Thor Energy PLC has announced the appointment of Andrew Hume as the managing director, a move aimed at bolstering the company's presence in the nascent natural hydrogen sector. Hume, who brings with him a wealth of experience from companies like Shell and TotalEnergies, will be based in Perth, Western Australia, and will also join the group board. With a background in geology and an executive MBA from Cambridge, Hume has spent 27 years in the energy industry, most recently serving at Maersk Oil and Gas and TotalEnergies. His role at Maersk involved overseeing strategy and performance in exploration, appraisal, and regional strategy post-acquisition. Prior to that, he held positions at Thales Group, Shell, and Murphy Oil Corp, focusing on geosciences, drilling, asset management, and portfolio growth. Thor's executive chairman, Alastair Clayton, expressed confidence in Hume's abilities, citing his exceptional track record in the global oil and gas domain. Thor's foray into the natural hydrogen sector was solidified through the acquisition of Go Exploration, securing one of only four hydrogen licenses in South Australia. Hume's expertise in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas, positions him well to lead Thor's ventures into natural hydrogen exploration and development. Furthermore, the company's decision to issue Hume options tied to share price performance demonstrates a commitment to aligning incentives and driving growth. With an imminent prospective resource evaluation by industry experts RISC, Thor looks forward to Hume's leadership in advancing the company's position in the evolving energy landscape.