Christopher Newport

Over 35 years of experience in the energy industry, spanning the upstream, midstream, downstream and renewable sectors. Successfully originated and executed business opportunities for companies ranging from super major global players to ASX/UK minnows and provided business development counsel to all. Specialties include business strategy, origination / organic business development, resource commercialisation, energy trading and marketing, due diligence, procurement, logistics, cap raising, private equity, corporate advisory, farm-outs, domestic and cross border pipeline transactions, facility development, third-party processing, gas and electricity utility development, gas storage, coal seam gas development, long-term contract negotiation and drafting, resource and financial analysis, contract drafting, production accounting, audit and accounting processes, wind and solar power, hydrogen, CCS/EOR and LNG/CNG. My key focus areas by region are Australia/Pacific, SE Asia, the UK, North America, Africa, Central Asia, and Mexico. I am passionate about developing and delivering highly profitable, sustainable and innovative energy solutions and projects that benefit all stakeholders.