Marine renewable energy specialist Innosea is expanding its European presence to the Spanish market.
Senior consultant Jordi Serret (pictured) will head up the Spanish operation, based in Barcelona.
Serret is an experienced geotechnical and geophysical engineer, specialising in floating offshore wind technology.
He also has significant experience in engineering and design solutions for floating solar and energy storage.
The office adds to parent company ABL Group’s wider Iberian presence with an existing office in Lisbon, Portugal.
Innosea managing director Hakim Mouslim said: “Following our expansion across the French renewable energy market, transitioning our expertise to support our neighbour, Spain, in reaching its climate goals is the next logical step, especially considering the country’s clear intentions to move into offshore wind power.
“Our team already includes several Spanish consultants and engineers that are well acquainted with the local market.
“This new presence means we can provide even more tailored local support to clients on the ground.”
ABL Group global MD for Renewables William Cleverly said: “We are excited to firm up our commitment to the region as it looks to accelerate its journey towards net-zero, and Jordi has the perfect profile mix of geoscience and naval architecture to provide the early-stage support to clients in this market.”