——— SURFACE — 0 FT, WHERE STRATEGY BEGINS
Shaping the future of energy, one basin at a time.
Nessted Energy Consulting integrates subsurface science, strategic governance, and values-based leadership helping energy companies and governments align exploration strategy with long-term value.
30+
9
Years upstream leadership
Basins operated
in
4
3
Continents of engagement
Majors & NOCs advised
——- FOUNDATION — 1,200 FT
Who we are
Nessted Energy Consulting LLC is a Texas-based advisory firm helping energy companies and governments bridge subsurface science, strategic governance, and sustainable leadership. We don't hand over a report and leave we build the technical judgment and governance discipline that stays inside your organization.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Dr. Funmi Roberts Ebiwonjumi
Three decades of global upstream leadership spanning Shell Nigeria, Shell Houston, and PDO Oman, combining technical depth in exploration and reservoir development with board-level governance insight.
Career Trajectory
Early Career
Shell Nigeria
Exploration & subsurface foundations across the Niger Delta
Mid Career
PDO Oman
Reservoir development & field growth in complex carbonate basins
Senior Leadership
Shell Houston
Global portfolio strategy & cross-continental governance
Present
Nessted Energy Consulting
Independent advisory across 9 basins, 4 continents
—— CAPABILITY— 4,800 FT
What we do
Integrated consulting that combines technical depth with strategic foresight so clients navigate the energy transition with clarity, not guesswork.
01 / Exploration & Development
Exploration & Development Strategy
Basin analysis, volumetric assessment, and field development planning that convert subsurface data into investment ready strategy.
02 / Governance
Leadership & Governance Programs
Executive coaching, board advisory, and capacity-building programs that install lasting governance discipline inside technical organizations.
03 / Investment
Portfolio & Investment Advisory
Fiscal modeling, capital allocation, and risk-weighted portfolio design that align exploration spend with return thresholds.
04 / Transition
Energy Transition & ESG Consulting
Decarbonization pathways and ESG frameworks built on operational reality designed to be executed, not just published.
DIFFERENTIATION— 9,000 FT
Why choose us
Most firms are technical or strategic. We stay in the room for both — and for what comes after the recommendation.
Traditional Consultants
Nessted Energy Consulting
Focus
Technical or business — rarely both
Integrated subsurface, strategy, and governance
Experience
Limited emerging-market exposure
30+ years across 9 basins, 4 continents
Engagement
One-off reports, then gone
Long-term partnership & capacity development
———PROOF — 12,600 FT
Case studies
Selected engagements where subsurface rigor translated directly into discovered value.
FEATURED • EXPLORATION STRATEGY
How deep water basin modeling turned an undeveloped delta asset into an investable position
Depositional analysis and structural mapping converted technical ambiguity into a defined, investment-ready reserve base on an asset with no prior technical characterization.
200M
BARRELS IDENTIFIED
1.5 Tcf
GAS IDENTIFIED
Reservoir & Risk Management
Salt Basin Carbonate Play
1
Major discovery
↑
Well integrity improved
Delivered pressure and risk-management modeling that led to a major gas-condensate discovery while improving drilling safety.
More engagements
See the full record
——— REACH — 16,000 FT
Industries & clients
We work across global energy markets to provide tailored consulting solutions.
Regions served
Middle East
Americas
Africa
Exploration & NOC advisory
Portfolio & investment strategy
Field development & governance
Our clients include
International Oil Companies
Energy Ministries & Regulators
Private Investors
National Oil Companies
Development Agencies
Leadership Institutions
——-OUTLOOK— 18,500 FT
Insights & research
Perspective from three decades in the field, applied to where the industry is headed.
Leadership
ESG
Integrating ESG into Upstream Portfolio Strategy
Moving ESG from a reporting exercise to a genuine input in capital allocation decisions.
Leadership Development for Energy Transition
Why technical excellence alone no longer prepares energy leaders for the decisions ahead.
Exploration
The Future of Exploration Assurance in Decarbonizing Markets
How exploration assurance practices need to evolve as portfolios decarbonize.
——- SURFACE RETURN — CONTACT
Ready to align your exploration strategy with the future of energy?
Let's build sustainable value together from the reservoir to the boardroom.
30+
YEARS UPSTREAM LEADERSHIP
9
BASINS OPERATED IN
4
CONTINENTS OF ENGAGEMENT
3
MAJORS & NOCS ADVISED