International energy consultancy Penspen has reinforced its long-term commitment to north-east Scotland with the opening of a new office in Aberdeen. Located at Balmoral Business Park in Altens, the move marks a significant milestone in the company’s regional development and follows the acquisition of C&I Engineering Solutions in October 2024.
The new office, situated three miles south of the city centre, will serve as a modern and accessible base for over 200 specialist engineers. The facility supports Penspen’s growing portfolio of energy security and energy transition projects and offers room for continued expansion. It also brings together the capabilities of Penspen and C&I Engineering Solutions under one roof, enhancing collaboration and client service delivery.
From its new Aberdeen base, Penspen will lead several high-profile projects, including the detailed engineering phase for the HyNet CO₂ transportation pipeline in Liverpool Bay and a hydrogen gap analysis for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, part of the EU’s Southern Gas Corridor. These initiatives highlight the company’s strategic focus on infrastructure repurposing and support for hydrogen and CO₂ integration across global markets.
Darren Bartlett, director of Engineering and Energy Transition at Penspen, commented:
“Aberdeen is a critical hub for us — a region where we have deep roots and long-standing relationships with key clients. This move reflects both our history in the north-east and our ongoing commitment to its future. Bringing the Penspen and C&I teams together under one purpose-built roof will strengthen collaboration and further enhance the service we deliver to our clients.”
The Altens facility will also support the rollout of Penspen’s new training courses, covering topics such as infrastructure repurposing for hydrogen and CO₂ capture and transmission — areas that are increasingly important as the UK advances its energy transition goals.
“This new base provides a sustainable and flexible working environment that supports innovation and growth. We’re proud to be investing in Aberdeen at a time when high-quality engineering is vital to delivering secure, low-carbon energy systems,” Bartlett added.
The move to the expanded Balmoral Business Park site represents a step forward from Penspen’s previous location at Queen’s Gardens, where the company had operated since 2019. While C&I Engineering Solutions had already been located in Balmoral since 2019, the relocation into a larger, shared facility marks a unifying moment for the two engineering teams.
Founded over 70 years ago, Penspen has delivered more than 15,000 projects across more than 100 countries, spanning major developments in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America. The company’s presence in Aberdeen dates back to the late 1980s, and its global workforce has grown from approximately 750 employees in 2019 to more than 1,200 today — including over 200 engineers based in Aberdeen.
“It’s an exciting period for Penspen as the demand for quality engineering solutions ramps up to support not only energy security, but the design of both new facilities and the repurposing of critical infrastructure to support hydrogen and CO₂ integration,” Bartlett said.
“Investing in our Aberdeen presence enables us to grow our team and capabilities to deliver technically challenging projects across the entire energy project lifecycle. We’re proud to make a commitment to the city as it positions itself at the heart of the energy transition.”
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