Petralon Energy has announced the appointment of Philip Clarke as its Technical Director.

With over 35 years of upstream industry experience, Clarke is expected to spearhead Petralon’s technical operations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strategic value creation and operational excellence in the African energy sector.

According to a statement, his career spans a variety of technical and managerial roles, including a 20-year tenure at BP, where he contributed to major international development and exploration projects. His leadership and technical proficiency have been instrumental in shaping strategic business operations and new business development in regions across the world.

He is a Chartered Geologist and fellow of the Geological Society, further cementing his position as a leader in the field.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy, Ahonsi Unuigbe, said: “His appointment aligns perfectly with our corporate goals and vision for 2030, one of which is to grow our production 600 per cent by 2030, from our current net reflective amount of 2,700 boepd.

“Clarke has already demonstrated significant value to our organisation in an advisory capacity over the past year, and we are confident that his impact will grow exponentially as he transitions to this full-time role. His expertise will be instrumental in driving us forward as we work towards achieving our production targets as well as our other ambitious objectives.”

Commenting on his new role, Clarke said: “I am delighted to join Ahonsi and the team in growing the Petralon business to achieve our strategic ambition. Petralon has a clear and robust long-term strategy in place. My focus will be ensuring high-quality technical delivery in everything we do
– from our owned and operated assets to exploring and developing new opportunities and ventures in line with our growth strategy.”

Clarke’s appointment underscores Petralon Energy’s commitment to expanding its leadership team with industry experts dedicated to enhancing its operational capabilities and supporting its strategic vision.