Rhys Vigna

Leading European business, overseeing market development, partnership growth and investment strategies for JERA's low-carbon energy transition projects.

Key Achievements:

• Spearheaded investment origination activities across Europe, developing projects, partnerships and acquisition opportunities.

• Designed corporate investment strategies for low-carbon fuels projects (hydrogen and ammonia), focusing on value maximization and timely execution.

• Developing decarbonised power investment opportunities (OSPG with CCS or RNG) for energy-intensive industries, including data centres.

• Led investment in "Gas to hydrogen" turbine plants in Germany, leveraging government incentive to build pioneering convertible hydrogen generation

• Advised on the development of the world's first ammonia-fueled direct combustion turbine, driving technical collaboration and partner negotiations.

Led renewable fuels and hydrogen derivatives practice, advising clients on energy transition strategies, critical minerals, and renewable fuels, providing transaction advisory, market entry strategies, and regulatory guidance.

Key Achievements:

• Directed transaction due diligence for global funds and banks investing in P2X projects across the US and EMEA.

• Developed business restructuring and commercialization strategies for multiple clients (producers, developers, technology OEMs).

• Advised banks, funds and legal groups on hydrogen and renewable fuels investment landscape.

• Advised firms on EU regulations, funding, and policy incentives related to hydrogen and renewable fuels.

• Provided advisory guidance to DESNZ (UK governmental department) on formation of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) including potential divergence from EU market and possible consequences.

• Delivered keynote speeches at industry conferences, positioning PA Consulting as a thought leader in renewable energy.

• Managed team of approx. 15+ direct employees and oversaw an additional 150 as part of partnership management group.

Drove global commercialization of hydrogen-based fuels. Defined commercial strategies, led market development, and developed early-market business models.

Key Achievements:

• Defined overall corporate growth strategy for hydrogen-based fuel markets (ammonia and methanol).

• Developed multiple pioneering commercial-scale e-ammonia offtake deals, regarded as industry firsts in fledgling markets.

• Managed government advocacy campaign including work with ministerial representatives, industry lobbyist and public relations narrative.

• Led participation in various consortiums to develop market framework and government advocacy.

• Led membership to (H2Global) hydrogen funding body, enabling FID of flagship green project.

• Originated investment opportunities and supported ongoing deal processes

• Oversaw new port infrastructure development, negotiating critical agreements and guiding execution teams.

• Reviewed and restructured various businesses, including onboarding of senior management and streamlining operations.