The Prime Minister’s 2050 net zero plan has started many conversations across the country, but in Fearless Conversations Episode 10: Energy & Mining we take a deeper dive into a topic that affects us all.
How will changes to infrastructure, water needs and the workforce influence our decision making? Can we balance mining with agriculture? How will renewables and hydrogen power impact the future? Will space technology be a big disruptor? And can we rely on technology to keep pulling rabbits out of the hat?
Fearless Conversations Episode 10: Energy & Mining is facilitated by The Advertiser’s Chris Russell, with Mark Gregory, Vice President, Corporate and Chief Operating Officer, Flinders University, Rebecca Knol, Chief Executive Officer South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME), Kristin Raman, Head of Strategy and Innovation at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG), Adam Hammersley, Construction and Project Manager, SIMEC Energy Australia. Don’t miss a discussion that examines how we will embrace and impact our future.
Mark Gregory
Vice President, Corporate and Chief Operating Officer, Flinders University
Mark Gregory serves as the Vice President, Corporate and Chief Operating Officer of Flinders University. The portfolio he leads is comprised of great people working on Sustainability, Buildings & Property, Financial Services, Information Technology, Planning Services, People & Culture, Student Accommodation, the University Library, and the New Venture Institute as well as other services across the University.
Mark has a passion for supporting and promoting the universities sustainability activities and transitions to a net-zero carbon emissions profile. Mark's day-to-day work also includes driving several large capital construction and commercial real estate efforts, as well as leading the universities physical and technology planning.
Mark has enjoyed over twenty years in the higher education sector with prior COO and CIO roles in the United States and Australia. Before working with universities Mark worked in educational research and innovative technology start-up environments. Mark has also done aid work in several countries focused on bringing access to essential communication technologies to remote parts of the world. Mark holds an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science & Mathematics and Psychology. He is a citizen of both the United States and Australia.
Adam Hammersley
Construction and Project Manager, SIMEC Energy Australia
Adam has 25 years’ experience in the development and execution of Solar PV and High Voltage projects across Australia. He has helped deliver over 1GW of Solar PV and Renewable projects since 2015.
He is committed to developing energy infrastructure assets utilising leading edge technology underpinned with intelligent commercial and business frameworks. Prior to SIMEC Energy Adam was employed by Lendlease, Downer, Locality Planning Energy, Powercor Network Services, Powerlink and Energy Australia.
With extensive understanding of construction, WHSE, QA, Contract negotiations and management. Adam also has experience in substation construction, overhead and underground power lines installation, asset commissioning, grid connection, asset operations, plus community and stake holder management. Strong project management skills have been gained through hands-on experience as a Construction and Project Manager working and living throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Victoria and South Australia.
Adam has an electrical trade qualification, Diploma in Electrical Engineer from University of NSW and a Diploma of Project Management from University of New England.Adam is currently managing the Cultana Solar Farm Project in Whyalla and the Playford Battery Project in Port Augusta.
Rebecca Knol
Chief Executive Officer South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME)
Rebecca Knol is Chief Executive Officer of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, the leading industry association representing the resources sector in South Australia. The sector is the powerhouse of the State’s economy generating $5.9 billion in direct and indirect spending, the equivalent of one dollar in every twenty dollars; and directly employing 1 in every 33 South Australians.
Following a refresh of SACOMEs strategic focus and member value proposition, Rebecca has overseen consolidation and success at SACOME.
Rebecca continues to position SACOME at the forefront of policy and advocacy leadership in South Australia with a particular focus on strategic state growth initiatives.
Kristin Raman
Head of Strategy and Innovation at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Krissy Raman leads strategy and innovation for one of Australia's largest gas infrastructure businesses -Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG).
A key part of her work is focussed on implementing the long-term vision for the decarbonisation of AGIG’s infrastructure through renewable gases such as hydrogen and biomethane.
At AGIG, Krissy has played a key role in the development and delivery of several renewable gas projects such as Hydrogen Park South Australia, Hydrogen Park Gladstone and Hydrogen Park Murray Valley, including through the related stakeholder and community engagement programs. She also holds responsibility for AGIG’s internal communications.
Krissy has close to 15 years’ experience in the energy industry, including across economic regulation, policy and energy forecasting. She holds degrees in Chemical Engineering (honours) and Finance.
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