Energy Sectors

Trusted Across the Energy Industry

25+ Years

Merit’s Successful Track Record in Energy

46 States

Where Merit Actively Represents Energy Clients

762 Counties

Where Merit Represents Energy Client Properties

Who We Work With
Merit helps all kinds of energy companies
unlock trapped value.

That means helping our clients seize opportunities to reduce and recover unnecessary outlays while capitalizing on untapped resources. We do this for companies across traditional and renewable energy sectors—from family businesses and fast-growing startups to private equity portfolio companies and publicly traded industry leaders.

Our multidisciplinary team of energy business advisors focuses on reducing your cash operating costs and compliance risk so you can focus on growing your business.

More specifically, Merit can help you:


  • Reduce cash outflows for operating expenses
  • Minimize your state and local tax liability—then forecast it accurately going forward
  • Maximize economic development incentives
  • Optimize your real estate portfolio

“This is an industry that’s complex and needs someone focusing on it. That’s where Merit’s business strategy is, and it aligns with my business strategy.”

Director of Tax
Large Private E&P/Midstream Company

Our Services
Serving Clients Across Sectors

Exploration & Production


E&P is in our DNA. Partner with an expert team formed by oil and gas entrepreneurs specifically to help companies like yours navigate the complexities of state and local taxes.

Oilfield Services


Merit helps drilling contractors, pressure pumpers, well service providers and other oilfield service companies reduce their cash operating costs so they can deploy those funds more strategically.

Midstream Oil & Gas


Pipeline operators, gas processors, transporters and other midstream companies partner with Merit to minimize their tax liability, allowing them to invest more in their businesses.

Downstream Oil & Gas


It can be challenging to determine the true value of technically sophisticated downstream assets. Merit brings the engineering and financial expertise to ensure you’re taxed fairly and accurately.

Royalties & Non-Operated Interests


If you have interests in dozens, hundreds or even thousands of wells, the compliance burden can be overwhelming. Merit alleviates that onus while reducing your ad valorem taxes.

Renewable Energy


Merit enhances project returns and accelerates ROI for solar power producers, wind farm operators, green hydrogen manufacturers and other renewable energy companies.