Our global teams design, maintain, and optimise energy infrastructure to improve access to secure and sustainable energy for communities worldwide.

70+ Years of Industry Experience
Originally founded in the UK in 1954 as Spencer & Partners, we cultivate our long engineering heritage to help serve evolving energy needs and deliver solutions across the entire project lifecycle.
Our Story
15,000+ Global Projects Delivered
We have delivered over 15,000 energy projects worldwide. We provide a wide range of services to the energy industry, including engineering, project management, asset management, asset integrity, knowledge & training, and digital solutions.
Our Work
12+ Offices Across the World
Penspen have offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Latin America and the US. With over 1,200 employees globally & experience in over 100 countries, we bring specialist expertise to projects worldwide.
Our RegionsOur Work

Detailed Design of the CO2 Pipeline System for HyNet Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Penspen to deliver detailed engineering for the Liverpool Bay CCS CO2 pipeline, part of the world-leading HyNet low carbon...

Front-End Engineering Design for New Natural Gas Liquids Fractionation Train in the UAE
Penspen selected to provide Front-End Engineering Design for New Natural Gas Liquids Fractionation Train in the...

Feasibility Study Revalidation for Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project
Penspen to conduct feasibility study revalidation for Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project, a landmark infrastructure project with the potential to transform African energy...
Insights & News

“There’s a real collaborative culture here”: Our People – Rishan
Rishan is a Principal Piping Engineer at Penspen, based in Abu Dhabi. He’s also the Technical Discipline Authority for the piping engineering section of Penspen’s Engineering Body of Knowledge,...

“Workplaces that champion positive wellbeing are vital”: Our People – Beatriz
Beatriz joined Penspen as an HSE Coordinator in our office in Villahermosa, Mexico in 2018. Ahead of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we caught up with her to hear about what a hike up...

Overcoming the Challenges in Implementing a Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Program
Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is a risk assessment and management process that focuses on loss of containment of pressurised equipment in processing and refining facilities, due to applicable damage...

From Carpentry to Colnbrook: Our People – Tom
Tom is a Shift Leader at Colnbrook Rail Terminal, which transports aviation fuel to London Heathrow Airport. In this Our People feature, he shares how a redundancy early in his career showed him the...

Penspen Secures Multi-Million-Pound Contract to Advance Groundbreaking HyNet CO₂ Pipeline Project
A 70-strong expert team based in London and Aberdeen – with newly created roles – will deliver the detailed engineering design for one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects....

Penspen Achieves ISO27001 Certification for Information Security
Penspen, a leading international engineering consultancy, has achieved the prestigious ISO27001:2022 certification – a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of data...

Exclusive: Peter O’Sullivan Discusses the Vision for the Future of Energy at Penspen with Inspenet at AMPP 2025
Penspen CEO shares how the company is leveraging its rich heritage to deliver the future of energy in an exclusive interview with Inspenet at AMPP 2025. (Interview preview featuring Richard Blaser,...
Engineering the Future of Energy
Our ServicesPenspen Energy Transition Consultancy
A multi-disciplinary centre of expertise focused on the design, development and repurposing of hydrogen infrastructure. Formed to support the international energy industry on low carbon and hydrogen-related projects, our team of industry-leading energy transition experts can help define the pathway to net zero.
Our energy transition capabilities are built around four pillars and cover a range of areas such as Engineering & Project Management, Asset Integrity, Asset Management, Digital Solutions, alongside Penspen’s Centre of Engineering Excellence. With over 70 years of providing asset solutions across multiple energy sectors worldwide, we have the technical experience and expertise to help accelerate the energy transition.
Learn MoreTHEIA – Digital Pipeline Integrity Management
Building a brighter, more efficient energy future requires flexible, intelligent solutions. Digitalisation of the energy industry offers the progression and innovation required to generate energy more reliably, distribute more efficiently and store more affordably.
Harness the full potential of your pipeline assets through the power of data with THEIA, Penspen’s Pipeline Integrity Management Solution. Developed as part of Penspen’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation, THEIA provides energy, oil, and gas operators with the critical pipeline integrity insights required to optimise performance of assets.
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Executive Leadership
Penspen has a world-class reputation for providing independent, best practice advice on developing, managing, and revitalising energy assets across the world.

Our Services
We help meet the world’s evolving energy needs by providing consulting, project, and engineering solutions across the entire energy project lifecycle.

Our Memberships
Penspen are certified members of a number of internationally recognised organisations across the energy industry and have partnerships with associations across the world.

Our Careers
Excellence is at the heart of everything we do and we believe the only way we can achieve this is by working with excellent people who support our values.
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