Justin GoonesingheIndependent Energy Advisor
Justin Goonesinghe · Independent Energy Advisor

Energy transition advisory

I support the gradual transition from oil and gas to clean gases, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and other cleaner technologies.

I help governments, utilities, development institutions and energy companies connect transition ambitions with market conditions and investment decisions. My work covers policy and regulation, technology options, finance and the practical implications for existing energy systems.

How I can support your work

Transition strategy and roadmaps

Develop decarbonisation strategies for energy businesses, governments and industrial sectors, assessing the roles of natural gas, clean hydrogen, biogas, biomethane, CCUS and other technologies.

Finance, investment and feasibility

Support investment cases, market and financial analysis, feasibility work and the use of AI in analysis. Specialist technical studies draw on relevant supporting experts.

Transmission and distribution transition

Assess the future role of gas networks, infrastructure rightsizing, repurposing and the market rules needed to support change.

Markets and capacity building

Develop policy and regulatory options, clean energy auction procedures and training for stakeholders navigating the transition.

Relevant background

My work includes industrial decarbonisation and hard-to-abate sector mapping in Asia, hydrogen strategies and hubs, ESG programmes for European energy companies, and the development of Mauritania’s green hydrogen auctions. At National Grid, I led Future of Gas strategy and work on long-term gas market development.

Selected assignments

  • 2026 · Industrial decarbonisation mappingAsian Development Bank

    Oversight of subsector and technology mapping for hard-to-abate industry.

  • 2023 · Gas infrastructure rightsizing and legislationUS Government; beneficiary: European government ministry

    Oversight of legislative development to enable gas infrastructure investment and decommissioning.

  • 2024 · Energy company ESG programmeUS Government; beneficiary: European energy company

    Oversight of operational analysis, benchmarking, strategy and an initial greenhouse gas inventory.

  • 2025 · Green hydrogen auction proceduresAfrican Development Bank

    Oversight of green hydrogen auction procedure development.

  • 2025 · Biomethane plant developmentEuropean development bank

    Oversight of market and financial analysis for a proposed biomethane plant.

  • 2023 · National Green Hydrogen RoadmapUS Government; beneficiary: Asian government ministry

    Oversight of the roadmap, mapping of four potential production sites, preliminary environmental and social assessment, and investor prospectus.

View the complete project history and career record.

Available for independent assignments

I work through Justin G Energy from Dubai, UAE and Warwick, UK, supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and North America. Engagements can include a focused review, project leadership or specialist support to a consulting team. Contact me about your assignment.