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Graeme Bethune

Dr. Graeme Bethune

Chief Executive Officer, EnergyQuest (Australia)

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Council Member Biography

Graeme Bethune, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer of EnergyQuest, boutique energy advisory and research firm based in Australia. EnergyQuest provides strategic analysis of developments in Australasian oil and gas for many of the major energy companies operating in Australia, together with most governments. It also undertakes due diligence for companies contemplating oil and gas transactions, strategic research for major companies on emerging energy sources and advises governments on energy policy. Dr. Bethune has also undertaken major projects on coal seam gas, biofuels, shale oil and climate change strategy. He has over 11 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Dr. Bethune also has experience in financial markets and government policy. Prior, he was a General Manager at Santos, an Australia based oil and gas exploration and production company. Dr. Bethune holds a BS in Economics from Monash University and a PhD from the Australian National University. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2003 - Unspecified
Chief Executive Officer, EnergyQuest (Australia)
1995 - 2005
General Manager, SANTOS LIMITED
1993 - 1995
General Manager, Bank of SA
1986 - 1993
General Manager, SA Treasury

GLG NewsSM Analyses by Graeme Bethune(?)

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Biofuels and Food

October 24, 2009

Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The debate continues on whether biofuel production has adverse impacts on food supply and production. However another way of looking at the question is whether, in the absence of subsidies, biofuels can compete with food.

Korea diversifying LNG supplies

September 19, 2009

Chevron and Korea Gas LNG Deal | www.businessweek.com

KOGAS, the world's largest LNG buyer, is highly reliant on Qatar, Malaysia, Oman and Indonesia but is actively seeking to diversify its supplies, as evidenced by recent agreements with Canada and Australia.

Gorgon LNG go-ahead

September 14, 2009

Chevron approves $37 billion Gorgon project | www.ft.com

Chevron and its joint venture partners Shell and Exxon Mobil have made a final investment decision for the Gorgon LNG project.

Gorgon clears environment hurdle

August 26, 2009

Australia approves $42 billion Gorgon project | www.ft.com

The huge Gorgon LNG project operated by Chevron has moved a step closer to final investment decision with environmental approval.

Gorgon momentum grows

August 18, 2009

Exxon, PetroChina Ink Australian Gas Deal | online.wsj.com

ExxonMobil has agreed to sell 2.25 million tonnes a year of LNG from Australia's Chevron-operated Gorgon project to PetroChina in a 20 year deal. This is a further sign that Gorgon is likely to reach final investment approval this year.

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LNG Experts 171

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