Pursuing new horizons in renewable energy and integrated energy systems
Amersfoort/Arnhem, the Netherlands, 6 November 2024 – Royal HaskoningDHV acquires Pondera Consult – consultants for renewable energy projects with headquarters in the Netherlands and branches in Asia.
The global demand for knowledge and experience in the field of renewable energy solutions is growing rapidly. Together with Pondera, Royal HaskoningDHV will continue to grow and strengthen its offering to clients navigating the energy transition, from offshore wind generation to hydrogen production and from energy transports to energy storage.
Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Marije Hulshof: “We are committed to supporting our clients around the world embrace the energy transition – it’s a big part of our mission of Enhancing Society Together. The energy transition is also one of the drivers of our international growth, so we are very excited to have the Pondera team on board.”
Europe and Asia
“We have been active in the energy transition for decades and are currently one of Europe’s most experienced advisors in areas such as offshore wind,” continues Hulshof. “Pondera’s specialist knowledge in the early project phases accelerates and strengthens our offer, especially in Europe and Asia, where we anticipate that significant investments will be made in renewable energy in the coming years. Together, we can expand these services throughout the entire lifecycle of energy projects.”
Pondera Consult director Martijn ten Klooster shares in the vision of the acquisition: “Becoming part of Royal HaskoningDHV is the leap in scale we were looking for to grow our impact in the energy transition and keep working on challenging projects at home and abroad. We want to expand our offer, and together we can build on broad expertise and a strong international network. We share the same ambition and vision and look forward to pursuing this together.”
Leader in sustainable energy consultancy
The joint ambition is to further enhance our position as leading consultant in the field of renewable energy and integrated energy systems, to help mitigate climate change and contribute to a healthier world.
As a recognised pioneer in the industry, Pondera will continue to use its own brand name for the time being, as part of Royal HaskoningDHV.
The companies do not disclose financial information about this transaction. Pondera Development, the sister company of Pondera Consult, is not part of this transaction.
For more information:
Daniel Weststeijn, Royal HaskoningDHV, +31 6 83 63 26 71
Stijn Tettero, Pondera Consult, +31 6 21 34 69 64
Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent company dating from 1881 integrating engineering, design, consultancy, software and technology to deliver more added value for clients. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to develop sustainable solutions to local and global issues related to the built environment and the industry. Backed by the expertise of over 6,500 people working from offices in more than 20 countries across the world, we are helping clients with challenges ranging from climate change and digital transformation to changing customer demands and the energy transition.www.royalhaskoningdhv.com
Pondera Consult provides consultancy services in the field of development of sustainable energy generation, storage, conversion and energy transport projects. Both on land and offshore. With a team of approximately 90 employees in the Netherlands, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, and Finland, we help market parties and governments to realize innovative solutions to further the energy transition. www.ponderaconsult.com
