The strategic advisors on low carbon and net zero infrastructure

FiRe Energy is a strategic consultancy that focuses on low carbon and net zero infrastructure projects, and companies, across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Our work

We advise governments, project developers and technology companies. 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.

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About FiRe

Our founder and CEO, Fiona Reilly
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‍Fiona Reilly is an accomplished executive and non-executive director, and chair with over 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.

Fiona's career highlights

Featured in King Charles III: The Leadership and Vision of a Modern Monarch
Senior energy and nuclear specialist advisor to the Department of Business and Trade
Leadership in Global Women in Nuclear Legal Initiative
Solicitor advocate and partner and global head of nuclear services at Norton Rose Fulbright
Global nuclear lead for capital Projects and infrastructure at PwC
Executive partner at Atlantic Super Connection LLP
Co-chair of the economics and modelling working group on the Generation IV International Forum and published Nuclear Energy: An ESG Investable Asset Class
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

Fiona's non-executive roles

Non-executive director at Ansaldo Nuclear
Non-executive director at the Nuclear Industry Association

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 extensive expertise in infrastructure mega 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 and recent projects

Specialist commercial consultancy to an international law firm providing advice to a nuclear reactor company (both large and small scale) in relation to their global projects across Europe, America and the Middle East.

Specialist commercial consultancy to EY in relation to: advice to a European Government entity on the support mechanism for nuclear projects and submissions to the EU Commission

Specialist commercial consultancy to EY in relation to: advice to a SMR project on its development and the requirements for government support across electricity and heat off-take

Working with Xlinks Ltd and the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, focusing on HMG engagement, security measures, regulatory positioning, operational models, governance, and stakeholder management.

Specialist commercial consultancy to EY in relation to: advice to a SMR project company

Working with a CEO on the development of the commercial pathway for SMR and AMR technologies

Strategic advice to Generation IV small nuclear technology company

Consultancy services to a world leading fusion project on commercialisation and financing

What sets us apart

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

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.

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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.