APPEA 2025 Conference and Exhibition

Geoscience Australia is the national geoscience public sector organisation delivering trusted advice and information on the geology and geography of Australia. Geoscience Australia supports the energy industry by undertaking regional integrated geological studies which are focussed on assessing Australia’s subsurface energy commodity potential. The generated pre-competitive data sets are used by the Australian Government to inform energy policy strategies and also to attract domestic and foreign investment to search for new energy resources that place Australia firmly on the path to a low carbon economy.

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Powered by the industry’s only fullstream technology portfolio, and enabled by our people and scale, we drive productivity and improve outcomes for ourselves and our customers. We are reducing the carbon intensity of our operations, applying proven low-carbon technology to help our customers meet their environmental goals, and innovating for the future of energy.

BP is a global energy company with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. It is proud to have been operating in Australia for nearly 100 years and will celebrate its Australian centenary in 2019. BP discovers, refines, distributes and markets the products that define modern life as we know it – energy for heat, light, power and mobility. It is one of the largest suppliers of fuel and lubricants in Australia and a foundation partner in one of the largest operating oil and gas projects – the North West Shelf Joint Venture. BP is also part of the Browse Joint Venture and operates exploration permits in its own right, off the coast of Western Australia. As Operator, BP strives to be world-class, as well as a responsible corporate citizen and employer of choice. BP currently employs around 5,700 people in Australia – investing in the human capital, the innovation and the infrastructure that will underpin Australia’s future growth and prosperity.

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and has been present in Australia for more than 60 years. With the ingenuity and commitment of thousands of workers, Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG and domestic gas projects; manages its equal
one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island; and is a significant investor in exploration. No matter what the project or focus area, there is one constant thread to everything we do: our commitment to The Chevron Way. It explains who we are, what we do, what we believe and what we plan to accomplish. At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.

Clarke Energy, a KOHLER Company, is a multi-award-winning, global power solutions provider specialising in the engineering, installation and maintenance of distributed power generation across gas, diesel and integrated renewable innovations. Clarke Energy is a leader in providing distributed power plant solutions providing; single engines, tailored solutions or full turn-key multi-engine plants. Clarke Energy is the sole authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO Jenbacher gas engines in Australia and distributes Kohler diesel gensets across the South Pacific, providing quality installations and unrivalled aftersales service support providing a global reach, with a local focus.

ExxonMobil Australia is a part of ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies. ExxonMobil creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. ExxonMobil Australia’s reliable supply of natural gas and transportation fuels is powering Australian jobs, providing the energy used by local manufacturers, hospitality venues, medical facilities and construction, transport and logistics firms, and supporting the countless industries who rely on their products and services. The ExxonMobil Australia group has been operating in Australia since 1895. Learn more about us at www.exxonmobil.com.au Follow us on Twitter: @exxonmobil_aus.

INPEX CORPORATION is Japan’s largest exploration and production company, involved in approximately 70 projects across more than 20 countries. In Australia, INPEX is operator of the large–scale Ichthys LNG Project. The Project is expected to produce approximately 8.9 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas and approximately 1.65 million tonnes of liquid petroleum gas per year, along with approximately 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak. It has a designed operational life of over 40 years. Through sustainably growing its oil and gas development business, INPEX aims to become a top class international oil and gas company, providing a stable and efficient supply of energy to its customers.

Lidiar Group provides Project Advisory & Consulting, Project Management and Project Technical Services. Our breadth of expertise means we can hear your unique challenge, understand how to fix it, and provide a bespoke solution. The depth in our team of specialists allows us to integrate seamlessly with your business.

We believe that owners, developers and contractors in the energy, resources and infrastructure construction sectors should have access to excellent advisory and technical capabilities which allow them to exceed their objectives and deliver complex infrastructure solutions in the modern world. Our advisory and technical service offering complement each other to be able to provide targeted expertise across all stages of infrastructure project development. Lidiar Group functions as both an extension to your organisation’s capabilities and competencies and as an independent delivery companion.

With providers of all levels being driven to push themselves harder than ever before to meet market and stakeholder expectations, Lidiar Group specialises in supporting companies well-positioned for growth.

The Lidiar Group team comes together with a strong ethos for planning and strategy to deliver reliable and consistent success.

The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia is a non-profit association of individuals involved in the exploration of oil and gas.

The purpose and objectives of PESA are:
* to promote professional and technical aspects of the upstream petroleum industry throughout Australia by providing a medium for gathering individuals interested in oil and gas exploration
* to present views and discuss technical and professional matters relating to the upstream petroleum industry
*to foster and provide continuing education for the benefit of members; and
* to maintain a high standard of professional conduct on the part of its members

A proudly Australian company, Santos is a leading supplier of natural gas, a fuel for the future providing clean energy to improve the lives of people in Australia and Asia. Santos aims to be Australia’s leading domestic gas supplier and a leading Asia-Pacific LNG supplier. For more than 60 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities to safely and sustainably develop Australia’s natural gas resources.

Tri-Star is a family-owned and operated explorer and producer that actively participates in Australia’s resources industry by exploring for and unlocking new sources of gas and minerals.

For over 40 years, we have been involved in key aspects of the minerals and hydrocarbon supply chain, from exploration and development to production and marketing across Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Our extensive exploration activities, including the drilling of Queensland’s first commercial CSG well, lead to the discovery and development of some of the most prospective CSG fields in the world, underpinning the $80 billion CSG to LNG industry in Queensland, Australia’s Bowen Basin