About Us

Finder is an oil and gas exploration company based in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2004, we have earned a strong reputation in the industry as an active and successful explorer. Finder is currently one of the largest exploration acreage holders on the North West Shelf of Australia. In February 2021, Finder announced its entry into the UK North Sea where it hopes to continue its exploration success.

Utilising the company’s extensive well and seismic database, Finder’s management team with over 100 years combined experience, create value through technical expertise in data capture and interpretation, and the ability to identify and acquire highly prospective oil and gas exploration acreage.

Finder has been consistently successful in competing for acreage in gazettal rounds, farming out to industry partners to fund drilling and seismic operations which has led to success in discovering hydrocarbons in the region. By taking a portfolio approach in the execution of its business model this ensures that exploration risk is spread across multiple independent plays, maximising the chance of success.

Our Team

Jan Ostby
An oil and gas entrepreneur with a track record spanning 30 years establishing successful international O&G businesses. Established Finder in 2004 and was the Managing Director until January 2016.
Damon Neaves
Damon has over 15 years' experience in leadership roles as an Oil & Gas executive in both private and ASX-listed companies. Significant transactional experience in the energy sector in M&A, new ventures and farmouts.
Aaron Bond
Petroleum geoscientist with over 16 years' experience, including Majors. A proven oil and gas explorer instrumental in the discovery of Phoenix South, Roc, Kitan and offshore Angola oil fields.
Ryan Taylor-Walshe
Geoscientist with 24 years experience in geophysical technologies and leadership, including 5 years as Director of Schlumberger Australia. Managed Theia-1 petroleum exploration well.
Jop Van Hattum
Petroleum Engineer & project manager with 22+ years diversified experience in both major oil & gas companies and regulatory bodies.
Michael D'Adamo
An integral part of the Finder Team with 8+ years' experience in seismic interpretation, quantitative interpretation and prospect generation.
Paula Kane
Valuable experience with 20+ years' knowledge across a variety of oil and gas assistant roles.
Anthony Benino
Over 25 years' experience as an accounting and finance professional. Has held CFO and Company Secretary positions at a number of ASX listed companies and was a senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their risk management division.
Nick Terrell
Holds a masters degree in Petroleum Geoscience with over 17 years’ experience and a proven oil explorer in the North Sea. Excellent commercial and technical leadership competence across all E&P activities and has a wide industry network in Europe.
Henry Morris
Petroleum geoscientist and an expert in quantitative seismic interpretation and strong play and prospect evaluation skills. Successful explorer in the North Sea with over 17 year’s experience in leadership roles. Holds a masters degree in Petroleum Geoscience.
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Projects

Australia – North West Shelf
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UK – North Sea
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Latest News

Press Release

Finder enters UK North Sea

PERTH, WA (18 February 2021) Finder Energy is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 100% interest in P2530 in the 32nd UKOffshore Licensing Round. P2530 is located …

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Get in touch



Head Office

Suite 1, Level 4 South Shore Centre,
85 South Perth Esplanade,
South Perth, WA 6151
+61 8 9327 0100
info@finderenergy.com