Dr. Fenton completed Ph.D in Geology and Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Melbourne. He started his career with Shell Australia in 1985 and was involved in several onshore and offshore exploration ventures. He served Shell International in The Hague for five years and also served for Shell in exploration, production and development projects in Australia, Netherlands, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Oman. In Oman he was involved in field development planning and drilling of the giant Yibal oil field. Dr. Fenton served as Petroleum Engineering Team Leader of Central Oman and was responsible for the development and production of some 13 oil fields. He joined Woodside in 2000 as Business Manager for the Offshore Enfield Development and was responsible for all development work and environmental approvals. He served as a Director of Kairiki Energy Limited from December 1, 2009 to February 2013.