Powering
the Future
Boiko Energy is an Australian gas exploration and development company.
A project overview
Boiko Energy (BE) has entered into a joint venture with the Mining Promotion Corporation ( MPC ), a subsidiary of the Zimbabwean government, in the Chiredzi province.
BE believes that the Chiredzi fairway contains a coal bed methane (CBM) gas resource of global significance and is eager to begin appraising it for the benefit of all stakeholders.
The company looks forward to working alongside MPC and helping to power the future of Zimbabwe together.
Our Story: Building Zimbabwe's Future in Energy
The Boiko Team has operated in Zimbabwe for the past five years, initially through the establishment of Jacqueline Resource. Boiko was later formed after the team identified the Chiredzi region as a promising gas province in its own right.
Key: JR Jacqueline Resources gas exploration permit areas BE Boiko Energy gas exploration permit areas
Drawing on geological similarities between Chiredzi and the established coal seam (CS) / coalbed methane (CBM) gas fields of Queensland, Australia, the team recognised a significant opportunity to develop a new energy industry within Zimbabwe. With a combined 100 years of experience in the sector, the Boiko Team is committed to creating a sustainable and impactful gas industry that can drive national and regional growth.
The team firmly believes that Zimbabwe holds the potential to supply energy not only for its own needs but also for the broader Southern African region.
Board and Management of Boiko Energy
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Troy Wilson
Global Manager / Board
Troy Wilson is widely recognised in Australia and internationally as a coalbed methane (CBM) drilling and completion expert with over 20 years experience in this field.
Troy's experience to date includes:
- Heading the production enhancement team taking the gas field from 8TJ/d to 17TJ/d in 6 months for Westside Corp.
- Operations Manager with Mitchell Drilling Corporation and AJ Lucas.
- The designing of drilling programs and technical advice for Kinetiko in South Africa.
- The review and completion of feasibility studies for Sable Chemicals and Cesco (Chinese & Army joint venture, Zimbabwe).
- The responsibility for drilling program direction and first gas for Botswana.
Troy has worked in locations including Russia, Africa, America and China. Troy is currently advising several CBM development companies in Southern Africa.
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Stephen Kelemen
Chairman
Stephen Kelemen has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Adelaide. He has a diverse range of petroleum industry experience across reservoir, development, operations and exploration gained through his 38 year career with Santos Ltd. Notably he led the company in gaining a foothold in coal seam gas (CSG) and other Unconventionals, including the 2005 acquisition of Tipperary Oil & Gas, the concept of CSG to LNG and evaluating plays and acreage with the potential to deliver reserves.
Stephen is a non-executive director of Elixir Energy and Advent Energy, an Adjunct Professor for UQ's Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre, and Deputy Chair - Petroleum for Queensland Exploration Council. He has been Chairman of SPE Australian/NZ Council, Chairman SA Section of SPE, member APPEA Operating and Safety Committee, President of QUPEX, and member CCSG Strategic Advisory Board.
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Dean Mellers
Board
Dean is the co-founder of Boiko Energy and a financial adviser with 20 years' experience focusing on the oil and gas industries.
Dean has successfully raised funds for many listed ASX companies and specialises in uncovering unique opportunities in the energy space.
Dean holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute.
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Mark Bonisch
Projects Manager
Mark Bonisch has 20 year's experience in project management and field development programs within the Australian CBM industry.
Mark's experience includes:
- Well Completions Manager with AJ Lucas Group
- Field Operations Manager with Lucas Energy delivering 170 PJ 2P Reserves to the Gloucester Basin
- Operation Manager for AGL Energy with responsibilities of all pilot operations on the Eastern side of Australia
- Contract Project Management roles with Arrow Energy and APLNG delivering on Field Optimisation Efficiencies.
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Jack Murehwa
Country Manager
Jack is a Zimbabwean business executive with more than 35 year's experience within the industry.
Jack has held positions including:
- Head of the HR Development for the Anglo American Group based in Harare
- HR Director of The Africa Sun Group (formerly Zimsun)
- HR Executive of Zimplats
- Commercial Executive in charge of all supplies and contracts for Zimplats
- Chief Operating Officer of Zimplats
- Managing Director of TA Holdings Chemicals and ran Sable Chemicals, the fertilizer manufacturing unit
- Chief Executive Officer of New Dawn Mining Group for the Zimbabwe operations
- President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (COMZ) from May 2005 to May 2008
- President of the Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ) from September 2013 to September 2015
- Currently a non-executive director of MBCA Bank and a Member of the Gwanda University Council.
