Merlin Team Update
At Merlin we are proud of all our team members. Continue reading to find what special achievements we are celebrating.
FOSSIL COMPETITION WINNER
The competition to win a fossil is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. We hope everyone enjoyed taking a look at our new web pages.
Merlin’s Updated Website
We have launched our updated website today! Why not visit and find out more about the services we can offer you in geoscience, geochemistry and data management as we support…
Ireland stratigraphy report released publicly
We are very pleased to announce that the comprehensive report on the stratigraphy of offshore Ireland, completed in 2020 by a Merlin led consortium of companies, has now been released publicly as a special report by the Irish Government. To find out more about the project, continue reading..
Merlin contributes to a CCUS risk checklist for the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA)
Merlin has recently completed a project commissioned by the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) aimed at describing the risks and mitigations associated with Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) to assist the OGA Carbon Storage Licence stewardship. Continue reading to see the whole press release.
EO Day 2021
Today is Employee Ownership day 2021! This year marks a milestone for Merlin with regards to employee ownership. In just 6 days time, on 1st July, Merlin will be proudly celebrating being 5 years Employee Owned. Find out more about employee ownership in our newsletter.
Geofest 2021
Merlin is pleased to support the local community by continuing to sponsor GeoFest in 2021. A range of geological activities will run across the region over the summer months enabling families to enjoy time together, explore the local area and learn lots of interesting things.
Earth Day 2021
Earth Day 2021 is taking place on Thursday 22nd April this year. It aims to drive thoughts and actions on important issues including global climate, plastic and pollution, science and education, people, communities, conservation and restoration. Here at Merlin, we are invested in playing an active role in decarbonising the global energy system while equally recognising the importance of retaining energy reliability, resilience and affordability during the transition to greener solutions. Learn more about what we do in our newsletter.
National Careers Week and British Science Week 2021
Merlin staff are pleased to share their love of geosciences with the younger generation. Find out how we are doing this in our newsletter.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Thursday 11th February marks the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Here at Merlin we understand how important it is to provide support and encouragement to girls in STEM subjects. Read more about the importance of this in our newsletter.
African Licensing Rounds
The political climate in many African nations is becoming increasingly stable, with governments keen to attract foreign investment to unlock the potential of their natural resources. There are currently plenty of opportunities for those seeking new acreage in Africa: From high-risk high-reward deepwater plays to near-field onshore exploration. Many African licensing rounds are still going ahead in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, albeit with delays to the planned timetables. Keep reading to find out more…
Merlin welcomes Ken to the MEETL board
We wish to extend a warm welcome to Ken Lindsay who was appointed as Non-Exec Trustee Director of Merlin Energy Employee Trustees Limited last month.