Why We Invested In Marine Field
100 Well Legacy + 40 Year Track Record = The Right Oil Play
At Partners and Capital, we don’t chase hype, we pursue long-term value. That’s why our investment in Marine Field, located in the Southern Illinois Basin, wasn’t just another oil and gas deal. It was a calculated move into a proven asset with operational predictability, decades of production history, and meaningful upside.
Here’s why we chose to invest.
1. Proven Reserves in a Known Basin
Marine Field isn’t speculative. It’s a legacy asset with over 40 years of continuous production in a basin that’s known for steady output and strong geologic fundamentals. With more than 100 wells already drilled, the field’s performance has provided a reliable data set for future development and enhancement.
We’re not guessing here, we’re building on decades of verified productivity.
2. Cash-Flow Generating From Day One
This isn’t a bet on a future discovery. Marine Field is already producing. Our capital isn’t tied up waiting for a miracle well, it’s being deployed into operations that are generating immediate returns. That’s a rare feature in today’s capital-intensive energy environment.
3. Low Lifting Costs, High Margin Potential
Thanks to the shallow depths of the Southern Illinois Basin and the mature infrastructure surrounding the project, Marine Field benefits from unusually low lifting costs. That translates to margin resilience, even in commodity cycles where prices soften.
We like assets that protect the downside while allowing for considerable upside. Marine Field does both.
4. Scalable Opportunity With Room to Optimize
The field isn’t tapped out… it’s under-optimized. New well reworks, modern completion techniques, and enhanced recovery strategies can unlock additional reserves at relatively low cost. With over 100 existing well sites and expansion potential, this isn’t just a yield play. It’s a growth story.
5. Aligned Operators With Skin in the Game
We don’t invest in deals, we invest in people. Erinie, Darshan and the Marine Field team has deep operational roots in the region, and their interests are aligned with ours. They’ve committed capital alongside ours, and they’re not incentivized by hype, they’re incentivized by performance.
Final Thought: Back to Basics, Forward with Focus
In a time when capital often chases the flashiest headlines, Marine Field reminds us that smart investing is about fundamentals, strong geology, predictable cash flow, and trusted partners.
At Partners and Capital, we’re proud and excitede to be part of this next chapter in the Marine Field story.
It’s not just oil.
It’s opportunity, refined.