Independent nuclear advice for high-stakes decisions
I advise investors, utilities, policymakers, and new market entrants on fuel strategy, project realism, nuclear entity setup, and risk mitigation.
My work combines deep nuclear fuel and industry experience with independent judgment tailored to commercially and strategically important decisions.
When clients call me
Clients usually reach out when the technical, commercial, or strategic realities of a nuclear decision are difficult to assess clearly.
Evaluating a reactor, fuel, or nuclear company opportunity
Testing vendor claims or deployment assumptions
Setting fuel strategy or supplier diversification plans
Assessing project, licensing, or execution risk
Setting up a new nuclear entity, platform, or program
Briefing leadership teams, boards, or policymakers on nuclear realities
Who I work with
1. Investors & Wealth Managers
Funds, RIAs, and family offices with exposure to uranium, nuclear developers, or utilities who need a clear, technical but understandable view of risk and opportunity.
2. Utilities, Developers & Vendors
Fuel managers, strategy teams, and project leaders working through fuel strategy, supplier diversification, SMRs, or new-build decisions.
3. Policymakers, Media, & Public Institutions
Teams who need technically sound narratives for communication, television & film production, regulation, or policy development.
Ways to work with me
Each engagement is tailored to the client’s situation, but most work falls into the following formats.
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Independent Reviews & Diligence
Best for: Investors, family offices, boards, executives, and decision-makers evaluating a company, technology, fuel strategy, project, vendor position, or broader nuclear initiative.
What it is: An independent review or diligence engagement designed to clarify the technical, commercial, and strategic realities of a nuclear opportunity. Available as either a focused review or a deeper diligence sprint, depending on the decision at hand.
Typical outputs:
● Written memo or diligence note
● Key risks, assumptions, and blind spots
● Recommended next questions or management questionsFormats: Focused Review or Diligence Sprint
Starting at $10,000
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Fuel Strategy & Risk Review
Best for: Utilities, developers, governments, and nuclear market participants.
What it is: Advice on fuel sourcing, cycle planning, supplier strategy, front-end fuel-cycle risk, geopolitical exposure, and mitigation options. Especially valuable where fuel decisions affect long-term resilience, economics, or strategic flexibility.
Typical outputs:
● Strategy review
● Options comparison
● Risk and mitigation summaryStarting at $15,000
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Executive Briefings
Best for: Boards, executive teams, policymakers, media, and investor groups.
What it is: Tailored briefings on SMRs, traditional nuclear, fuel cycle realities, project risk, deployment readiness, and energy security. Designed to help leadership teams get aligned quickly and ask better questions.
Typical outputs:
● Live remote briefing
● Tailored slide deck or briefing note
● Q&A sessionFormats range from expert sessions to executive briefings and workshops.
Starting at $5,000
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New Nuclear Entity / Program Setup Advisory
Best for: New market entrants, governments, investors, and organizations establishing a nuclear platform, program, or strategic initiative.
What it is: Advisory support for clients setting up a new nuclear entity, program office, owner’s team, or strategic platform. Focused on mandate definition, capability planning, governance, and early-stage strategic risk.
Typical outputs:
● Advisory memo
● Capability roadmap
● Governance and interface considerationsQuoted based on scope
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Strategic Advisor Retainer
Best for: Clients facing recurring nuclear decisions over time.
What it is: Ongoing access for clients who value continuity, independent judgment, and faster turnaround as priorities evolve. Best suited for situations where the questions change month to month, but the need for trusted advice remains constant.
Typical inclusions:
● Monthly call(s)
● Priority access
● Rapid-response questionsAvailable on a limited basis
How engagements work
Most engagements begin with a short introductory call to understand the decision at hand, what is at stake, and what kind of output would be most useful. From there, I recommend the best engagement format and scope.
Step 1 – Introductory call (no fee)
A short conversation to understand the decision, timeline, stakeholders, and what good advice needs to accomplish.
Step 2 – Scope and engagement
I recommend the appropriate format, whether that is a briefing, a focused review, a sprint, or an ongoing advisory relationship.
Step 3 – Clear outputs and next steps
Engagements are designed to produce practical outputs: clearer judgment, sharper questions, defined risks, and recommended next steps.
Clients typically work with me when they need more than generic sector commentary. They need independent judgment grounded in real nuclear fuel, operational, strategic, and industry experience.
I’m called when clients value:
Deep nuclear fuel and industry experience
Independent technical-commercial judgment
Ability to translate complexity for decision-makers
Experience across utilities, new build, fuel strategy, and policy contexts
Clear thinking in politically, technically, or commercially sensitive situations
What clients value
Experience and visibility
My work draws on nearly two decades in nuclear energy across fuel, plant support, strategy, regulatory-facing work, and international new build. In addition to advisory work, I regularly brief investors, executives, and public audiences on nuclear technology, fuel, and energy security.
About Michael:
Michael Seely is an independent nuclear advisor and nuclear engineer with 20 years of experience across nuclear fuel technology, fuel strategy, reactor licensing, and new-build programs in the United States and internationally.
He has advised utilities, investors, and consultancies on nuclear technology readiness, fuel cycle strategy, licensing and compliance, and market entry, and previously held leadership roles at ENEC during the Barakah program, where he helped establish the UAE’s nuclear fuel function and led technical fuel and plant-support activities through commissioning and operations.
Companies I’ve worked with
Media appearances
FAQs
Do you only work on nuclear fuel topics?
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No. Fuel is a core area of expertise, but I also advise on reactor and project realism, strategic risk, new market entry, entity setup, and broader nuclear decision-making.
Do you work internationally?
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Yes. I work with clients internationally and support organizations across different nuclear markets.
Are engagements always custom?
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The advice is tailored, but most work fits into a small number of engagement types such as briefings, focused reviews, diligence sprints, and ongoing advisory support.
Do you offer retainers?
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Yes, for clients who expect recurring needs and value continuity. Retainers are offered selectively.
Can you support boards or investor groups with briefings?
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Yes. Executive and investor briefings are a common engagement format.
Need independent nuclear judgment on an important decision?
Whether you are evaluating a company, setting a fuel strategy, standing up a new initiative, or briefing leadership, I can help clarify the technical and strategic realities.