Australian gas in a global context

Ben Hollins joined Wood Mackenzie in 1995 and is Head of Wood Mackenzie’s European Gas and Power Consulting practice. Ben has considerable experience of leading a range of market-related, project-specific and advisory engagements throughout the gas value chain relating to both natural gas and LNG. A recognised expert on the future dynamics of the liberalising European market, as well as the evolution of the global gas market, Ben has led a broad spectrum of market studies around the world. Ben has also advised clients on their strategies relating to entry and growth into new markets and/or sectors of the value chain - assisting gas producers on appropriate gas monetisation strategies, as well as advising utilities and industrial buyers on gas procurement. Project-specific engagements include support on M&A transactions, asset valuations and due diligence on project-finance transactions. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Ben worked for the UK regional electricity company Eastern Group in strategic planning with specific involvement in the development of the supply company Eastern Natural Gas, and the investment programme in gas-fired power generation, throughout the formative years of the competitive UK gas market. Ben graduated from Oxford University with a MA Honours degree in Natural Sciences in 1988 and holds a subsequent MBA from Imperial College, London.