Byrne heads up NWS marketing agency

The North West Shelf Venture partners have today appointed former BHP Billiton Petroleum senior manager Phil Byrne as the president of its marketing agency.

Mr Byrne will replace Peter Cleary, who will finish his four-year term at the North West Shelf Australia LNG (NWSALNG) at the end of this month.

Mr Byrne was previously the country manager Australia for BHP Billiton Petroleum, where he was responsible for the company's assets as well as representing BHP in the North West Shelf Venture Principals Leadership Team.

He is also a former member of the Australian Production and Exploration Association's board of directors.

"We welcome Phil Byrne's appointment to NWSALNG and believe he will continue to build on the successful marketing efforts and strong customer relationships fostered by past Presidents including Peter Cleary," chairman Phil Home said.

"Phil has extensive international experience in gas marketing having held senior commercial and technical positions in Australia, North Africa, the United Kingdom and South East Asia.

"We are confident that Phil will continue to successfully lead and implement the North West Shelf Venture's marketing strategy during his four-year term."

The six equal participants in the NWS venture are BHP, BP, Chevron, Japan Australia LNG, Shell and Woodside Petroleum. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation is also part of the venture but does not have an interest in the infrastructure.