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Dr Michael C Clarke
Mike is the founder and chief shareholder of M.E.T.T.S.
He has qualifications in Mining and Chemical Engineering (including
a PhD). Mike's areas of expertise are: Energy and Resource Development
& Use, Energy Technology Development, Project Management,
Wastes Management, Infrastructure Development and Technician Education.
Mike has been responsible for M.E.T.T.S.'s policy directions
and technical investigations. He was the originator of the Radiant
Tube Technology Project. Mike is based in Brisbane, Australia,
but has excellent contacts in the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
Jack Wilcox, AM
In his role as a director of M.E.T.T.S. (since early 2001), Jack
draws on a wealth of experience in the areas of resource economics,
relationship with government and regulators, and administration.
From the early 1970's to the early 90's, he was a senior adviser
to Governments (both State and Federal) on the formulation and
implementation of Government policy as it affected the mining
industry. He has represented Australia at many international meetings,
chairing United Nations and other international conferences.
Key relevant activities during that period include First Assistant
Secretary, Dept. of Trade, Canberra (1978-1984) in charge of mineral
export policy; Chairman, Joint Coal Board (1984-1992); Chairman,
Coal and Oil Shale Mineworkers Superannuation Tribunal (1993-1994),
Chairman, Wambo (Coal) Mining Corporation (1992-1993); and Chairman,
Japan Festival , Inc. (1997-2000).
Richard Stevenson
Richard has professional qualifications in applied
psychology and management. He has undertaken project management
for USAID; in Kenya, Pakistan, Tunisia, Philippines, and the Asian
Development Bank. For the Bank he is presently the manager of
their regional cleaner production project.
While a director of M.E.T.T.S. (since 1991), he has assisted in project planning for wastes combustion (for Cebu, Philippines) and with other energy and wastes proposals for the ASEAN region. He has represented the company in The Philippines and other ASEAN.
Until July 1999, Richard was based in Manila, but has relocated
to Colorado. He is still involved in the Philippines and other
ASEAN, and makes regular visits to the region.
Paul Wagner
Paul has professional qualifications and experience
in languages and management. He has undertaken organisational
management for publishers in Nepal and India. Paul is based in
Sydney, Australia.
While an associate of M.E.T.T.S. (since 1997), he has assisted
in project planning and administration. Paul has designed this
website as part of his management and promotional activities for
the company.
Doug Ebeling
Doug was educated as a mechanical and electrical engineer,
and completed a masters in nuclear engineering. Whilst working
with the Australian Atomic Energy Commission, he led the teams
that developed a centrifuge enrichment cascade at Lucas Heights,
and monitoring equipment for the IAEA.
While working with M.E.T.T.S., Doug assisted with the gas/coal
conversion proposal for the Bataan Nuclear Reactor and the development
of Radiant Tube Technology(RTT). With RTT he had the role of principal
researcher for enhanced natural gas combustion. In 1995 Doug visited
The Philippines to inspect and report on the Bataan reactor, and
reported on the condition of the thermal power station at Naga,
Cebu. Doug is based in Sydney, Australia.
Jack Keefe
Jack has over forty years of progressively responsible
civil engineering experience, in construction and project management,
in both domestic and international projects. The responsibilities
have included; Complete Reconnaissance/Concept Engineering, Estimating
and Construction Management, Inspection Functions, Resident &
Project Manager Functions (projects to $US90m in value) and Claims
and Recommendations Assignments
His countries of work experience include: United States, Philippines, China, Vietnam, Korea, Iran, and Thailand. As an associate of M.E.T.T.S. Pty Ltd, Jack assisted Mike Clarke in the preparation of an Expression of Interest for the Technical Assistance package for the Asian Development Bank's Philippine Natural Gas Regulatory Framework Study. (Particular assistance was provided with organising meetings with ADB staff, and ensuring that the documentation met the Bank's requirements.)
In January 1996, assisted in the appraisal of the Sucat power
station for conversion to coal firing. During 1996, helped in
maintaining contacts in Manila for Mike Clarke with Government,
semi-government and private groups involved in the power industry,
with special reference to developments concerning the Sucat and
Bataan Thermal power stations. Jack has a residence in Ermita,
Manila.
Fritz Kilcher
Fritz Kilcher is a Swiss trained senior technician/engineer
who has worked in construction and plant installation in Australia,
Africa, the Americas and Asia. He has established Tecniskill with
is fabrication facilities western Sydney, to service projects
in Australia and the region. The company has offices in Cebu,
the Philippines, and Shanghai, China.
Fritz is experienced in putting together large construction
and maintenance teams, for undertaking projects that have tight
schedules and budgets. He has a reputation for getting those projects
completed to the required standard, on time and within budget.
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