Intium

Intium is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Essential Energy, incorporated in January 2023 to provide innovative energy solutions that support Australia’s transition to net zero.

Intium’s mission is to transform Australia for a clean energy future, by pioneering transformative change in complex and emerging energy services, that create a sustainable impact.

Intium focuses on clients across Australia that are navigating the complexities of emerging energy projects and need innovative energy solutions and support. Intium’s services enable integration of energy generation and large load projects into the electricity network, and support the set-up and operation of public and commercial EV charging infrastructure.

Strategy

Intium’s expertise spans the full emerging energy project cycle – from strategic planning, grid connections and design to construction, operation and maintenance – and brings the latest thinking and innovative strategies to all phases.

Intium Corporate Strategy pillars:

  • High voltage electrical infrastructure – supporting energy generation and greenfield load connections
  • EV charging infrastructure – planning, designing, installing and maintaining complex charging infrastructure
  • Energy solutions – supporting electrification for industrial and commercial enterprises.

Operations and performance

As a start-up business, Intium is focused on growth opportunities. Operating and capital costs were incurred during FY25 and are incorporated into the ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’, and provided in the ‘Accompanying Financial Statements to the Essential Energy Annual Report 2025’ document.

Management and accountability

Board of Directors

Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and in accordance with Intium Pty Ltd’s Constitution, all decisions relating to the operation of Intium are to be made by or under the authority of its Board.

In turn, the Board may, upon terms and conditions and with any restrictions it sees fit, confer on an Executive Officer any of the powers that the Directors can exercise. The Board is accountable for governance and, ultimately, the performance of the Company. The Board gives direction and exercises judgement in setting the Company’s strategy and objectives and oversees the implementation of these by management.

Intium Board of Directors: John Cleland (Chair), Martin English (Director and Company Secretary) and Justin Hillier (Director). Charlie Boyes resigned as Director of Intium on 27 June 2025.

John Cleland is also a member of the Essential Energy Board (see ‘Board of Directors’, Annual Report 2024-25 PDF, page 68 to 71).

All members of the Intium Board are also members of Essential Energy’s ELT (see ‘Executive Leadership Team’, Annual Report 2024-25 PDF, page 72 to 73). The Directors manage any conflicts of interest in accordance with the Constitution of Intium and also by complying with the AER’s Ring-fencing Guideline, applying defined frameworks and operating models between Essential Energy and Intium.

Board members do not receive any salary or other paid benefits in addition to their remuneration as Essential Energy ELT members.

Executive management

Nathan Rhodes is Intium’s Executive General Manager and has been in the role since November 2023. Nathan Rhodes’ qualifications: MComLaw, BECivil (Hons), BA (Political Science), GAICD.