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  1. Penspen Appoints Global Energy Transition Director

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    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

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

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    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.