about us

Meet our team
of biogas industry experts

Biogas technology experts,
engineers and world class biologists

Our Australian-based team are biogas technology subject matter experts, engineers and world class biologists who know how to derive value from organic waste streams.

We are experienced in the biogas technology landscape across Australia and worldwide. We bring our extensive knowledge to your project, ensuring an outcome of international standard.

We work on biogas projects from individual farm systems, through to large 4 MW+ plants, with feedstocks ranging from single stream to complex co-digestion.

our leadership team

Doug Hartmann Hart Bioenergy

doug hartmann

CEO and Founder

One of Australia’s most knowledgeable bioenergy professionals, Doug brings anaerobic digestion experience together with 30 years in power generation, mechanical, chemical, and manufacturing. Doug’s passion and deep knowledge in bioenergy and sustainability drives the vision for the Hart Bioenergy team.

Martin Figura Hart Bioenergy

Martin Figura

CFO

Martin (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) specialises in cost engineering, CAD design, detailed engineering, feedstock analysis, financial controls analysis, contractor management, manufacturing, and is a qualified QMS auditor.

Elly Gardner Hart Bioenergy

Elly Gardner

General Manager

Elly is an experienced project manager and administrative professional. Elly is passionate about working on solutions to improve community and the environment.

Jayant Keskar Hart Bioenergy

Dr Jayant Keskar

AD Technology Lead

Dr Jayant Keskar (B.Sc. M.Sc. PhD (Microbiology)) has more than 33 international years in water/wastewater treatment, with an emphasis on biogas generation. He has expertise in the treatment of various agro-industrial effluents such as food processing, dairy, meat, starch, ethanol, sugar, pulp/ paper, petrochemical wastewater and municipal sewage. 

Justin Morrisy Hart Bioenergy

Dr Justin Morrisy

Chief BioTech Officer

Justin (PhD Environmental Engineering) focuses on environmental ecosystem structures, specilising in green/ renewable technology, net zero carbon technology, creating more circular economies on both small and large scales (waste upcycling and recycling), algae, and creating climate change resilience in our communities.

Chrissi Jarl Hart Bioenergy

Chrissi Jarl

Project Manager

Chrissi (MSc. Mechanical Engineer, Spec: Product Development) is a qualified process engineer and professional project manager. Chrissi has over 10 years industry experience working across complex engineered systems for waste, including recycling and resource recovery, ongoing operations and maintenance systems, documentation and processes.

Kat Coleman Hart Bioenergy

Kat Coleman

Marketing Lead

Hart Bioenergy’s business development and marketing lead, Kat specialises in the waste and urban planning sectors. Kat holds a Masters in Urban Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies.

Andrew Cohen Hart Bioenergy

andrew cohen

National Sales Manager

Andrew has over 20 years experience providing innovative and cost-effective renewable energy solutions for businesses across Australia. Andrew identifies practical solutions that suit client operation, budget and timeline.

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