Meet Our Team

With our many years of combined experience, the Novus team is well equipped to support your vision, reduce your emissions, and help fuel the future.
Managing Director

James Tauchnitz

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James founded Novus Fuels in 2022.

Bringing 20 years of leadership in the Australian Energy industry He is a trusted advisor to executives and boards, personally leading all client engagements. James is a member of SPE and the Australian Institute of Company Directors

non-executive chair

Prof. Em Andrew Garnett

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Former Shell and SLB executive and CEO ZeroGen, Alf has been Director for the now ‘Gas and Energy Transition Research Centre’ at UQ since 2012. He has advised governments, the IEA and serves as the Current Director of the Australian Gas Industry Trust.

GM-TECHNICAL SERVICES

Prof Ray Johnson Jr

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Ray provides technical discipline leadership and assurance in the fields of reservoir engineering, production technology, well engineering, well stimulation and emissions reduction. Ray is globally recognised authority in coal mine methane.

EXECUTIVE GM

PHIL DOOLEY

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Phil brings 18 years of experience in mining and coal seam gas. With an MBA, he has held senior leadership and technical roles at Santos and Schlumberger, leveraging his expertise in engineering, HSE, and operations to ensure client success.

sENIOR PETROLEUM ENGINEER

DANIEL ALARCON

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Daniel is an experienced petroleum engineer and also recently completed his Masters in Sustainability Engineering. He is reservoir engineer who focuses on modelling emissions scenarios for our clients.

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

MATTHEW MASON

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Matt is a senior operations executive with international drilling, production and technical development experience. He is responsible for the safe, efficient execution of Novus’s field operations.

Executive Assistant & Team Administrator

JODIE HOLMES

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With over a decade of administration experience, Jodie plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and providing high-level support to the leadership team. Dedicated to excellence and anticipating needs, Jodie plays a key role in Novus’s day-to-day success.

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

MATTHEW MASON

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Matt is a senior operations executive with international drilling, production and technical development experience. He is responsible for the safe, efficient execution of Novus’s field operations.

Join the Team

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals that want to contribute to the future of the energy and resources industries.
Contact us to discuss any opportunities that may be available.