EPConsult Energies

EPConsult Energies Oil, Gas, Renewables Engineering Consultancy. Specialists in Field Development Planning & Risk Manag

The concept of the Circular Economy is rapidly moving from theory to reality across Europe. A prime example is happening...
20/11/2025

The concept of the Circular Economy is rapidly moving from theory to reality across Europe. A prime example is happening in Helsinki, where the excess heat generated by major data centres—a byproduct that was once wasted—is now captured and fed directly into the city's extensive district heating network.

This innovative solution transforms digital activity into community warmth. At EPConsult Energies (EP), we specialise in shaping these integrated, sustainable energy solutions. We recently completed a key engagement with Uniper and Liquid Wind on the development of the pioneering NorthStarH2 e-Methanol facility in Sweden. This project represents another massive step forward: It combines biogenic CO2(captured from a power plant) with green hydrogen. The result is clean, renewable e-Methanol—a critical fuel for decarbonising global shipping and other hard-to-abate sectors.

From repurposing thermal energy to synthesising sustainable e-fuels, our team provides the deep technical assurance and strategic agility required to bring complex, cutting-edge projects like these to fruition.

If your organisation is exploring innovative decarbonization pathways or developing new (PtX) infrastructure, connect with us to discuss how we can support your journey toward a Final Investment Decision.

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What an electrifyingly insightful day!We had the pleasure of joining industry leaders, policymakers, innovators — and so...
12/11/2025

What an electrifyingly insightful day!

We had the pleasure of joining industry leaders, policymakers, innovators — and some brilliant minds — at ReCharge 2025 in London. A huge thank you to Gunnar Papendick Larsen, Karen Marie Sandgren, and the entire Steering Committee for bringing together the people who truly care about the future of energy.

For those who couldn’t make it (yes, British Airways cancelled that early Copenhagen flight... 😅), and for anyone passionate about smart, industry-aware policy and real progress in the net-zero transition — we’ve put together some of our reflections from the event.

Read the full article here: https://epconsultenergies.com/news/recharge2025

From bold discussions on offshore wind, AI, and infrastructure, to green corridors in emerging economies — the day was full of energy and ideas.

And as Connie Hedegaard said so powerfully to close the event:
"Policymakers can’t solve these challenges alone — they need the insights and courage of the industry to shape the path forward."

We couldn’t agree more. 💡

“I didn’t even know you offered that!”We hear it more often than you might think.After 20+ years in the energy business,...
07/08/2025

“I didn’t even know you offered that!”
We hear it more often than you might think.

After 20+ years in the energy business, EPConsult Energies has built a broad, integrated portfolio, from field development planning and RAM studies to decarbonisation strategy and environmental assessment.

But sometimes, the solution most critical to your operations isn't the one that gets the spotlight.…
⚡️ That's why we are highlighting our capability to support ISO 50001 energy management systems, helping organisations turn ambition into structure, and structure into performance.

Whether you're a port authority, refinery, or infrastructure developer, energy efficiency isn't just a target; it's a system. And ISO 50001 is the internationally recognised framework to make that system work.

Our approach goes far beyond audits.

We help you embed ISO 50001 into your broader operational strategy, aligned with process safety, OPEX performance, RAM modelling, and climate compliance.

✅ Compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
✅ Applicable across sectors and asset types
✅ Designed for measurable results and long-term value

Get in touch if this aligns with your 2025 goals - or if you're just curious how this system could support yours.

For more, download our dedicated brochure from our website:
https://epconsultenergies.com/service/renewables/energy-audits

05/06/2025

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is no longer a concept for the future; it’s a pillar of our Net Zero reality. As momentum builds, CCS is set to revolutionise the global decarbonisation effort. But success isn’t only about technology. It’s about people, trust, and clarity.

🔹 “We’re entering a new era of large-scale CCS implementation - and it’s hugely exciting. But unless we train people in the features and safety of CCS, and engage early on environmental perception and permitting, we risk unnecessary delays.”
(Martin H. Larsen, Managing Director, EPConsult Energies)

We believe that getting all stakeholders on board - from regulators and communities to investors and operators - is critical to ensuring projects move from promise to practice.
At EP, we’re proud to support CCS projects around the world through feasibility studies, permitting strategy, safety design, and stakeholder alignment.

Let’s talk if you’re looking to accelerate your CCS roadmap.
To learn more about our services, please visit:
>> epconsultenergies.com

The future of clean fuels is being built today, and EP is proud to be part of it.The Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (BLRE)...
30/05/2025

The future of clean fuels is being built today, and EP is proud to be part of it.

The Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (BLRE) project is not just another biomass facility. It's a game-changer. Leveraging a new, proprietary gasification technology developed by SunGas Renewables, this facility will convert sustainably sourced wood waste into over 500,000 tonnes of green methanol annually. It's one of the most ambitious bio-conversion projects in North America — a blueprint for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like shipping and heavy industry.

Backed by C2X and engineered in partnership with Jacobs, the BLRE project represents a new benchmark in scale, innovation, and sustainability.

EPConsult Energies is proud to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative through our Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) expertise.

Earlier this month, we led a two-day RAM Workshop with all key stakeholders. From biomass handling to methanol synthesis, we walked through the entire system design, introducing our RAM framework, aligning on methodology, and diving into OREDA data and failure mode assumptions. We also reviewed draft block diagrams, maintenance strategies, and delivery risks — all to ensure robust, predictable performance from day one.

This level of collaboration and foresight is what enables innovation to scale safely.

Curious how we support world-class energy projects across biofuels, hydrogen, CCUS, and beyond?

epconsultenergies.com

Solar panels between train tracks? Yes, and it's already being tested in Switzerland. As solar innovation accelerates, t...
13/05/2025

Solar panels between train tracks? Yes, and it's already being tested in Switzerland. As solar innovation accelerates, the range of applications is expanding fast -from rooftops and railways to canals, car parks, and industrial zones. The shift away from disrupting natural landscapes is welcome, but brings a new engineering challenge: How do we choose the right concept and manage the risks?

At EPConsult Energies, we have seen how easy it is for projects to be driven by enthusiasm rather than evidence.
Every location, from a station roof to a railway track, brings unique installation constraints, operational risks, and maintenance realities that must be understood, prepared for, and designed around.

This is where our Concept Selection and Risk Assessment methodologies make a difference - helping clients navigate complex choices with clarity, safety, and long-term performance in mind.
And it opens up a broader question:
If we’re not carpeting open fields, what underused surfaces should host our solar future?
▪️ Warehouse roofs
▪️ Road medians
▪️ Retired industrial zones
Even Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, has started small, with 124 solar panels on Terminal 2's roof. But studies suggest its 11 car parks alone could host solar canopies generating over 180 GWh annually. That's the scale of opportunity we look forward to seeing realised, with the correct analysis and the right partners.

What other overlooked surfaces do you think should power our future?

To learn more about EP and its services, please visit our website:
>> epconsultenergies.com

Yesterday, large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southwestern France experienced a widespread power outage, disrupting tra...
29/04/2025

Yesterday, large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southwestern France experienced a widespread power outage, disrupting transport, communications, and daily life across the region. While initial speculation pointed to an exceptionally rare meteorological event, that theory was later refuted. What remains is a sobering reminder of how tightly interlinked, and occasionally fragile, our power systems have become.

At EPConsult Energies, we have been closely following the unfolding investigation - not just because of the technical questions it raises, but also because of what it signals for the near future of energy resilience in Europe.
The fact that a single destabilising incident can ripple across borders reveals just how critical investment in grid infrastructure, redundancy, and more thoughtful planning has become, particularly as renewables take on a larger share of the energy mix. As Spain pushes toward achieving 81% renewable energy by 2030, this event highlights the challenge: renewables are clean, but they demand a new level of agility and stability from our systems.

We are already hearing (from multiple trusted sources) that the European Union is preparing to take action. This may include stronger guidance or requirements for:

*Preventative scenario planning and simulation
*Increased investment into grid resilience
*Enhanced interconnectivity and synchronisation protocols
*A more urgent push toward decentralisation

Feel free to reach out; our Critical Infrastructure Safety Management team is always open for a conversation. It is often more innovative and cost-effective to explore your options before new regulations trigger urgency.

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Long-duration storage is no longer a future concept; it's a present-day priority. Ofgem’s cap and floor scheme marks the...
23/04/2025

Long-duration storage is no longer a future concept; it's a present-day priority. Ofgem’s cap and floor scheme marks the first real push in decades to bring large-scale long-duration electricity storage (LDES) online in the UK.
It’s a significant regulatory milestone, but also a complex one.

Projects now face the challenge of meeting demanding thresholds for efficiency, capacity (8+ hours), and delivery timelines, while navigating an evolving permitting and grid connection landscape.

At EPConsult Energies, we support technical teams and developers through:

*Early-stage risk assessments and site selection
*Field development and concept engineering
*Technology and vendor evaluations
*Regulatory and grid compliance reviews
*Permitting strategy and stakeholder engagement
*Independent technical reviews and bankability inputs

If you’re preparing to enter the first Ofgem application window or evaluating project feasibility in light of these new conditions, we are available to support with expert engineering insight.

For more information about EP and our services,
please visit our website:
>> epconsultenergies.com

🔗 Read the full Ofgem press release here: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ofgem-super-charging-clean-power-storage-first-time-40-years

It was a great honour for us at EPConsult Energies to deliver our Technical Due Diligence Training to the UK Department ...
31/03/2025

It was a great honour for us at EPConsult Energies to deliver our Technical Due Diligence Training to the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero last week.

The two-day workshop covered essential topics, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, project delivery, procurement strategies, and cost evaluation, offering participants a well-rounded foundation in technical due diligence for energy projects.
Our Managing Director, Martin Helmuth Larsen, personally delivered the module on Project Risk Management, a topic he is genuinely passionate about. His session explored the principles of risk management, impact assessment, risk types, ongoing monitoring, and mitigation strategies - all of which are critical for robust technical due diligence in the energy sector.

The sessions were highly interactive, blending expert insight with real-world examples and practical exercises. Our team is already reviewing the excellent feedback from participants and looking forward to welcoming the next cohort.

A sincere thank you to Martin, our specialist trainers, and the outstanding engineers at EP who helped make this programme such a success.
We also extend our thanks to the team from our client at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for their excellent coordination and collaboration throughout the preparation of this project.

To learn more about our company and services, please visit:
👉 epconsultenergies.com

Turning ESOS Compliance into a Competitive AdvantageThe Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) isn’t just a regulatory...
12/02/2025

Turning ESOS Compliance into a Competitive Advantage

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a chance to drive real value for your business. At EPConsult Energies, we help companies turn compliance into a strategic advantage, identifying cost-effective energy-saving opportunities while ensuring regulatory alignment.

But ESOS is just one part of what we do. Our expertise spans energy audits, asset integrity, OPEX optimisation, decarbonisation, and risk management—helping businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and navigate the energy transition.

Our latest Energy Management Brochure highlights:
✔ Comprehensive energy audits to uncover savings opportunities
✔ Financial analysis of energy-saving measures for cost-effectiveness
✔ Prioritisation & implementation support for sustainable, efficient operations
Download our free brochure today to explore how we can support your ESOS journey—and much more:

>> https://epconsultenergies.com/service/renewables/energy-audits



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