Geodynamics Limited

 ASX:GDY ISIN:AU000000GDY4

Feb 10, 2012

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Geodynamics Limited Company Summary

 Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) was registered as a public company in November 2000. The Company was formed solely to focus on developing renewable geothermal energy generation from hot dry rocks (HDR) in Australia.

It is the leading Australian geothermal exploration and development company. Geodynamics possesses some of the best geothermal resources in the world (within the Cooper Basin, South Australia) and is rapidly developing technology to exploit that resource.
 

DIRECTORS / OFFICERS

 
Mr Gerry Grove-White
Managing Director
Gerry Grove-White has a Mechanical Engineering background, and was, up to joining Geodynamics as Managing Director, Chief Operations Officer for Tata Power, India's largest private power company. Prior to that, he was Eraring Energy's Managing Director for 5 years. He gained a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from City University, London. He is a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Charted Engineer. He also gained a Certified Diploma in Accountancy and Finance. He has over 38 years experience in the power industry, having worked on both conventional and nuclear power stations, in the UK and internationally. He has experience in the development and financing of power station projects on a limited recourse basis, and the project management of their subsequent construction and operation.
Mr Martin Albrecht AC
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Martin Albrecht AC was Managing Director of Thiess Pty. Ltd. (one of Australia's largest engineering and construction companies) a position he held for more than 15 years (1985 - 2000). He was also Chairman of Thiess from 2001 to 2008. During the past three years, Mr Albrecht has also served as a director of the listed company Leighton Holdings Limited (2001 - 2008). He received a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2002 for service to the construction industry, to the engineering profession, and to the community in the areas of education, corporate social responsibility and industrial safety. A Centenary Medal was also awarded to him in 2003. Mr Albrecht maintains an active interest in a wide range of government, community, education and cultural activities.
Dr Prame Chopra
Non-Executive Director
Dr Prame Chopra was a Reader in Geophysics at The Australian National University in Canberra from 1996 to 2006. He obtained his Ph.D in rock physics at the ANU in 1980 and has held research appointments at ANU, Cornell University in New York and at the Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology & Geophysics and the Australian Geological Survey Organisation. He is an internationally recognised researcher of more than 21 years standing with strong collaborative links with key overseas HFR geothermal energy research groups. He was a Principal Investigator of the Energy Research & Development Corporation funded project into HFR and Tight Gas in the Cooper Basin, SA and the ANU - Pacific Power geothermal research project in the Hunter Valley, NSW. In 2000, he was an invited guest of the Japanese New Energy Development Organisation and lectured on HFR geothermal resources in a number of Japanese cities.
Mr Andrew Stock
Non-Executive Director
Mr Andrew Stock is the Executive General Manager, Major Development Projects for Origin Energy, where he is responsible for Origin's major capital investments in upstream petroleum, power generation, and low emissions technology businesses. With over 30 years of experience, he previously held senior management positions in energy marketing, oil and gas and petrochemical industries in Australia and overseas. He is a director of Australia Pacific LNG Limited and The Climate Group, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. He has a Chemical Engineering degree (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Jack Hamilton
Non-Executive Director
Dr. Hamilton is currently CEO of Exergen Pty Ltd, a low emission coal resource development Company and formerly, Director of NWS Ventures with Woodside Energy. Dr. Hamilton graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Doctorate of Philosophy in 1981. He has over 26 years experience both locally and internationally in Operations management, in refining, petrochemicals and gas production, Marketing, Strategy and LNG Project Management. During his time at Woodside, he held the role of Managing Director, Metasource Pty. Ltd. a company focused on investing in sustainable and renewable energy businesses.
Mr Pieter Britz
Non-Executive Director
Pieter is a registered professional engineer with a wealth of experience in the resources industry since the early 1990s. He began his career at Iscor Mining in South Africa where he worked on capital expenditure programs and investments at the Sishen iron ore mine managing throughput, capacity and expansion projects. He joined the Sishen Executive Team in 1997 to oversee investment decisions and later that year set up Iscor's corporate strategy and business consulting unit where he managed various strategic initiatives. His experience also includes coal, base metals, heavy minerals, and industrial minerals. Pieter co-managed the de-merger and separate listing of Kumba Resources Limited in 2001 where he continued with strategy and corporate development. In early 2004 Pieter moved to Australia to set up Royal Bank of Canada's investment banking division, initially focusing on equity capital markets before expanding into corporate advisory work.
Mr Keith Spence
Non-Executive Director
Mr Spence was most recently Executive Vice President Enterprise Capability for Woodside and was responsible for ensuring the business operated with the best people, technology and processes. He was also responsible for building a skilled and technologically advanced workforce through targeted recruiting and enhanced training and played a key role in representing Woodside's interests to the government and the public. In addition, he was responsible for Woodside's Western Australian gas supply interests. Mr Spence has held many roles during his time with Woodside, including Chief Operating Officer, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Director - Oil Business Unit, Director - Northern Business Unit and Exploration Manager - North West Shelf. Mr Spence has gained a broad knowledge across the industry having over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry including 18 years with Shell.
Mr Robert Davies
Non-Executive Director
Mr Davies is a Certified Management Accountant (Canada) and has extensive senior finance experience with global mining and resource companies. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Australian Energy Company Limited, an unlisted public company. Prior to that he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Inco Ltd, the western world's largest nickel producer. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer for Alumina Ltd., and General Manager Treasury Tax and Investor Relations for WMC Ltd. He has previously held senior finance positions with BHP in Canada, the US, Chile and Australia, acquiring significant operational and corporate finance experience. He was also previously a director of PT Inco and Alcoa of Australia.
Mr Banmali Agrawala
Non-Executive Director
Mr Agrawala graduated with a BE Mechanical Engineering with distinction from Mangalore University in 1984. His professional experience includes working from 1984 - 1987 with Bajaj Auto in the R&D department and from 1987 - 2008 in Wartslila where he was finally the Managing Director of Wartsila India and a Member of the Global Power Plant Management Board. He is currently the Executive Director (Strategy & Business Development) of Tata Power and also a member of the Board. He has held various positions in Confederation of Indian Industry a Premier Industry body including Chairman of the Western Region and member of the National Council. He is currently a member of the National Infrastructure council as well as the National Power Committee of CII.
 

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COMPANY DATA

 
Company Headquarters Level 3, 19 Lang Parade 
    Milton Queensland 4064 
    Australia 
Company Telephone +61-7-3721-7500 
Company Fax +61-7-3721-7599 
Company Principal Sector Energy General 
Company Principal Industry Alternative Energy 
Company Homepage www.geodynamics.com.au
 

Key Developments: Geodynamics Limited
 Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) Announces Leadership Change To Drive The Next Stage Of Development Path
JUNE 23, 2010 14:39 - Article Views: 4,441
Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) wishes to advise that Gerry Grove-White has resigned after three years in his role as Managing Director to pursue other interests, with effect from 9 July 2010.
 Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) Quarterly Activities Report For The Period Ending 31 March 2010
MAY 14, 2010 16:32 - Article Views: 3,251
Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) is pleased to provide a Quarterly Activities Report for the period ending 31 March 2010.
 Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) Innamincka 'Deeps' Joint Venture Updated work program
APR 13, 2010 13:50 - Article Views: 5,413
Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY), as operator of the Innamincka 'Deeps' Joint Venture, is pleased to announce an updated forward work program for the development of its geothermal resource in the Cooper Basin.
 Australia's Geothermal Energy Rush With Six Companies Reporting Massive Energy Reserves And Govt. A$4.5Bn Clean Energy Initiative
JUNE 5, 2009 10:37 - Article Views: 20,354
In the face of the current economic downturn, the Australian geothermal industry has experienced significant growth in the number of companies that have joined the search for "Hot-Rock Energy", fuelled by the rapidly increasing demand for renewable energy. In the nine months since the Australian geothermal industry launched the world's first Geothermal Reporting Code, six companies have reported massive geothermal energy reserves.
 Australia's Geothermal Energy Rush With Six Companies Reporting Massive Energy Reserves And Govt. A$4.5Bn Clean Energy Initiative
JUNE 5, 2009 10:37 - Article Views: 20,354
In the face of the current economic downturn, the Australian geothermal industry has experienced significant growth in the number of companies that have joined the search for "Hot-Rock Energy", fuelled by the rapidly increasing demand for renewable energy. In the nine months since the Australian geothermal industry launched the world's first Geothermal Reporting Code, six companies have reported massive geothermal energy reserves.
 Australia's Geothermal Energy Rush With Six Companies Reporting Massive Energy Reserves And Govt. A$4.5Bn Clean Energy Initiative
JUNE 5, 2009 10:37 - Article Views: 20,354
In the face of the current economic downturn, the Australian geothermal industry has experienced significant growth in the number of companies that have joined the search for "Hot-Rock Energy", fuelled by the rapidly increasing demand for renewable energy. In the nine months since the Australian geothermal industry launched the world's first Geothermal Reporting Code, six companies have reported massive geothermal energy reserves.
 Australia Market Report of September 5: Aussie Dollar Dives to 1-Year Low
SEP 5, 2008 13:30 - Article Views: 5,924
Yesterday, the Australian share market closed weaker across the board as the big miners and most of the banks fell. On Thursday the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index slid below the key 5000 mark, losing 80.5 points, or 1.59%, to 4979.5, while the broader All Ordinaries lost 79.6 points, or 1.55%, to 5050.9. Analysts says today investors face a day of turmoil as Wall St slumped overnight on renewed concerns about the economy with reports showing retail sales and employment are weakening.
 Geodynamics To Make Decision On Hot Rocks Plant Go-Ahead
MAY 3, 2006 07:21 - Article Views: 3,089
A decision is expected as soon as mid year on the go-ahead for the first pilot power plant in Australia to use geothermal heat as its fuel source to generate electricity.

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