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Upstream Advisory & Exploration Consultancy

At Gulf Horizon, we operate with professionalism, transparency, and a strong commitment to long-term partnerships — delivering solutions that meet the highest operational and commercial standards.

Upstream Advisory & Exploration Consultancy

We provide integrated technical and commercial advisory services to support upstream oil & gas exploration, appraisal, and field development projects. Our approach combines engineering expertise, market intelligence, and supply chain optimization to ensure efficient project execution and cost control across the project lifecycle.
We provide technical and commercial advisory services to support exploration and development projects:

Market Entry Advisory (Caspian Region)

  • Regulatory and licensing framework analysis (local content, certification requirements)
  • Entry strategy for Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and surrounding markets
  • Partner identification (local agents, operators, EPC contractors)
  • Tender support and commercial positioning
  • Risk analysis including political, legal, and operational considerations

Vendor Sourcing & Supply Chain Support

  • Identification and qualification of OEMs, distributors, and service providers
  • Pre-qualification (PQ) processes and vendor audits
  • Development of approved vendor lists (AVL)
  • Negotiation support (pricing, Incoterms, lead times, warranties)
  • Logistics coordination and export/import advisory for complex equipment

Feasibility Studies

  • Technical feasibility assessment including reservoir characteristics, well design, and production strategy
  • Economic evaluation (CAPEX/OPEX modeling, NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis)
  • Risk assessment covering geological, operational, and commercial risks
  • Screening of development concepts (onshore/offshore, artificial lift, processing schemes)

Field Development Planning (FDP)

  • Conceptual and pre-FEED/FEED-level field development strategies
  • Well placement optimisation and production profiling
  • Surface facilities design input (separation, processing, export systems)
  • Integration of drilling, completion, and production systems
  • Alignment with reservoir management and recovery optimisation (EOR readiness)

Technical Procurement Advisory

  • Preparation of technical specifications, datasheets, and RFQs/RFPs
  • Bid evaluation (technical and commercial) and vendor comparison matrices
  • Compliance verification with API, ISO, ASME, NACE standards
  • Support in contract structuring, scope definition, and delivery schedules
  • Cost benchmarking and lifecycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Value Delivery

Our consultancy services are designed to:
  • Optimize CAPEX and OPEX efficiency
  • Reduce project execution risks and delays
  • Ensure technical compliance and procurement transparency
  • Improve supply chain reliability and vendor performance
  • Support sustainable and scalable project development
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