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Exclusive ARD Interview with Andrew McConville

On 21/07/20 Andrew McConville, CEO, Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA - Our Natural Advantage) was interviewed by Alexey Goncharov, Executive Secretary and Committee Member, Australia Russia Dialogue.



APPEA is the peak national body representing Australia's oil and gas exploration and production industry. APPEA has about 55 full member companies. These include oil and gas explorers and producers active in Australia. APPEA members account for about 95 per cent of Australia’s petroleum production.


In this interview Andrew McConville covers a broad range of questions – from the relationship between APPEA and Australian Federal Government and States and Territories governments – to his vision for cooperation with Russian petroleum companies and prospects of Russian LNG import to Australia.


This interview is exclusive to ARD and can be watched by following this link:


ARD welcomes feedback on this interview and expects high-level dialogue between Australian and Russian petroleum explorers and analysts to strengthen further.

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