Addressing the decarbonisation challenge in energy and industry is pivotal, and we're here to help.

Based in Sydney and Brisbane, our vision is to create affordable and convenient decarbonised energy solutions that seamlessly replace fossil fuels. By developing tailored short-term and long-term strategies, we ensure each solution is uniquely suited to your needs.

As passionate renewable energy specialists, we drive decarbonisation with our technical prowess, industry insight, and unwavering dedication. Our priority is to balance environmental responsibility with economic viability, ensuring sustainable outcomes without financial compromise.

  • Industry-Leading Advice

    Our consultancy services are renowned for providing cutting-edge advice, rooted in our extensive experience in renewable gas systems.

  • Expert Consultants

    Our team comprises seasoned consultants proficient in the design, development, and operation of renewable gas and energy systems. With a wealth of real-world and local expertise, we ensure that our advice and services are informed by the latest industry knowledge and capabilities.

  • Comprehensive Expertise

    We offer unparalleled expertise across regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and technical proficiency in hydrogen and bio-methane technologies. This unique blend of skills ensures that our customers receive not only top-tier advice on specialised technologies but also best-in-class asset delivery and operational support.

  • Customised Solutions

    Recognising that decarbonisation impacts organisations differently, we offer a range of services customised to individual requirements. This includes providing both third-party expert advice and fully integrated services, where we work as part of your delivery team to ensure seamless collaboration and maximum efficiency.

  • Flexible Resource

    Acting as a flexible resource, we adapt to your needs, whether for short-term projects or long-term partnerships.

Key Personnel

Sydney

Andrew Lelliott
Operations Director

  • Key Experience:

    A seasoned Project Director with 19 years in the energy and manufacturing industries delivering both utility scale projects and manufacturing. Andrew has constructed a wide range of gas plants and engineering projects, managing teams, quality, schedule and budget, primarily in the pipeline, facilities, natural gas and green hydrogen industries

    Capabilities:

    • Program Management

    • Project Execution and Controls

    • Manufacturing and Construction Quality

Mitch Blyth
Senior Consultant

  • Key Experience:

    With over 20 years’ experience, Mitch is well known throughout pipeline and instrument industry, supplying equipment and specialist gas packages to many industries including energy whilst working for PAC. Since joining Amarna in 2022, Mitch has been leading Amarna’s support to Lion Energy and their Port of Brisbane Hydrogen Refuelling Station from the concept stage through to detail design, covering procurement, approvals, contractor engagement and stakeholder support.

    Capabilities:

    • Project Delivery

    • Supply Chain and Stakeholder Management

    • Process Equipment Specialist

Kieran O’Donnell
Senior Consultant

  • Key Experience:

    With a background in Chemical Engineering, Kieran has 12 years experience, including 8 years in the hydrogen sector. As a lead computational modeller and systems engineer for several world's first hydrogen projects and products both internationally and domestically. He is an industry expert in metal hydride hydrogen storage. Kieran started his career working in the North Sea working as an engineer offshore optimising safety and structural systems.

    Capabilities:

    • Numerical Modelling

    • Systems Engineering

    • Process Engineering

    • Functional Safety

Jordan Wallace
Engineering Consultant – Process

  • Key Experience:

    Starting his career in electrolyser R&D, Jordan developed and tested electrolysers for AquaHydrex (established by the founders of Hysata) both in Australia and the USA. He has recently undertaken the process detail design for a 2MW hydrogen production, distribution and refueller in Invercargill NZ, and currently supporting a much larger electrolyser test facility design based in QLD.

    Capabilities:

    • Process Engineering

    • Detail Design Engineering

    • Testing and Validation

    • Process Standards Compliance Assessment

Hamish Ahern
Engineering Consultant – Electrical

  • Key Experience:

    Hamish is both an Electrical Engineer and Licenced Electrician and has managed or reviewed the electrical compliance and installation requirements for several electrolyser packages, he is also an accredited Hazardous Area classifier. Hamish has also designed and installed some of the largest electric bus depot chargers, as well as support the design, build of the Lion Energy bus, and truck refuelling station.

    Capabilities:

    • Electrical Engineering and Compliance Assessment

    • Hazardous Area Assessment

    • HV, MV and LV Systems Design

Max Howes
Process Engineer

  • Key Experience:

    With a background in consulting and research, Max is an experienced Process Engineer focused on owners engineering of vendor packages and integration systems, running design reviews, design mark up and change control on complex inter-disciplinary projects. Max is also experienced in the design development of battery metals processing industry.

    Capabilities:

    • Process Engineering

    • Safety in Design

    • Project Engineering

Taylor Zhang
Process Engineer

  • Key Experience:

    A registered Project Manager and Electrical Engineer with 18 years’ experience in the energy industry covering Solar, Nuclear, Hydrogen and Hydro projects in both senior engineering roles and project management. Taylor is experienced in managing overall project delivery as well as the quality assurance and supply and installation of equipment.

    Capabilities:

    • Project Management

    • Project Commissioning and Site Management

    • Controls System

    • Supply Chain management

Brisbane

Alistair Wardrope
Technical Director

  • Key Experience:

    With 18 years’ experience in the field of green hydrogen, power generation and distribution, Alistair started his career working for a UK based electrolyser company before moving to Australia becoming a leader in the field of green hydrogen technologies delivering operational projects in Australia and abroad. More recently Alistair has worked on several biomethane and eFuels projects, poised to become significant opportunities in Australia in future. Alistair is a contributor to Standards Australia as an Author and Engineers Australia supporting development of engineering competencies.

    Capabilities:

    • Design Management

    • Techno-Economic Modelling and Optimisation

    • Technical Due Diligence

Ryan Munro
Project Manager

  • Key Experience:

    With an E&I Tech background in gas transmission and hydrogen plant, Ryan has led the design and commissioning of a number of gas and hydrogen projects in New Zealand and now in Australia he is supporting Amarna’s clients with project delivery, commissioning and operational readiness.

    Capabilities:

    • Project Management

    • E&I design, installation and testing

    • Project Engineering

Emma-Jane Champman
Project Engineer

  • Key Experience:

    With a background in Natural Gas transmission, she is currently supporting the operational readiness of a 1MW PEM Electrolyser for CS Energy, which includes fuel cells and tube trailer offtake, EJ is developing operational documentation, competencies, training and safety management documents helping CS Energy handover to operations.

    Capabilities:

    • Project Engineering

    • Regulatory Compliance

    • Asset Management

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