Welcome
FiRe Energy is a strategic consultancy that focuses to low carbon and net zero infrastructure projects, and companies across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Our work involves advising governments and the private sector, and our approach is designed to help clients achieve their unique goals in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, and the development of innovative technologies in the most targeted and efficient way.
Who we are
Our Founder and CEO, Fiona Reilly
Fiona Reilly is an accomplished executive and non-executive director, and chair with three decades of in-depth, specialised knowledge in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse stakeholders at board and executive levels, including financiers, government departments, governing bodies, engineers, scientists, and other advisors.
Career Highlights:
- Solicitor Advocate and Partner and Global Head of Nuclear Services at international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright
- Global Nuclear Lead for Capital Projects and Infrastructure at PWC
- Executive Partner at Atlantic Super Connection LLP
- Non-Executive Director at the Nuclear Industry Association
- Chair of the Expert Finance Working Group on Small Reactors for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and published the Market Framework for Financing Small Nuclear
- Non-executive Director at Ansaldo Nuclear
- Co-chair of the Economics and Modelling Working Group on the Generation IV International Forum and published Nuclear Energy: An ESG Investable Asset Class
Our expertise
Established in 2019 by our founder, Fiona Reilly, we have over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, including nuclear and renewables, as well as expertise in infrastructure projects.
FiRe Energy offers strategic consulting advice that covers the entire capital project life cycle. We also provide strategic guidance to start-ups and technology companies.
Current projects
What sets us apart
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Unrivalled expertise across the nuclear and renewables sector
Excellent track record in delivering complex capital infrastructure projects
Understanding of government processes when evaluating complex major projects in partnership with the private sector
Strategic advice to start-ups through to multinationals
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Expert project management and corporate governance experience
Associated companies and individuals
Paul Murphy
Paul is the Founder and Managing Director of Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting LLC and also serves as the Managing Director, Nuclear and Co-Head of Public Finance and Government Relations for Cross River Infrastructure Partners. He is Senior Advisor, Power and Utilities for KPMG, specialising in the nuclear sector.
Paul is an Affiliate of Nuclear Economics Consulting Group, and is recognised as an expert in the development and financing of nuclear power programmes by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), OECD's Nuclear Energy Agency, the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC), and the U.S. government.
Adrienne Kelbie
Adrienne Kelbie CBE brings diverse leadership experience across multiple sectors.
Recognised for transforming and modernising the Disclosure & Barring Service and Office for Nuclear Regulation, she now specialises in offering strategy, culture, and leadership support to boards and senior leaders.
Andrew Blackford
Andrew is an experienced commercial and legal director with over 40 years of experience across the nuclear and aviation industry. He has successfully advised and negotiated deals around the world, whether joint ventures in the UK nuclear industry, new contracts in China, South America or Australia, close-out settlements in SouthEast Asia or disputes in the Middle East or Europe.
His career has included, Head of Commercial for Cavendish Nuclear Limited, Commercial & Legal Director, BNS Nuclear Services Ltd and Commercial & Legal Director, Babcock Airports Ltd.
David Edwards
David is a dynamic, executive leader who thrives on driving purposeful growth and delivering strategic transformation for businesses. Passionate about driving accelerated value creation in organisations, Davids’ expertise lies in orchestrating impactful growth strategies and creating sustainable success through adapting to industry and technology changes for future success.
His career has seen him lead global teams, working internationally for the likes of EY, Baker McKenzie, and Mercer along with high-growth ventures, and private equity-backed firms across a wide range of industries.
