People behind Athena Energia

Founded in 2014, we are a private company based in Masdar City (UAE), a leading hub for cleantech players and for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which aims to expand access to sustainable clean energy worldwide.

Athena Energia’s Team

We help our clients implement renewable energy solutions

Ashleigh Ruxton

Strategy Director & Partner

CEO of Xetrov Energy Limited and Xetrov Group Holding, Waste to Energy.
MD of Xetrov Medical Waste Solutions.
10 years experience in the financial services and has been involved in corporate advisory and involved in raising over £500m in capital

Pierre Bonnard

Managing Director

Pierre Bonnard is an international expert with more than 25 years of experience in consultancy and strategic services for multinationals and SMEs (in particular in the oil & gas and mining industries) in the Middle East, North Africa and Africa.

Sherif ElHelwa

Technical Partner

CEO of iQ Power, Inc., a company developing renewable energy projects in Africa and the Middle East. Functioning as a Co-Developer, and Exclusive Business Developer mandated by MSP, French Development Agency (AFD), and Power Africa (USAID Program).

Athena Energia’s Team

We help our clients implement renewable energy solutions

Ashleigh Ruxton

Strategy Director & Partner

CEO of Xetrov Energy Limited and Xetrov Group Holding, Waste to Energy. MD of Xetrov Medical Waste Solutions. 10 years experience in the financial services and has been involved in corporate advisory and involved in raising over £500m in capital.

Pierre Bonnard

Managing Director

Pierre Bonnard is an international expert with more than 25 years of experience in consultancy and strategic services for multinationals and SMEs (in particular in the oil & gas and mining industries) in the Middle East, North Africa and Africa.

Sherif ElHelwa

Technical Partner

CEO of iQ Power, Inc., a company developing renewable energy projects in Africa and the Middle East. Functioning as a Co-Developer, and Exclusive Business Developer mandated by MSP, French Development Agency (AFD), and Power Africa (USAID Program).

Our strategy

Thanks to its strong track record, Athena Energia focuses its attention in Africa, where renewable energy constitutes a competitive response to growing energy needs. Coupled with high local energy prices, the level of quality of the resources means that electricity can be generated today with competitive and attractive costs.

Our expertise

Athena Energia is specialized in the oil & gas and mining industries. This dedicated focus has enabled us to develop deep knowledge of these industries and its key players. We have an excellent understanding of business challenges and what really matters.

Solar energy

There have been significant advances in solar power generation and energy harvesting in recent years, making it an attractive energy source.

Hydro power

Derived from flowing water, hydropower requires little infrastructure compared to other sources of energy, with the possibility to implement small scale projects.

Waste Energy

Waste-to-energy is a sustainable, cost-effective and secure energy source, contributing to the circular economy.

Wind energy

One of the fastest-growing renewable energy technologies, wind energy offers tremendous potential and in particular offshore wind power.

Mining

Drone mounted GPR (Ground Penetrating radar) & LIDAR (Laser Imaging Detection And Ranging) offer non-invasive & non-destructive ways to collect information about the near/mid-surface.

Oil & Gas (EOR)

Enhanced Oil Recovery is derived from historic production data, flow rates, pressure and physical equations.

We master all aspects of renewable energy projects including technical, financial and regulatory considerations. We advise you on the best approach based on your objectives, priorities and targets.