EnergyQuest is an Australian-based energy advisory firm, which specializes in market analysis and strategy for energy companies and buyers, investors and governments. It also aims to be a source of informed comment on energy trends affecting Australia and the region.
- Experienced: more than 100 years combined experience
- International perspective: focused on global and regional energy trends
- Committed: to independent and rigorous analysis
Energy Quest Capability Statement
The EnergyQuest team comprises:
 | Dr Graeme Bethune, CEOwith 30 years experience in economic and financial analysis, 10 years in senior business development and finance roles with Santos and founder of EnergyQuest in 2005. His interests include conventional natural gas, coal seam gas, LNG, oil and transport fuels. Graeme is the lead author of major EnergyQuest reports and consulting studies for energy producers, energy buyers and governments. He is often asked for expert comments by media outlets and is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences. Download |
 | Graeme Atwell, Senior Associatewith 40 years experience in power generation and gas contracting and trading with ETSA and Santos. Working with EnergyQuest since 2007. Gas supply and marketing specialist. View CV |
 | Mike Cochran, Senior Associatewith 30 years experience in oil and petroleum marketing with Santos and mineral marketing with Rio Tinto. Working with EnergyQuest since 2005. Specialist in conventional and alternative liquid fuels. View CV |
 | Greg Veitch, Senior Associatewith senior roles in LNG marketing, commercial and shipping. Involved in North West Shelf, Gorgon and Sunrise project developments. View CV |
 | Susan Bethune, Executive Manager and co-founder of EnergyQuestspecialist in economic, financial and statistical analysis. Prepares energy market data and modelling for EnergyQuest and has undertaken numerous projects for clients wanting customised data series. View CV |
Affiliations
EnergyQuest is an Associate Member of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association.
Graeme Bethune is active in IGU study groups.
EnergyQuest is a member of the Australian Pipeline Industry Association.
Graeme Bethune is a Director of the Australian Gas Industry Trust.
Graeme Bethune is Chairman of the Phoenix Society, providing employment opportunities for the disabled.
Graeme Bethune, Mike Cochran and Graeme Atwell are active in the Australian Institute of Energy.