Laura Hurley

Laura Hurley is the Director of Policy at Xiron Global – an expert advisory service that seeks to support clients in navigating the complex and changing landscape of the energy transition.

Prior to joining Xiron Global,  Laura set up the UK’s first Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) team and laid the foundations for the UK’s GGR strategy including a world-leading 5Mt removals ambition by 2030 and the development of a business model for GGR support. 

She brings a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, the thinking that underpins them, as well as a know-how to build business models (contracts for difference) for investment in electricity and carbon dioxide removal. She has over a decade of experience as an economist and accountant in the UK Civil Service across departments responsible for climate, energy, transport and housing overseeing a budget of £600,000.  Prior to joining the UK government, Laura worked in DG Environment at the European Commission where she researched the environmental policies of EU member states.

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