What AIPC does

AIPC is a privately held Australian specialist services firm providing geology, drilling, and engineering services to the upstream oil and gas sector. Founded by a team of geoscience professionals each with more than 30 years of industry experience, the company is headquartered in Nedlands (Perth), Western Australia, with branch offices in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia). Its primary customer base comprises major international oil companies, national oil companies, and independent exploration and production operators; the firm has contributed to drilling programs across 35+ countries spanning Australasia, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, and South America.

The company operates seven core service lines delivered individually or as integrated solutions: Pore Pressure Fracture Gradient (PPFG) studies with real-time monitoring; View20 Surface Geochemistry, for which AIPC holds exclusive Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea rights from AGI and which detects hydrocarbons in the C2 to C20+ range (87+ compounds at sub-ppb); WellMin, a proprietary FTIR-based wellsite mineralogy and QA/QC service; Geomechanics and Wellbore Stability analysis delivered through an alliance with Task Fonterra Geoscience; full-lifecycle Project Management from permit acquisition through decommissioning; Approvals and Permitting via affiliation with KD-1/Alex Aitken; and Wellsite Mentoring. The underlying technology combines proprietary analytical methodologies with senior consultant expertise rather than automated or AI-driven systems.

The revenue model is project-by-project professional services delivered through a sales-led B2B go-to-market. Three revenue streams exist: (1) personnel placement of specialist geoscientists, drilling engineers, and operational support to operators; (2) specialized technical consulting including pore pressure studies, geomechanics modelling, wellsite mentoring, and project management; and (3) specialist analytical services (WellMin quantified mineralogy and View20 prospect de-risking). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a project basis. The company combines in-house expertise with technology and consulting partnerships (AGI, Task Fonterra, KD-1, Ana-Min, RWeb) to deliver full-spectrum upstream services while scaling on a flexible consultant model anchored by local offices that handle in-country regulatory, tax, and visa compliance.

Name

AIPC

Legal name

AIPC

Website

https://aipcons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIPC is a Western Australia-based specialist consultancy providing geology, drilling, and engineering services—including pore pressure analysis, geomechanics, surface geochemistry, wellsite mineralogy, and project management—to upstream oil and gas operators across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upstream Oil and Gas Consulting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations) (EUAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Upstream oil and gas services
• Pore pressure analysis
• Surface geochemistry technology
• Geomechanics wellbore stability
• Wellsite geology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nedlands

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Personnel Placement: AIPC provides source consultants of the highest calibre to fulfill personnel requirements for oil and gas operators. Services include sourcing specialist geoscientists, drilling engineers, and operational support personnel for upstream projects.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Specialized technical consulting including pore pressure studies, geomechanics modelling, wellsite mentoring, and project management services delivered throughout the upstream oil and gas lifecycle.
3. Specialist Analytical Services: WellMin service providing quantified mineralogy and wellsite data management; View20 surface geochemistry analysis for prospect de-risking. These add-value services complement core consulting offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AIPC is a specialist upstream oil and gas services consultancy that delivers a portfolio of exploration and production support services including View20 surface geochemistry, WellMin wellsite mineralogy and QA/QC, Pore Pressure Fracture Gradient (PPFG) studies, Geomechanics and Wellbore Stability analysis, Project Management, Approvals and Permitting, and Wellsite Mentoring. The company combines proprietary analytical technologies (with exclusive regional rights to AGI's View20) with senior geoscience consultants and strategic alliances to serve operators across the full upstream lifecycle.

Product overview

AIPC is a specialist services organization providing unique high-value exploration and production services and operational teams to the upstream oil and gas sector. The company operates a portfolio of seven distinct service offerings: View20 Surface Geochemistry (exclusive provider of AGI's surface geochemistry technology for C2-C20 hydrocarbon detection), WellMin (proprietary wellsite mineralogy and QA/QC service using FTIR analysis), Pore Pressure Fracture Gradient (PPFG) studies with realtime monitoring, Geomechanics & Wellbore Stability analysis, Project Management across the full upstream lifecycle, Approvals & Permitting, and Wellsite Mentoring. These services are designed to be delivered individually or combined as an integrated solution, with the company providing both personnel placement and onsite technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• View20: Advanced surface geochemistry technology analysing C2 to C20 hydrocarbon potential using direct measurement hydrocarbon detection technology. AIPC is the exclusive provider in Australia, New Zealand and PNG of AGI's unique surface geochemistry technology.
• PPFG
• WellMin

Products and services

• Pore Pressure Fracture Gradient (PPFG) Comprehensive pore pressure and fracture gradient analysis service for upstream oil and gas operators, including pre-drill evaluation using offset well and seismic data, real-time pore pressure monitoring during drilling, and comparative pre-drill/post-drill modelling to optimize well design and drilling parameters. The service is delivered end-to-end by the same PPFG expert from pre-drill through final report.
• View20 Surface Geochemistry Advanced surface geochemistry service for oil and gas operators in Australasia, leveraging AGI's proprietary modules to detect volatile hydrocarbons in the C2 to C20+ range from micro-seepage, routinely resolving at least 87 different compounds at sub parts-per-billion concentrations. Modules are unaffected by water and used to de-risk prospects and plays cost-effectively. AIPC is the exclusive provider in Australia, New Zealand, and PNG.
• WellMin Proprietary wellsite service combining FTIR-based quantified mineralogy with full wellsite data reporting and comprehensive wellsite QA/QC. Integrates near real-time quantified mineralogy, geological QA/QC observation and analysis with conventional wellsite functions for upstream operators.
• Geomechanics & Wellbore Stability Comprehensive geomechanical analysis service covering pre-well Mechanical Earth Model preparation, offset well analysis, rock property measurements, in-situ stress field analysis, fracture/fault characterization, and real-time monitoring during drilling operations. Delivered through alliance with Task Fonterra Geoscience and integrated with completion strategies.
• Project Management Full-spectrum project management service for upstream oil and gas operators covering the entire lifecycle from permit acquisition and frontier exploration through E&A drilling, field development, production monitoring, well interventions and optimization, field abandonment and decommissioning.
• Approvals & Permitting Land access, cultural heritage, and environmental approvals service for oil and gas projects, including stakeholder consultation, native title, regulatory approvals coordination, and preparation of EP and procedural documentation. Delivered through close affiliation with Alex Aitken of KD-1, with services delivered under a single contract through to report sign-off.
• Wellsite Mentoring Personnel development and skills transfer service for oil and gas operator teams, leveraging AIPC management team's 25+ years of experience in senior positions with major operating and service companies. Includes education, training, development, and mentoring initiatives at the wellsite.

Quantifiable outcome

• AIPC delivers cost-effective exploration and operational services in a new paradigm, providing cost conscious alternatives for exploration programs and well operations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AGI (American Geotech Inc)coreTechnology or IntegrationAIPC is the exclusive provider in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea of AGI's unique surface geochemistry technology (View20). AGI provides the proprietary modules and technology for detecting volatile hydrocarbons (C2 to C20+) through surface-based direct measurement hydrocarbon detection. This exclusive licensing arrangement is a key differentiator for AIPC's exploration services offering.
• Task Fonterra GeosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIPC operates through a close alliance with Task Fonterra Geoscience to provide comprehensive geomechanical analysis services. This partnership enables AIPC to offer integrated geomechanics, wellbore stability, and pore pressure modelling services combining AIPC's field expertise with Task Fonterra's analytical capabilities. The alliance delivers pre-well Mechanical Earth Models and real-time monitoring capabilities.
• KD-1 (Alex Aitken)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough close affiliation and working relationship with Alex Aitken of KD-1, AIPC provides permitting and approvals services for oil and gas projects. KD-1 delivers land access, cultural heritage, environmental approvals, and stakeholder consultation services. AIPC offers this as a complete service through to report deliverables and project sign-off under the one contract.
• Ana-MinsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAna-Min is listed as a partner in AIPC's partner section. The company appears to be a service or technology provider in the oil and gas sector, with their logo displayed on AIPC's website partner section.
• RWeb (Wellsite Op Intel)supportingTechnology or IntegrationRWeb (Wellsite Operational Intelligence) is listed as a partner in AIPC's partner section. The company provides wellsite operational technology solutions, with their logo displayed on AIPC's website partner section.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger (SLB): SLB is the world's largest oilfield services company, offering integrated pore pressure, geomechanics, wellsite geology, and drilling services through its Drilling & Evaluation and Digital & Integration segments. AIPC competes at the niche specialist edge where SLB's bundled offerings are either too costly or too generic.
• Bureau Veritas Oil & Gas: Bureau Veritas provides asset integrity, wellsite laboratory, and QA/QC services to upstream operators. Its wellsite and laboratory offerings overlap with AIPC's WellMin QA/QC and mineralogy services, though it competes as a broader TIC incumbent rather than a specialist consultancy.
• Halliburton: Halliburton provides drilling, evaluation, and digital solutions for upstream operators globally, including pore pressure and geomechanics services through its Drilling Solutions and Landmark Software lines. It competes with AIPC as a broad-scope incumbent that bundles specialist services into larger integrated contracts.
• SGS Natural Resources: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with a Natural Resources division providing geological, geochemical, and reservoir laboratory services for upstream oil and gas. It overlaps with AIPC's surface geochemistry and wellsite laboratory offerings, but as part of a much broader service portfolio.
• CGG (Compagnie Générale de Géophysique): CGG is a global geoscience company providing geological, geophysical, and reservoir characterization services to the upstream industry. Its multi-client subsurface data and interpretation services overlap with AIPC's exploration de-risking and surface geochemistry offerings at the prospect screening stage.

Direct peers

• RPS Group (Tideline): RPS Group provides energy consultancy including well engineering, geoscience, and project management services to upstream oil and gas operators. It competes with AIPC across PPFG, geomechanics, and project management lines, particularly in the Australasian and Southeast Asian markets.
• IKON Science: IKON Science is a specialist in pore pressure prediction, geomechanics, and rock physics software and services for upstream oil and gas. It directly competes with AIPC's PPFG and Geomechanics & Wellbore Stability offerings, targeting the same exploration and drilling teams with overlapping subsurface risk-management workflows.
• Lloyd's Register Energy: Lloyd's Register Energy (formerly Lloyd's Register ODS) provides independent well engineering, project management, and operational advisory services to E&P operators. It competes with AIPC's project management and wellsite supervision offerings, particularly for independent and NOC clients globally.
• AGR (Aker Solutions): AGR delivers independent well engineering, drilling project management, and reservoir consultancy for upstream operators globally. It directly competes with AIPC's Project Management, drilling oversight, and well intervention services, particularly for independent and smaller E&P companies lacking in-house capability.

Emerging players

• TDI-Brooks International: TDI-Brooks provides surface geochemistry, geotechnical, and laboratory services to the offshore upstream industry. It overlaps with AIPC's View20 surface geochemistry and geochemical prospect de-risking offerings, with stronger focus on offshore seep survey programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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