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Adam Watson
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
APA Group
APA Group
Aleta Nicoll
Executive General Manager - Integrated Gas
Origin
Origin
Alex Underwood
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Beetaloo Energy Australia
Beetaloo Energy Australia
Alison Reeve
Energy and Climate Change Program Director
Grattan Institute
Grattan Institute
Andrew Garnett
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Andrew Lewis
Executive General Manager, Consumer, Markets and Analytics
AEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission)
AEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission)
Andrew Richards
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
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Balaji Krishnamurthy
Managing Director
Chevron
Chevron
Ben Cansdale
Partner
Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz
Brett Woods
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Beach Energy
Beach Energy
Bronwyn See
Private Consultant
Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT)
Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT)
Catriona Rafael
Head of Policy
Australian Pipelines & Gas Association (APGA)
Australian Pipelines & Gas Association (APGA)
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Clare Savage
Chair
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Clyde Russell
Asia Commodities and Energy Columnist
Reuters
Reuters
Darren Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
APA Group
APA Group
Darren Stevenson
Chief Executive Officer
Senex Energy
Senex Energy
Eddy Glavas
Chief Commercial Officer
Amplitude Energy
Amplitude Energy
Gordon Ramsay
Lead Energy Coverage
RBC Capital Markets
RBC Capital Markets
Jane Norman
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Amplitude Energy
Amplitude Energy
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Jim Snow
Adjunct Professor | Executive Director
University of Queensland | Oakley Greenwood
University of Queensland | Oakley Greenwood
John Hedge
Partner
Allens
Allens
Josh Stabler
Managing Director
Energy Edge
Energy Edge
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Laurent Trost
Chief Operations Officer
Yara Pilbara
Yara Pilbara
Mark Wiseman
Energy Analyst
Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group
Nerise Cook
Executive General Manager, Gas Networks
Jemena
Jemena
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Paul Evans
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Orica
Orica
Paul Grethe-Watanabe
Partner
Allens
Allens
Peter Jarosek
Partner
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Phaedra Deckart
Chief Executive Officer
Solstice Energy
Solstice Energy
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Rachael Smith
Executive General Manager, Commercial and Growth
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Ryusuke Shida
Research Director
Mitsubishi Research Institute
Mitsubishi Research Institute
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Samantha McCulloch
Chief Executive
Australian Energy Producers
Australian Energy Producers
Saul Kavonic
Head of Energy Research
MST Financial
MST Financial
Shelley Robertson
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Strike Energy
Strike Energy
Simon Game
General Manager Commercial
Australia Pacific LNG
Australia Pacific LNG
Suzie Jakobovits
General Manager of Renewable Gas
Jemena
Jemena
Tina Soliman Hunter
Professor of Energy and Resources Law
Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Tom Allen
Head of Australian Energy & Utilities Equity Research
UBS
UBS
Tracey Greenaway
Partner, Head of Energy and Resources
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Tracey Winters
Chief Strategy Officer
Santos
Santos
Jim Snow
Adjunct Professor | Executive DirectorUniversity of Queensland | Oakley Greenwood
Jim is the Executive Director of expert consulting firm Oakley Greenwood and is an Adjunct Professor with the UQ Energy Initiative.
Jim is a Chemical Engineer and has spent over 35 years in the energy sector working in all facets of the industry and has not only built assets in gas and electricity but is also recognised as a regulatory economics and market design expert, and regularly delivers public talks and workshops on industry issues.
He has also held senior executive positions with Energy Developments Ltd running their Development and Construction Group, was CEO of Hunter Electricity, CEO of Consulting for Energetics Pty Ltd and was a founding Vice President in Australia of the Boston based consulting firm Charles River Associates which evolved to become Oakley Greenwood in Australia.
Jim is a Chemical Engineer and has spent over 35 years in the energy sector working in all facets of the industry and has not only built assets in gas and electricity but is also recognised as a regulatory economics and market design expert, and regularly delivers public talks and workshops on industry issues.
He has also held senior executive positions with Energy Developments Ltd running their Development and Construction Group, was CEO of Hunter Electricity, CEO of Consulting for Energetics Pty Ltd and was a founding Vice President in Australia of the Boston based consulting firm Charles River Associates which evolved to become Oakley Greenwood in Australia.
Speaking at
Masterclass
09:00
Analysing the future of Australian gas
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Jim Snow,
Clyde Russell
Asia Commodities and Energy ColumnistReuters
Clyde analyses a cross-section of commodities produced and consumed in Asia with a view to identifying market trends and anomalies. He specialises in crude oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore and copper, but also writes on gold and increasingly on the intersection between climate change and energy policies.
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08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
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Clyde Russell,
Balaji Krishnamurthy
Managing DirectorChevron
Balaji Krishnamurthy is the managing director of Chevron Australia and president, Australia, for Chevron’s Upstream organisation, located in Perth, Western Australia.
Balaji is responsible for Chevron’s upstream activities and operations in Australia, including the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas developments, and participating interests in the North West Shelf Project. He assumed the role in April 2025.
Most recently, Balaji was vice president, Chevron Technical Center, located in Houston, U.S., with responsibility for overseeing technical services in support of Chevron’s global operations, the development and scaling of innovative technology solutions, and the application of engineering standards across the company.
Prior to this, Balaji served as vice president of Strategy and Sustainability and president of Chevron Canada, and he has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility spanning engineering, project management, decision analysis and asset development. He has also spent much of his career in Chevron’s international business units supporting operations in Angola, Canada, Kazakhstan, Thailand.
Balaji holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Electrochemical Engineering from the Central Electrochemical Research Institute in India, a Master of Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
Balaji is responsible for Chevron’s upstream activities and operations in Australia, including the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas developments, and participating interests in the North West Shelf Project. He assumed the role in April 2025.
Most recently, Balaji was vice president, Chevron Technical Center, located in Houston, U.S., with responsibility for overseeing technical services in support of Chevron’s global operations, the development and scaling of innovative technology solutions, and the application of engineering standards across the company.
Prior to this, Balaji served as vice president of Strategy and Sustainability and president of Chevron Canada, and he has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility spanning engineering, project management, decision analysis and asset development. He has also spent much of his career in Chevron’s international business units supporting operations in Angola, Canada, Kazakhstan, Thailand.
Balaji holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Electrochemical Engineering from the Central Electrochemical Research Institute in India, a Master of Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
Speaking at
Interview
09:00
Interview: Can Australia deliver affordable gas, decarbonisation and energy security simultaneously?
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Balaji Krishnamurthy,
Saul Kavonic,
Saul Kavonic
Head of Energy ResearchMST Financial
Saul is Head of Energy Research, MST Financial. Prior to joining MST in 2024, Saul was Head of Energy and Resources Research at Credit Suisse for over 5 years, covering the energy, bulk miners and green metals sectors. He frequently presents at leading industry conferences in the region, is the top ranked energy analyst in Australia according to industry surveys, and is a regular gas and energy commentator in print and broadcast media. Saul has previously worked in the energy sector in commercial, research and government policy roles. He has worked in commercial and strategy roles at Woodside Energy, Australia’s largest oil and gas company, and was the principal analyst in Australasia for Wood Mackenzie, the world’s leading energy consultancy. He has also worked at M.H. Carnegie & Co, one of Australia’s largest Venture Capital funds, and has worked in economic development policy roles for the United Nations and African Union Commission. Saul is a member of the industry advisory board for the University of Western Australia Oceans Graduate School and a co-founder of Refugees Welcome Australia. Saul holds degrees in Law (Honours) and Chemical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Melbourne.
Speaking at
Interview
09:00
Interview: Can Australia deliver affordable gas, decarbonisation and energy security simultaneously?
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Speakers
Balaji Krishnamurthy,
Saul Kavonic,
Jane Norman
Managing Director and Chief Executive OfficerAmplitude Energy
Jane Norman is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Amplitude Energy.
Jane has over 30 years of Australian and global industry experience in energy markets. She began her career with Shell in Europe as a process engineer and later as a commercial advisor. Jane subsequently held corporate finance and capital markets roles with JP Morgan Cazenove and Goldman Sachs in London.
Jane returned to Australia in 2005 to join Santos where she held senior commercial, corporate strategy and Executive Committee roles. She led major strategic initiatives at Santos and played a key role in Santos’ growth strategy, in particular the merger with Oil Search.
Since Jane joined Amplitude Energy in March 2023, the company’s financial and operational performance has significantly improved, with production over 25% higher, unit costs over 35% lower, and group earnings having nearly doubled. During that time the company has completed the large BMG decommissioning program and brought in a new joint-venture partner for the East Coast Supply Project, a major new exploration and development project where the company is investing >$1 billion (gross) in the Otway Basin to bring much needed domestic gas to the east coast market.
Jane holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure Mathematics and Chemistry) and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Management and Economics of Natural Gas (Distinction) from the University of Oxford. Jane is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Jane has over 30 years of Australian and global industry experience in energy markets. She began her career with Shell in Europe as a process engineer and later as a commercial advisor. Jane subsequently held corporate finance and capital markets roles with JP Morgan Cazenove and Goldman Sachs in London.
Jane returned to Australia in 2005 to join Santos where she held senior commercial, corporate strategy and Executive Committee roles. She led major strategic initiatives at Santos and played a key role in Santos’ growth strategy, in particular the merger with Oil Search.
Since Jane joined Amplitude Energy in March 2023, the company’s financial and operational performance has significantly improved, with production over 25% higher, unit costs over 35% lower, and group earnings having nearly doubled. During that time the company has completed the large BMG decommissioning program and brought in a new joint-venture partner for the East Coast Supply Project, a major new exploration and development project where the company is investing >$1 billion (gross) in the Otway Basin to bring much needed domestic gas to the east coast market.
Jane holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure Mathematics and Chemistry) and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Management and Economics of Natural Gas (Distinction) from the University of Oxford. Jane is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Speaking at
09:25
What happens when domestic gas reservation policy becomes a market driver?
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Jane Norman,
Alison Reeve
Energy and Climate Change Program DirectorGrattan Institute
Alison Reeve is the Energy and Climate Change Program Director at Grattan Institute. She has two decades of experience in climate change, clean energy policy, and technology, in the private, public, academic, and not-for-profit sectors.
Alison was previously the Deputy Program Director and before then the General Manager of Project Delivery at the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University. She led development of Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy in 2019, as well as Commonwealth policy for offshore wind, energy innovation, energy efficiency, and structural adjustment.
Alison has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland and a Masters of Public Policy with distinction from the Australian National University.
Alison was previously the Deputy Program Director and before then the General Manager of Project Delivery at the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University. She led development of Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy in 2019, as well as Commonwealth policy for offshore wind, energy innovation, energy efficiency, and structural adjustment.
Alison has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland and a Masters of Public Policy with distinction from the Australian National University.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel Discussion: Navigating the next phase of supply and investment in the gas market
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Alison Reeve,
Brett Woods,
Laurent Trost,
14:35
Rethinking Australia's gas future to prevent shortages, price shocks and stranded assets
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Alison Reeve,
Brett Woods
Chief Executive Officer and Managing DirectorBeach Energy
Mr Woods is a leading senior executive in the energy sector with over 25 years of professional experience.
He has an outstanding record of delivering major energy projects, cost and operational discipline and growing businesses in the UK, Africa, Australasia and North America.
Mr Woods began his career with Woodside Energy and has held senior technical roles in Australia and Africa. In 2007, Mr Woods became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of African start-up Rialto Energy. In 2013, Mr Woods joined Santos and led the Western Australia and Northern Territory Operating Division, playing a pivotal role in the successful transformation of the Cooper Basin and Gladstone LNG assets. Mr Woods also supported the successful acquisitions of Quadrant Energy, ConocoPhillips’ Northern Australian business and Oil Search by Santos. More recently Mr Woods assumed control of Santos’ operated infrastructure (LNG, domestic gas, oil fractionation facilities and pipelines) and developed decarbonisation, clean fuels and CCS opportunities whilst leading Santos’ Energy Solutions business.
Mr Woods commenced as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Beach in January 2024, where he has led a transformation of the company by engaging employees to take an owner's mindset throughout the business.
He has an outstanding record of delivering major energy projects, cost and operational discipline and growing businesses in the UK, Africa, Australasia and North America.
Mr Woods began his career with Woodside Energy and has held senior technical roles in Australia and Africa. In 2007, Mr Woods became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of African start-up Rialto Energy. In 2013, Mr Woods joined Santos and led the Western Australia and Northern Territory Operating Division, playing a pivotal role in the successful transformation of the Cooper Basin and Gladstone LNG assets. Mr Woods also supported the successful acquisitions of Quadrant Energy, ConocoPhillips’ Northern Australian business and Oil Search by Santos. More recently Mr Woods assumed control of Santos’ operated infrastructure (LNG, domestic gas, oil fractionation facilities and pipelines) and developed decarbonisation, clean fuels and CCS opportunities whilst leading Santos’ Energy Solutions business.
Mr Woods commenced as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Beach in January 2024, where he has led a transformation of the company by engaging employees to take an owner's mindset throughout the business.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel Discussion: Navigating the next phase of supply and investment in the gas market
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Speakers
Alison Reeve,
Brett Woods,
Laurent Trost,
Laurent Trost
Chief Operations OfficerYara Pilbara
Laurent Trost is Yara’s Chief Operating Officer, where he oversees operations involving ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate solution, and technical ammonium nitrate at one of Australia's key production sites. With over 25 years of experience in the fertiliser and chemical production industry, Laurent has a proven track record in plant management, leadership, and safety.
Prior to his current role, Laurent served as Plant Manager at Yara Cartagena in Colombia, managing 300 employees and 700 permanent contractors. His leadership extended to complex production processes, including ammonia, nitric acid, and NPK granulation. Before that, he held plant management positions at Yara Montoir de Bretagne in France and Yara Rio Grande in Brazil, where he oversaw large teams and production units.
Laurent's expertise spans across various fertiliser production processes, including ammonium nitrate, calcium nitrate, and NPKs. His early career included roles in engineering, project management, and commissioning of granulation units, where he successfully led large-scale projects and plant start-ups.
With a focus on continuous development, strategic vision, and sustainability, Laurent is dedicated to driving operational excellence and safety in the fertiliser production industry. His broad international experience makes him a pivotal leader in Yara’s global operations.
Prior to his current role, Laurent served as Plant Manager at Yara Cartagena in Colombia, managing 300 employees and 700 permanent contractors. His leadership extended to complex production processes, including ammonia, nitric acid, and NPK granulation. Before that, he held plant management positions at Yara Montoir de Bretagne in France and Yara Rio Grande in Brazil, where he oversaw large teams and production units.
Laurent's expertise spans across various fertiliser production processes, including ammonium nitrate, calcium nitrate, and NPKs. His early career included roles in engineering, project management, and commissioning of granulation units, where he successfully led large-scale projects and plant start-ups.
With a focus on continuous development, strategic vision, and sustainability, Laurent is dedicated to driving operational excellence and safety in the fertiliser production industry. His broad international experience makes him a pivotal leader in Yara’s global operations.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:50
Panel Discussion: Navigating the next phase of supply and investment in the gas market
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Alison Reeve,
Brett Woods,
Laurent Trost,
Adam Watson
Chief Executive Officer and Managing DirectorAPA Group
Adam Watson was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in December 2022. He joined APA Group in November 2020 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Adam has deep local and international experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors and in the development, delivery and operations of critical infrastructure. He previously held senior executive roles at Transurban, Australia’s largest infrastructure business, Melbourne Airport and BlueScope Steel. Adam has extensive experience in public private partnerships and his senior leadership roles have spanned finance, commercial, strategy, corporate development and operations.
Adam is a Director of Energy Networks Australia and a member of the Climate Leaders Coalition and Champions of Change.
Speaking at
11:10
Understanding the growing need for firming and flexibility to define the role of gas in Australia’s changing power system
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Adam Watson,
Tom Allen
Head of Australian Energy & Utilities Equity ResearchUBS
Tom Allen is an experienced energy-sector economist/sell-side investment research analyst with deep understanding of oil and gas, power and renewables markets.
Currently an Executive Director in Equities Research at UBS Investment Bank, leading the Australian Energy and Utilities investment research team. Prior to UBS, he spent nearly a decade at Jemena. He is experienced in M&A from origination through to execution, negotiating revenue contracts (in excess of $100m) and developing electricity price review and gas access arrangement regulatory proposals. Regarded as a strategic, lateral thinker and trusted adviser to senior management.
Currently an Executive Director in Equities Research at UBS Investment Bank, leading the Australian Energy and Utilities investment research team. Prior to UBS, he spent nearly a decade at Jemena. He is experienced in M&A from origination through to execution, negotiating revenue contracts (in excess of $100m) and developing electricity price review and gas access arrangement regulatory proposals. Regarded as a strategic, lateral thinker and trusted adviser to senior management.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
11:35
Panel discussion: Where will future gas demand come from as industry, data centres and power generation expand?
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Tom Allen,
Rachael Smith,
Paul Evans,
Phaedra Deckart,
Rachael Smith
Executive General Manager, Commercial and GrowthAustralian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Rachael has been with AGIG since August 2012 and is currently responsible for the commercial management of AGIG’s transmission, hydrogen and storage assets, national contracts and procurement team and AGIG’s corporate development. She has over 20 years commercial and operations experience in the Western Australian Energy Markets with various commercial roles in the up, mid and downstream gas industry as well as wholesale electricity experience. Rachael has worked in energy roles within the BHP assets (Petroleum and Iron Ore), ERM’s Newgen Kwinana and Neerabup Power assets as well the largest WA gas retailer and independent power producer Alinta. She has a Bachelor of Business (Economics and Operations Management).
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
11:35
Panel discussion: Where will future gas demand come from as industry, data centres and power generation expand?
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Tom Allen,
Rachael Smith,
Paul Evans,
Phaedra Deckart,
Paul Evans
Vice President, Corporate AffairsOrica
With 25 years working directly with the most senior ranks of business, industry and government, Paul’s career has seen him provide close counsel to Boards, CEOs and Federal Ministers on navigating successfully through difficult decision making and risk management.
Paul’s current role at Orica is expansive and fluid. He advises the Orica Board and Management on strategic risks, macro-economic policy and geo-political trends. He leads on material policy, regulatory and reputational issues and the company’s engagement with parliamentarians, officials, the diplomatic corps and intelligence agencies across the globe.
Paul’s responsibilities also include Sustainability, Environmental Remediation and Property & Facilities.
Prior to moving into the private sector in 2004, Paul held several senior Departmental and Ministerial roles with the Federal Government including Chief of Staff and Principal Advisor to successive Ministers for Defence. Since then, he has held positions on the executive leadership teams of FMCG businesses. Immediately prior to joining Orica, Paul successfully led the Australian wine sector through a period of unprecedented policy and taxation reform as Chief Executive of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia.
Paul’s current role at Orica is expansive and fluid. He advises the Orica Board and Management on strategic risks, macro-economic policy and geo-political trends. He leads on material policy, regulatory and reputational issues and the company’s engagement with parliamentarians, officials, the diplomatic corps and intelligence agencies across the globe.
Paul’s responsibilities also include Sustainability, Environmental Remediation and Property & Facilities.
Prior to moving into the private sector in 2004, Paul held several senior Departmental and Ministerial roles with the Federal Government including Chief of Staff and Principal Advisor to successive Ministers for Defence. Since then, he has held positions on the executive leadership teams of FMCG businesses. Immediately prior to joining Orica, Paul successfully led the Australian wine sector through a period of unprecedented policy and taxation reform as Chief Executive of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
11:35
Panel discussion: Where will future gas demand come from as industry, data centres and power generation expand?
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Speakers
Tom Allen,
Rachael Smith,
Paul Evans,
Phaedra Deckart,
14:10
The gas user’s reality: can the market deliver affordable, reliable supply?
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Paul Evans,
Phaedra Deckart
Chief Executive OfficerSolstice Energy
Phaedra Deckart is the CEO of the Solstice Energy Group, including Tas Gas Networks, and has successfully transformed it to a diversified energy business. She has previously served as a senior executive at AGL and Santos.
With more than 25 years’ experience in domestic and global markets, Phaedra is one of Australia’s strongest advocates for the role gas continues to play in the energy transition to diversified and renewable energy in Australia. She began her career in law, before moving into the business side of the energy industry, is the first female CEO of Solstice Energy and is a vocal advocate for women in leadership.
At AGL, Phaedra managed the sourcing and origination of gas, power and coal deals while navigating the transition to firmed renewables. She played a lead role in the company’s LNG import project. During her years at Santos, she held commercial, corporate, gas and LNG marketing positions.
Solstice Energy is an electricity retailer and the gas network distributor and largest gas retailer in Tasmania. It is also pursuing new projects, such as biomethane and renewable gases, as part of the state’s future energy mix, further cementing it as a diversified energy company.
Phaedra is also a Director on the Board of Energy Networks Australia, the national body representing Australia’s electricity transmission and distribution and gas distribution networks.
With more than 25 years’ experience in domestic and global markets, Phaedra is one of Australia’s strongest advocates for the role gas continues to play in the energy transition to diversified and renewable energy in Australia. She began her career in law, before moving into the business side of the energy industry, is the first female CEO of Solstice Energy and is a vocal advocate for women in leadership.
At AGL, Phaedra managed the sourcing and origination of gas, power and coal deals while navigating the transition to firmed renewables. She played a lead role in the company’s LNG import project. During her years at Santos, she held commercial, corporate, gas and LNG marketing positions.
Solstice Energy is an electricity retailer and the gas network distributor and largest gas retailer in Tasmania. It is also pursuing new projects, such as biomethane and renewable gases, as part of the state’s future energy mix, further cementing it as a diversified energy company.
Phaedra is also a Director on the Board of Energy Networks Australia, the national body representing Australia’s electricity transmission and distribution and gas distribution networks.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
11:35
Panel discussion: Where will future gas demand come from as industry, data centres and power generation expand?
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Tom Allen,
Rachael Smith,
Paul Evans,
Phaedra Deckart,
Andrew Richards
Chief Executive OfficerEnergy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
Andrew has over 35 years of energy industry and infrastructure development experience having held a variety of senior management roles in the areas of sales and marketing, public and stakeholder relations, media and communications, strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement and political advocacy.
For the last 9 years Andrew has been Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA). The EUAA is the peak national body representing Australian commercial and industrial electricity and gas users. EUAA membership covers a broad cross-section of the Australian economy including significant retail, manufacturing, mining, materials and food processing industries.
Under his leadership the EUAA has positioned itself as a highly respected thought leader and trusted advisor to energy industry players, regulators and governments and is recognised by these stakeholders as a strong advocate for energy users.
Andrew continues to play a key role in a range of energy market reform processes being undertaken by AEMO, AEMC, ACCC and Federal Government where he is involved in the Post 2025 Market Design Advisory Group and Energy Sector Plan Advisory Group. Andrew is also involved in the Federal Government Energy Industry Roundtable, ACCC Infrastructure Consultative Committee and a number of State Government key stakeholder roundtables.
Speaking at
13:45
Producer and customer: negotiating the value of gas
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Andrew Richards,
Shelley Robertson
Chief Executive Officer and Managing DirectorStrike Energy
Ms Robertson is a highly respected and influential leader in the Australian resource and energy sector, with more than 30 years’ experience spanning oil and gas, mining, energy, infrastructure and renewables.
Ms Robertson was recently appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Strike Energy Limited, a vertically integrated ASX listed company with projects including gas exploration and production, and gas to electricity generation into the SWIS.
Her most recent role was Chief Operating Officer at Fortescue Limited, where she managed a broad international portfolio across metals and energy. Prior roles include Executive General Manager Energy at Mineral Resources Limited and Managing Director and CEO at Norwest Energy NL.
Through these roles, Ms Robertson has developed extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate and financial governance, managing operations, commercial and contractual matters, JV management, portfolio growth and stakeholder engagement, with a strong reputation for building and leading high performing teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Ms Robertson holds a Bachelor of Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, a Master of Business Administration (Oil & Gas), and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ms Robertson was recently appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Strike Energy Limited, a vertically integrated ASX listed company with projects including gas exploration and production, and gas to electricity generation into the SWIS.
Her most recent role was Chief Operating Officer at Fortescue Limited, where she managed a broad international portfolio across metals and energy. Prior roles include Executive General Manager Energy at Mineral Resources Limited and Managing Director and CEO at Norwest Energy NL.
Through these roles, Ms Robertson has developed extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate and financial governance, managing operations, commercial and contractual matters, JV management, portfolio growth and stakeholder engagement, with a strong reputation for building and leading high performing teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Ms Robertson holds a Bachelor of Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, a Master of Business Administration (Oil & Gas), and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Speaking at
15:15
Overcoming development barriers to bring new gas supply to market
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Shelley Robertson,
Mark Wiseman
Energy AnalystMacquarie Group
Mark Wiseman has led research coverage of the Australia energy sector at Macquarie Capital since 2020, covering the Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining & Uranium sub-sectors. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs researching energy and utilities sectors in Australia & New Zealand for a decade, followed by three years covering Asian upstream and integrated energy from Hong Kong. Prior to this, he worked at ExxonMobil in Melbourne as a financial analyst.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:25
Panel discussion: What is needed to get new supply to the east coast?
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Mark Wiseman,
Tracey Winters,
Andrew Lewis,
Darren Rogers,
Alex Underwood,
Tracey Winters
Chief Strategy OfficerSantos
Tracey joined Santos in 2017 and is Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for corporate and ESG strategy, and government affairs.
Tracey has held diverse roles in the resources and energy sector, including government and regulatory affairs, media and communications, environment, land access, project commercialisation, construction and asset management.
She has also held senior roles in federal resources and energy policy and politics, and built a successful government approvals and environmental management consultancy.
Tracey has held diverse roles in the resources and energy sector, including government and regulatory affairs, media and communications, environment, land access, project commercialisation, construction and asset management.
She has also held senior roles in federal resources and energy policy and politics, and built a successful government approvals and environmental management consultancy.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:25
Panel discussion: What is needed to get new supply to the east coast?
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Mark Wiseman,
Tracey Winters,
Andrew Lewis,
Darren Rogers,
Alex Underwood,
Andrew Lewis
Executive General Manager, Consumer, Markets and AnalyticsAEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission)
Andrew Lewis is an executive leader at the Australian Energy Market Commission with more than 20 years of experience across the energy sector, spanning strategy, policy reform and stakeholder engagement in government and industry.
At the AEMC, he leads major market design reviews and rule changes, helping shape policy advice that supports decision-making and promotes the long-term interests of energy consumers.
His current work includes wholesale and retail market reform, with a focus on consumer energy resources, consumer protection, future market design and reliability.
He is known for leading complex reform programs, building strong teams, and turning strategic priorities into practical outcomes that keep consumers at the centre.
Andrew brings a broad perspective shaped by senior roles in government agencies, ministerial offices, an energy peak body and market participant organisations, along with deep experience in market reform, regulatory development, consumer protection and technical regulation.
At the AEMC, he leads major market design reviews and rule changes, helping shape policy advice that supports decision-making and promotes the long-term interests of energy consumers.
His current work includes wholesale and retail market reform, with a focus on consumer energy resources, consumer protection, future market design and reliability.
He is known for leading complex reform programs, building strong teams, and turning strategic priorities into practical outcomes that keep consumers at the centre.
Andrew brings a broad perspective shaped by senior roles in government agencies, ministerial offices, an energy peak body and market participant organisations, along with deep experience in market reform, regulatory development, consumer protection and technical regulation.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:25
Panel discussion: What is needed to get new supply to the east coast?
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Mark Wiseman,
Tracey Winters,
Andrew Lewis,
Darren Rogers,
Alex Underwood,
Darren Rogers
Chief Operating OfficerAPA Group
Darren Rogers is responsible for APA Group’s customer, business development and commercial functions.
Darren has almost 30 years’ experience across the energy sector working in large and complex businesses, including in senior commercial, operations, engineering and asset management roles.
Darren joined APA in 2017 and previously held the role of Group Executive, Operations, responsible for the safe operations, maintenance and asset management of the company’s infrastructure portfolio, including gas and electricity transmission, renewable power generation and gas distribution networks.
Darren has almost 30 years’ experience across the energy sector working in large and complex businesses, including in senior commercial, operations, engineering and asset management roles.
Darren joined APA in 2017 and previously held the role of Group Executive, Operations, responsible for the safe operations, maintenance and asset management of the company’s infrastructure portfolio, including gas and electricity transmission, renewable power generation and gas distribution networks.
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Panel Discussion
16:25
Panel discussion: What is needed to get new supply to the east coast?
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Mark Wiseman,
Tracey Winters,
Andrew Lewis,
Darren Rogers,
Alex Underwood,
Alex Underwood
Managing Director and Chief Executive OfficerBeetaloo Energy Australia
Mr Underwood joined Beetaloo Energy in March 2018 as Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary Imperial Oil & Gas Pty Limited. Mr Underwood was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Beetaloo Energy Group Limited in August 2018.
Mr Underwood has nearly 15 years of specialist upstream oil and gas investing and financing experience. Previously he spent 2 years with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Singapore as Director in the Natural Resources Division and 9 years with Macquarie Bank in Sydney and Singapore as Associate Director in the Energy Markets Division. Mr Underwood commenced his career at BHP Billiton Petroleum in Perth and Melbourne. Mr Underwood holds Bachelor Degrees in Commerce (Accounting) (Honours) and Laws (Certificate of Specialisation in Corporate and Commercial Law).
Mr Underwood has nearly 15 years of specialist upstream oil and gas investing and financing experience. Previously he spent 2 years with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Singapore as Director in the Natural Resources Division and 9 years with Macquarie Bank in Sydney and Singapore as Associate Director in the Energy Markets Division. Mr Underwood commenced his career at BHP Billiton Petroleum in Perth and Melbourne. Mr Underwood holds Bachelor Degrees in Commerce (Accounting) (Honours) and Laws (Certificate of Specialisation in Corporate and Commercial Law).
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:25
Panel discussion: What is needed to get new supply to the east coast?
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Mark Wiseman,
Tracey Winters,
Andrew Lewis,
Darren Rogers,
Alex Underwood,
Bronwyn See
Private ConsultantAustralian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT)
Bronwyn is Strategy & Growth Manager, Vic/Tas SWS at Cleanaway as well as her role at Australian Gas Industry Trust. She is renowned for her expertise in driving sustainable initiatives within the energy and infrastructure sectors. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in energy and infrastructure, Bronwyn is a trusted advisor to governments and industry leaders, spearheading initiatives to phase out coal and pave the way for a greener future.
As a thought leader for circular economy outcomes in the Australian waste industry, Bronwyn collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop comprehensive frameworks that balance economic imperatives with sustainability. Working closely with energy professionals throughout Asia, she champions initiatives to accelerate the transition to clean energy, leveraging my acknowledged expertise in green hydrogen and other low carbon fuels. Bronwyn's multifaceted background encompasses a spectrum of roles, from orchestrating large-scale LNG projects to fostering community engagement in renewable energy initiatives to implementing circular economy outcomes. She is an awarded speaker and influencer, inspiring audiences with her adept communication skills and insights into green hydrogen and low carbon fuels.
Bronwyn leads by example, forging strategic partnerships and driving meaningful change. Her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions underscores her dedication to propelling the world towards a brighter, more resilient future.
As a thought leader for circular economy outcomes in the Australian waste industry, Bronwyn collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop comprehensive frameworks that balance economic imperatives with sustainability. Working closely with energy professionals throughout Asia, she champions initiatives to accelerate the transition to clean energy, leveraging my acknowledged expertise in green hydrogen and other low carbon fuels. Bronwyn's multifaceted background encompasses a spectrum of roles, from orchestrating large-scale LNG projects to fostering community engagement in renewable energy initiatives to implementing circular economy outcomes. She is an awarded speaker and influencer, inspiring audiences with her adept communication skills and insights into green hydrogen and low carbon fuels.
Bronwyn leads by example, forging strategic partnerships and driving meaningful change. Her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions underscores her dedication to propelling the world towards a brighter, more resilient future.
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Women in Energy Breakfast
07:30
Panel discussion: Can the energy sector build the workforce it needs without simply competing for the same scarce talent?
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Bronwyn See,
Aleta Nicoll,
Aleta Nicoll
Executive General Manager - Integrated GasOrigin
Aleta is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years’ experience driving operational excellence, innovation and high-performing teams. She is passionate about enabling a stable energy transition and contributing to a net-zero future, believing that great people, strong organisational cultures and the right technology can deliver extraordinary outcomes.
Known for her empathetic and authentic leadership style, Aleta develops teams through ambitious goals, shared purpose and a focus on helping people achieve more than they thought possible.
Her career highlights include delivering significant production improvements, strengthening process safety capability, achieving more than 99% reliability across APLNG Upstream Operations, and developing processes that remain in use more than a decade later. She has also championed the practical use of AI to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
Known for her empathetic and authentic leadership style, Aleta develops teams through ambitious goals, shared purpose and a focus on helping people achieve more than they thought possible.
Her career highlights include delivering significant production improvements, strengthening process safety capability, achieving more than 99% reliability across APLNG Upstream Operations, and developing processes that remain in use more than a decade later. She has also championed the practical use of AI to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
Speaking at
Women in Energy Breakfast
07:30
Panel discussion: Can the energy sector build the workforce it needs without simply competing for the same scarce talent?
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Bronwyn See,
Aleta Nicoll,
Andrew Garnett
Speaking at
08:40
Opening remarks from the Chair
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Andrew Garnett,
Clare Savage
ChairAustralian Energy Regulator (AER)
Clare Savage was appointed Chair of the Australian Energy Regulator in October 2019 and In September 2024 Clare was also appointed as Chair of the Regulator Leadership Cohort.
Over more than 21 years, Clare has acquired significant leadership experience in the Australian energy industry. She has a passion for the energy sector and a commitment to its development, particularly through this current transition.
Prior to joining the AER, Clare was Deputy Chair of the Energy Security Board. Prior to joining the ESB, Clare held a variety of roles including senior executive positions within Energy Australia spanning corporate strategy; business development; policy & government affairs; and public affairs.
Prior to this Clare held a range of positions at the Energy Supply Association of Australia including Chief Executive Officer. Clare commenced her career in the public service – initially in the UK and then at the Federal Department of the Treasury.
Clare has a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and History) from The University of Melbourne and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Over more than 21 years, Clare has acquired significant leadership experience in the Australian energy industry. She has a passion for the energy sector and a commitment to its development, particularly through this current transition.
Prior to joining the AER, Clare was Deputy Chair of the Energy Security Board. Prior to joining the ESB, Clare held a variety of roles including senior executive positions within Energy Australia spanning corporate strategy; business development; policy & government affairs; and public affairs.
Prior to this Clare held a range of positions at the Energy Supply Association of Australia including Chief Executive Officer. Clare commenced her career in the public service – initially in the UK and then at the Federal Department of the Treasury.
Clare has a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and History) from The University of Melbourne and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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09:15
What industry can expect in the administration of the domestic gas reservation scheme
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Clare Savage,
Tina Soliman Hunter
Professor of Energy and Resources LawMacquarie University
Professor Tina Soliman-Hunter is a Professor of Energy and Resources Law at Macquarie University, the Co-Director of the Transforming Energy Markets (TEM) Research Centre at Macquarie University, and was the Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Innovation and Transformation (CENRIT) (now part of TEM). Prior to commencing at Macquarie University, she was the Director of the Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law (AUCEL).
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Panel Discussion
09:40
Panel discussion: Turning policy certainty into investment and creating the conditions for future supply
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Speakers
Tina Soliman Hunter,
Eddy Glavas,
Darren Stevenson,
Samantha McCulloch,
Eddy Glavas
Chief Commercial OfficerAmplitude Energy
Eddy joined Amplitude Energy in August 2014 and has more than 20 years of experience in business development, finance, commercial, portfolio management and strategy, including 18 years in the oil and gas sector.
Prior to joining Amplitude Energy, he was employed by Santos as Manager Corporate Development with responsibility for managing multi-disciplinary teams tasked with mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and divestitures.
Prior roles within Santos included: Finance Manager WA and NT, where Eddy was a member of the leadership team that managed a large asset portfolio; corporate roles in strategy and planning; and operational, commercial and finance roles for Santos’ Cooper Basin assets.
Prior to joining Amplitude Energy, he was employed by Santos as Manager Corporate Development with responsibility for managing multi-disciplinary teams tasked with mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and divestitures.
Prior roles within Santos included: Finance Manager WA and NT, where Eddy was a member of the leadership team that managed a large asset portfolio; corporate roles in strategy and planning; and operational, commercial and finance roles for Santos’ Cooper Basin assets.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:40
Panel discussion: Turning policy certainty into investment and creating the conditions for future supply
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Tina Soliman Hunter,
Eddy Glavas,
Darren Stevenson,
Samantha McCulloch,
Darren Stevenson
Chief Executive OfficerSenex Energy
Darren has been with Senex Energy for more than twelve years building the company from a small Cooper Basin oil business to a material east coast natural gas producer committed to delivering essential energy for life.
Darren has nearly 30 years of experience in Queensland’s natural gas industry delivering major capital expansion projects and was responsible for commissioning some of the very first connections between Surat Basin gas fields and the South East Queensland market.
Darren is recognised for his proactive leadership in landholder and community engagement. His dedication to regional support, creating youth employment opportunities, and fostering win-win solutions has led to lasting connections and partnerships.
He is passionate about the role that reliable energy plays in supporting our modern lifestyle, including the essential role of natural gas to support the energy transition.
Darren has nearly 30 years of experience in Queensland’s natural gas industry delivering major capital expansion projects and was responsible for commissioning some of the very first connections between Surat Basin gas fields and the South East Queensland market.
Darren is recognised for his proactive leadership in landholder and community engagement. His dedication to regional support, creating youth employment opportunities, and fostering win-win solutions has led to lasting connections and partnerships.
He is passionate about the role that reliable energy plays in supporting our modern lifestyle, including the essential role of natural gas to support the energy transition.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:40
Panel discussion: Turning policy certainty into investment and creating the conditions for future supply
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Tina Soliman Hunter,
Eddy Glavas,
Darren Stevenson,
Samantha McCulloch,
Samantha McCulloch
Chief ExecutiveAustralian Energy Producers
An internationally recognised carbon capture, utilisation and storage expert, Ms McCulloch has a highly informed view of the critical role the oil and gas industry continues to play in meeting global energy and climate goals.
Before joining Australian Energy Producers, she spent 7 years at the Paris-based International Energy Agency, including as head of the CCUS Unit.
Ms McCulloch has more than 20 years of policy, industry and technical expertise from previous roles within government, industry associations and the private sector in Australia and internationally.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong, as well as a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
09:40
Panel discussion: Turning policy certainty into investment and creating the conditions for future supply
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Speakers
Tina Soliman Hunter,
Eddy Glavas,
Darren Stevenson,
Samantha McCulloch,
Gordon Ramsay
Lead Energy CoverageRBC Capital Markets
Gordon has a wealth of commercial and technical experience leading investment banking and international resources, energy, and utility sector in Australia and Canada. He has a global, multidisciplinary perspective, with a deep understanding of global macroeconomic forces integrated through to company level insights, drawn from more than 25 years of analysis of ASX listed companies across the upstream energy, refining and energy utility and infrastructure sectors.
Gordon has extensive experience in the energy sector spanning sell-side investment banking and equity research at UBS, research at Citi (Salomon Smith Barney), buy side funds management, and project finance. He has held board and senior executive company roles, as well as senior technical positions in Australian and Canadian energy companies where he has advised on project developments and he has been directly responsible for initiating and leading the delivery of new onshore oil and gas field discoveries.
Gordon has extensive experience in the energy sector spanning sell-side investment banking and equity research at UBS, research at Citi (Salomon Smith Barney), buy side funds management, and project finance. He has held board and senior executive company roles, as well as senior technical positions in Australian and Canadian energy companies where he has advised on project developments and he has been directly responsible for initiating and leading the delivery of new onshore oil and gas field discoveries.
Speaking at
11:35
Restoring investor confidence to unlock capital for future gas supply
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Gordon Ramsay,
Catriona Rafael
Head of PolicyAustralian Pipelines & Gas Association (APGA)
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
12:00
Panel discussion: Decarbonising without disconnecting: finding practical pathways for gas users, producers and distributors
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Speakers
Catriona Rafael,
Nerise Cook,
Nerise Cook
Executive General Manager, Gas NetworksJemena
Nerise Cook is Executive General Manager, Gas Networks at Jemena, with extensive commercial leadership experience across the energy, construction, telecommunications and health sectors. As EGM of Gas Networks, Nerise is responsible for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to more than 1.5 million homes and businesses, and for guiding the network’s evolution as part of Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Prior to her current role, Nerise was General Manager, Pipelines, where she was the commercial lead on the $800 million Northern Gas Pipeline project. In this role, Nerise also managed a $1.5 billion portfolio of gas transmission and processing assets.
She holds post-graduate qualifications in Business and Law.
Prior to her current role, Nerise was General Manager, Pipelines, where she was the commercial lead on the $800 million Northern Gas Pipeline project. In this role, Nerise also managed a $1.5 billion portfolio of gas transmission and processing assets.
She holds post-graduate qualifications in Business and Law.
Speaking at
Panel Discussion
12:00
Panel discussion: Decarbonising without disconnecting: finding practical pathways for gas users, producers and distributors
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Speakers
Catriona Rafael,
Nerise Cook,
Ryusuke Shida
Research DirectorMitsubishi Research Institute
Ryusuke Shida is an energy researcher, consultant and business leader at Mitsubishi Research Institute, specialising in energy policy, electricity markets and decarbonisation. Since joining MRI in 2008, he has contributed to electricity market reform, power system innovation and long-term energy and climate modelling. As Head of a New Business Development Center, he leads initiatives in distributed energy resource optimisation, regional electricity demand forecasting and energy system planning. He also participates in government advisory committees on climate and energy policy and holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
Speaking at
15:40
Global shocks, local consequences: navigating geopolitical risks
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Speakers
Ryusuke Shida,
Suzie Jakobovits
General Manager of Renewable GasJemena
Suzie is the General Manager of Renewable Gas at Jemena. She is responsible for leading and delivering Jemena’s Renewable Gas Strategy and driving the establishment and growth of a renewable gas market to provide an alternative decarbonisation pathway for consumers.
Suzie has spent the last 25 years working across the energy sector, with in depth experience in strategy, sustainability and renewables. She holds a double degree in Commerce (Finance) and Science (Mathematics) from the University of Melbourne.
Suzie is an experienced strategic planning specialist and operational manager, highly regarded for her passionate and collaborative approach to driving effective and impactful change.
Suzie has spent the last 25 years working across the energy sector, with in depth experience in strategy, sustainability and renewables. She holds a double degree in Commerce (Finance) and Science (Mathematics) from the University of Melbourne.
Suzie is an experienced strategic planning specialist and operational manager, highly regarded for her passionate and collaborative approach to driving effective and impactful change.
Speaking at
16:05
Assessing the changing decarbonisation toolkit: the role of renewable gas, CCS and other abatement pathways
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Suzie Jakobovits,
John Hedge
PartnerAllens
John Hedge is a Partner in Allens’ Corporate practice group, specialising in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint venture transactions in the resources sector. He advises on major resources and infrastructure projects, infrastructure contracts, access regulation and competition law, bringing extensive experience across complex transactions and regulatory matters in the resources and infrastructure industries.
Speaking at
09:00
Implementing the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme to provide market certainty
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Speakers
John Hedge,
Tracey Greenaway
Partner, Head of Energy and ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
Speaking at
09:30
Drawing clearer scheme boundaries by defining market coverage
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Speakers
Tracey Greenaway,
Josh Stabler
Managing DirectorEnergy Edge
Joshua Stabler has extensive experience in supply-side market operations for the electricity and gas sectors, and as an advisor and system developer in the Australian energy industry.
Joshua is the architect of the Gas Market Analysis Tool (GMAT), which is utilised by gas producers, LNG participants, gas generators, end users, financial intermediaries and banks. Joshua is also the author of The Edge – Gas Market Update report.
Joshua is the architect of the Gas Market Analysis Tool (GMAT), which is utilised by gas producers, LNG participants, gas generators, end users, financial intermediaries and banks. Joshua is also the author of The Edge – Gas Market Update report.
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10:00
Calibrating annual obligations to strengthen supply certainty
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Josh Stabler,
Simon Game
General Manager CommercialAustralia Pacific LNG
With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Simon Game is a seasoned commercial and strategic leader at Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), overseeing commercial interests across its large-scale coal seam gas (CSG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. Their expertise spans gas and LNG marketing, commercial negotiations, contract and joint venture management, investment evaluation, and strategy development. They also bring extensive experience in regulatory and competition policy across critical infrastructure sectors, including electricity, gas and transport. Their focus is on maximising business value, strengthening stakeholder partnerships and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
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11:00
Protecting existing contracts while reducing commercial uncertainty
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Simon Game,
Paul Grethe-Watanabe
PartnerAllens
Paul Grethe-Watanabe is an Energy and Infrastructure Counsel at Allens, specialising in the development and delivery of complex energy and infrastructure projects. His expertise spans electricity generation, renewable energy, battery storage, transmission infrastructure and oil and gas. Paul advises developers, investors and other industry participants on project development, procurement, construction, offtake arrangements and mergers and acquisitions. His experience includes major energy infrastructure projects, gas pipelines, transportation and storage agreements, and power purchase arrangements. With a broad understanding of the commercial and legal considerations shaping Australia’s evolving energy sector, Paul brings valuable insight into the challenges of developing new supply infrastructure and supporting investment certainty.
Speaking at
12:00
Aligning scheme obligations with physical delivery constraints
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Paul Grethe-Watanabe,
Peter Jarosek
PartnerCorrs Chambers Westgarth
Speaking at
13:15
Improving domestic access to enable more effective buyer contracting
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Peter Jarosek,
Ben Cansdale
PartnerClayton Utz
Ben is a Partner in Clayton Utz's Energy and Resources practice, bringing over 18 years' specialist oil and gas experience in project development, joint ventures, regulatory approvals, M&A, infrastructure, and gas supply, transportation, processing and swap arrangements. He is highly regarded for his strategic advice on complex transactions in the Australian energy and resources sectors, and brings first-hand experience on large-scale production, transmission and processing projects in the oil and gas sector across the East Coast, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Recognitions include Leading Lawyer ''Rising Star Partner'' in Project Development - IFLR1000 (2023-2025); Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia - Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law (2023- 2025); Recommended lawyer in Energy and Resources by Doyle's Guide (2011-2025).
Speaking at
13:45
Designing enforcement settings to manage compliance risk and build regulatory confidence
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Ben Cansdale,