Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental & GIS Consulting Services
Established in 1990 by Ross Skerman, RLMS has evolved from a niche mapping consultancy into a multidisciplinary environmental, GIS, and land management specialist serving clients across Australia. Our expertise spans environmental impact assessments, GIS mapping, infrastructure planning, and petroleum data analysis, supporting projects in energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers tailored solutions for regulatory compliance, route selection, and project feasibility studies. Our proprietary GIS tools, including the exclusive Australasian distribution of TurboRoute, enhance efficiency in alignment sheet generation for complex projects. We serve entrepreneurs, major corporations, and government agencies, maintaining a reputation for technical excellence and client-focused outcomes. Our work on landmark projects like the Southwest Queensland Gas Pipeline and Sun LNG demonstrates our capability to manage large-scale developments from inception to approval.We combine deep industry knowledge with advanced spatial technologies to address environmental constraints, tenure management, and resource strategy challenges. Our commitment to maintaining a small team of specialists ensures clients receive direct access to senior consultants with proven expertise in environmental compliance and infrastructure development. We have expanded our scope to include power transmission, rail, and water pipelines while maintaining our core focus on delivering practical, cost-effective solutions. Our publications, including the Eastern Australia Upstream Gas Report, reflect our dedication to industry thought leadership and client education.
Services
Environmental Impact Assessments
GIS Mapping
Land Management
Infrastructure Planning
Petroleum Data Analysis
Alignment Sheet Generation
Regulatory Compliance
Route Selection
Tenure Management
Project Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of oil and gas industry experience through our Principal Consultant
- We are exclusive Australasian suppliers of TurboRoute alignment sheet software
- Our team combines environmental compliance expertise with advanced GIS capabilities
- We maintain a small group of technical specialists for direct client engagement
- We deliver solutions across all project phases from planning to construction
Services
Environmental Impact Assessments
We conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments for infrastructure and resource projects. Our team prepares regulatory documentation and compliance strategies for State and Federal approvals. We support clients through all project phases from initial studies to construction monitoring.
GIS Mapping
Our GIS specialists create detailed mapping solutions for linear infrastructure and site-based projects. We utilise proprietary TurboRoute software for alignment sheet generation and offer custom cartographic products. Our spatial analysis supports route optimisation and constraint identification.
Infrastructure Planning
We provide corridor route and site selection services for pipelines, power lines, and transport infrastructure. Our expertise includes feasibility studies, constraint analysis, and optimisation of facility locations for resource developments.
Petroleum Data Analysis
We maintain extensive databases on upstream gas developments and produce annual industry reports. Our analysis covers conventional and unconventional gas resources, infrastructure requirements, and market trends across Eastern Australia.
Regulatory Compliance
Our consultants develop regulatory compliance frameworks and approval strategies for complex projects. We specialise in environmental management plans, stakeholder consultation, and navigating Queensland's planning legislation for infrastructure developments.
People
Ross Skerman
Director and Principal
With over 35 years in oil and gas, Ross established RLMS in 1990 after working with Delhi Petroleum. He specialises in environmental consulting and land management for energy infrastructure projects.
Bob Otjen
General Manager
A geologist with 37 years in pipeline projects across 17 countries. Former Epic Energy founder and URS Director, Bob brings international expertise in gas pipeline development to RLMS.
Grahame Baker
Senior Advisor
Chemical engineer with 40+ years in petroleum and energy sectors. Grahame prepares technical reports on gas developments and infrastructure, covering conventional and unconventional resources.
Sue Slater
Senior Advisor
Geologist with expertise in petroleum tenure management and environmental compliance. Sue has worked with Queensland government agencies and oil companies on regulatory frameworks and project approvals.
Kerissa Reedy
GIS Specialist
Senior GIS specialist with 9 years' experience in spatial analysis. Kerissa specialises in alignment sheet generation using TurboRoute software and environmental constraint mapping for infrastructure projects.
Questions
What environmental services does RLMS offer?
We provide environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance strategies, and construction phase environmental management for infrastructure and resource projects.
Do you specialise in GIS mapping solutions?
Yes, we offer custom spatial analysis and mapping solutions including alignment sheets, corridor selection, and constraint mapping using advanced GIS tools.
What infrastructure projects do you support?
We assist with pipeline routes, power transmission lines, rail corridors, and port facilities across energy, mining, and utilities sectors.
How do you handle petroleum data analysis?
We maintain comprehensive databases on upstream gas developments and produce annual industry reports and monthly market summaries.
Can you help with regulatory approvals?
Our team specialises in navigating State and Federal approval processes including environmental impact statements and land access negotiations.
