Oil & Gas

SMRU Ltd’s research services to the oil & gas industries are extensive.

We have analysed the relationship between cetacean stock trends and exploration & production activities on a global basis for the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers through their Joint Industries Research Programme. We have also provided automated risk assessment of E&P activities in association with BAE Systems, making use of our extensive marine mammal distribution database.

SMRU Ltd recognises the need to characterise uncertainty associated with Oil & Gas activities from E&P through to decommissioning. Our scientists are able to carry out marine mammal risk assessments using the latest acoustic response data. We are also able to devise bespoke research projects to answer questions posed through the consenting process regarding potential impacts on marine mammals, from the individual up to population scales. Our research activities include investigations into acoustic impacts on marine mammals, and we have access to the latest research into effects of persistent contaminants on top level predators such as marine mammals.