ELRO Energy is an independent LNG advisory firm providing senior commercial and shipping expertise across the LNG value chain.
With decades of industry experience spanning LNG trading, shipping strategy and project commercial negotiations, ELRO Energy supports clients in navigating complex LNG transactions, shipping decisions and portfolio strategies.
Richard Towell
director
Richard Towell is an LNG commercial and shipping specialist with over 30 years’ experience across the global LNG industry.
He has held senior commercial, trading and shipping roles at Shell, the NWS LNG Project, Origin Energy and AGL, with experience spanning LNG project development, portfolio management, contract negotiation and LNG shipping.
Experience
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Experience across major LNG projects including North West Shelf, Prelude, Wheatstone, Browse and APLNG
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Seconded to the North West Shelf Joint Venture representing Shell interests
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Managed Shell's LNG trading and shipping portfolios; growing the LNG carrier fleet from two to fifteen vessels
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Executed over 400 LNG carrier fixtures across short and long-term charters
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The author of ShellLNGTime1 the LNG industry's benchmark charter party
Areas of Expertise
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LNG commercial negotiation and contract structuring
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LNG shipping and chartering strategy
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Commercial ship management
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LNG portfolio optimisation and trading support
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LNG infrastructure and regas commercial advisory
Qualifications
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Honours degree in Maritime Business and Maritime Law and is
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Accredited by the Australian Financial Markets Association
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Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Operating Model
ELRO Energy operates as a lean, independent advisory.
Where required, we work with a network of experienced LNG specialists to support specific technical, operational or project requirements, while maintaining a single point of accountability for clients.