Energy North is committed to working with Northern Territory communities to deliver long term projects that create local jobs, build regional capability, and support a sustainable future for the Territory.

WHO WE ARE

We are an Australian‑founded developer of large‑scale renewable energy and digital infrastructure, focused on delivering nationally significant projects across Northern Australia.

Our two flagship developments — Project Ares (hyperscale data centre infrastructure) and Project Sol (green ammonia for export) — represent more than $35 billion in combined development value. Both projects have been awarded Commonwealth Major Project Status and have completed FEL‑2, advancing toward FEED.

Energy North is headquartered in Singapore, with project delivery and operational teams based in Australia.

Our Experience and Approach

With more than 200 years of combined experience, our team has delivered major renewable energy, LNG, mining and industrial projects across remote Australia. This experience underpins a disciplined, safety‑focused approach to developing long‑life infrastructure that attracts global capital while delivering lasting regional benefits.

Our Commitment

Energy North is committed to delivering the long‑term infrastructure required for the energy transition and the AI‑driven digital economy — purpose‑built, institutional‑grade, and developed in partnership with communities, suppliers and government.

Find out more about Energy North’s leadership team and experience.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Energy North is led by a team with deep expertise in delivering major energy projects across remote Australia.

Our team has successfully led large-scale renewable energy, LNG, and mining developments, giving us the skills to navigate both technical challenges and stakeholder needs. Now, we’re advancing renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects with the same focus on delivery, not announcements.

The leadership group has worked together across multiple ventures — they are not learning how to deliver mega-projects. They already have.

Strategic Advisory Group

Scott Criddle
Executive Chair, Founder & CEO
Scott’s visionary leadership and extensive project delivery experience, combined with his strong regional and international connections, make him a driving force behind Energy North’s successful delivery of major energy infrastructure.
Martin Houston 
Strategic Advisor
Martin’s deep and diverse energy experience, combined with his pragmatic approach to the energy transition, makes him uniquely equipped to guide Energy North in scaling impactful low-carbon energy projects.
Michael McCafferty
Strategic Advisor
Michael’s extensive legal expertise and sector experience ensure Energy North navigates complex regulatory environments and governance challenges effectively as it advances its ambitious energy projects.
Reinhardt Matisons
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Reinhardt ‘s deep industry relationships and commercial expertise in key energy markets position him to lead Energy North’s market entry, growth and strategic partnerships. 

Senior LeadershipTeam

Scott Criddle
Executive Chair, Founder & CEO
Scott’s visionary leadership and extensive project delivery experience, combined with his strong regional and international connections, make him a driving force behind Energy North’s successful delivery of major energy infrastructure.
Daniel Hunter
Vice President - Environment, Land and Stakeholder Relations
Daniel’s proven leadership in feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement strengthens Energy North’s commitment to sustainable project delivery..
Alexandra Criddle
Chief of Staff
Alexandra works at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder relationships — ensuring the business moves with clarity and purpose through its current growth phase. She brings experience as a founder and strategic advisor, with a track record of building frameworks that translate complex goals into actionable outcomes..
Dickie Dique
Program Director (seconded)
Dickie’s deep project delivery expertise and commitment to customer-focussed execution make him a key driver of Energy North’s ability to deliver complex infrastructure at scale.
Chris Ashton
Commercial Manager (seconded)
Chris' commercial acumen and end-to-end project experience make him a critical asset in ensuring Energy North’s infrastructure is commercially robust, well-planned and successfully delivered.

Pioneers in the Australian energy mega-project sector, the Energy North team has decades of experience developing energy and resource mega-projects in remote locations.

“The decisions we make today will shape Australia's energy future for decades - starting right here in the Northern Territory." 
Daniel Hunter, VP Environment, Land and Stakeholder Relations

Our Values - Towards a Decarbonised World

Our Philosophical Foundation

Energy North's approach to project development is grounded in philosophical principles that guide decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation.

Health, Safety & Environmental Ethics

We put the mental and physical well-being of our team, visitors, and the environment first in every stage of our projects. Our decisions focus on minimising our environmental footprint, and impact to cultural and community values, promoting sustainability, and prioritising the health of our ecosystems. We’re committed to delivering renewable energy and supporting related industries to meet Net Zero 2050 targets while ensuring everyone’s health and safety.
In practice this means:
We carry out rigorous risk assessments, partner with stakeholders, adopt sustainable construction and operational practices, and enforce a zero-harm policy on all sites in the NT.

Utilitarianism

We embrace a philosophical approach that aims to maximise overall well-being for the greatest number of stakeholders. Our goal is to achieve outcomes that benefit everyone by reducing carbon emissions and developing sustainable energy and products. We are committed to ensuring financial viability and, above all, customer satisfaction.
In practice this means:
We design projects that create jobs, reduce costs for consumers, cut emissions, and deliver long-term benefits to local NT communities, investors, and the environment.

Intergenerational Equity

We advocate for a fair distribution of resources and benefits between present and future generations, including absolute gender equality. In the context of renewable energy, this means making sure that the benefits of our project — like cleaner energy and environmental sustainability — are available to future generations without compromising their ability to meet their own needs.
In practice this means:
We build infrastructure and invest in training programs that will serve the NT for decades, empower diverse participation, and preserve natural resources for future generations.

Technological Pragmatism

We believe in using technology in practical ways to tackle real-world challenges and enhance human well-being. For us, this means applying the latest advancements in renewable energy to achieve our sustainability goals efficiently and effectively.
In practice this means:
We use cutting-edge, proven technologies that are suited to NT conditions, and continuously evaluate innovations for practical application and scalability.

Synergy

We thrive on teamwork, believing that collaboration amplifies our effectiveness and efficiency. When we work together, we achieve more than we could individually. Our approach fosters a united effort where the collective results far exceed the sum of our separate contributions.
In practice this means:
We work closely with local communities, Traditional Owners, governments, researchers, and industry partners in the NT to co-create sustainable energy solutions that reflect shared goals.
"By weaving these values into every aspect of our project — from planning to execution and beyond — we ensure the well-being of our team and stakeholders, uphold ethical standards, address environmental, heritage and social impacts, and commit to long-term sustainability, all while pursuing our technological and economic goals."
Scott Criddle, CEO and Founder

Singapore HQ & Global Presence

Energy North is focused on building long‑term partnerships that connect Northern Australia to Asia‑Pacific markets, capital and customers.

To support this, Singapore serves as Energy North’s strategic headquarters, selected for its direct access to global capital markets, institutional partners and the demand centres our projects are designed to serve. Singapore provides:
  • Direct access to Asian sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors and strategic partners across Singapore, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia
  • Time‑zone alignment with key Asia‑Pacific markets, including Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta and Australia
  • A well‑established legal and regulatory environment for international project development and capital structuring
  • A position at the centre of Asia‑Pacific LNG, renewable energy and infrastructure investment, making it a natural base for a developer of Energy North’s scale

Serving Asia‑Pacific Demand

The Asia‑Pacific region is the primary demand market for both flagship projects.

Project Ares:

Hyperscale data‑centre operators serving Singapore and the wider Asia‑Pacific region require sovereign, low‑latency compute capacity. With regional capacity forecasts pointing to a tightening supply–demand balance in Asia‑Pacific data centre capacity by 2030, Darwin’s submarine cable infrastructure provides direct connectivity into Asia‑Pacific internet exchange ecosystems.
More on Project Ares

Project Sol:

Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore have each identified green ammonia as a critical decarbonisation pathway for industry and power generation. Australia’s proximity, renewable resource base and planned export infrastructure — including Darwin’s Middle Arm Precinct — position Project Sol to support this emerging demand.
More on Project Sol

The Operational Axis

Darwin is Energy North’s operational and logistics base — Australia’s closest capital city to Asia, with established maritime links, international air access and the Adelaide–Darwin Railway connecting Energy North’s planned inland project sites in the Barkly Region to national and international supply chains.

Together, the Singapore–Darwin–Barkly corridor forms Energy North’s commercial and logistical spine.

Singapore → Darwin → Barkly → Asia‑Pacific

WHY THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

The Northern Territory is emerging as a strategic clean‑energy hub for the Asia‑Pacific region.

It brings together, within a single jurisdiction, the full set of inputs required for long‑duration, hyperscale energy and digital infrastructure.

1. World‑class solar resource

Global top‑quartile irradiance (GHI ~6.3 kWh/m²/day, ~2,300 kWh/m²/year), with more than 300 clear‑sky days per year, supporting reliable, low‑cost renewable generation.

2. Land at scale

Vast, contiguous land availability at industrial scale — a constraint in most competing jurisdictions — enabling multi‑decade, gigawatt‑scale development.

3. Asia‑Pacific proximity

Darwin is Australia’s closest capital city to Asia, providing direct access to Northeast Asian markets for both green energy exports and digital infrastructure connectivity.

4. Export and connectivity infrastructure

Established and planned infrastructure, including:
  • Darwin Port
  • Adelaide–Darwin Railway
  • Darwin–Jakarta–Singapore submarine fibre cable
  • Middle Arm Precinct (MAP)
  • Territory Energy Link (TEL) multi-user infrastructure corridor

5. Proven delivery environment

Decades of major project delivery across LNG, mining and renewable energy in remote Australian conditions, with established local capability and supply chains.

6. Government and policy alignment

Strong alignment between Territory and Commonwealth governments on renewable energy, digital infrastructure and economic diversification.

7. Geopolitical stability and safety

  • The Northern Territory offers a stable and trusted operating environment for long‑duration critical infrastructure:
  • Located outside current and projected conflict zones — a material consideration for hyperscale operators and institutional investors
  • Part of a AAA‑rated sovereign nation with strong rule of law, transparent regulation and low sovereign risk
  • As a Five Eyes founding member and AUKUS partner, Australia — and the NT specifically — sits within the allied sovereign compute and energy architecture required by hyperscale and defence‑adjacent operators
  • Australia’s investment treaty network and FIRB framework provide a clear, well‑understood pathway for international capital

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Energy North’s flagship projects are aligned with the strategic priorities of Australia, the Northern Territory and Singapore — supporting sovereign digital infrastructure, clean energy exports and long‑term regional and economic resilience.
Together, Project Ares and Project Sol convert Australia’s renewable resources, land and geopolitical stability into long‑duration infrastructure that supports the energy transition and the AI‑driven digital economy across the Asia‑Pacific.

Project Ares — Sovereign AI & Digital Infrastructure

Project Ares aligns with Australia’s National AI Plan and National Data Centre Expectations, supporting the development of sovereign, secure and sustainable compute infrastructure.
  • Delivers onshore sovereign AI compute capacity under Australian jurisdiction
  • Reduces reliance on offshore hyperscaler infrastructure for sensitive workloads
  • Designed to meet national expectations for:
    • Renewable first energy supply
    • Water efficiency
    • Sovereign security and data protection
    • Regional deployment
    • Long term economic contribution

Project Sol — Clean Energy Export

Project Sol aligns with Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy and supports the establishment of export oriented clean energy supply chains.
  • Enables large scale green hydrogen and ammonia production
  • Supports Australia’s net zero and energy transition objectives
  • Positioned to access national initiatives including:
    • Hydrogen production incentives
    • Water efficiency
    • Sovereign security and data protection
    • Concessional finance and export support
    • Guarantee of Origin certification for international markets

Future Made in Australia

Energy North’s projects directly reflect the objectives of the Future Made in Australia agenda:
  • Project Ares converts renewable resources into sovereign digital infrastructure
  • Project Sol converts the same advantages into clean energy exports for Asia Pacific markets
  • Both projects support long term regional capability, skills development and economic diversification

Northern Territory Alignment

Energy North’s developments are aligned with Northern Territory Government priorities, including:
  • Renewable energy development
  • Regional economic diversification
  • Indigenous economic participation
  • Digital and export infrastructure growth
Both projects support the Territory’s ambition to become a renewable energy and clean industry hub for the Asia Pacific, while demonstrating the feasibility of large scale, off grid renewable infrastructure in remote Northern Australia.

Singapore Alignment

Singapore is pursuing a coordinated strategy to strengthen its role as:
  • A regional AI and digital economy hub, supported by trusted, energy efficient data centre infrastructure
  • A global maritime and bunkering centre for next generation fuels, including green ammonia
  • A key importer of low carbon energy carriers to support decarbonisation of power generation and shipping
Energy North’s projects align with these priorities by:
  • Providing scalable, sovereign digital infrastructure that complements Singapore’s AI ecosystem
  • Supplying green ammonia suitable for power generation and maritime bunkering
  • Supporting the development of energy, digital and trade corridors linking Northern Australia, Singapore and Northeast Asia

COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT

Energy North is committed to developing its projects in partnership with communities, Traditional Owners and government, in a manner that is respectful, transparent and delivers lasting regional benefit.

Both Project Ares and Project Sol are located in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory, on Country with deep cultural, social and environmental significance. Our approach to community and environmental responsibility is consistent across both projects and is grounded in the following principles.

Traditional Owner Engagement

Engagement with Traditional Owners is undertaken through their respective Representative Bodies, including the Northern Land Council (NLC), and guided by Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles. Energy North is committed to negotiating an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with Traditional Owner groups to formalise rights, interests and commitments to Aboriginal employment and economic participation.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Community engagement is structured to occur across the full project lifecycle, from early planning through construction and into long-term operations. Engagement with local government, regional stakeholders and community groups occurs in line with project milestones, and community input is intended to inform project design, delivery sequencing and benefit initiatives.

Local and Territory Participation

Both projects have been designed with the intent to engage local and Territory suppliers where capability and capacity align, support workforce participation and training over the life of the projects, and create procurement pathways that include existing and emerging Aboriginal-owned businesses and Territory enterprises. These commitments will be formalised through Territory Benefit Plans developed in consultation with communities, Traditional Owners and government.

Environmental Responsibility

Environmental considerations are integrated into planning and design from the outset across both projects. Key principles include water minimisation, detailed assessment of groundwater, vegetation, fauna and cultural heritage values, and a commitment to minimising environmental footprint over the full project lifecycle. Project-specific environmental considerations will be addressed through both the NT EPA assessment process and the Commonwealth EPBC Act.
Successful project delivery isn't about balancing environmental protection against development—it's about integrating them from the ground up. When you get that right, everyone benefits.” 
Daniel Hunter, VP Environment, Land and Stakeholder Relations