Ann: Block 9 Operations Update, page-348

See this as a good sign - was specifically bought in to commercialize the Cuba Projects and the fact that he still on good terms (remaining as a consultant) is an indication that he has achieved a satisfactory outcome (whether that be a farm-in partner or buyer we should find out soon).

Lot of positive comments on his Linkden post from worldwide senior industry participants, including Peter Strickland ans Duncan Lockhart r

Announcement of appointment from June 2023
Dr. Chris McKeown has joined as Chief Commercial Officer. Chris has held a range ofExecutive roles including CEO and VP Business Development in projects in Europe, the Gulfof Mexico, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Over his 26-year career, Chris hascommercialised oil and gas assets, delivered new country entries and farmouts and generatedover AU$1billion in corporate deal flow. He joins Melbana after a decade with New ZealandOil & Gas (ASX: NZO) which has assets in New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia.Melbana Energy’s Executive Chairman, Andrew Purcell, commented:“I am very pleased to welcome Chris to our team. Melbana has a hugely exciting periodahead with the imminent start of the two appraisal wells in Cuba which could be a gamechanger for us. Chris brings experience in building relations with governments, industry andcommunities to deliver commercially valuable outcomes, growth opportunities and farmoutsand will bring extra horsepower to our team as we look to develop our assets and grow ourcompany in the year ahead”