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Michael Sandy
Director/Board Member at
MELBANA ENERGY LIMITED
Net worth: 83 450 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael John Sandy is the founder of Canning Petroleum Pty Ltd. Current roles include Non-Executive Director at Melbana Energy Ltd. since 2020, and membership in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Australian Institute of Co. Directors, and The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia.
Former roles include Chairman at Burleson Energy Ltd. from 2013 to 2014, Non-Executive Chairman at MEC Resources Ltd. from 2018 to 2020, Independent Non-Executive Director at Tap Oil Ltd. from 2012 to 2016, Non-Executive Director at Pan Pacific Petroleum Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Equus Mining Ltd. from 2005 to 2013, Independent Non-Executive Director at HRL Holdings Ltd. from 2011 to 2014, Independent Non-Executive Director at Omega Oil & Gas Ltd., Technical Manager at Oil Search Ltd., Manager-Business Development & Assets at Novus Petroleum Ltd., and Principal at Michael J.
Sandy & Associates Pty Ltd. Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Melbourne, conferred in 1975.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 | 100,000 ( 0.02% ) | 49 286 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-02-23 | 7,300,000 ( 0.19% ) | 34 164 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Sandy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MELBANA ENERGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-29 |
The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-17 |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-10-23 |
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a technical and professional organizations for energy leaders | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Sandy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OMEGA OIL & GAS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2025-02-16 |
| MEC RESOURCES LIMITED | Chairman | 2020-07-30 |
| TAP OIL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-26 |
| HRL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-14 |
| EQUUS MINING | Director/Board Member | 2013-02-14 |
Training of Michael Sandy
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
58
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Burleson Energy Ltd.
 Burleson Energy Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Explores and develops petroleum, oil and gas properties | Industrial Services |
MEC Resources Ltd.
 MEC Resources Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Operates as an investment company whose subsidiary provides oil and gas exploration and development services | Energy Minerals |
Oil Search Ltd.
 Oil Search Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas field exploration services | Energy Minerals |
Novus Petroleum Ltd.
 Novus Petroleum Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces crude oil, natural gas and associated liquids | Energy Minerals |
Tap Oil Ltd.
 Tap Oil Ltd. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Produces and explores of oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Pan Pacific Petroleum Pty Ltd.
 Pan Pacific Petroleum Pty Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
Melbana Energy Ltd.
 Melbana Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the oil and gas exploration and production | Energy Minerals |
Equus Mining Ltd.
 Equus Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold, silver and polymetallic projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
University of Melbourne
 University of Melbourne Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Petroleum Geologists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a technical and professional organizations for energy leaders | Commercial Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia | |
HRL Holdings Ltd.
 HRL Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides food and environmental laboratory services | Commercial Services |
Michael J. Sandy & Associates Pty Ltd. | |
Canning Petroleum Pty Ltd. | |
Omega Oil & Gas Ltd.
 Omega Oil & Gas Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in oil and gas exploration and development activities | Energy Minerals |
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