About Us – Ben Lacey

Australia's Trusted ENERGY ADVISOR

Ben Lacey helps C&I buyers, energy companies and investors navigate complex markets, secure funding, structure deals and manage risk.

Energy consulting that delivers results

25+ YEARS

Senior leadership experience in Australia’s energy industry – Shell, AGL, Senex and BG Group.

$5bn+

Structured energy transactions, including power and gas agreements, capital raising upstream assets and M&A deals.

50+

Major agreements closed across gas, power, renewable energy and infrastructure.

What We Stand For

Energy consulting should be smart, practical and built for real impact. We help businesses grow, lock in better deals and build a future that’s both profitable and sustainable.

value-driven

If it doesn’t add or protect value, we don’t waste time on it.

action-oriented

We move fast and get things done.

sustainable profitability

Profit and sustainability go together. We prove it.

hands-on expertise

We don’t just advise — we roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

trusted energy expert

Ben Lacey is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant of BM Lacey Pty Ltd.

With 25+ years in Australia’s energy sector, Ben has guided energy companies, C&I buyers, and investors through the complexities of the Australian Energy Market, M&A deals and regulatory challenges.

A former senior leader at Shell, AGL, Senex and BG Group, Ben has sealed 50+ major agreements across gas, power, and renewables, unlocking $5B+ in value.

Ben doesn’t just advise from the sidelines — he gets in the trenches. From investment structuring and regulatory approvals to energy trading and procurement strategy, he helps businesses sharpen strategy, secure investment, manage risk, and close high-value deals.

Whether it’s navigating compliance roadblocks or structuring bankable energy agreements, Ben ensures his clients cut through red tape and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market.