About us
Blackstart was founded to empower progress in energy: bringing better outcomes for sourcing, transacting, building, connecting and owning energy assets.
With a methodology centred on commercial and technical experts working closely together, our approach simplifies every energy transition stage, allowing more rapid deployment, cost-effective delivery and improved outcomes.
Our Purpose
Bringing strategic technical and commercial experience to power the progress of the energy sector
Our Values
Innovation
Leadership
Originality
Excellence
Collaboration
Powering a resilient energy future
black·start
The term black start is an industry term, and we think analogous to the challenge of the energy transition.
A successful black start capability is a promise of security. It reflects our own optimism to emerge from any challenge with success.
Meet our Leadership Team
Blackstart is jointly led by co-founders Andrew Peters, Bart Sedgwick and Ryan James. Our co-founders each direct a team of energy experts, who apply specialised capability and experience to enable better outcomes for our clients.
Andrew Peters
Managing Director
Energy | Commercial
Bart Sedgwick
Managing Director
Power | Engineering
Ryan James
Managing Director
Energy | Engineering
We help make progress in energy happen.
We are a professional services firm operating at the forefront of the energy evolution, delivering forward-looking solutions that align with today’s regulatory landscape while meeting future targets. Our commercial and technical services cover all key industries in the energy transition including the energy sector itself, mining and resources, manufacturing and industrial businesses, and financial services.
