Energy Advisory

The global energy transition is one of the defining economic and industrial challenges of our time. Organisations face mounting pressure to decarbonise while maintaining security of supply, cost competitiveness, and access to capital, against a backdrop of volatile markets, evolving regulation, and rapid technological change.

Navigating the energy trilemma (which means simultaneously managing decarbonisation, security of supply and cost competitiveness) requires a clear strategy, credible execution and integrated decision ‑making.

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Overview

SLR’s Energy Advisory practice has decades of experience partnering with organisations on their energy transition strategy. We advise across the entire energy value chain, from investors to suppliers, developers and offtakers, to foster collaborations and support strategic sourcing, investment, and operational decisions.

Our teams work at the intersection of energy, technology and capital flows, supporting energy offtakers, developers, infrastructure providers and investors as they respond to cost and decarbonisation pressure, market uncertainty and rapid technological change. We help clients align strategy with delivery, and translate ambition into bankable, implementable outcomes.

With deep technical expertise, strong commercial capability and first‑hand experience of project development and investment, SLR brings together energy system insight, engineering depth and advisory support in a single, integrated offering. Our advisors are experienced in supporting real projects, real assets and real investment decisions.

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SLR's Energy Advisory Services

  • Decarbonisation, Energy Transition & Optimisation
    • Site optimisation & transition planning
    • Market/commercial strategy
    • Portfolio value creation
    • Market analysis & outlook
    • Regulatory outlook
    • Insetting
    • Supply chain engagement
  • Technology & Implementation Levers
    • Transformation including digital capability building
    • Technical due diligence on H2 & behind-the-meter electrification
    • Low-carbon technology outlook
    • Project origination
  • Financing Expertise & Transaction Support
    • Business case development & implementation
    • Capital raise & Support schemes
    • Final Investment Decision (FID) Support
    • Structuring & contracting
    • Dispute management & Expert witness

Energy Advisory Across Sectors

Energy decisions today require an integrated perspective. Our teams combine market insight, regulatory understanding, engineering capability and financial rigour to support clients through every stage of the energy transition.

We support energy users, developers and investors across a wide range of sectors, and our sector depth enables us to tailor solutions to operational realities while maintaining a system‑wide perspective on supply, infrastructure and capital. Our sectors include:

  • Food, beverage and consumer goods

  • Pharmaceuticals and life sciences

  • Chemicals, hydrogen and derivatives

  • Discrete manufacturing

  • Mining and materials

  • Transport and logistics

  • Utilities and energy developers

Energy Advisory Projects

  • Project

    Egypt

    Azelio

    Energy

    Prefeasibility study for Moghra Oasis Project


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  • Project

    Barbados

    Government of Barbados

    Energy

    Ocean energy studies


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  • Project

    Kenya

    InfraCo Africa

    Energy

    Due diligence for off grid solar in Africa


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  • Project

    Oman

    Public Authority of Water (PAW) Oman

    Energy

    Renewable energy applications in Oman


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    Project

    United Kingdom

    DP World

    Decarbonising the invisible journey: DP World's carbon insetting programme


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  • LDAR at US LNG Facilities
    Project

    USA

    GTI Energy

    Energy

    Researching LDAR best practices and regulations for LNG facilities


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  • Project

    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    XacBank

    Energy

    Mini-grid and off-grid project preparation


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  • Site picture showing equipment and machinery
    Project

    Cornwall, UK

    Geothermal Engineering Ltd

    Mining

    United Downs Deep Geothermal Project


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  • Natural Gas Production, Emission Control
    Project

    United States

    ONE Future Coalition

    Energy

    Methane technical consulting support


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  • Project

    UK

    Confidential

    Industry & Technology

    Carbon capture and storage


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  • Natural gas production
    Project

    Appalachian Basin, USA

    Appalachian Methane Initiative (AMI)

    Industry & Technology

    Appalachian Methane Initiative support


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  • Project

    Various, UK

    W.N. Lindsay

    Industry & Technology

    W.N. Lindsay energy performance certificates


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  • Project

    Glasgow, UK

    NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

    Built Environment

    Low and zero carbon study for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde


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  • Project

    East Lothian, Scotland

    SSE Renewables

    Energy

    EIA for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm


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  • Project

    Celtic Sea, UK

    OWC

    Energy

    Erebus floating offshore wind farm


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  • Project

    Islay, UK

    Bruichladdich Distillery

    Industry & Technology

    Project Hyladdie - BEIS Green Distilleries competition


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  • Project

    Islay, UK

    Bruichladdich Distillery

    Industry & Technology

    Bruichladdich low carbon energy feasibility study


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  • Project

    Aberdeen, UK

    Confidential

    Energy

    Oil and gas ESG reporting and benchmarking


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  • Project

    West Lothian, Scotland

    Persimmon Homes East Scotland

    Energy

    Environmental Impact Assessment - Gavieside Masterplan


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  • Project

    South Ayrshire, Scotland

    Statkraft

    Energy

    Environmental impact assessment for Knockcronal wind farm


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