Stories of STEM Q

Andrew McConville joins us to talk about his work as the CEO of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration (APPEA) and the monumental changes that oil industries have been undergoing to improve their impact on the environment.

Show Notes

Andrew McConville came from an agricultural background, having originally studied at the University of New England, to go on to become the CEO of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration (APPEA). As an advocacy organisation APPEA represents the interests of oil and gas producers in Australia. In this interview we chat about the enormous changes that the oil and gas industries have been going through in recent years under pressure to reduce emissions and environmental impact, as well as adhere to net zero carbon emissions targets in the near future. As a spokesperson for the industry Andrew is committed to highlighting the positive changes that can be made by STEM professionals that work within the oil and gas industries and he was more than willing to bring some of his expertise to the show!

What is Stories of STEM Q?

The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local challenges, the New England and North West region of New South Wales, Australia, is headed for incredible success.

Focused on the four key pillars – agribusiness, health and wellbeing, digital intelligence and enabling infrastructure, Stories of STEM_Q will introduce the brilliant people and projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, contributing to the progressive and innovative change occurring across the region.