Why Australia Might Hold the Future of Shale Gas
Alex Underwood, CEO of Empire Energy Group Limited, joins Chuck Yates to dive into the future of shale gas and why Australia could be a game-changer in this industry. With a rich family history in mining, from Burma to Papua New Guinea, Alex’s background has uniquely shaped his career, leading him to the forefront of Australia’s shale gas exploration. In this episode, Alex discusses the innovative strategies Empire Energy is using to unlock the potential of the Beetaloo Basin, along with his own journey from finance and law to entrepreneurial leadership in oil and gas. Tune in for a compelling look at how shale gas exploration in Australia could impact global energy markets.
01:40 - How did you get into the oil and gas industry
11:20 - What do we know about the Beetaloo Basin
12:40 - What’s the plan for the next well
18:30 - What’s the market cap of this company
22:34 - What’s the economics of this gas play
26:50 - Energy demand
31:16 - Data centers
32:08 - Nuclear energy
34:50 - Natural gas
40:25 - Energy industry messaging
43:50 - Pulling out of the GFC
46:10 - What is cricket
https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters
Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.
00:00 - Intro01:40 - How did you get into the oil and gas industry
11:20 - What do we know about the Beetaloo Basin
12:40 - What’s the plan for the next well
18:30 - What’s the market cap of this company
22:34 - What’s the economics of this gas play
26:50 - Energy demand
31:16 - Data centers
32:08 - Nuclear energy
34:50 - Natural gas
40:25 - Energy industry messaging
43:50 - Pulling out of the GFC
46:10 - What is cricket
https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters
