About

Hydenlyne was established by Neil Taylor, a Geoscientist with more than 30 years’ experience having previously worked for PGS, Fugro/CGG, ION/GX Technologies.

Today the team has global experience in all environments, techniques and survey types, including 2D, 3D, 4D, OBC, OBN and VSP.

Hydenlyne prides itself on sourcing and placing the best professionals specific for every job, ensuring the service provided is always fined tuned to the clients’ exact requirements.

A core group of highly trusted, experienced and skilled personnel is selected to meet the clients’ needs, ensuring that the best personnel is provided for every project.

Where possible, Hydenlyne provide personnel local to the survey area, reducing visa and mobilisation costs, as well as providing prior knowledge of the environment.

MEET THE TEAM

Neil Taylor

Managing Director

Neil established Hydenlyne in 2007. He has a master’s degree in Exploration Geophysics and a background in seismic acquisition. Neil has experience working as a geophysicist in multi component seismic interpretation and as a chief observer onboard offshore seismic vessels. He has many years experience in business development for onshore and offshore seismic surveys. Neil is also a qualified marine mammal observer and PAM operator.

Neil Taylor

Managing Director

Neil established Hydenlyne in 2007. He has a master’s degree in Exploration Geophysics and a background in seismic acquisition. Neil has experience working as a geophysicist in multi component seismic interpretation and as a chief observer onboard offshore seismic vessels. He has many years experience in business development for onshore and offshore seismic surveys. Neil is also a qualified marine mammal observer and PAM operator.

Maria Andersson

Business Development Manager

Maria started at Hydenlyne in 2012. She has a master’s degree in marine biology and a background in marine mammal research. Maria has experience working as a marine mammal observer and passive acoustic monitoring operator on a variety of different offshore seismic surveys. She is knowledgeable about mitigation guidelines and reporting requirements for marine mammal monitoring on offshore surveys across the world. Maria is the project manager for Hydenlyne environmental projects and main point of contact for any environmental enquiries.

Iwona Skrzeszewska

Personnel and Logistics Coordinator

Iwona has been working offshore as Marine Mammals Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring on various seismic and renewable energy projects since 2010. She has a degree in Oceanography and Marine Biology. In the beginning of 2020 Iwona joined Hydenlyne as an Environmental Services Support Manager. She has a knowledge in reporting and implementing different mitigation guidelines.

Iwona Skrzeszewska

Personnel and Logistics Coordinator

Iwona has been working offshore as Marine Mammals Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring on various seismic and renewable energy projects since 2010. She has a degree in Oceanography and Marine Biology. In the beginning of 2020 Iwona joined Hydenlyne as an Environmental Services Support Manager. She has a knowledge in reporting and implementing different mitigation guidelines.

George Taylor

Finance and Operations Manager

George joined Hydenlyne in 2018 as Office and Accounts Manager. He is the point of contact for finance matters in the company, manages the Hydenlyne office and provides additional support on projects at times to ensure they run smoothly. George graduated from the University of Surrey, studying Financial Economics, and is a chartered management accountant. He has also completed his NEBOSH HSE Certificate in H&S Leadership Excellence.

George Taylor

Finance and Operations Manager

George joined Hydenlyne in 2018 as Office and Accounts Manager. He is the point of contact for finance matters in the company, manages the Hydenlyne office and provides additional support on projects at times to ensure they run smoothly. George graduated from the University of Surrey, studying Financial Economics, and is a chartered management accountant. He has also completed his NEBOSH HSE Certificate in H&S Leadership Excellence.

Clare Small

Office Manager

Clare joined Hydenlyne in 2023 as Office Manager. She is responsible for Hydenlyne Head Office including support services, company documentation and high-level administration. Clare is a versatile and detail orientated professional with experience in regulatory compliance, process excellence and safety management. She is qualified in Business Management and has a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.

Clare Small

Office Manager

Clare joined Hydenlyne in 2023 as Office Manager. She is responsible for Hydenlyne Head Office including support services, company documentation and high-level administration. Clare is a versatile and detail orientated professional with experience in regulatory compliance, process excellence and safety management. She is qualified in Business Management and has a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.

Alexandra Taylor

Sustainability consultant

Alexandra joined Hydenlyne in 2022 as a Sustainability Consultant. Alexandra graduated from Manchester University in 2018 with a BSC in Maths with Business and Management. She is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Sustainable Development from Sussex University. Alexandra has work experience teaching Maths and Business in the Uk, Kenya and Vietnam.

Alexandra Taylor

Sustainability consultant

Alexandra joined Hydenlyne in 2022 as a Sustainability Consultant. Alexandra graduated from Manchester University in 2018 with a BSC in Maths with Business and Management. She is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Sustainable Development from Sussex University. Alexandra has work experience teaching Maths and Business in the Uk, Kenya and Vietnam.