James Paton, Goal7
James Paton
Co-Founder
Goal7

James is a qualified mechanical engineer with 30 years' experience in the energy sector. Up until 2018, he specialised in major projects and asset management, combining technical, commercial and economic skills to develop new and innovative approaches. His early career was with energy companies. In 2006, he founded a consulting business, ADIL, which was acquired by SLB in 2016. In 2018 he decided to leave SLB, and started researching new energy and emissions management, leading to the formation of Goal7 in early 2020. James’s focus at Goal7 is to combine his project and operations management skills with his knowledge of new energy and emissions reduction to develop and deliver energy transition strategies and projects.

About Goal7: Goal7 is an advisory consulting business providing clear support to accelerate the development of energy transition solutions which work in balance with the world around us. In CCUS, Goal7 specialises in cross-value chain solutions. Our team is passionate about finding technically feasible, cost effective solutions for our clients, who include CO2 emitters, interim transport providers, aggregators & store operators. The Goal7 approach is based on integrating expertise and experience in science, engineering, sustainability and economics and working at pace using innovative project management techniques. The Goal7 team includes engineers, chemists, economists and commercial personnel with in-depth experience of accelerating and executing complex projects.