About this Event
Topic: 2025 QLD Exploration Scorecard
The Queensland Exploration Council (QEC) aims to foster exploration industry growth in Queensland. Among its initiatives is the annual release of the Queensland Exploration Scorecard, derived from a sentiment survey of exploration companies.
The QEC has released the 15th edition of the Exploration Scorecard, which has accumulated a data set that tracks the key issues of concern and areas of opportunity for the exploration sector over this time. It’s the largest longitudinal data set of its kind in Queensland and provides the trends needed to inform long-term decision-making and policy settings to position Queensland as a resources growth state.
The Scorecard which reflects sentiment from over forty explorers and drillers, tells the story of an exploration sector that maintains strong confidence in the state’s commodity potential and the quality of the data available to translate potential into reality. However, the results suggest that policy and other administrative challenges when compared to competing jurisdictions are discouraging exploration in the State.
Biography:
Stephen Kelemen is Deputy Chair- Petroleum for QEC. He has been involved with the annual Queensland Exploration Scorecard most years since its inception. Stephen is an accomplished oil & gas professional with over 40 years in the industry having had responsibilities and roles across most aspects of the business.
Most of his career was spent with Santos Ltd, and after retiring from Santos he was appointed to the Boards of smaller exploration companies and an adjunct professor at UQ’s Gas & Energy Transition Centre, as well as joining QEC.
Stephen has a B.E (Mechanical) degree from the University of Adelaide. He also has been President of QUPEX, Chairman of SPE Australian/NZ Council and Chairman South Australian Section of SPE.
VENUE CHANGE
Please note a change in location:
The QUPEX February Luncheon will be held at The Westin Hotel whilst the Tattersalls Ballroom undergoes renovation: 111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Dress code
Gentlemen long sleeved button up shirt, trousers and shoes (jacket and tie optional).
Ladies business attire.
No denim, shorts or sneakers are allowed.
Inclusions
Two-course lunch served with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Coffee and Tea available on request.
Pricing
2026 Member $80 (Retiree and Past President $60) plus GST
Non Member $95 plus GST
Parking
Parking is available at Wilson: 200 Mary St. Two hours for $35.00. Pre-book at www.wilsonparking.com.au
When
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Arrival: 12:00pm for 12.30pm Start
Where
111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Registration Closes
12:00pm Thursday 05 February 2026(as number are required by The Westin)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane City, Australia
AUD 104.50
