Member News: Crondall Energy Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Growth 

January 26, 2026
Member News: Crondall Energy Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Growth 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crondall Energy proudly celebrates a quarter of a century supporting our clients globally with pioneering offshore energy solutions and, more latterly, emissions reduction and CCS projects.  Since it was founded in 2001, the company has grown into a globally renowned independent specialist consultancy providing strategic, commercial and technical services for projects using floating and subsea technologies across the offshore energy sector. 

This milestone is testament to both the continuing loyalty and support of hundreds of Crondall Energy clients and the ability of Crondall Energy’s extraordinary staff to respond to our clients’ needs with valuable insights, technical excellence and innovative solutions. 

Our journey has been defined by key landmark achievements and milestones: 

2001: Crondall Energy established by Duncan Peace. 

2003: Delivered the first FPSO client engineering role, marking the start of Crondall Energy’s client-focused project delivery. 

2007: Secured the first Lender’s Technical Advisory role, building a global reputation in project finance support. 

2011: Established the subsea division together with six experienced consultants, with new offices in Aberdeen and Newcastle, strengthening the specialist pipeline and subsea consultancy services.  Opened an office in Singapore.

2012: Developed PROBE (probabilistic pipeline design), furthering their world-leading expertise in structural assessments, lateral buckling and walking analysis, pipe-soil interaction, and pipeline reuse evaluations. 

2013: Sold bespoke harsh environment FPSO technology to a major industry organisation demonstrating Crondall Energy’s commercial and technical innovation. 

2017: Commenced work with the NZTC (Net Zero Technology Centre), developing patented NUI (Normally Unmanned Installation) buoy technology and advancing their capabilities in floating production and renewables. 

2018: Opened an office in London and expanded the shareholder base. 

2020: Further expansion of the shareholder base; Winchester office relocated to Southampton, joining a hub of innovative businesses. 

2021: Awarded the first Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project, supporting DESNZ (Government Department of Energy Security and Net Zero) as technical advisor, and expanded into energy transition consulting, including electrification and decarbonisation. 

2023: Opened the Glasgow office, further strengthening their UK footprint and expanding our presence in the renewables sector.

2024: Successful MBOensuring Crondall Energy remains proudly independent.

2025: Built and installed a reduced scale demonstrator of our floating NUI technology, offshore Falmouth in the UK, a project supported by Petronas. Achieved TRL6 (Technology Readiness Level 6) status on the technology following a successful offshore testing programme.  The innovative power and control buoy technology offers a cost-effective alternative to long-distance static umbilicals and provides options for challenging brownfield developments and older operating assets.

2025: Selection for Innovate UK’s Innovation Exchange Challenge with the in-house developed SafeMoor technology, advancing mooring integrity monitoring for floating offshore wind.

2026: A team of nearly 50 staff, supported by numerous trusted consultants, continues to support clients on a wide range of offshore energy projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation.

On achieving this milestone, Duncan Peace, Crondall Energy Founder and Non-Executive Chairman, reflected that: 

“As we celebrate 25 years of Crondall Energy, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together.  Since inception, we have remained committed to delivering an outstanding level of service to our clients with innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions across the globe.  This milestone is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team, the trust of our clients, and the strong partnerships we have built over the years”.

Anna-Louise Peters, Managing Director added:

 “Looking ahead, we remain focused on not only our core markets, but also driving progress in the energy sector, embracing new technologies, and supporting our clients as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving industry.  Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—we look forward to shaping the next 25 years with you with the same passion and commitment.”

For more information, visit www.crondall-energy.com. 

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