Hydrocarbon Exploration & Development Consultants Limited (HEDCL) delivers integrated technical, commercial and project advisory services across the upstream oil and gas lifecycle. We support asset owners, investors, regulators and operators with disciplined solutions that accelerate project delivery, strengthen investment decisions and maximize long-term asset value.
Subsurface, reservoir, facilities and project leadership from major IOC environments.
Integrated advisory from concept to execution.
Strong alignment with NUPRC, PIA and Nigerian Content frameworks.
Solutions grounded in value, risk and capital efficiency.
Knowledge transfer and indigenous capability building.
Hydrocarbon Exploration & Development Consultants Limited (HEDCL) is an independent energy consultancy providing integrated advisory services across exploration, development, production and asset transactions.
We support clients with technically rigorous, commercially resilient solutions that reduce uncertainty, optimize capital deployment and ensure regulatory compliance. Our leadership team brings over five decades of combined experience from Chevron and complex advisory mandates across the upstream sector.
To be the most trusted independent advisory firm for technically sound, commercially resilient hydrocarbon development.
To deliver technically rigorous, cost-efficient and regulator-aligned advisory services that maximize asset value, accelerate project delivery and de-risk investment decisions.
Our multidisciplinary teams deliver high-impact advisory services across the full hydrocarbon value chain.
End-to-end subsurface evaluation services supporting exploration maturation, development planning and brownfield optimization.
Reservoir engineering services that strengthen field performance, recovery efficiency and long-term production sustainability.
Robust field development strategies aligned with regulatory expectations and commercial objectives.
Disciplined project execution through structured governance, cost control and technical assurance.
Independent technical insight for acquisitions, divestments and investment screening.
Support for compliance, sustainability integration and stakeholder confidence.
Enabling data-driven decision-making and secure digital operations.
HEDCL supports indigenous operators, investors and national institutions.
HEDCL is led by experienced professionals with international operating pedigree and deep market insight.
Distinguished subsurface and asset development leader with over 35 years of industry experience, including senior leadership roles at Chevron. Provides strategic oversight across subsurface evaluation, field development and capital investment decisions.
Reservoir engineering and digital workflows specialist supporting analytics, surveillance, automation and technical documentation.
PMP-certified project executive with extensive experience delivering complex capital and digital transformation projects.
HEDCL operates under strong governance principles, prioritizing safety, integrity, data protection and responsible development.
We operate a zero-harm philosophy supported by hazard identification, risk management, emergency preparedness and continuous improvement.
We apply structured quality management systems to ensure consistency, traceability and continuous improvement.
We protect client data through secure systems, access control and cybersecurity best practices aligned with international standards.
We maintain zero tolerance for bribery, corruption and unethical conduct.
We integrate emissions management, community engagement and responsible resource development into all advisory mandates.
Engage our experts to strengthen technical decisions, accelerate approvals and unlock asset value.
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Lagos, Nigeria
+234 915 532 7550
info@hedcl.com