Less than a year after becoming chief executive, Shelley Robertson has put Western Australian explorer Norwest Energy on the map.

Norwest is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, its lifespan characterised by numerous exploration efforts in various locations at home and overseas, both onshore and offshore.

However, under Robertson’s watch, the primary focus has become the onshore Perth basin in Western Australia that hosts the jewel in Norwest’s crown — the Xanadu oil prospect.

Xanadu