Business Details
38 Years
experience
Global Energy Consultancy for Upstream Projects
Established in 1988, our company has built a reputation as a global leader in energy consultancy, specialising in upstream exploration and production, CO2 storage, and gas storage solutions. With over 35 years of industry experience, we provide clients with access to a fully integrated team of technical experts and a global network of more than 4,000 specialist consultants. Our mission is to deliver flexible, high-skilful resource bases that accelerate project timelines and maximise return on investment for our clients. Headquartered in London, we maintain a strong international presence through eight strategically located offices across five continents, enabling us to support projects in 45 countries worldwide. Our technical expertise spans geosciences, reservoir engineering, production engineering, and surface facilities, underpinned by proprietary pressure transient analysis software developed in collaboration with industry leaders.We pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing relationships with national and international oil companies, financial institutions, and independent energy firms. Our track record includes the successful completion of over 6,000 projects, demonstrating our commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction. Through our SMART Secondments programme, we deploy vetted subject matter experts directly to client sites, ensuring optimal project execution. Our training division offers customised technical courses that incorporate industry-standard software, while our advisory services provide strategic guidance for field development and commercial due diligence. This comprehensive approach, combining technical depth with global reach, positions us as trusted partners in the energy transition landscape.
Services
Geosciences
Reservoir Engineering
Production Engineering
Surface Facilities
Advisory Services
Well Testing
SMART Secondments
Technical Training
PTA Software
CCS Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 6,000 projects in 45 countries since 1988
- Our network includes 4,000+ technically vetted specialist consultants
- We maintain eight international offices across five continents
- Our team combines subsurface engineering expertise with proprietary software development
- We provide integrated study teams for full project lifecycle support
Services
Geosciences
Our geoscience team provides comprehensive subsurface evaluation through geological mapping, seismic interpretation, and reservoir characterisation. We combine advanced basin modelling with petrophysical analysis to optimise exploration strategies and field development plans. With expertise in geomechanics and static modelling, we deliver accurate subsurface assessments that reduce operational risks and enhance reservoir understanding for both conventional and unconventional resources.
Reservoir Engineering
We offer dynamic simulation and enhanced oil recovery techniques to maximise reservoir performance. Our specialists conduct well test interpretation and develop optimised production strategies using industry-leading software tools. With experience in both onshore and offshore fields, we provide technical solutions for reservoir management challenges, including pressure maintenance and recovery optimisation across diverse geological environments.
SMART Secondments
Our SMART Secondments programme connects clients with over 4,000 pre-vetted technical experts across the energy sector. These subject matter specialists can be deployed to client offices or field locations worldwide, providing immediate access to niche expertise in areas ranging from drilling engineering to carbon capture technologies. This flexible resourcing model ensures rapid mobilisation for time-critical projects.
Technical Training
We deliver customised training programmes covering upstream energy disciplines, including reservoir simulation and production optimisation. Our courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical software applications, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. Training formats range from intensive workshops to extended programmes tailored to specific client requirements.
CCS Solutions
Our carbon capture and storage specialists provide end-to-end solutions for decarbonisation projects. From site selection and reservoir characterisation to injection strategy development, we apply our subsurface expertise to ensure safe and efficient CO2 storage. Our team has participated in major CCS projects globally, offering technical advisory services and operational support for both offshore and onshore storage facilities.
People
Piers Johnson
Chairman and CEO
An experienced petroleum engineer with 30 years' industry experience, Piers holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer. He founded OPC in 1988 and has led its transformation from a well test consultancy to a global energy solutions provider.
Riley Smith
Chief Operating Officer
With over a decade of international leadership experience, Riley oversees global project delivery and strategic growth. He holds an Earth Sciences degree and combines technical expertise in environmental science with extensive operational management experience across diverse energy markets.
Dan Pickering
Technical Manager, Asia Pacific
Dan has over 15 years' experience in reservoir modelling and field management, having worked on major LNG projects across Australia and Asia. His expertise includes carbon capture opportunities and surveillance techniques for gas storage fields, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions.
Steve Wybar
Subsurface Team Lead
Bringing 14 years' experience in resource evaluation and carbon capture projects, Steve leads our subsurface team in London. He specialises in unconventional resources and has played key roles in frontier exploration and strategic portfolio development for international energy clients.
Max Richards
Group Business Development Manager
Max supports international clients across North America and Europe while serving as our in-house CCS specialist. With an MSci in Environmental Geoscience, he plays a critical role in technical team leadership for energy transition projects and carbon capture initiatives.
Questions
What technical disciplines does OPC specialise in?
We specialise in geosciences, reservoir engineering, production engineering, surface facilities design, and carbon capture storage solutions.
How does OPC support global energy projects?
Through our international offices in eight countries and a network of 4,000+ technical experts, we provide on-site and remote support for upstream energy projects worldwide.
What training programmes do you offer?
We deliver customised technical training courses covering reservoir simulation, production optimisation, and software applications for energy professionals.
How can clients access specialist consultants?
Our SMART Secondments programme connects clients with pre-vetted subject matter experts for deployment to offices or field locations globally.
What CCS expertise does OPC provide?
We offer end-to-end carbon capture and storage solutions, including site characterisation, injection strategy development, and operational support for decarbonisation projects.
