Melissa Clare

With a degree in Mechanical & Offshore Engineering from RGU, Melissa began her career on offshore drilling rigs, as a trainee Well Engineer in the North Sea, gaining hands-on experience on the deck and drill floor. At the age of 30, she became the first female Rig Manager in the UK and was named as one of “35 Women Under 35” in the UK and internationally, by Management Today and World Business respectively. She subsequently received an Honorary Masters from RGU.

During her 18-year career with major international drilling contractor, Transocean, Melissa diversified into rig marketing, contracts and corporate planning, holding residential management positions in Nigeria, Switzerland and Malaysia. Having gained a wealth of experience, she went on to support Borr Drilling in a consultancy capacity, during the company’s start-up and rapid growth phase. With a desire to gain Operator experience, she subsequently spent 5 years with Hurricane Energy, a West of Shetland Operator specialising in granite basement reservoirs, in the roles of Joint Venture Operations Manager and General Manager. In 2024, Melissa re-established herself as an Independent Consultant and is using her transferrable skills to work across the broader energy industry.

Having lived and worked internationally, Melissa enjoys working in multi-cultural teams and is a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion.  She is also a STEM Ambassador.

Register of Interests

All positions, appointments, employment etc (whether remunerated or not) that you hold with any other organisation:

• Consultant at Interocean Marine Services Limited.
• Consultant at Prax Upstream Limited.

Details of any self-employed business, consultancy or other activities you are engaged in, whether remunerated or not, or for other reward or gains:

• Director of Metis Energy Consultants Ltd.

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• None

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• None

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