Energy and Utilities

Gifford’s engineers and scientists have the range of skills needed to deliver projects across all aspects of the energy and utilities markets. The services we provide range from conceptual design and feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments through to detailed design and asset management.

At the forefront of renewable energy systems development since the 1970s, we have extensive experience of both wind and wave power sources. We also possess the technical skills required to inform and support the resurgent clean energy technologies industry and the masterplanning of mixed-use communities.

Additionally, our energy and environmental markets specialists add a business economics perspective to Gifford’s integrated teams, providing extensive expertise in managing energy value and sustainability. With a client list including the World Bank, governments, development agencies and regulators, generators and developers, consumers and energy retailers, metering data companies, network operators and market administrators, we have a global reputation for knowledgeable and innovative consultancy. 

Whatever the form of energy or type of industry or development involved, we can provide tailored advice on aspects including optimising and managing energy purchase contracts or sales in a competitive market, assessing and improving energy efficiency, network connections,  biofuels, and the implications of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation.

Capabilities include:

• Cryogenic storage
• Energy - consultancy, including EPC and DEC advice
• Energy efficiency
• Energy market price forecasting and risk management
• Energy markets design
• Energy regulation advice
• Energy sales and purchasing
• Energy strategies for development
• FEED studies
• Hydropower
• Maritime oil and gas
• Metering and energy data management
• Nuclear engineering
• Nuclear safety case production and validation
• Offshore wind turbine towers and foundations
• Physical coordination of site utilities
• Renewables and support schemes
• Statutory processes assistance
• Utilities liaison
• Utility network connections
• Wave power
• Windfarm planning (onshore and offshore)