Markus has spent his entire career in the energy industry in technical and managerial roles for over 25 years. He was involved on a wide range of international projects in the upstream oil & gas industries in conventional and unconventional projects in any stage of lifecycle, and has worked for large IOCs, NOCs, independents, and leading service companies on projects around the world. He maintains a demonstrable track record of adding commercial value, negotiating deals, interacting with corporate leaders and governmental officials as lead facilitator and negotiator, and as experienced advisor to Executives, Boards, and Senior Management. 

As advisor to the energy industry, he is providing technical and commercial advisory services and business intelligence to a wide range of worldwide clients including government bodies, ministries, national and private E&P companies, service companies, private equity firms, institutional investors, investment banks, and family offices. He is an expert in oil & gas investment analysis, asset evaluation, mergers & acquisitions, reservoir management, field development, data integration, and economical analysis, and has initiated and contributed to successful projects, was instrumental in various new country entries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Additionally, he has experience in building and managing numerous asset portfolios, including those in high-risk/high-reward countries, and was responsible for major Oil and Gas discoveries. 

Markus is Member of Board committees, Industry advisory and Management Teams, member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN), the Continental Europe Energy Council (CEEC), the Middle East Scout Group (MESG), and is well-connected across IOCs/NOCs, major operators, independents, institutional investors, Private equity, and Pension funds. 

Markus holds a Diploma (Hons.) in Geology and Paleontology, and a Doctor of Science with major in Geochemistry from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He is a post-doctoral fellow of Princeton University. 

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Diligent, result-driven professional geophysicist with extensive global experience of asset evaluation, petroleum systems, risk assessment, and prospect generation. Detail-oriented individual skilled in providing hands-on leadership and collaboration between project teams to drive the continued achievement of organisational objectives. Exceptional communicator focused on developing key relationships with diverse clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels. 

Ralf Oppermann, a Senior Geoscientist with 34 years of international experience, previously worked with Shell and Chevron for 18 years before founding two consulting companies. In 2008, he established OPPtimal Resource Solutions Pty Ltd, a technology service company specializing in resource characterization solutions. OPPtimal developed a groundbreaking method to identify small-scale faults from 2D or 3D seismic data, directly impacting drilling and production. Ralf received the "Innovator in Geosciences Technology" Award from the AAPG in 2013 for his contributions.

In 2015, Ralf co-founded the Resource Technology Network (RTN), an independent consulting network providing technical, commercial, and strategic advice, project execution, training, and innovative technology services to Upstream and Midstream clients worldwide. RTN boasts over 275 specialists with an average individual experience of 28 years and a collective experience of over 7,700 years, creating the world's largest Oil & Gas Project Knowledge & Experience Base.

Ralf holds an MSc in Geology/Palaeontology and a BSc in Business & Economics from the University of Goettingen in Germany. He is an active member of professional associations, including AAPG, EAGE, FESAus, PESA, and SPE, and has contributed papers and presentations at various conferences.

Experienced senior business executive with a unique expertise in international sales management, marketing, business development, negotiations and project management in the Oil and Gas/Energy/Power industries, in multiple geographical regions. Focused on APAC‐SEA (ASEAN), Middle Eastern (including GCC) & African markets. Demonstrated capabilities in sales, corporate planning, marketing strategy, revenue maximization, resource management as well as financial & administrative control management of large‐size commercial and technical teams. Business Development, Sales & Procurement of large CNG, LNG and LPG projects as well as projects involving renewable energy sources including solar, wind, wave/tidal-energy, Biogas & CBM. Specialized in High Tech Security Solutions for the Oil and Gas sector and other vertical markets including Site Preparation. Expertise in engaging with tier one international EPCs (EPCMs/EPCIs/EPCFs). Experienced International Litigator and Negotiator.

Philippe is a accomplished advisor with a proven track record of delivering added value across global operations, specializing in asset commercial operations, business development, and business intelligence, has been a strong advocate for commercial excellence. He provided disciplined leadership, fostered a collaborative work environment, and drove both commercial and technical excellence.

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