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About Us
Oceanic Energy is a privately-owned energy resource explorer company led by Robert Hosking, with its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, and regional offices in Lima Peru, and Florianopolis, Brazil.
With a sole focus on South America, Oceanic energy brings South American expertise from geological, engineering, commercial, regulatory and financial spheres to spearhead a new clean energy supply chain.
Oceanic is building a portfolio of high value Lithium, Rare Earth Elements and Copper Assets targeting known highly prospective areas in South America and drawing upon Oceanic’s commercial experience to create partnerships in Latin American countries.
Where we operate…
PERU
A well-developed mining industry, including a large pool of skilled and experienced workers, low-cost power, easy transport, strong community engagement processes, international partnerships, and supportive government policies make Peru a highly attractive destination for international mining investors and companies.
Peru has some of the largest and highest-quality mineral reserves, which ensures long-term production and profitability. Peru is the second largest producer of copper, silver and zinc in the world with long field life assets supporting the Peruvian economy for the long term. Plus an estimated US$28 billion of new investment in Copper projects and expansions by global mega cap companies.
Peru has experienced stable economic growth over the past few decades, supported significantly by the mining sector. Peru is one of the top 5 economies in South America.
Peru has entered into several free trade agreements with major economies, including the USA, enhancing market access for minerals and reducing trade barriers.
Lithium rich lithologies vary and include bedded and brecciated tuff, and microgranite and rhyolite.
BRAZIL
Primary focus is on prospective areas around major projects and discoveries in Brazil.
Oceanic Energy approach is to follow a 'brownfields’ ‘closeology’ strategy by partnering into highly prospective licenses with proven high-grade Lithium in areas adjacent to operating mines and promising geology. Our intention is to fast track these areas utilising existing mine data and geochemistry to a resource status, unlocking value for current owners, shareholders and OE through a primary listing.
Brazil is hugely underexplored for Lithium and it has substantial hard-rock lithium deposits, primarily found in spodumene-rich pegmatites.
In particular, Minas Gerais, is a key region with proven high-grade lithium reserves, making it a hotspot for mining activities.
Brazil represents a strategic geographic location with its proximity to major global markets such as North America and Europe. Brazil mining sector contributes significantly to its GDP and is supported vast mining infrastructure and regulatory framework.
At the heart of the global shift towards renewable energy and sustainable living, lithium in particular stands as a cornerstone for innovation.
Why Lithium?
Renewable Energy Storage: Lithium-ion batteries allow wind and solar power to be harnessed efficiently, ensuring a stable energy supply.
Cleaner Transportation: Electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries reduce greenhouse gas emissions, driving us closer to carbon neutrality.
Eco-friendly Innovation: As a recyclable and reusable resource, lithium and copper play a pivotal role in circular economies.
COMMITMENT to SUSTAINABILITY
”There is only one future for our planet, and its green. Oceanic Energy is leading a path toward a sustainable future with innovative renewable energy solutions.”
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We recognize that the future of lithium and copper must be as green as the energy it enables. Through responsible sourcing, ethical production, and recycling initiatives, we aim to minimize environmental impact while maximizing the benefits of this critical resource.
Join us in embracing lithium and copper as key drivers in the transition to a sustainable and greener future.
Our Founder
Mr Robert Hosking, Founder and Managing Director
Mr Robert Hosking has over 45 years of commercial experience in heavy industry and energy, through founding, floating and directing several businesses with operations in the Australia and Latin American markets. He has expertise in new and joint ventures, and commercial negotiations with a proven track record of establishing global exploration, development and production businesses.
Robert began his career with 18 years commercial experience in the steel industry. He has jointly owned and managed businesses involved in the trans global sourcing, shipping, and distribution of steel related products, with expertise gained in Europe and the Asia/Pacific Rim.
Robert’s involvement in the Energy Industry began as the founding director of Nexus Energy Limited from 1998-2004 (merged into Seven Group Holdings), where the company’s market cap reached $A500m under his leadership. After moving on from Nexus Robert founded and lead Karoon Energy Ltd (‘Karoon’) from 2003 through its IPO and until his departure in 2021. In 2004, he successfully floated Karoon on the Australian Stock Exchange (‘ASX’), which later achieved a market capitalisation of up to $A2 billion within 6 years of listing.
Karoon is one of the leading mid-cap energy companies in Australia and under Robert’s leadership, achieved incredible results for shareholders. Robert retired as the Managing Director of Karoon in 2020 after 17 years, having secured the acquisition of many promising exploration projects, and securing a long-term reoccurring revenue stream with the Baúna production asset in Brazil. Upon leaving the company, Karoon has continued to operate oil production in Brazil and now looks forward to a future producing oil and gas in the North American market.
Our Corporate Team
Mr Scott Hosking, Australian based Corporate Advisory
Experienced commercial professional with 20 years in small to medium business administration including 15 years of as Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of Karoon Gas Australia then Karoon Energy Ltd. During this period, co-ordinated and credit approved US$1.3 billion in acquisition and development financing for new and operating projects, alongside management of the investor relations, regulatory and administrative functions of the business including delivery of strategic planning and Board reporting.
Mr Tim Hosking, South American General Manager
Tim brings more than 15 years of C-suite and project management experience in South America, including 12 years as General Manager, South America for Karoon Energy Ltd and 2 years as Brazilian General Manager for Glenfarne Group. He is fluent in Portuguese, and his executive experience includes responsibility for contract negotiations, investor relations and key stakeholder management, including direct engagement with capital markets representatives and government policymakers in Peru and Brazil. Tim directed and oversaw major oil and gas operational work programs, including offshore 3D seismic acquisition, exploration and appraisal drilling, including the deepest well ever in offshore Peru, and securing over US$50million in funding via completion of successful farm-out negotiations.
Experienced Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of Accounting and Finance experience including financial reporting, audit, international tax, and acquisitions across Asia Pacific, and South America. Worked as a Group Financial Controller and Financial Controller for ASX listed entities in the Oil and Gas sector for 15 years with a proven track record of delivering business performance and managing teams across international borders. Prior to this he was a manager for several International Audit firms in both New Zealand and Australia within a range of different industries.
Mr Shaun Dawson, Chief Financial Officer
Ms Karen Albuquerque, Brazil Country Representative
Karen has over 30 years of experience in Auditing, Energy and Banking.
She has held leadership roles in different areas, such as Finance, Accounting, Tax, Trade, Administrative, IT and HR. Former member of Audit Committee at Petrobras and Fiscal Council at TBG (Bolivia to Brazil Pipeline), besides being C-Level for Karoon Petroleo e Gás and ICAP CTVM, she was a Senior Controller for South America at El Paso and PWC auditor for several industries for 9 years.
Our Technical Team
Founding Director and Exploration Manager of Karoon Energy Ltd. Mark has over 40 years experience in management and geoscience in energy with BHP, and as overall technical Director at Karoon Energy. Mark was was instrumental in Karoon growth and success.
Mr Mark Smith, Senior Geologist, Director
Mr Duncan Ritchie, Senior Geologist and Asia Based Advisory
An experienced hard rock geologist with over 30 years international exploration and mining experience. He has held numerous senior positions including a South American Exploration Manager responsible for alluvial gold exploration in Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. Duncan has experience in different geological environments and commodities including precious and base metals, diamonds, phosphate etc. He has worked extensively in Australasia and on 3 other continents on a wide variety of rocks and deposit types.
Mr Vidal Huamán, Senior Geologist and Peruvian Project leader
Over 23 years experience in the Energy and Mining industry across South and central America. He has provided consulting services to numerous exploration companies and acted as a Project Leader to the strategic minerals exploration (Lithium and Rare Earths Elements-REE), geothermal field evaluation and hydrocarbon potential evaluation in the Tumbes Basin. He has a proven track record of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams in the energy and mining sector. Vidal is the current President of the Geological Society of Peru.
Mr Antonio Tisi, Senior Geologist and Brazilian Advisory
As Petroleum Geologist, Tisi has over 35 years of broad domestic and international experience and has been responsible for exploration and development projects. His technical capabilities include basin play analysis, geological regional assessment, prospect development and well operations. He has a strong skillset on risk evaluation, mentoring and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Prior joining Karoon (Sep 2013), Tisi worked for Petra Energia (May 2010-August 2013), a short period with El Paso O&G (Jan 2009-Apr 2010) and a long period (23 years) with Shell and Pecten.
Contact
Email :
Phone :
+61 414 667 844
Address :
Office Suite 7A, 34-38 Lochiel Ave, Mt Martha, Victoria. Australia. 3934
PO Box :
PO Box 469 Mt Martha, Victoria Australia 3934
ABN :
20 006 905 915