History of Merlin

History of Merlin

2007

Merlin ERD founded by Iain and Debbie Hutchison

Merlin ERD founded by Iain and Debbie Hutchison

2008

First ERD well project in UKNS – step out ratio 2:4

First ERD well project in UKNS – step out ratio 2:4

2009

Recruited first full time drilling engineer

First ERD project in Australia – step out ratio 2:8

First projects completed in Africa, USA & Indonesia

2010

First ERD & Complex Wells open seat course held in Aberdeen (12 attendees)

First ERD & Complex Wells open seat course held in Aberdeen (12 attendees)

First ERD project completed in China

2011

16 ERD projects delivered – UK, Norway, India, UAE, Netherlands, Africa, Australia

16 ERD projects delivered – UK, Norway, India, UAE, Netherlands, Africa, Australia

2012

10,000m well 3:1 step out delivered in Germany

10,000m well 3:1 step out delivered in Germany

2013

Azerbaijan contract signed with major operator

Azerbaijan contract signed with major operator

9 wells & 16 training courses delivered!

2014

Queen’s Award for International Trade

Queen’s Award for International Trade

2015

IADC Drilling Manual contributing authors

SPE OAA Best Small Business Award

SPE OAA Best Small Business Award

Established permanent presence in Australia

2016

Second Queen’s Award

Second Queen’s Award

HSBC Scottish Small Exporter of the Year Award

2017

Employee Ownership established 21 August

Employee Ownership established 21 August

2018

Delivered first training course in Russian

First EO Dividend payment to staff (Making it a VERY Merry Christmas)

First EO Dividend payment to staff (Making it a VERY Merry Christmas)

2019

Delivered first training course in Spanish

Ron Ramage takes the helm as MD

2020

Employee Ownership expanded (93%)

Established permanent presence in USA

First geothermal drilling project

Delivered first fully online training course

2021

MPD service introduced and delivered first project

Running total of 241 ERD & complex well training courses delivered

Updated positioning & brand revamp

Updated positioning & brand revamp

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