A perfect viral storm for the buffeted petroleum industry

Abstract:

One year of COVID-19, oil price volatility and a carbon neutral future make the path for petroleum ever more challenging to navigate. Rick Wilkinson will look at the facts of where the industry is today, and the immediate to long term challenges which will need to be addressed. The industry will change or be changed, but picking the best path is in everyone’s interest.

Biography:

Rick Wilkinson is the Head of Consulting for EnergyQuest, an Australian-based energy advisory firm specialising in independent energy market analysis and strategy for energy companies, energy buyers, investors and governments.

He has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Rick held various roles with Santos over 16 years, including President GLNG and Queensland, and Vice-President Commercial.

Rick has been an Associate with management consultants, McKinsey & Co., and held managerial and engineering positions with Schlumberger in Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan and the USA.

He is an Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Natural Gas, University of Queensland, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.