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Simplify complex energy economics. Drive informed decisions.
With over 40 years of experience in the team, Simplify Energy Economics (SEE) provides end-to-end analytical, commercial, and strategic advisory and training services across the entire energy value chain. We work at the intersection of technical engineering insight, economic rigor, and financial discipline, helping clients make robust, data-driven decisions in complex and volatile energy markets.
Our expertise spans upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas, LNG and gas markets, power and renewable energy systems, and energy-transition investments. We support clients across the full project lifecycle — from early-stage concept evaluation and feasibility studies, through commercial structuring and investment appraisal, to operational optimization and risk management.
Our advisory approach is grounded in real-world industry experience, combining quantitative modeling, market intelligence, and practical execution knowledge. We translate complex technical and financial analyses into concise recommendations that senior management, investors, lenders, and policymakers can rely on.
We serve a diverse client base including energy developers, trading firms, utilities, investors, lenders, EPC contractors, and public-sector stakeholders, across both conventional hydrocarbons and renewable / energy-transition projects. At Simplify Energy Economics, our mission is to simplify complexity, quantify risk, and enhance value — enabling our clients to navigate energy markets with confidence, clarity, and strategic foresight.
Who we work with
Across the energy value chain — from national oil companies to renewables developers and the institutions that finance them.
The people behind SEE
Raj Srivastava
Founder · Director · Principal EconomistRaj has over two decades of experience in valuation, modeling, strategy development, and due diligence within the energy sector. He has held senior positions at Spirit Energy (Centrica Group), PETRONAS Carigali, and Dana Petroleum UK, and worked in M&A advisory with Deloitte and CGG Robertson UK.
Raj has also led workstreams in the energy-transition space and holds certifications in Energy Economics, Renewable Finance, Offshore Wind Economics, and ESG Investing. He holds a postgraduate degree from Warwick Business School (scholarship) and an undergraduate degree from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
Beyond work, Raj has served on the boards of the IIT Alumni Association UK and ISM Alumni Association (UK & Europe). He is a certified yoga instructor and completed the London Marathon in 2025.
Dilip Jena
Energy Economist · CEPMLP LecturerDilip is an energy economist specialising in the electricity and energy sectors of the UK, Europe and the USA. He is a lecturer in Energy Economics at the University of Dundee's Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), where his work focuses on the economics of ancillary services, electricity market design, the economics of net-zero and renewable energy, and the policy challenges of energy and extractive industries in developing countries.
He completed his doctorate and master's in Energy Economics from the University of Dundee. Prior to that, he was a senior consultant with PwC India.
Vikas Kooneti
Senior AnalystVikas brings experience in economic and financial modelling across solar, wind, biomass and hydrogen, as well as project finance. He joined SEE after completing his second master's at Bayes Business School in Energy Trade & Finance.
Prior to that he worked with eCERTO, a firm specialising in renewable finance. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Energy Economics & Finance from the University of Aberdeen.
Combining analytical rigour with industry experience
Our approach is founded on the belief that robust energy decisions require both quantitative discipline and real-world understanding. We combine deep analytical rigour with hands-on industry experience to deliver insights that are not only technically sound, but also commercially realistic and implementable.
We bridge conventional energy expertise — including oil, gas, LNG, and power markets — with renewable energy and energy-transition innovations. Rather than treating these domains in isolation, we adopt an integrated value-chain perspective, recognising the growing interdependence between legacy energy systems and emerging low-carbon solutions.
Our work begins with a thorough understanding of the client's context — market positioning, asset characteristics, regulatory environment, risk appetite, and strategic objectives. From there, we apply structured analytical frameworks, advanced economic and financial modelling, and scenario-based risk analysis to evaluate options under both base-case and stressed market conditions.
- Clarity over complexity — translating sophisticated analysis into clear conclusions.
- Decision relevance — focusing on insights that directly support investment, commercial, and strategic choices.
- Transparency and robustness — assumptions, methodologies, and risks are clearly articulated.
A defining feature of our approach is the integration of advisory and capability building. Where appropriate, we work alongside client teams, transferring knowledge through hands-on models, case studies, and targeted training, enabling organisations to replicate, adapt, and sustain our methodologies internally.