FTI Consulting’s Power, Renewables & Energy Transition (PRET) practice brings deep expertise and a proven track record in the Advanced Nuclear sector.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts has advised a wide array of clients – including advanced nuclear technology developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), financial sponsors, project developers, and government agencies – on high-impact, strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of clean, reliable energy. PRET combines deep sector knowledge with actionable strategic, commercial, and financial insights that support clients at every stage of the advanced nuclear lifecycle.
Strategic and Commercial Advisory
We support clients across a range of business-critical initiatives such as market and economic assessments, power supply and demand forecasting, commercial strategy, and regulatory positioning. Our team has conducted comparative analyses of next-generation nuclear technologies and advised on optimal pathways for project development and scale. These insights strengthen strategic decision-making and position our clients to capture emerging opportunities in the sector across domestic and global markets.
Capital Formation and Transaction Support
FTI has provided robust financial advisory to clients pursuing capital raises, M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic partnerships. Our experts bring deep valuation, financial modeling, and transaction diligence expertise to support investment decisions and maximize value. Our transaction experience includes both early-stage ventures and large-scale infrastructure investments.
Government and Regulatory Engagement
PRET has advised the U.S. Department of Energy and other public-sector stakeholders on advanced nuclear policy, market development, and commercialization pathways. Our work spans federal and state incentives, loan programs, grant applications, and regulatory strategy, helping clients unlock capital and navigate complex regulatory environments.
Energy Transition Leadership
Our experience across the broader energy transition landscape uniquely positions us to provide integrated advisory on how advanced nuclear fits within a decarbonized grid with increasing need for firm, dispatchable capacity. We’ve worked on hydrogen, carbon capture, grid modernization, and renewable integration projects – giving us the full-system view needed to support advanced nuclear’s role in a resilient, low-carbon energy mix that increasingly depends on cost-effective firm, dispatchable capacity.
Development and Operational Expertise
Many of our professionals bring direct project development and operational experience from top-tier institutions such as NV Energy, ExxonMobil, GE, Westinghouse, Siemens, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi. This enables us to support clients through detailed feasibility studies, project financing, offtake structuring, risk mitigation, and performance improvement initiatives grounded in real-world operating experience.
Comprehensive Support Across the Lifecycle
Whether launching a first-of-its-kind project, entering new markets, seeking capital partners, or refining operating strategies, PRET offers a full suite of advisory services tailored to the unique needs of advanced nuclear players. We serve as trusted advisors who provide clarity, credibility, and confidence in a rapidly evolving sector that is increasingly viewed as essential to the future energy mix.
A sample of the breadth of our service offerings in the Advance Nuclear space is represented by the following:
- Capital Raise for an Advanced Nuclear Reactor Project
- Advanced Nuclear Reactor Market and Strategic Assessment for a Global Developer
- Competitive and Commercial Strategy Support for a Nuclear Technology Developer
- Strategic & Financial Advisory for an Advanced Nuclear Business Unit
- SMR and Advanced Nuclear Strategy for a Major IPP
- Advanced Nuclear Transaction and Project Finance Modeling Support for a Major IPP