International Oil and Gas Strategies provides technical, commercial, management and strategic advice to operators, investors and boards across the global upstream sector.
A petroleum geologist and oil & gas industry expert with Board and senior executive experience spanning over 20 years with Royal Dutch Shell and 10 years with Woodside Petroleum, including five years as Woodside's Head of Strategy. Stuart founded International Oil and Gas Strategies in 2012, since providing corporate and exploration-level strategy, asset evaluation and due diligence to listed companies, Government, investment banks and hedge funds.
His non-executive career includes directorships with four ASX-listed companies and consulting engagements with more than ten listed companies, alongside Expert Witness work for Government and corporations. He holds a First Class Honours BSc in Geology from the University of Sydney.
Non-executive and advisory experience across ASX-listed companies and institutional investors, alongside Expert Witness work for Government and corporations.
A rigorous approach to renewed, unique competitive strategy — historic performance, corporate framework, SWOT and core competencies, strategic options, and capability requirements.
High-level analysis of key risks and opportunities, focused on main issues and value drivers across technical, economic, commercial, organisational and political dimensions.
Experienced, impartial challenge of exploration activity — regional hydrocarbon systems, plays and prospects, analogues and post-mortems, portfolio and negotiation strategy.
Identification of technical and commercial issues requiring resolution for farm-in/farm-out opportunities, acquisitions, new licence applications, PSCs and JOAs.
Management advice and services supporting CEOs and Boards — board reporting, business planning, performance measures and targets, and post-investment reviews.
Past, present and emerging industry trends, competitor activity and strategy, and recent developments in oil, gas, LNG, exploration and production.
Engagements typically begin with a short scoping call.