Peter Arlett Lecture by Prof Paul Simshauser, CEO of Powerlink Queensland.

Date: Tuesday 7th November 2023, 4:00* pm for 4:30 pm
Venue: Building 40-105, James Cook University, Townsville
Speaker: Prof Paul Simshauser, Chief Executive Officer, Powerlink Queensland
Topic: Queensland’s Energy Market Outlook

Abstract:
This talk will provide a comprehensive analysis of Queensland’s energy landscape, highlighting current trends and future prospects. Prof Simshauser will
discuss the prospects and challenges surrounding the growing role of renewables, emerging technologies, and the evolving regulatory framework, offering
invaluable insights into Queensland’s sustainable energy future, with a particular focus on transformative mega initiatives such as CopperString and the
Hydrogen Industry Strategy.

Brief Biography:
Paul Simshauser AM is the CEO of Powerlink Queensland, the state’s $8 billion electricity transmission network utility. Paul has more than 25 years’ experience
in the energy industry across the listed, public and private sectors, spanning power generation, energy trading, retail supply, electricity networks, public
administration, policy and academia.
Paul’s prior roles include Director-General of the Queensland Department of Energy, EGM Energy Markets at Infigen Energy, and Chief Economist at AGL
Energy. He holds a PhD in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Finance. Paul is also a Professor of Economics at Griffith University’s Business School.
In 2019 he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia forsignificant contribution to the energy industry, through executive roles and applied economics
and policy research.

Refreshments & Networking at 5:30 pm
RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 3rd November 2023 via email to Dr Jiajia Yang: [email protected]