Mr Taylor joins Southern Star after working for the past two years as an assistant treasurer with Noble Drilling Services, a subsidiary of Noble, where he worked on various corporate finance matters.

Prior to joining Noble, Mr Taylor spent more than 12 years managing project teams for the audit practices of Grant Thornton and Arthur Andersen, serving energy clients on multiple engagements and providing professional services for mergers and acquisitions, equity issues, and strategic financial planning.

David Gibbs, president and CEO of Southern Star, said: Chris Taylor is a critical addition to Southern Star Energy. He joins us with nearly 15 years experience in financial accounting, including managerial positions with consulting firms and energy companies.