ABL France Expands Operations with New Paris Office to Support Renewable Energy Growth

ABL France Expands Operations with New Paris Office to Support Renewable Energy Growth

(IN BRIEF) ABL France has relocated to a new office in Paris at 21 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi. The move reflects the company’s growth and its commitment to the renewable energy, oil & gas, and maritime sectors. ABL France, operational since 2014, has expanded its team to over 25 professionals, enhancing expertise in clean shipping and port infrastructure. The company has played a significant role in France’s offshore wind development, participating in over 80% of current offshore wind projects and supporting the construction of the first operational offshore wind farm at Saint Nazaire. ABL France provides comprehensive technical support in France, Benelux, Spain, and Francophone Africa.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 7-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — ABL France is pleased to announce its move to new offices located at 21 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011 Paris. This relocation marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and ongoing commitment to serving the renewable energy, oil & gas, and maritime sectors.

Hugues Delanoue, Country Manager of ABL France, stated, “We are thrilled to continue our journey in our new Paris office. This move represents a significant milestone for ABL France, reflecting our growth and commitment to supporting the renewable energy, oil & gas, and maritime sectors.”

Since its inception in France in 2014, ABL France has expanded its team to over 25 professionals, including marine engineers, marine surveyors, master mariners, structural engineers, subsea engineers, naval architects, and marine civil engineers. Recent key hires have further enhanced the team’s expertise in clean shipping and port & harbor infrastructure to support maritime sector decarbonization efforts.

Key Contacts at ABL France:

• Hugues Delanoue: Sub Regional Director for Central Europe and Country Manager France
• Vincent Frasse-Mathon: Head of Owner Engineering/Consultancy
• Fabien Thomas: Head of MWS

ABL France’s Contributions and Expertise:

ABL France has been integral to the development of offshore wind energy in France, participating in over 80% of the nation’s current offshore wind projects and 50% of its floating wind projects. The company has also supported the construction of France’s first operational offshore wind farm at Saint Nazaire.

Achievements:

• 12+ offshore wind projects
• 3GW+ combined capacity
• Multi-disciplinary support to France’s first operational offshore wind farm

As a leader in marine warranty survey, owners engineering, marine advisory, assurance, and risk services, ABL France continues to de-risk and drive sustainability in offshore energy projects, covering engineering, development, transportation and installation (T&I), and operations and maintenance (O&M).

Regional Reach:

ABL France offers comprehensive technical support for renewables, maritime, and oil & gas sectors in France, Benelux countries, Spain, and Francophone Africa. This includes specialised engineering support from its sister company Innosea, based in Nantes.

Recent News:

• Support for the build-out of the Belgian energy island
• Defining tidal power exclusion zones offshore France
• Wet storage solutions for floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) at Port-la-Nouvelle

For further information, contact ABL France at +33 1 82 88 03 03 or visit their new office in Paris.

Media Contact:

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7264 3250

SOURCE: ABL Group