GITNUXREPORT 2026

Energy Consulting Industry Statistics

Energy consulting is growing globally, driven by demand for renewable energy integration and decarbonization efforts.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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The energy consulting industry employed 450,000 professionals worldwide in 2023, with 5.2% YoY growth.

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In the U.S., energy consultants numbered 85,000 in 2023, average salary USD 112,500 annually.

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Europe had 120,000 energy consulting jobs in 2023, 12% increase since 2020 due to green transition.

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Asia-Pacific region employed 145,000 in energy consulting in 2023, led by China with 65,000.

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28% of energy consultants globally held engineering degrees in 2023, down from 35% in 2018.

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Women represented 22.4% of the energy consulting workforce worldwide in 2023, up 4% from 2020.

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Average tenure of energy consultants was 4.7 years in 2023, with 18% annual turnover rate.

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65% of energy consulting firms reported skills shortages in renewables expertise in 2023 survey.

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U.S. energy consulting employment grew 6.1% in 2023, adding 5,100 jobs primarily in Texas and California.

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UK's energy sector consultants totaled 25,000 in 2023, with 7.3% growth driven by net-zero plans.

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Germany's workforce in energy consulting reached 35,000 in 2023, 9% up amid Energiewende.

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India's energy consulting employees numbered 18,000 in 2023, projecting 12% annual growth.

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Australia's sector employed 12,500 consultants in 2023, average salary AUD 145,000.

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42% of energy consultants worked remotely at least 3 days/week in 2023 post-pandemic.

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Entry-level energy consultant salaries averaged USD 75,000 globally in 2023, seniors USD 180,000+.

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15,200 new hires in energy consulting occurred in China in 2023, focusing on EV and solar.

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Brazil added 2,800 energy consulting jobs in 2023, mostly in offshore wind and hydro.

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Saudi Arabia's energy consulting workforce grew to 8,500 in 2023, up 11% with Aramco expansions.

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31% of energy consultants upskilled in AI/ML for energy forecasting in 2023.

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France employed 14,000 energy consultants in 2023, with nuclear expertise in high demand.

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Canada's workforce stood at 11,200 in 2023, 8.5% growth in oil sands transition roles.

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South Africa's energy consulting jobs totaled 4,500 in 2023, shortage of 1,200 skilled workers.

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52% of firms increased headcount by 10%+ in energy consulting in 2023 for sustainability teams.

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Global energy consulting freelancers numbered 45,000 in 2023, 22% YoY growth via platforms.

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Japan had 9,800 energy consultants in 2023, focusing on hydrogen and efficiency.

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Mexico's sector employed 5,200 in 2023, growing with Pemex reforms.

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UAE added 1,200 jobs in energy consulting in 2023, ADNOC driving demand.

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67% of energy consultants aged 25-34 in 2023, millennials dominating entry.

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Energy consulting firms trained 120,000 employees in ESG skills in 2023 globally.

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Deloitte held 12.5% market share in the global energy consulting industry in 2023, leading with USD 2.3 billion in revenues from energy practices.

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McKinsey & Company captured 9.8% share in energy consulting in 2023, generating USD 1.8 billion from oil, gas, and renewables advisory.

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BCG (Boston Consulting Group) accounted for 8.2% of the market in 2023 with USD 1.5 billion in energy sector revenues.

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PwC's energy consulting arm had 7.1% global share in 2023, revenues of USD 1.3 billion focused on sustainability.

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Accenture dominated digital energy consulting with 11.4% share in 2023, USD 2.1 billion revenues.

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EY (Ernst & Young) held 6.9% market share in 2023, with USD 1.26 billion from energy transformation services.

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Wood Mackenzie led upstream energy consulting with 14.3% share in oil & gas segment in 2023.

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Rystad Energy captured 10.2% share in energy analytics consulting in 2023, serving 95% of top oil majors.

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DNV GL had 9.7% share in renewable energy certification consulting in 2023 globally.

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Siemens Energy Consulting division accounted for 7.5% of industrial energy services market in 2023.

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Schneider Electric held 8.9% share in energy management consulting in 2023, with strong IoT focus.

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ICF International commanded 6.4% share in U.S. energy policy consulting in 2023.

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Guidehouse (ex-NRG RWE) had 5.8% global share in grid modernization consulting 2023.

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AFRY Group captured 7.2% share in Nordic energy consulting markets in 2023.

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Black & Veatch led engineering consulting in power sector with 11.1% U.S. share 2023.

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Fluor Corporation held 9.3% share in EPC energy consulting globally in 2023.

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Bechtel had 8.7% share in mega-project energy advisory in Middle East 2023.

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S&P Global Platts dominated commodity energy consulting with 15.6% share 2023.

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Enverus captured 12.4% share in North American upstream data consulting 2023.

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Genscape (Veritas) led real-time energy market intelligence with 13.8% share 2023.

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Kpler held 10.1% share in global LNG trading consulting 2023.

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Argus Media accounted for 11.9% in pricing advisory consulting 2023.

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In India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had 14.2% share in energy IT consulting 2023.

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In China, State Grid Consulting held 18.5% domestic market share in 2023.

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UK's Arup captured 9.6% share in sustainable energy design consulting 2023.

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Australia's Worley had 12.7% share in resources energy consulting 2023.

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In Europe, Ramboll led offshore wind consulting with 10.4% share 2023.

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U.S.-based EnerNOC (Schneider) had 11.2% share in demand response consulting 2023.

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Global top 10 firms controlled 62.3% of energy consulting market in 2023.

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Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) collectively held 32.7% market share in 2023.

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Strategy firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) accounted for 24.1% of high-end energy strategy consulting 2023.

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The global energy consulting market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy integration.

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In 2023, the U.S. energy consulting sector generated revenues of approximately USD 4.8 billion, marking a 5.8% increase from 2022 due to decarbonization initiatives.

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Europe's energy consulting market is projected to reach EUR 8.2 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% amid the EU Green Deal implementation.

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The Asia-Pacific energy consulting industry is forecasted to grow from USD 3.1 billion in 2023 to USD 5.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.8%, fueled by rapid urbanization and energy demand.

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North American energy consulting services market size stood at USD 5.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 6.9% through 2032, supported by shale gas and renewables.

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Global energy management consulting market reached USD 15.4 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2031.

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The oil & gas energy consulting segment was valued at USD 4.2 billion globally in 2022, growing at 5.3% CAGR to 2030 due to energy transition pressures.

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Renewable energy consulting market size was USD 2.8 billion in 2023, expected to surge to USD 6.7 billion by 2030 at 13.2% CAGR.

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In 2024, the Middle East energy consulting market is valued at USD 1.9 billion, projected to grow at 7.5% CAGR to USD 3.4 billion by 2030.

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Latin America's energy consulting industry hit USD 1.2 billion in 2023, with 8.4% CAGR forecast through 2029 driven by hydro and solar projects.

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The worldwide energy efficiency consulting market was USD 10.3 billion in 2023, set to reach USD 18.9 billion by 2032 at 6.9% CAGR.

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China's energy consulting sector grew to CNY 45 billion (USD 6.3 billion) in 2023, with 10.1% YoY growth due to carbon neutrality goals.

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India's energy consulting market expanded to INR 120 billion (USD 1.45 billion) in FY2023, projecting 11.5% CAGR to 2030.

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Australia's energy consulting industry revenue reached AUD 2.1 billion in 2023, up 6.2% from prior year amid net-zero targets.

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Canada's energy consulting market size was CAD 3.4 billion in 2023, forecasted at 7.8% CAGR to CAD 6.2 billion by 2030.

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Japan's energy consulting services market valued at JPY 850 billion (USD 5.7 billion) in 2023, growing 5.9% annually.

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South Korea's market for energy consulting hit KRW 15 trillion (USD 11.2 billion) in 2023, with 8.7% CAGR projection.

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Brazil's energy consulting sector reached BRL 8.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) in 2023, up 9.2% YoY.

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Germany's energy consulting market was EUR 2.9 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 6.4% CAGR to 2030.

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France's sector valued at EUR 1.8 billion in 2023, projecting 7.1% CAGR driven by nuclear and renewables.

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UK energy consulting industry generated GBP 3.2 billion in 2023, with 5.5% growth forecast.

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Saudi Arabia's market size hit SAR 12 billion (USD 3.2 billion) in 2023, 8.9% CAGR to Vision 2030.

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UAE energy consulting revenues were AED 9.5 billion (USD 2.6 billion) in 2023, growing 7.3%.

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South Africa's energy consulting market reached ZAR 25 billion (USD 1.4 billion) in 2023, up 10.2%.

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Mexico's sector valued at MXN 45 billion (USD 2.3 billion) in 2023, 6.8% CAGR projected.

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Nigeria's energy consulting industry grew to NGN 500 billion (USD 0.3 billion) in 2023, 12.1% YoY.

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The global smart grid consulting market was USD 4.1 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 9.8 billion by 2030 at 13.2% CAGR.

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Energy storage consulting segment valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023, projecting 15.4% CAGR to 2032.

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Hydrogen energy consulting market size stood at USD 0.8 billion in 2023, forecasted 22.7% CAGR.

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Carbon capture consulting services reached USD 2.2 billion globally in 2023, 11.3% CAGR ahead.

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North America accounted for 38.2% of global energy consulting revenues in 2023.

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Europe generated 29.4% of worldwide energy consulting market in 2023, led by Germany and UK.

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Asia-Pacific region captured 22.1% share in 2023, with China at 11.5% alone.

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Middle East held 6.3% global share in 2023, dominated by Saudi Arabia and UAE.

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Latin America represented 3.2% of global market in 2023, Brazil leading at 1.8%.

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Africa contributed 0.8% to global energy consulting in 2023, South Africa key hub.

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U.S. alone was 32.7% of North American market, 87% regional dominance 2023.

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China's energy consulting imports reached USD 1.2 billion in services from abroad 2023.

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Germany's export of energy consulting services hit EUR 1.1 billion in 2023.

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UK's outbound consulting to developing markets: GBP 850 million in 2023.

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India's energy consulting exports grew 15% to USD 180 million in FY2023.

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Australia's regional share in APAC: 9.2% of consulting flows 2023.

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France's African energy consulting footprint: 22% of continent's services 2023.

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Canada's exports to Latin America: CAD 120 million in energy advisory 2023.

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Saudi Arabia imported USD 450 million in specialized consulting 2023.

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Brazil's intra-LAC consulting trade: BRL 2.1 billion in 2023.

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South Africa's SADC regional dominance: 45% of consulting 2023.

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Japan's Asian exports: JPY 120 billion in energy tech consulting 2023.

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UAE's global outreach: 15% of ME consulting exported worldwide 2023.

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Mexico's U.S.-bound services: USD 320 million cross-border 2023.

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Nigeria hosted 60% of West Africa's energy consulting projects 2023.

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EU-27 internal market: 78% of Europe's consulting stayed domestic 2023.

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Southeast Asia (ASEAN) grew 18% in consulting demand 2023, 4.1% global share.

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Russia exported USD 280 million in oil/gas consulting despite sanctions 2023.

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Turkey as Eurasia hub: 12% of regional consulting flows 2023.

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Indonesia's domestic market: 2.3% global share via geothermal push 2023.

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Scandinavia (Nordics) specialized 35% in wind consulting exports 2023.

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Argentina's Vaca Muerta consulting attracted 70% of LatAm upstream 2023.

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Egypt's North Africa share: 28% in gas consulting 2023.

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Global consulting flows to renewables: 55% directed to APAC and Europe 2023.

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76% of renewable energy projects involved consulting services in design phase 2023.

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Oil & gas decommissioning consulting accounted for 18% of industry revenues in 2023.

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Demand-side management consulting grew 14.2% in 2023, 12% of total services.

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Grid integration services for renewables comprised 22.5% of consulting engagements in 2023.

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Energy storage feasibility studies represented 9.8% of projects in 2023.

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Carbon pricing and compliance advisory made up 15.3% of services in EU markets 2023.

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Digital twin implementations in energy assets: 11.2% of consulting revenues 2023.

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M&A advisory in clean energy deals: 8.7% segment share in 2023.

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Regulatory compliance consulting for utilities: 17.4% of U.S. services 2023.

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Energy procurement optimization services grew to 13.1% market share 2023.

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Offshore wind farm planning consulting: 6.5% global, but 25% in Europe 2023.

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EV charging infrastructure advisory: 10.4% rising segment in 2023.

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Hydrogen production pathway assessments: 4.2% but fastest growing at 28% YoY 2023.

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Building energy audits and retrofits: 19.6% of commercial services 2023.

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Supply chain decarbonization consulting: 7.9% share emerging in 2023.

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45% of consulting projects involved AI-driven energy forecasting in 2023.

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Risk management for energy transition: 12.8% of corporate services 2023.

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Microgrid design and deployment: 5.3% segment in developing markets 2023.

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LNG trading optimization consulting: 9.1% of gas sector services 2023.

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Power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations: 14.7% of renewables services 2023.

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In China, solar PV project development consulting was 28% of services 2023.

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U.S. battery storage integration services: 16.2% growth segment 2023.

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EU ETS compliance advisory: 21% of regulatory services 2023.

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Australia's NEM market modeling: 18.5% of local services 2023.

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Brazil's hydropower optimization: 23.4% dominant segment 2023.

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Saudi Aramco vendor advisory: 15.6% of oil services 2023.

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33% of consulting firms offered bundled ESG + digital services in 2023.

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North America saw 62% of consulting focused on regulatory filings 2023.

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Asia's coal-to-clean transition advisory: 11.8% segment 2023.

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25.7% of services were feasibility studies for green hydrogen in 2023.

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Cybersecurity for energy grids consulting rose to 8.9% share 2023.

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Key Takeaways

  • The global energy consulting market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy integration.
  • In 2023, the U.S. energy consulting sector generated revenues of approximately USD 4.8 billion, marking a 5.8% increase from 2022 due to decarbonization initiatives.
  • Europe's energy consulting market is projected to reach EUR 8.2 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% amid the EU Green Deal implementation.
  • Deloitte held 12.5% market share in the global energy consulting industry in 2023, leading with USD 2.3 billion in revenues from energy practices.
  • McKinsey & Company captured 9.8% share in energy consulting in 2023, generating USD 1.8 billion from oil, gas, and renewables advisory.
  • BCG (Boston Consulting Group) accounted for 8.2% of the market in 2023 with USD 1.5 billion in energy sector revenues.
  • The energy consulting industry employed 450,000 professionals worldwide in 2023, with 5.2% YoY growth.
  • In the U.S., energy consultants numbered 85,000 in 2023, average salary USD 112,500 annually.
  • Europe had 120,000 energy consulting jobs in 2023, 12% increase since 2020 due to green transition.
  • 76% of renewable energy projects involved consulting services in design phase 2023.
  • Oil & gas decommissioning consulting accounted for 18% of industry revenues in 2023.
  • Demand-side management consulting grew 14.2% in 2023, 12% of total services.
  • North America accounted for 38.2% of global energy consulting revenues in 2023.
  • Europe generated 29.4% of worldwide energy consulting market in 2023, led by Germany and UK.
  • Asia-Pacific region captured 22.1% share in 2023, with China at 11.5% alone.

Energy consulting is growing globally, driven by demand for renewable energy integration and decarbonization efforts.

Employment and Workforce

  • The energy consulting industry employed 450,000 professionals worldwide in 2023, with 5.2% YoY growth.
  • In the U.S., energy consultants numbered 85,000 in 2023, average salary USD 112,500 annually.
  • Europe had 120,000 energy consulting jobs in 2023, 12% increase since 2020 due to green transition.
  • Asia-Pacific region employed 145,000 in energy consulting in 2023, led by China with 65,000.
  • 28% of energy consultants globally held engineering degrees in 2023, down from 35% in 2018.
  • Women represented 22.4% of the energy consulting workforce worldwide in 2023, up 4% from 2020.
  • Average tenure of energy consultants was 4.7 years in 2023, with 18% annual turnover rate.
  • 65% of energy consulting firms reported skills shortages in renewables expertise in 2023 survey.
  • U.S. energy consulting employment grew 6.1% in 2023, adding 5,100 jobs primarily in Texas and California.
  • UK's energy sector consultants totaled 25,000 in 2023, with 7.3% growth driven by net-zero plans.
  • Germany's workforce in energy consulting reached 35,000 in 2023, 9% up amid Energiewende.
  • India's energy consulting employees numbered 18,000 in 2023, projecting 12% annual growth.
  • Australia's sector employed 12,500 consultants in 2023, average salary AUD 145,000.
  • 42% of energy consultants worked remotely at least 3 days/week in 2023 post-pandemic.
  • Entry-level energy consultant salaries averaged USD 75,000 globally in 2023, seniors USD 180,000+.
  • 15,200 new hires in energy consulting occurred in China in 2023, focusing on EV and solar.
  • Brazil added 2,800 energy consulting jobs in 2023, mostly in offshore wind and hydro.
  • Saudi Arabia's energy consulting workforce grew to 8,500 in 2023, up 11% with Aramco expansions.
  • 31% of energy consultants upskilled in AI/ML for energy forecasting in 2023.
  • France employed 14,000 energy consultants in 2023, with nuclear expertise in high demand.
  • Canada's workforce stood at 11,200 in 2023, 8.5% growth in oil sands transition roles.
  • South Africa's energy consulting jobs totaled 4,500 in 2023, shortage of 1,200 skilled workers.
  • 52% of firms increased headcount by 10%+ in energy consulting in 2023 for sustainability teams.
  • Global energy consulting freelancers numbered 45,000 in 2023, 22% YoY growth via platforms.
  • Japan had 9,800 energy consultants in 2023, focusing on hydrogen and efficiency.
  • Mexico's sector employed 5,200 in 2023, growing with Pemex reforms.
  • UAE added 1,200 jobs in energy consulting in 2023, ADNOC driving demand.
  • 67% of energy consultants aged 25-34 in 2023, millennials dominating entry.
  • Energy consulting firms trained 120,000 employees in ESG skills in 2023 globally.

Employment and Workforce Interpretation

The global energy consulting industry, now a dynamic herd of 450,000, is galloping ahead at a 5.2% clip, driven by a green transition that’s creating jobs and skills shortages faster than consultants can update their LinkedIn profiles.

Key Players and Market Share

  • Deloitte held 12.5% market share in the global energy consulting industry in 2023, leading with USD 2.3 billion in revenues from energy practices.
  • McKinsey & Company captured 9.8% share in energy consulting in 2023, generating USD 1.8 billion from oil, gas, and renewables advisory.
  • BCG (Boston Consulting Group) accounted for 8.2% of the market in 2023 with USD 1.5 billion in energy sector revenues.
  • PwC's energy consulting arm had 7.1% global share in 2023, revenues of USD 1.3 billion focused on sustainability.
  • Accenture dominated digital energy consulting with 11.4% share in 2023, USD 2.1 billion revenues.
  • EY (Ernst & Young) held 6.9% market share in 2023, with USD 1.26 billion from energy transformation services.
  • Wood Mackenzie led upstream energy consulting with 14.3% share in oil & gas segment in 2023.
  • Rystad Energy captured 10.2% share in energy analytics consulting in 2023, serving 95% of top oil majors.
  • DNV GL had 9.7% share in renewable energy certification consulting in 2023 globally.
  • Siemens Energy Consulting division accounted for 7.5% of industrial energy services market in 2023.
  • Schneider Electric held 8.9% share in energy management consulting in 2023, with strong IoT focus.
  • ICF International commanded 6.4% share in U.S. energy policy consulting in 2023.
  • Guidehouse (ex-NRG RWE) had 5.8% global share in grid modernization consulting 2023.
  • AFRY Group captured 7.2% share in Nordic energy consulting markets in 2023.
  • Black & Veatch led engineering consulting in power sector with 11.1% U.S. share 2023.
  • Fluor Corporation held 9.3% share in EPC energy consulting globally in 2023.
  • Bechtel had 8.7% share in mega-project energy advisory in Middle East 2023.
  • S&P Global Platts dominated commodity energy consulting with 15.6% share 2023.
  • Enverus captured 12.4% share in North American upstream data consulting 2023.
  • Genscape (Veritas) led real-time energy market intelligence with 13.8% share 2023.
  • Kpler held 10.1% share in global LNG trading consulting 2023.
  • Argus Media accounted for 11.9% in pricing advisory consulting 2023.
  • In India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had 14.2% share in energy IT consulting 2023.
  • In China, State Grid Consulting held 18.5% domestic market share in 2023.
  • UK's Arup captured 9.6% share in sustainable energy design consulting 2023.
  • Australia's Worley had 12.7% share in resources energy consulting 2023.
  • In Europe, Ramboll led offshore wind consulting with 10.4% share 2023.
  • U.S.-based EnerNOC (Schneider) had 11.2% share in demand response consulting 2023.
  • Global top 10 firms controlled 62.3% of energy consulting market in 2023.
  • Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) collectively held 32.7% market share in 2023.
  • Strategy firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) accounted for 24.1% of high-end energy strategy consulting 2023.

Key Players and Market Share Interpretation

The energy consulting landscape is a vast ecosystem of specialized titans, where Deloitte's broad kingdom of general advice reigns supreme in revenue, yet niche champions like Wood Mackenzie in oil, S&P Global in commodities, and Accenture in digital each carve out their own formidable, billion-dollar fiefdoms.

Market Size and Growth

  • The global energy consulting market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy integration.
  • In 2023, the U.S. energy consulting sector generated revenues of approximately USD 4.8 billion, marking a 5.8% increase from 2022 due to decarbonization initiatives.
  • Europe's energy consulting market is projected to reach EUR 8.2 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% amid the EU Green Deal implementation.
  • The Asia-Pacific energy consulting industry is forecasted to grow from USD 3.1 billion in 2023 to USD 5.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.8%, fueled by rapid urbanization and energy demand.
  • North American energy consulting services market size stood at USD 5.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 6.9% through 2032, supported by shale gas and renewables.
  • Global energy management consulting market reached USD 15.4 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2031.
  • The oil & gas energy consulting segment was valued at USD 4.2 billion globally in 2022, growing at 5.3% CAGR to 2030 due to energy transition pressures.
  • Renewable energy consulting market size was USD 2.8 billion in 2023, expected to surge to USD 6.7 billion by 2030 at 13.2% CAGR.
  • In 2024, the Middle East energy consulting market is valued at USD 1.9 billion, projected to grow at 7.5% CAGR to USD 3.4 billion by 2030.
  • Latin America's energy consulting industry hit USD 1.2 billion in 2023, with 8.4% CAGR forecast through 2029 driven by hydro and solar projects.
  • The worldwide energy efficiency consulting market was USD 10.3 billion in 2023, set to reach USD 18.9 billion by 2032 at 6.9% CAGR.
  • China's energy consulting sector grew to CNY 45 billion (USD 6.3 billion) in 2023, with 10.1% YoY growth due to carbon neutrality goals.
  • India's energy consulting market expanded to INR 120 billion (USD 1.45 billion) in FY2023, projecting 11.5% CAGR to 2030.
  • Australia's energy consulting industry revenue reached AUD 2.1 billion in 2023, up 6.2% from prior year amid net-zero targets.
  • Canada's energy consulting market size was CAD 3.4 billion in 2023, forecasted at 7.8% CAGR to CAD 6.2 billion by 2030.
  • Japan's energy consulting services market valued at JPY 850 billion (USD 5.7 billion) in 2023, growing 5.9% annually.
  • South Korea's market for energy consulting hit KRW 15 trillion (USD 11.2 billion) in 2023, with 8.7% CAGR projection.
  • Brazil's energy consulting sector reached BRL 8.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) in 2023, up 9.2% YoY.
  • Germany's energy consulting market was EUR 2.9 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 6.4% CAGR to 2030.
  • France's sector valued at EUR 1.8 billion in 2023, projecting 7.1% CAGR driven by nuclear and renewables.
  • UK energy consulting industry generated GBP 3.2 billion in 2023, with 5.5% growth forecast.
  • Saudi Arabia's market size hit SAR 12 billion (USD 3.2 billion) in 2023, 8.9% CAGR to Vision 2030.
  • UAE energy consulting revenues were AED 9.5 billion (USD 2.6 billion) in 2023, growing 7.3%.
  • South Africa's energy consulting market reached ZAR 25 billion (USD 1.4 billion) in 2023, up 10.2%.
  • Mexico's sector valued at MXN 45 billion (USD 2.3 billion) in 2023, 6.8% CAGR projected.
  • Nigeria's energy consulting industry grew to NGN 500 billion (USD 0.3 billion) in 2023, 12.1% YoY.
  • The global smart grid consulting market was USD 4.1 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 9.8 billion by 2030 at 13.2% CAGR.
  • Energy storage consulting segment valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023, projecting 15.4% CAGR to 2032.
  • Hydrogen energy consulting market size stood at USD 0.8 billion in 2023, forecasted 22.7% CAGR.
  • Carbon capture consulting services reached USD 2.2 billion globally in 2023, 11.3% CAGR ahead.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While the world's energy transition is creating a lucrative boom for consultants, with a projected market surging past $30 billion by decade's end, the irony is that we're paying billions just to figure out how to stop paying billions.

Regional and Global Distribution

  • North America accounted for 38.2% of global energy consulting revenues in 2023.
  • Europe generated 29.4% of worldwide energy consulting market in 2023, led by Germany and UK.
  • Asia-Pacific region captured 22.1% share in 2023, with China at 11.5% alone.
  • Middle East held 6.3% global share in 2023, dominated by Saudi Arabia and UAE.
  • Latin America represented 3.2% of global market in 2023, Brazil leading at 1.8%.
  • Africa contributed 0.8% to global energy consulting in 2023, South Africa key hub.
  • U.S. alone was 32.7% of North American market, 87% regional dominance 2023.
  • China's energy consulting imports reached USD 1.2 billion in services from abroad 2023.
  • Germany's export of energy consulting services hit EUR 1.1 billion in 2023.
  • UK's outbound consulting to developing markets: GBP 850 million in 2023.
  • India's energy consulting exports grew 15% to USD 180 million in FY2023.
  • Australia's regional share in APAC: 9.2% of consulting flows 2023.
  • France's African energy consulting footprint: 22% of continent's services 2023.
  • Canada's exports to Latin America: CAD 120 million in energy advisory 2023.
  • Saudi Arabia imported USD 450 million in specialized consulting 2023.
  • Brazil's intra-LAC consulting trade: BRL 2.1 billion in 2023.
  • South Africa's SADC regional dominance: 45% of consulting 2023.
  • Japan's Asian exports: JPY 120 billion in energy tech consulting 2023.
  • UAE's global outreach: 15% of ME consulting exported worldwide 2023.
  • Mexico's U.S.-bound services: USD 320 million cross-border 2023.
  • Nigeria hosted 60% of West Africa's energy consulting projects 2023.
  • EU-27 internal market: 78% of Europe's consulting stayed domestic 2023.
  • Southeast Asia (ASEAN) grew 18% in consulting demand 2023, 4.1% global share.
  • Russia exported USD 280 million in oil/gas consulting despite sanctions 2023.
  • Turkey as Eurasia hub: 12% of regional consulting flows 2023.
  • Indonesia's domestic market: 2.3% global share via geothermal push 2023.
  • Scandinavia (Nordics) specialized 35% in wind consulting exports 2023.
  • Argentina's Vaca Muerta consulting attracted 70% of LatAm upstream 2023.
  • Egypt's North Africa share: 28% in gas consulting 2023.
  • Global consulting flows to renewables: 55% directed to APAC and Europe 2023.

Regional and Global Distribution Interpretation

The global energy consulting map is a stark reminder that while expertise flows globally to where the decisions and dollars are, the wallet and the wisdom are still overwhelmingly concentrated in the historical industrial powerhouses of North America and Europe.

Services and Segments

  • 76% of renewable energy projects involved consulting services in design phase 2023.
  • Oil & gas decommissioning consulting accounted for 18% of industry revenues in 2023.
  • Demand-side management consulting grew 14.2% in 2023, 12% of total services.
  • Grid integration services for renewables comprised 22.5% of consulting engagements in 2023.
  • Energy storage feasibility studies represented 9.8% of projects in 2023.
  • Carbon pricing and compliance advisory made up 15.3% of services in EU markets 2023.
  • Digital twin implementations in energy assets: 11.2% of consulting revenues 2023.
  • M&A advisory in clean energy deals: 8.7% segment share in 2023.
  • Regulatory compliance consulting for utilities: 17.4% of U.S. services 2023.
  • Energy procurement optimization services grew to 13.1% market share 2023.
  • Offshore wind farm planning consulting: 6.5% global, but 25% in Europe 2023.
  • EV charging infrastructure advisory: 10.4% rising segment in 2023.
  • Hydrogen production pathway assessments: 4.2% but fastest growing at 28% YoY 2023.
  • Building energy audits and retrofits: 19.6% of commercial services 2023.
  • Supply chain decarbonization consulting: 7.9% share emerging in 2023.
  • 45% of consulting projects involved AI-driven energy forecasting in 2023.
  • Risk management for energy transition: 12.8% of corporate services 2023.
  • Microgrid design and deployment: 5.3% segment in developing markets 2023.
  • LNG trading optimization consulting: 9.1% of gas sector services 2023.
  • Power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations: 14.7% of renewables services 2023.
  • In China, solar PV project development consulting was 28% of services 2023.
  • U.S. battery storage integration services: 16.2% growth segment 2023.
  • EU ETS compliance advisory: 21% of regulatory services 2023.
  • Australia's NEM market modeling: 18.5% of local services 2023.
  • Brazil's hydropower optimization: 23.4% dominant segment 2023.
  • Saudi Aramco vendor advisory: 15.6% of oil services 2023.
  • 33% of consulting firms offered bundled ESG + digital services in 2023.
  • North America saw 62% of consulting focused on regulatory filings 2023.
  • Asia's coal-to-clean transition advisory: 11.8% segment 2023.
  • 25.7% of services were feasibility studies for green hydrogen in 2023.
  • Cybersecurity for energy grids consulting rose to 8.9% share 2023.

Services and Segments Interpretation

The 2023 energy consulting landscape was a busy, lucrative, and frankly schizophrenic therapist's couch, simultaneously helping clients build the new renewable world with one hand while carefully decommissioning and optimizing the old fossil one with the other, all while frantically managing the grid, pricing carbon, and bundling it with digital snake oil to pay the bills.

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