The Opportunity
Advancing Australia’s Negative Emissions
We take carbon from the air and transform it into renewable gases and fuels. We are on a journey to conquer the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Through our pioneering world-first Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies, we aim to create negative emissions by capturing CO2 and permanently removing it by deep geological storage. We can also develop carbon neutral fuels including methane, methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Our Story
Based in Sydney, Australia, Southern Green Gas was established in 2018, emerging from a need to achieve negative emissions.
Managing Director and Founder of Southern Green Gas, Rohan Gillespie, identified a gap in energy processes and developed technology to cultivate the use of carbon in a positive light. Southern Green Gas is now managed by a team of Technical Founders and a Board of Directors with many years of experience leading energy and business endeavours.
Southern Green Gas has proven experience creating and leading renewable energy projects with national organisations. We were a finalist in XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award.
Our Team
Rohan Gillespie
Managing Director
Rohan has 35 years experience in the resources and energy sector in Australia including senior roles with engineering and business development with BHP, corporate finance with the Commonwealth Bank and corporate development with start-ups Ceramic Fuel Cells and Renewable Energy Corp.
Andrew Hynson
Manufacturing Advisor
Andrew has 35 years experience in the manufacturing and product development sector both globally and in Australia. As a Chief Engineer at General Motors he led the development of the world’s first fully virtual vehicle program – the Holden Monaro. The program was delivered in half the standard time and less than a quarter of the standard cost.
Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro
Scientific Advisor
Deanna has over 16 years of experience in post-doctoral research and academia, with leading universities across Australia and United States. Currently, a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, Deanna provides extensive research knowledge and experience to captivate and advance Southern Green Gas’ technology.
Brett Cooper
Brett Cooper has been involved in infrastructure development for over 30 years, including consulting on Renewable Hydrogen projects since 2008. From 2015 Brett has also worked on the potential to deploy DAC technology in Australia.
Philip Jackson
With over 19 years of experience in Project and Risk Management, Philip is General Manager for Development for Southern Green Gas.
Blake Gillespie
With over seven years of experience in Operations for the Oil and Gas industry, Blake provides project management and engineering expertise to the Southern Green Gas team.
Tim Bray
Bringing a long career in automotive mechanics, Tim undertakes key prototyping for SGG.
