Wood, a leading consulting and engineering firm, has launched a specialized energy transition hub in Abu Dhabi, aimed at providing technical, strategic, and economic solutions for the Middle East’s energy sector.

The newly established hub is designed to support clients across the region by integrating advisory and technical expertise to accelerate energy diversification and net-zero initiatives. The center will focus on key areas such as carbon advisory, renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewable power generation, and broader decarbonization efforts.

With a dedicated team based in the region, Wood aims to assist clients in implementing energy transition solutions, including flare and emission reduction strategies and asset emissions assessments.

The initiative aligns with major regional sustainability objectives, including the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. It also forms part of Wood’s strategic growth plans, addressing the increasing demand for clean energy solutions as capital investment in the sector is projected to triple within the next five years.

Gerry Traynor, President of Projects Eastern Hemisphere at Wood, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting the region’s transition.

“By listening to our clients, we have shaped the new energy transition hub into a unique, full-service offering that supports their decarbonization goals and meets the Middle East’s demand for sustainable energy solutions. With global investment in the energy transition surpassing $2 trillion, Wood’s experts will play a key role in advancing pragmatic, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions for our clients and the region for many years to come,” Traynor stated.

Wood’s expertise in the energy transition sector has been widely recognized, with the company securing multiple accolades at this year’s Oil & Gas Middle East Awards. The awards include Decarbonisation Strategy of the Year, Sustainability Initiative of the Year, and Energy Transition Project of the Year.