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  1. Key appointments bolster Penspen’s energy transition expertise in Europe

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    Senior UK appointments strengthen Europe engineering service offering 

    (L-R Angus Reid, Head of Projects – UK & Europe, and Benjamin Mellors, Head of Engineering – UK & Europe)

    Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy company, has announced two senior appointments aimed at enhancing its engineering and project management (EPM) service offering and strengthening its energy transition capabilities across the UK and Europe. 

    Based in Penspen’s Aberdeen office, Angus Reid joins Penspen as Head of Projects for the UK and Europe. With over 28 years’ experience in the energy sector, Mr Reid joins Penspen from Costain and brings a wealth of expertise in pipeline engineering, subsea developments, and major global energy projects, including notable work in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Brazil. He holds engineering degrees from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and NTNU in Trondheim, Norway.   

    Over the past decade, Mr Reid has played a pivotal role in UK decarbonisation efforts, significantly contributing to the ETI’s Strategic UK Storage Appraisal Project, which became foundational for the UK government’s Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Track 1 and 2 initiatives. In his new role at Penspen, Mr Reid will focus on the successful delivery of a diverse range of engineering projects across the region, supporting the growth of Penspen’s decarbonisation project work across Europe.  

    Benjamin Mellors has been appointed Penspen’s Head of Engineering for the UK and Europe.  

    Joining Penspen from global services from WSP, Mr Mellors has extensive experience in the onshore transmission and distribution of natural gas, with prior experience at a leading UK engineering consultancy and a specialist company focused on combined heat and power (CHP) systems and grid connections. 

    Mr Mellors will oversee the strategic execution of both traditional and energy transition engineering projects, with his experience in the design of hydrogen and CO2 pipelines and above-ground installations (AGI), covering pipeline routing, feasibility, concept and detailed design, as well as Pre-FEED and FEED studies strengthening Penspen’s offering across the UK and Europe. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from The University of Hull and is certified as an Incorporated Engineer with the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers.   

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  2. Penspen Strengthens Regional Capabilities with Three New Senior Appointments in the Middle East

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    Key appointments signify ongoing commitment to support clients navigate evolving energy landscape

    (L-R Gordon Philip, Sasa Berisa, and Bilal Hassan)

    Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy, has announced three senior appointments aimed at enhancing its service offering and expanding its market presence across the Middle East and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Gordon Philip joins Penspen as Director of Asset Integrity – East region. Mr Philip brings over 30 years of integrity, operations, and maintenance experience in the energy sector. He joins Penspen from Asset Integrity Engineering in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), having previously held roles with DP World, Wood, Rever Offshore, and Bibby Offshore. Mr Philip will play a critical role in advancing Penspen’s regional asset integrity strategy during a period of substantial growth.

    Sasa Berisa has been appointed as Engineering and Project Management (EPM) Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mr Berisa joined Penspen in 2022 as a Senior Project Manager, quickly progressing to Head of Engineering for the Middle East a year later. With over 30 years of industry experience in project management consultancy, feasibility studies, front end engineering and design (FEED) and detailed engineering, he will drive further development of Penspen’s engineering and project management offering in Saudi Arabia.

    Neale Carter, Penspen Vice President – East region, commented: “We are pleased to announce the appointments of Sasa Berisa and Gordon Philip. Sasa adds significant technical value in support of our regional growth strategy and the development of our KSA national engineers. Additionally, Gordon’s appointment drives further opportunities for our asset integrity offering in the Middle East, adding advanced technical capabilities to support our clients’ asset performance and reliability needs.”

    New Energy Transition Role for the East Region

    Signifying the company’s growing expertise in supporting clients navigate the evolving energy landscape, Bilal Hassan joins Penspen as Principal Energy Transition Consultant for the East region. Mr Hassan brings extensive experience in leading and supporting national energy transition strategies in the UAE, having previously worked with various government organisations and international bodies on hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) implementation, as well as a range of climate change initiatives.

    In his newly created role, Mr Hassan aims to leverage Penspen’s extensive international experience in delivering low carbon fuels and CCUS projects to support local clients, with a focus on implementing strategies that ensure compliance with local emissions targets.

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  3. Penspen Reports $104 Million Worth of New Contracts Awarded in Second Half of 2023

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    Penspen today announces a strong finish to the fiscal year with $104 million awarded in new contracts during the second half of 2023 – – a 28% increase from the first half of 2023.

    Contract Highlights:

    • 34 new contracts with a total value of $90.8 million from our Middle East & Africa and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Regions, including project management supervision and consultancy services for major national oil companies, asset integrity consultancy services for onshore and offshore energy assets, and engineering design consultancy services for new and existing onshore and offshore energy assets.
    • 97 new contracts with a total value of $11.1 million from the European Regions, including engineering design services for hydrogen and carbon capture infrastructure, gas network maintenance services, gas transmission pipeline integrity frameworks, and fuel management engineering services.
    • 32 new contracts with a total value of $2.1 million from the North American and Latin American Regions, including asset integrity inspection services, risk-based inspection services, corrosion management services, operations management for brownfield assets, and electrical interference studies.

    “As we close the chapter on 2023, we are pleased to announce we have had another strong year of sales across all our regions, with 30% year-on-year sales growth. Our team’s dedication to providing high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to meet our clients’ requirements has not only fuelled our growth but has also enabled our clients to get the most from their assets in a very dynamic energy marketplace,” said Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO.

    “Our dual focus on maximising the life of existing infrastructure to ensure the security of energy supply today, whilst also helping to build new infrastructure to deliver the sustainable energy of the future means we are well positioned to support our clients as they navigate the energy transition.”

    Neale Carter, Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Regions, added: “The MEA and KSA Region teams have delivered continued strong commercial and operational execution during the second half of the year, resulting in another period of outstanding sales performance. Our clients know that they can trust our strong engineering capabilities and our proven ability to deliver best-in-class quality to demanding timelines. In 2024, we reaffirm our commitment to helping our clients develop new energy assets, improve the productivity and efficiency of existing assets, and ensure maximum returns on their investments.”

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    • Roxie Nilsson, Global Director of Marketing & Communications, Penspen: r.nilsson@penspen.com

     

  4. Penspen Appoints Global Energy Transition Director

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    Company strengthens capabilities to accelerate industry decarbonisation 

    Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy dedicated to improving access to cleaner energy for worldwide communities, today announced the appointment of Darren Bartlett to the new role of Global Energy Transition Director. The appointment strengthens the company’s energy transition capabilities and re-affirms its commitment to industry decarbonisation, helping the international energy industry accelerate the pathway to net zero emissions.

    Mr Bartlett joined Penspen in 2019 as Director of Sales & Marketing for the UK and Europe, progressing to acquire additional responsibility as Director of Engineering & Project Management for the same region two years later. He brings 25 years of experience from a variety of national and international energy organisations, such as Costain, Bechtel, and Technip. Furthermore, Mr Bartlett has a wealth of low-carbon and hydrogen-related expertise gained in both commercial and technical areas of the midstream and downstream sectors. His most recent work includes overseeing the delivery of:

    • Concept and basic engineering/FEED of the future H2 blending stations for a natural gas transmission system and natural gas distribution system
    • Complete engineering and consenting expertise for the UK’s first large-scale hydrogen production hub
    • Hydrogen assessment solutions to determine the feasibility and system compatibility with hydrogen for a multi-national power company

    “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Bartlett as Global Energy Transition Director,” said Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO. “Darren has the experience, knowledge, and expertise to effectively advise the industry on low carbon and hydrogen-related opportunities from a project financing and development, regulatory and infrastructure standpoint. He has been involved in many first-of-a-kind sustainability projects across the global energy industry – from repurposing of power stations for hydrogen – to carbon capture and storage for onshore and offshore operators.”

    “As the market continues to develop quickly, Darren’s invaluable insight as an industry expert in the emerging energy transition field makes him well-positioned to lead the strategic direction of these projects,” added O’Sullivan.

    The announcement coincides with Penspen’s 2022 launch of its Energy Transition Consultancy – a multi-disciplinary centre of international energy transition expertise. For more information, visit: https://www.penspen.com/et-consultancy

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    Roxie Nilsson

    r.nilsson@penspen.com

    +44(0)7966 313216

  5. Penspen Reports $65 Million Worth of New Contracts Secured in Second Half of 2022

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    Company supports global access to cleaner energy and enhances infrastructure for energy companies

    Penspen, a leading global energy consultancy dedicated to improving access to cleaner energy for worldwide communities, today reported new contract sales of $65 million during the second half of 2022. 

    Penspen’s sales performance for H2 2022 maintains the company’s strong growth from last year with a positive outlook for the year ahead. 

    With worldwide demand for accessible and affordable energy increasing amid high commodity prices, Penspen’s expertise continues to make a positive impact across the rapidly changing global energy industry. 

     The company’s latest financial results demonstrate that its experience in designing, maintaining, and optimising the infrastructure of energy operators, utilities, and power providers, from initial concept through to sustainable operations, is in strong demand. 

    “Our skilled teams have delivered a very strong performance across all of our regions and service lines and have helped our clients meet the challenges they face in a dynamic market.” said Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO. 

    “The outlook for 2023 is positive. We are growing our team in order to respond to our clients’ increasing requests to help them invest in the essential infrastructure required to respond to the challenges of both high commodity demand and the acceleration of the energy transition.” 

    Neale Carter, Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Regions, added: “The MEA team is further solidifying its position as a trusted advisor for deep engineering knowledge on energy projects, delivering real value and consistent success across engineering and project management services in the region. This has resulted in several new framework agreements with major national oil companies.” 

    Key Contract Highlights: 

    • 77 new contracts in the UK and Europe across the Asset Integrity, Asset Management, and Engineering service lines including a hydrogen assessment, gap analysis and blending facility design for a national gas system in Europe 
    • 28 new contracts in the Middle East across the Project Management Consultancy, Detailed Engineering, and Asset Integrity service lines, including double-digit project management and consultancy for onshore services, engineering services for a CO2 recovery and injection project, risk-based asset integrity implementation for refining, and several multi-year framework agreements across all services for a major national oil company 
    • 27 new contracts in North America and Latin America across the Asset Management and Asset Integrity service lines, including structural analysis services for inspection of transportation infrastructure in Colombia, and multi-year asset management agreements for one of the largest exploration and production companies in the US

    For media enquiries:

    • Roxie Nilsson, Global Director of Marketing & Communications, Penspen: r.nilsson@penspen.com
    • Andy Groundwater, Fifth Ring: andy.groundwater@fifthring.com