Iain Mccourt Email & Phone Number

Experienced Oilfield Professional with over 35 years of experience working within culturally diverse teams. Adept at implementing a broad range of drilling technologies to achieve objectives. Recognized as an Industry Expert in the field of Extended Reach Drilling having been involved in the drilling of ERD wells in various worldwide basins from the earliest days of the implementation of Extended Reach Drilling Practices. Career highlights include:• Acting as the Schlumberger Co-Ordinator for the Montara Relief Well Project, Australia• Designing, implementing, and evolving the Drilling Engineering Structure within Schlumberger• Part of the Management team that has developed Merlin ERD into a Highly Awarded, Industry Recognized Leader• Re-engineering and supervising the drilling of the longest lateral drilled in Granite saving the operator c. 7M$ - Vietnam• ERD Supervision on edge of envelope 7.2:1 ERD wells for Vermillion Australia• Working as In-House engineer on a multi-well ERD project, helping to reduce total NPT from 66 days to 8 days / well – Norway• Involved in the engineering and drilling supervision of the longest land well in Australia for Beach Energy Limited – 7.2km, land to offshore, 3.1:1 ERD wellPlease note: If you are wondering why I have looked at your profile, it may be due to the fact that you have applied to join a closed group on LinkedIn that I help to manage, and I have been checking on your eligibility to be part of that group.

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  Lead Erd Advisor / Trainer / Business Development - Australasia

  Merlin

  Aug 2015 - Present - Perth, Australia