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The Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage project renewable energy powerhouse covers 4,600 acres in California. Providing enough electricity for 238,000 homes and reducing carbon emissions by 320,000 tons annually it's a game-changer for sustainability. https://lnkd.in/erDMc7Sc #RenewableEnergy  #CleanPower  #Sustainability

All good things must come to an end for new ones to begin. This Friday is my last day at Wood after 27 years. I’ve decided to retire to pursue more time with family, friends, travel, and too many other interest to list them all here. What an incredible run it’s been from Mustang Engineering/Wood Group Mustang/Wood Group and Wood. The pipeline business was only a few years old and 8 people when I joined in February, 1997. Mustang was still in one building and barely 600 people. As a team of great people with a singular focus to be the best in the business, we grew to over 2,000 people in the pipeline business (now Onshore Midstream) and executed some of the biggest projects in the US and abroad. I helped support Dow projects for all 27 years, worked on Enbridge projects as a PM while transitioning to a BD role, won our first work with Lyondell’s Equistar pipeline business that led to 20 years of great projects, landed the first Shell EFA contract in 2012 that led to a long term “Shell Program”, the Ecopetrol Transporte contract and our first major pipeline projects outside the US, worked on the acquisition of a pipeline engineering business in Calgary and worked with teams that executed the largest pipeline projects in the US (KM Midcon, ET DAPL, Rover, Mariner East & West, FEP, the list goes on an on. I’m leaving on a high note as we just secured the 700 mile Moss Lake DeLa project which will take flared gas from the Permian and deliver it to Louisiana for LNG transport across the globe. What a positive environmental impact the project will have. As I think about what the biggest thing that has impacted my time at Wood, it’s the people. I love when I’m talking with clients the answer has always been, “we can help with that” and know it’s in good hands. I was fortunate to work for 3 people who believed in me, made me accountable, pushed my personal limits and built incredible teams by putting people first above all else and rewarded performance. I always loved Richard Branson’s quote; “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” All the best! David Carpenter VP, Growth & Development, Midstream Conventional Energy Americas, Onshore Mobile: 713-907-6434 david.carpenter@woodplc.com www.woodplc.com

Exciting news from California! 🌞 The US is now home to the world's largest solar and battery energy storage project, the Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage project. Covering 4,600 acres in Kern County, this massive complex can generate 875 megawatts of solar power and store nearly 3.3 gigawatt-hours of energy in batteries. It's a game-changer for renewable energy, supplying enough electricity for 238,000 homes and reducing carbon emissions by 320,000 tons annually. Built with 1.9 million solar panels and batteries from top manufacturers, this project marks a significant milestone in sustainable energy development. Completed through a historic public-private partnership with over 1,000 workers, it sets a new standard for clean energy infrastructure. Let's celebrate this remarkable achievement in the global transition to renewable energy! #renewableenergy #solarpower #energystorage #sustainability #batterystorage #batteries #solar #solarpowered #solarprojects #solarinstallation #solarpowerplant #california

Lots to discuss in the session “The road to industrialisation” chaired by Peter Giddings of Wind, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Chelsea Nickles Ørsted, Mark Hazelton EDF, Mark Davies Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Ltd and Andrew Glass of Apollo (who have been working closely with Celtic Sea Power on several projects) but the three main themes seem to come back to: Investment, Skills and Innovation. Two of which we are already working on at CSP. If we can combine this with a good delivery plan, here in the UK and #CelticSea, we are in a good position (may be pole position) on the starting grid in regard to the road to industrialisation. #industrialisation #renewableenergy #celticseacluster

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🎙 At the recent WindEurope event, I had the chance of diving deep into the story and work of Windtechnic Engineering during an insightful interview by Energiaren Euskal Erakundea / Ente Vasco de la Energía 🌍 In our conversation, we touched on how our early decisions, like opting for concrete over steel in wind turbine towers, were not just engineering choices but a stand for the planet and local communities, bringing to light our commitment to sustainability. 🔍 We also ventured into discussions about the challenges and opportunities ahead, especially our ambition to explore new markets like the Middle East, showing our strategic approach to navigating the future of renewable energy. 🌟 Finally, I reflected on Windtechnic's landmark projects, like the one in South Africa, highlighting the impact of our work beyond just megawatts—how it integrates into and uplifts local economies. It's these stories that I believe best illustrate what we stand for. I invite you to watch this interview to grasp the complexities, challenges, and opportunities we face in the renewable energy sector 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSsPT5nc

Concord Engineering Group, Inc. attended the NJ Alliance for Action's 19th Annual Energizing the Economy Conference. The conference shed light on the significant role utility companies play in shaping our state's future, with plans to channel billions of dollars into capital improvements right here in New Jersey! For those interested in discussing the pragmatic aspects of the conference or exploring potential collaboration on the presented highlights, contact Michael Boswell or Matt Nyquist, PE in our Power & Infrastructure division. #Utility | #CapitalImprovements | #Energy | #Engineering

🌟A Day of Discovery in Aberdeen🌟 This week I returned to Aberdeen, one of the 4 UK locations that Blackfish Engineering Design Ltd has staff based out of. Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with David Scalley and James Walbrin and was given opportunity to explore the impressive facilities of AJT Engineering Ltd., where **75+ years of engineering mastery** meet the future of renewable energy. 🌱 **Highlights:** 🔧 Impressive Expertise: From API threading to specialized welding and fabrication. AJT's skills will be foundational to the offshore wind and broader renewable landscapes. 💡 Commitment to Sustainability: Engaging in hydro, wind, hydrogen, and more, AJT is at the forefront of the green energy revolution. 🤝 Core Values in Action: Ambition, teamwork, leadership, trust, and development are not just words but principles that drive AJT forward. 🚀 Innovation & Collaboration 🚀 My visit underscored the potential for collaboration and innovation in the renewable sector. AJT's proactive approach, especially their leap into hydrogen and green energy industries, proves that engineering is not just about services; it's about crafting a sustainable future for all. As the #InnovatorsEngineer, Blackfish Engineering, has the expertise to provide turnkey product development services that can help oil and gas clients retool and transition to a product and service business in the net zero energy future. 🔜 **Looking Ahead** 🔜 Excited for what the future holds, we're ready to **push boundaries, innovate, and contribute** to a greener, more sustainable world together. #OffshoreWind 🌬️ #RenewableEnergy 🔋 #EngineeringExcellence 🏗️ #SustainableSolutions ♻️ #Partnership 🤝 #Innovation 💡#netzero

🌟 Don't Miss This Insightful SEANERGY Project Interview! 🚢 Join us in gaining valuable insights from Fanny Lossy, Director of Environment, Maritime Safety, and Offshore at the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), as she shares her expertise on the sustainability educational program for greener fuels and energy in port. In this engaging conversation, Fanny discusses the potential job creation in the shipping industry amidst the green energy transition, the challenges faced by ports, and her pivotal role at ECSA. 👉 Dive into the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dPmEzzb3 Let's explore the future of sustainable energy together! 💡 #SEANERGYProject #Sustainability #ShippingIndustry #GreenEnergyTransition #PortChallenges #ECSA #InterviewInsights With the support of the SEANERGY Project partners: Magellan Circle ATPERSON Argo-Anleg GmbH Δίκτυο ΔΑΦΝΗ / DAFNI Network Eco Imagination Ennshafen OÖ GmbH Fundación Valenciaport Future Proof Shipping IHE Delft Institute for Water Education RINA World Maritime University ZER0-E Engineering with the support of: Connecting EU Docks the Future - Network of Excellence CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency European Commission #EUproject #horizonEU (Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.)