, furthers the desire to move the petroleum industry forward in Nigeria. The emphasis is on optimising near term production and accelerating energy transition goals with undeveloped discoveries, fallow fields and gas rich fields being included. Continue reading to learn more.
Merlin’s Eleanor Oldham attended the EAGE Global Energy Transition (GET) conference in Rotterdam from 28th-30th October. Here is her debrief of the event.