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James Max Duddingston Willis is the founder of Southern Petroleum NL.
Currently, Mr. Willis is Chairman at Exoil Ltd., Director at Gascorp Australia Pty Ltd., Director & Owner at Upstream Consulting Pty Ltd., and Director at Taranaki Ventures Ltd. Formerly, Mr. Willis was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at New Zealand Energy Corp.
from 2021 to 2024, Non-Executive Director at Melbana Energy Ltd. in 2008, Managing Director at The Albers Group, Independent Non-Executive Director at Octanex Ltd., and Partner at Bell Gully Services Ltd. from 1982 to 2007.
James Willis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Exoil Ltd.
Exoil Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and mines for oil and gas | Chairman | 10/06/2010 |
Upstream Consulting Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2011 |
Gascorp Australia Pty Ltd.
Gascorp Australia Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for resources | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2011 |
Taranaki Ventures Ltd.
Taranaki Ventures Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Operates petrochemical production station | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Willis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ZEALAND ENERGY CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 25/10/2024 |
| MELBANA ENERGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 11/07/2008 |
Bell Gully Services Ltd.
Bell Gully Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2007 |
Southern Petroleum NL
Southern Petroleum NL Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Explores and produces oil and gas | Founder | - |
The Albers Group
The Albers Group Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Explores and mines for oil and gas | President | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
New Zealand Energy Corp.
New Zealand Energy Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the exploration, development and production of conventional oil and natural gas resources | Energy Minerals |
Melbana Energy Ltd.
Melbana Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the oil and gas exploration and production | Energy Minerals |
Southern Petroleum NL
Southern Petroleum NL Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Explores and produces oil and gas | Industrial Services |
Bell Gully Services Ltd.
Bell Gully Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Octanex Ltd.
Octanex Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and mines for oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Exoil Ltd.
Exoil Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and mines for oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Gascorp Australia Pty Ltd.
Gascorp Australia Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Albers Group
The Albers Group Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Explores and mines for oil and gas | Industrial Services |
Upstream Consulting Pty Ltd. | |
Taranaki Ventures Ltd.
Taranaki Ventures Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Operates petrochemical production station | Process Industries |
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