ESG Programme of the Year
Australia
2023 & 2024 Energy Transition Deal of the Year
Australia
2023 Energy Transition Deal of The Year
-Solar- APAC
2024 Global Energy Transition Awards
-Highly Commended- The Company of The Net Zero Future
2024 Best Renewable Energy Microgrid Provider & Enterprise Empowerment Excellence
2024 ESG Excellence
Sustainability Excellence
Director Awards
2025
5 Star Rating | Score 99/100
2025 Sustainability Leader
Resources, Energy & Utilities
2025 Project of Impact for Decarbonisation Excellence
Global Energy Transition Awards
2025 Young Energy Leader of the Year
WA Energy Awards
2023, 2024 & 2025 Independent Power Producer of the Year
Australia
2024 & 2025 Solar and Wind Power Project of the Year
Australia
2025 Power Plant Upgrade of the Year
Australia
2025 Energy Transition Champions of the Year
Australia
2025 Diversity in Development
Awards for Excellence
2025 Community Engagement Excellence
2025 Customer Contact Professional
Auscontact Awards
2025 Market Impact Deal & Portfolio Financing Deal
-Project Metalli- APAC
2026 Sustainability Leader
Medium Organisation
BOO contracts are a cost-effective solution, providing reliable, state-of-the-art power for the life of the project. Benefits include lowest levelized cost of power, flexibility of energy sources, and around the clock support from experts in power station management and operation.
Urban microgrids offer an innovative and cost-effective solution to the high cost of extending mains grid infrastructure, providing a safe, local and reliable source of power, and in many cases a source of renewable energy to users connected via an embedded or small local network.
In some instances, microgrids may be established to minimise the need for upfront and/or better phasing of capital expenditure.
Where remote locations do not have access to adequate traditional power infrastructure, microgrids can be deployed and local power delivered to almost any remote customer.
Zenith integrates a range of energy sources to deliver reliable, sustainable and low-cost sustainable power to remote sites throughout Australia.
These include solar PV, wind, BESS, natural gas, and LNG.
We integrate a complete range of thermal, hybrid and sustainable energy, together with innovative technologies, to deliver greener, cost-effective and reliable solutions for clients.
We have an established presence across Australia, providing remote power generation solutions to major projects in the region.
Zenith Energy has publicly announced 2035 as the target for hitting Net Zero, and we are confident it presents the right balance of ambition and ability. Zenith is taking responsibility for the ethical impact and sustainability of its power generation, enabling clients to take important steps forward in the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) space.
There will continue to be significant milestones on our journey, and we are actively working with like-minded companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers to develop industry solutions. This includes increasing renewable penetration among legacy clients, and being an active participant in the piloting of new technologies.
The mining industry is currently transitioning away from traditional diesel and natural gas/LNG as sources of fuel and is instead developing renewable and alternative energy solutions. Driven by global Government commitments and more ambitious targets set by other business, there has been recent significant investment in electrification, process improvements, and hybrid energy systems among others, as the industry works to develop long term decarbonisation solutions. Zenith is actively committed to achieving Net Zero power generation for its clients by 2035, acknowledging the various technological advancements that will need to occur to meet this target.
Doug Walker, Executive Chairman Zenith Energy
Michael Buzzard is the Business Development Executive at Zenith Energy, spearheading the company’s expansion in the independent power producer sector. With over 25 years’ experience in business development and commercial management, Michael specialises in sustainable energy solutions and strategic partnerships that foster growth and innovation.
Mark Sputore is an experienced in-house legal professional with 20 years of industry expertise. Since joining Zenith Energy in 2023 as General Counsel & Company Secretary, he has been responsible for overseeing legal, governance, and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance and strategic risk management. His extensive experience in corporate law and energy sector regulations supports Zenith Energy’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Abby Kenward is a Human Resources Executive with the ability to optimise businesses by effectively resourcing, managing, developing and deploying people. Over twelve years’ experience in implementing and managing HR & IR business functions, including; Resourcing, Remuneration and Benefits, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Strategic Planning. This experience has been gained across a range of industries; consulting, oil and gas, engineering, construction and non for profits.
Dominic has 25 years international commercial experience with the past 15 years in senior executive energy sector business development and leadership roles. He has shaped strategy, business direction and led market development in renewables and microgrids across the public and private sector. Dominic has led a range of professional clean energy and microgrid projects as consultant and project director with energy utilities, remote communities, mining operations, commercial and industrial property developers. Dominic was responsible for the founding and building one of the longest standing successful private clean energy businesses in Australia. He was also the Project Director for the creation of a new statutory electricity corporation for the WA government with 800,000 customers
Tim joined Zenith Energy as Executive Corporate Development in April 2021, moving into the Chief Financial Officer role in January 2023.
Tim leads the Finance, IT and Corporate Development functions at Zenith. Tim is an experienced executive and has held a number of finance and corporate development roles with South32 and BHP. Prior to his current role with Zenith, he was the Head of Treasury and Corporate Finance for South32. He has a Bachelor degree in Commerce and Law and a Master of Applied Finance.
Elvin has over 25 years experience in the energy industry including as an upstream oil & gas industry executive across the LNG value chain for fixed and floating small to mid-scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in USA, Canada, China, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia & Papua New Guinea. Elvin is experienced in establishing new domestic virtual pipeline natural gas markets and expanding existing market offerings for the LNG fuels and power sector including initiating, evaluating and delivering sanctioned business cases to realize target ROI. Elvin has previously held executive management roles for an ASX top 50 energy operator delivering a baseload LNG project in Papua New Guinea, and for specialist SME consulting companies in the Australasian region supporting both onshore and offshore Exploration & Production activities.
Simon Jelly is a Specialist Electrical technician who has +20 years’ experience in the remote power industry. He is highly skilled in Gas, Diesel, and Hybrid renewable power stations, having designed, commissioned, and constructed numerous power stations throughout WA and the NT Mining Industries. Simon has strong leadership skills having grown a successful design and construction team at Zenith over 10 years. Simon has been responsible for designing, engineering and the construction of new projects, managing all technical aspects of the business including, operational efficiency initiatives, the tender process, as well as R&D.
Russell has over 38 years’ experience in safety management roles across the mining, energy, power and drilling industries. Most recently, he was the Contract HSE/HR Manager overseeing Drillwest and Acqua Drill Resources through his own company RP Hazard, Risk and Training Solutions. Previously he held roles with BHP Billiton, Wesfarmers Energy (Kleenheat Gas), Western Power and Boart Longyear. Russell’s expertise includes risk identification and management, development and implementation of Management Systems to Australian Standards and ensuring a compliance focus with safety in design.
Graham is an electrical technician and experienced manager having worked in the IPP industry with Doug for many years, he has over 30 years’ experience in designing, constructing, and operating, remote area’s power stations and renewable energy systems. He is responsible for, managing all engineering, project construction, and operational/maintenance aspects of the business, including the company HSEQ and Human resources teams.
Hamish has extensive experience in the downstream oil industry gained primarily in building markets in numerous sectors across Asia, Europe and the US. Hamish was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of a private commercial services company, which he sold into a major public services conglomerate in the second half of 2015. Previously he was the Chief Executive Officer of a privately held oil distribution company, which holds exclusive distribution rights to a major international brand and has performed roles as Segment Director and Marketing Director for one of the world’s largest oil companies.
Doug is a 35-year veteran of the power generation industry. He has designed and built more than 60 remote power stations across Australasia, initially through his own company, StateWest Power and later through Zenith Pacific, which he co-founded in 2006. StateWest was subsequently acquired by Wesfarmers Energy. Doug is recognised in the industry for his innovative thinking, both in finding effective solutions to difficult power generation problems and for creating the now widely-recognised Build – Own – Operate (BOO) approach to the establishment of remote area power plants.
