Tough Talk with Jody Rowe

Nicholas Mumford is an Energy expert, no doubt in my mind. Nicholas Mumford is a leading executive in the energy and resources industry, having led and delivered numerous successful projects in oil, gas and mining across

 Over three decades, underpinned by deep technical and operational experience, Nicholas held commercially focused leadership roles at Santos and Shell and

Nicholas's passion for renewable energy and sustainability led him to co-found Greenhill Energy in 2019, an integrated solution-based manufacturer, focused on upcycling sustainable biomass and landfill waste into low-cost clean hydrogen energy and high-value industrial products such as urea fertilizers and synthetic fuels.   

Leveraging his experience in renewable energy and the emerging hydrogen economy, in 2021 Nicholas co-founded South Australian Hydrogen Hubs Incorporated (SA-H2H™) to help build hydrogen supply chain scale in South Australia, with a master vision of positioning South Australia as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the global hydrogen

All this experience is invaluable for our listeners, its frank and based on knowledge.

Well, I have always respected Peter Iancov from afar for a long time, highly respected business leader. It was an honor that Peter accepted my invitation to be a guest on Tough Talk with Jody Rowe.

Peter joined Jemena and Zinfra in April 2019 following an established career spanning many decades in leading project management, construction, maintenance and operation of gas and electricity infrastructure assets and major facilities for major businesses.

Prior to joining Zinfra, Peter held the role of founder and Managing Director of his own company, along with senior roles of Group Chief Executive Officer of a major Western Australian contractor, and General Manager of WestNet Energy, Alinta Asset Management West - an asset management and sustainment business.

Peter also has extensive Board experience in defense, utilities, ports, oil and gas contracting and Indigenous corporations currently being a non - executive director of Australian Naval Infrastructure, Tasmanian Development Board and aboriginal owned Yamatji Enterprises Ltd. 

Peter holds a Master of Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) and a post-graduate Degree in Robotics and Automation. He is a Fellow Member of Engineers Australia.

Listen and learn from this informative podcast.

Now my background is not technology, so when I met Bryn Jones through friend Leigh Whicker I was intrigued. Bryn's story is interesting and entX Limited is certainly a company, based in Adelaide, worthy of watching. An exceptional team gathered together from Board level, Leadership and the broader team have the intellect to make a difference in technology. Watch this space.

Bryn is an Industrial Chemist with over 20 years of

Thomas Buru, well what can I say....I met Thomas in Singapore many years ago at the strangest dinner party I have ever attended. Thomas was at InterOil and I was attending the dinner with a longtime friend from QGC days Rob Milhouse. It was a hoot, this was followed up with a long lunch with his friend and mine, Brad Weir. I count myself very lucky to hear Thomas's story, to be called a friend, he is a true gem.

Thomas Nador joined Buru Energy in September 2022 as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Nador is a globally experienced oil and gas executive with over 25 years’ experience in various roles across the oil and gas value chain, mining and metals, pipelines and infrastructure developments.

Thomas has been involved in the development of major oil and gas resources from discovery to production, managed significant pre-  and post-merger integrations at an asset and corporate level, and has led large multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to deliver high value, complex and innovative programs of work.

Prior to joining Buru, Thomas held the position of Group Executive, Development with Beach Energy, accountable for delivering the Beach's development assets across Australia and New Zealand. He has held previous roles as Executive Vice President and Country Manager for InterOil Corporation in Papua New Guinea, as well as Development Manager, Project Interface Manager and Project Integration Manager for LNG projects at Woodside Energy.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of WA, a Post Graduate Diploma in Science from Curtin University of Technology and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In Australia, there a handful of female CEOs in the Energy sector. Phaedra Deckart is one of those rare diamonds. Having known Phaedra at Santos some 20 years ago it has been a pleasure to watch Phaedra's career elevate and am fascinated to see it rise further.

This podcast demonstrates the intelligent, articulate Phaedra who knows the LNG work, domestic market, energy sector and distribution network. You would like to know the answers in a balanced way, Phaedra has the answers.

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.

 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.

Phaedra is the first female CEO of Solstice Energy and is a

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 biofuels and renewable gases, as part of the state’s future energy mix, further cementing it as a diversified energy company.

 An informative, interesting podcast as Phaedra shares her personal story and Energy expertise.

Over 10 years ago I met Geoffrey Cann in Queensland in the Coal Seam Gas to LNG world, at the time her worked at Deloitte's and highly respected in the Oil and Gas industry.

Now Geoffrey Cann is an international author, professional speaker, podcaster and corporate trainer. His focus is the Oil and Gas industry and its imperative to exploit digital innovations as we slowly evolve our energy systems. He has worked around the world, including Canada, the US, Korea,

 Here are some URLs you might add too:

 Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1774582236/

‘Bits, Bytes, and Barrels:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999514904/

Geoff teaches me more about the industry, his expertise is amazing, and everyone should listen to his informative podcast and get involved.

This podcast is an insight into running one of the largest companies in South Australia, into the Owner Darren Thomas and guess what, still privately owned.

Since a child I have been fortunate to know the Thomas Family, Chris started as a livestock buyer, Darren the most overqualified livestock buyer and Mum Libby all worked to build this business and it is truly well deserved.

It takes its toll because it is so global, managing risks and constantly travelling there is a lot of moving parts every minute of the day.

But TFI like all companies is transitioning to Net Zero and Darren is right across this goal.

Darren Thomas, as the Group Managing Director of Thomas Foods International (TFI), epitomizes.

As the leader of TFI, Darren oversees a multifaceted operation that employs over 3,000 people across nine countries. TFI's reach extends across Australia and key

 Under Darren's visionary guidance, TFI has embarked on an ambitious trajectory of expansion, investing significantly in its overseas processing and distribution network across North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the UK. Renowned for its premium lamb, beef, mutton, and goat products, TFI's global footprint extends far beyond traditional boundaries, catering to diverse consumer preferences worldwide.

 Beyond his role at TFI, Darren's influence extends to broader community engagement, philanthropic and economic development initiatives. As a former chair and board member of Brand South Austra lia, he has championed the state's economic growth and global reputation. His involvement with the Economic Development Board underscores his dedication to driving regional prosperity and opportunity.  

Darren Thomas is an accomplished professional, having attained a Bachelor of Accounting and a Master's degree in Business Administration. His leadership philosophy revolves around empowering teams, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional quality products that not only satisfy consumers but also position TFI for long-term and sustainable success.

Thank you Darren, it is a great podcast.

Uranium and Nuclear are hot energy topics and I knew that Tough Talk with Jody Rowe podcast had to go there. It was an absolute pleasure to have Leigh Curyer explain both to me on the podcast.

Leigh has over 20 years' experience in the resources and corporate sector. Mr. Curyer is the founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of NexGen Energy Ltd. and was previously the Head of Corporate Development for Accord Nuclear Resource Management assessing uranium projects worldwide for First Reserve Corporation, a global energy focused private equity and infrastructure investment firm. Prior to Accord, he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development of Southern Cross Resources (now Uranium One).

Mr. Curyer's uranium project assessment experience has been focused on assets located in Canada, Australia, USA, Africa, Central Asia and Europe, incorporating operating mines, advanced development projects and exploration prospects. While Chief Financial Officer of Southern Cross Resources (now Uranium One), Mr. Curyer managed the exploration, permitting and feasibility study of the Honeymoon Uranium Project in South Australia, ensuring full compliance with NI43-101 reporting. Leigh has raised over $1 billion of

Leigh is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.

Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of meeting Greg

 Let’s get going Australia with Waste to Energy.

 Greg Williams joined BP as a procurement graduate buying toilet rolls and ice cream; ended contracting the drilling rigs for the Rumaila field in Iraq.

Greg’s career is worth of all Procurement professionals to learn…Procurement can take you down many paths, however, we need to be open to the opportunities…Board roles, own business, different industries, locations, the skills are transferable.

Greg Williams is now the Head of External Affairs

Evero’s foundations are in converting waste into energy. Our

 Decarbonization of the waste industry and the economy in general is fundamental to Evero, just as it was to Bioenergy Infrastructure Group.

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Congratulations to Sarah Potts for navigating the challenges of the energy sector, BG group and Shell in countries such as Egypt, and South America and finding success in a clean energy organization, Storegga. The energy industry is known for its complexity, regulatory challenges, and rapidly evolving landscape. Sarah's ability to thrive in such an environment suggests a combination of skills, experience, and adaptability.

Clean energy, in particular, is a crucial and rapidly growing sector as the world increasingly focuses on sustainability and environmental concerns. Working in clean energy not only offers professional opportunities but also allows individuals to contribute to a more sustainable future. It's great that Sarah is not only successful in her career but also passionate about the work she's doing.

It's worth noting that success in any industry is not always guaranteed, and individuals like Sarah who can adapt, learn, and make strategic career moves often stand out. Her positive attitude toward the challenges of the energy sector is commendable, and it's clear that she values the opportunity to contribute to the clean energy transition.

Sarah Potts is Managing Director of Hydrogen at Storegga, a developer of low-carbon solutions across the carbon capture and hydrogen value chains.  Storegga is the lead developer of the Acorn Blue Hydrogen project in NE Scotland, Storegga is also partnering with ScottishPower on the Cromarty Green Hydrogen