Samantha McCulloch

Chief Executive
Australian Energy Producers


Samantha McCulloch is the Chief Executive of Australian Energy Producers, the peak national body representing Australia’s explorers, developers and producers of essential energy – oil, gas and lower-emission fuels.

An internationally recognised carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) 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 APPEA in 2022, she spent seven years at the International Energy Agency including four years 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 (with Distinction) from the University of Wollongong, as well as a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University.

 

Presentation details

10. Australian Energy Producers Panel Series: An unconventional approach | The role of Queensland in the east coast gas market
Tuesday 27 May 2025
3:45pm – 5:00pm

13. Australian Energy Producers Panel Series: From placards to plaintiffs | The rise of environmental activism and ‘lawfare’
Wednesday 28 May 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm

Detailed program can be found here.

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