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Sixty-eight years of one job: representing this industry well.

Gas Energy Australia is the national peak body for the downstream gas fuels industry — LPG and its renewable successors, bioLPG and renewable DME. From Canberra, we work to generate understanding of gas's modern economic, environmental and social contribution.

1958
Founded in north Sydney

Established as the Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association.

1989
Incorporated with a Board of Directors
2010
Moved to Canberra

Closer to the decisions that shape the industry.

2012
Renamed Gas Energy Australia
2023
New Constitution covering renewable LPG

The remit formally extends to bioLPG, renewable DME and co-processed LPG.

2026
Renewable LPG recognised in national emissions accountingAdvocacy win

NGER amendments effective 1 July 2026 — see Policy & Issues.

Leadership

Who speaks for the industry

Jordan McCollum
Chief Executive Officer

Jordan McCollum

Appointed CEO in January 2025 with 18 years in the wholesale gas industry. Previously Head of Policy at the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association. Jordan's focus: regulatory navigation, national gas law, and emissions accounting reform — the work behind the 2026 NGER outcome.

"Certification is the link between consuming a renewable fuel and having that choice mean something."Jordan McCollum · media release, 30 June 2026
Jacob Stowers
Manager, Technical Development

Jacob Stowers

Thirty years across construction, resources and energy. Facilitates GEA's technical committees and state regulatory relationships.

Grace Ezyk
Senior Engagement Manager

Grace Ezyk

Leads member services and engagement. Cross-sector experience including the US National Academies of Sciences and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Portraits: GEA's published website.

Board of Directors

Governed by the industry it represents

Stephen Sheppard
Chair · Linde

Stephen Sheppard

Vice President Sales & Marketing, South Pacific. 30+ years' international experience.

Amber Fennell
Origin Energy

Amber Fennell

General Manager LPG — 70+ sites, eight countries, 1,100 people.

Ampol

Rohan Dangerfield

General Manager Projects, Fuels and Infrastructure.

Nick Rea
Wesfarmers CEF

Nick Rea

Manager Wholesale — gas procurement, LPG and condensate.

Ken Woods
Manchester Tank

Ken Woods

General Manager — Australian, Asian and Chilean operations.

Erol Arican
Supagas

Erol Arican

Managing Director — 20+ years in bulk and packaged gas.

Concept note: director portraits shown where the pairing could be verified against GEA's published site; remaining portraits to be confirmed with GEA before production.