Independent Geophysical Consultancy

I help clients make defensible subsurface decisions: by carrying out the geophysics, testing the work behind an interpretation, or helping commission the right specialist study.

My work combines quantitative interpretation and reservoir characterisation with over 30 years’ experience in operator teams, consultancy and seismic service companies.

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Expertise

Available for individual contracts or as part of a broader consultancy team.

Independent expert review and sense checking
Testing the data, assumptions and evidence behind conventional and AI-assisted interpretations.

Geophysical contracting and ongoing technical support
Hands-on expertise for a defined study or sustained support alongside your team.

Preparing and overseeing outsourced geophysical work
Connecting a well-understood client database with a practical tendering strategy and clear acceptance criteria.

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Quantitative Interpretation

AVO analysis, seismic inversion and forward modelling, supported by well ties, rock physics and seismic processing QC. Reservoir characterisation, net pay estimation and depth conversion.

Evaluation & Advice

Independent technical review for acquisitions, farm-ins and divestments. Data room evaluation, advice to government ministries, project oversight and mentoring.

Competent Person Reports

Geophysical input to competent person reports and reserves and resources assessments: seismic interpretation, depth conversion, reservoir characterisation, volumetrics and prospect risking.

Equity Redetermination

Geophysical analysis and technical review for equity determination and redetermination, drawing on experience in the UK and Norwegian North Sea and offshore Canada.

Testimonials

“James’s work with Staatsolie has been outstanding, bringing world-class geoscience expertise, innovative quantitative interpretation, and exceptional technical insight to the understanding of Suriname’s subsurface potential. Through a combination of scientific excellence, and genuine collaboration, he has helped elevate technical capabilities, strengthen exploration confidence, and create lasting value for Staatsolie.”
Mohamed Chandoe
Geophysics Specialist, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
“As the global Managing Director for RPS Energy’s Technical, Training & Advisory group and later as a Technical Director with GHD, I have worked on a number of demanding multi-disciplinary projects requiring specialist geophysical input. His application of detailed geophysics techniques to specific modelling problems shows aptitude, flexibility, pragmatism and innovation in equal measure and his ability to work in a team is exemplary.”
Andy Kirchin
Technical Director, GHD
“James worked for me as Chief Geophysicist at Glencore during which time he utilised appropriate and cutting edge methodologies to ensure maximum potential was extracted from each of the assets and licences.”
Owain Jackson
CEO & Co-founder, H2Au