Story Highlights

• TMK Energy appointed experienced U.S. petroleum engineer and investor Steve Skinner as chief operating officer to strengthen leadership for its Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project in Mongolia.
• Skinner’s 25-plus years in unconventional oil and gas and performance-linked pay aim to boost gas production, capital efficiency and shareholder-aligned growth as TMK advances toward commercialisation.

TMK Energy has appointed U.S.-based petroleum engineer and private equity energy executive Steve Skinner as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening its operational leadership as it advances the Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project in Mongolia. Skinner, a recent cornerstone investor in TMK, will focus on boosting gas output and capital efficiency, particularly through re-completions across the company’s seven pilot wells.

With more than 25 years of oil and gas experience, including work in the San Juan Basin and early horizontal drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale, Skinner brings deep expertise in unconventional reservoirs and advanced completion technologies. His remuneration is structured to be highly leveraged to TMK’s success, aligning management and shareholder interests as the company moves from early appraisal toward commercial production and seeks to maximize returns from its discovered gas resource.

More about TMK Energy Limited

TMK Energy Limited is an Australia-listed energy company focused on coal seam gas exploration and development, with its primary asset being the 100% owned Gurvantes XXXV CSG project in Mongolia. 
The company targets early-stage unconventional gas assets, working to transition them from appraisal to commercial gas production while emphasizing capital efficiency and reservoir optimization.

Published Date:2026-07-24