Member Under the Microscope
Jeffrey Haworth - Retired Geologist
Jeffrey Haworth has been a part of the energy, geology, and resource management industries for more than 45 years. A retired geologist, his work continues to shape WA’s geological landscape.
His career began as a mine geologist, exploring for diamonds before moving to onshore and offshore oil and gas projects from the North Sea to the remote Bering Sea, considered to be one of the coldest and most dangerous seas in the world.
During his time in the United States, Jeffrey conducted groundbreaking research on gas ratios, which continues to shape the understanding of gas reservoirs.
Returning to WA, he joined the State Department for Mines and Petroleum where he played a role in regulation, policy, and geological mapping programs. He developed the Western Australian Petroleum and Geothermal Information Management System — a repository for critical petroleum data held by the government. It contains data on wells, geophysical surveys, titles and other related exploration and production data. The system also contains the Perth Core Library database.
He served as the Basins and Energy Manager at the Geological Survey of WA and as the Executive Director of Petroleum at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation, and Safety. In 2018, he became the Head of the GSWA.
His achievements at GSWA include leading the Unearthing Western Australia 2030 Strategy, revolutionising operations related to the State’s geology.
He contributed to the development of the Browse Basin Act (2014), led negotiations for the Torosa Gas Field Apportionment Agreement, and formulated the Greenhouse Gas Storage and Transport Bills (2012 and 2024), providing sustainable energy opportunities for WA.
Outside work, he explores the bush, cooks, and embarks on road trips across WA and beyond. He participates in the Energy Club’s Next Generation Education program and leverages the networking opportunities provided by the club.
He is driven by the energy industry’s transition, fascinated by the promise of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage, hydrogen, critical minerals, and emerging energy sources and the questions surrounding their development.