Sam Forrest, Partner

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Sam is a Partner at HoustonKemp and an expert in energy market economics, wholesale market modelling, and the economic regulation of electricity and gas infrastructure.

Sam has over 15 years of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses, regulatory agencies, governments, and investors across the electricity and gas supply chain. He specialises in the economic assessment of energy infrastructure, policy and market design changes, commercial disputes and loss quantification, merger clearances and due diligence support for major energy sector transactions.

Sam is also a recognised expert in developing and applying economic models of electricity and gas markets to support high-stakes decision-making, including to analyse investment decisions, inform business strategies and support evidence in legal proceedings.

Sam has led engagements in relation to some of the most consequential energy infrastructure projects in Australia. His recent experience includes providing strategic and regulatory advice and leading modelling exercises in relation to major transmission developments, including multiple Renewable Energy Zones in New South Wales and MarinusLink. He has also led numerous engagements for network and generation businesses both in Australia and the Middle East on navigating emerging regulatory and market issues, and with market bodies, corporations and law firms in relation to disputes and loss quantification.

Sam holds a Master of Public Administration (Executive) with Distinction from the London School of Economics, a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) with Honours and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with Honours, both from the University of New South Wales.