Pilot intends to scale its data centre footprint from 1 MW to about 30–35 MW, leveraging Arrowsmith or Three Springs solar projects and Western Australia’s strong wind and solar resources.

Siddall brings a background as general manager for Western Australia at Beach Energy and senior roles at Santos and Origin Energy, enhancing operational capability, governance, and execution for Pilot.

Pilot Energy is advancing its pivot to carbon management and renewable energy, planning to convert the Cliff Head oil field into a carbon capture and storage facility as part of the Mid West Clean Energy project.

Brad Lingo will assist with the leadership transition to ensure continuity as Siddall becomes chief executive.

Lingo’s role is to support Siddall during the transition, maintaining continuity in leadership and execution.

The company holds 100% interests across multiple Offshore Perth Basin exploration tenements, including a greenhouse gas assessment permit and a petroleum exploration licence.

A data centre initiative is expected to generate near‑term cash flow while supporting Cliff Head’s transition to a carbon storage asset, with Pilot owning 21.25% of Cliff Head and seeking full control following the Triangle Energy stake acquisition.

Pilot Energy has appointed Brian Siddall, a veteran with more than 30 years in oil and gas, as chief executive to lead its clean energy and carbon management initiatives in Western Australia.