Energy Seminars

Australian Energy Producers offers seminars to share knowledge and build understanding about the complex energy industry.
Delivered by industry experts, these seminars are designed for both new and experienced energy professionals, government policy makers and contractors wanting to attain a sound understanding of the sector and the many opportunities and challenges it faces.

Seminars Options

Australian Energy Producers currently offers two seminars:
1. Introduction to oil and gas
2. Introduction to the energy transition

Format flexibility

The seminars are delivered in two formats:
1. 1 x full day seminar, delivered face-to-face
2. 2 x half day seminars, delivered online

As a participant, you can choose to join an open seminar (see dates below) or arrange a private seminar to be delivered for your team only (minimum numbers apply).

Graduate / Employee Onboarding Programs

Contact us about hosting a private seminar for your team or as part of your graduate / employee onboarding program. E&P companies are now successfully integrating the seminars into their onboarding schedules to ensure a well-rounded program is delivered for their new recruits.

Upcoming seminar dates

11 & 12 March 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Online

11:00am – 3:30pm AEDT daily

7 & 8 April 2026 Introduction to the energy transition Online

10:00am – 2:30pm AEST daily

18 May 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Face to Face

Adelaide, SA

8:00am – 5:30pm

7 & 8 July 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Online

10:00am – 2:30pm AEST daily

15 & 16 July 2026 Introduction to the energy transition Online

10:00am – 2:30pm AEST daily

20 August 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Face to Face

Perth, WA

8:00am – 5:30pm

2 & 3 September 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Online

10:00am – 2:30pm AEST daily

15 September 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Face to Face

Darwin, NT

8:00am – 5:30pm

13 & 14 October 2026 Introduction to the energy transition Online

11:00am – 3:30pm AEDT daily

10 November 2026 Introduction to oil and gas Face to Face

Brisbane, QLD

8:00am – 5:30pm

Calendar is correct at time of publication. Subject to change at anytime without notice.

What you can expect

Expert guidance: Learn from some of the industry’s finest minds who will share their knowledge and experience.
Interactive learning: Engage in real-world case studies, simulations and projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Career advancement: Elevate your career by enhancing your knowledge. You’ll be able to make more informed decisions and newcomers can start their journey with a solid foundation.
Flexibility: Designed with your busy schedule in mind, you can access this course from anywhere, at any time.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.


Costs

  Face to face Online
Member $595 $480
Government $595 $480
Non-Member $695 $535
Student $220 $220

 All costs are listed in Australian Dollars and include GST.


Meet our Trainers

Adjunct Professor Peter Moore, Curtin University

Peter is a senior energy executive and has over 40 years of experience in the resources industry and academia. Most of his career has been spent in senior and executive management roles within the oil and gas industry, mainly at Esso Australia, Exxon Exploration Company in Houston, and Woodside Energy.

At Woodside, Peter held many roles, including as Chief Geologist, leading the company’s geoscience technology function, and heading up exploration in Australia and in the Gulf of Mexico. He ended his executive career as the Executive Vice President responsible for Woodside’s global exploration efforts. In this capacity he managed an annual budget of roughly half a billion dollars and was a member of Woodside’s Executive Committee.

Peter retired from Woodside in 2013, and joined Curtin University, initially as Chair of the Graduate School’s Advisory Board, and then as a Professor within the Faculty of Business and Law. As the Executive Director of Strategic Engagement at Curtin, he was involved in the university’s industry engagement strategy and research direction.

Dr Moore is a seasoned company director, and has served on the boards of Central Petroleum, Carnarvon Energy and most recently, Beach Energy. He is also a former Chair of Earth Sciences WA, and Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering Council. 

Currently, Peter is an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University. He has his own consulting company which provides executive education throughout Australia and overseas, focused on resources and energy.

Peter has a BSc with 1st class honours from the University of Wollongong, a PhD from the University of Adelaide, and an Executive MBA from Melbourne University. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In 2023, he was recognized as a National Geoscience Champion by the Aust. Geoscience Council.

 

Associate Professor Steve Mackie, BSc, MBA and PHD 

Dr Steve Mackie has over 48 years’ experience in the upstream energy industry. He has worked for multinationals and local explorers in both senior technical and executive roles.

He holds a BSc (Macquarie), MBA and PhD (Adelaide).

He is an adjunct Associate Professor at Adelaide University and recently finished 16 years as the chairman of the Australian Energy Producers Technical Program Committee and editor of the Australian Energy Producers Journal. He recently stood down after 11 years as Chairman and President of PESA – Energy Geoscience. He has also been a Distinguished Lecturer for Society of Petroleum Engineers.

He is an honorary life member of Australian Energy Producers; a distinguished life member of PESA – Energy Geoscience, a member of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).


Contact Us

For any queries, please contact
Sarah Stevens
Events Manager
Australian Energy Producers
[email protected]
+61 416 414 836