Anthony Wooles

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PEARLSTREET Energy Services has acquired Melbourne firm ETRS in a move that triples the size of its business. PearlStreet executive chairman Anthony Wooles said the move was a major step towards the private Perth company’s goal of becoming a major national energy services company.

Perth-based energy services company PearlStreet Ltd has bolstered its board and management as it prepares for a likely share market float early next year.

More than 40 WA businesses have partnered with private equity funds in recent years.

Perth investor Anthony Wooles has been appointed non-executive chairman of High Peak Royalties, after a complex restructure that involved a change of name from Torrens Energy and a reverse takeover by unlisted company Phoenix Oil & Gas.

Drilling services company Imdex has continued to refresh its board, with corporate adviser and company director Anthony Wooles recruited to replace long-serving chairman Ross Kelly.

Auroch Minerals announced that Dr. Andrew Tunks has committed to a full-time role as Auroch CEO. Auroch also advised that Ryan Gaffney has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Nicholas Ong has resigned as Director.

Drilling services company Imdex has tapped investors for $40 million, with plans to raise a further $5 million as it seeks to shore up its balance sheet.

Joseph B'Oris has been appointed chief development officer of Liquefied Natural Gas where he will join the corporate leadership team and have overall responsibility for all aspects of commercial development and marketing, tolling parties and offtake agreements, project development and strategy.