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Geothermal Energy Policy Consultation Welcomed

February 16, 2022/in News

Geoscience Ireland (GI) welcomes the current consultation on Geothermal Energy for the Circular Economy being undertaken by the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications (DECC). Public information sessions hosted by the Geoscience Policy Division of DECC include presentations by Geological Survey Ireland and the Geothermal Association of Ireland on the potential of the sector to contribute significantly to Ireland’s climate action plans. Consultants RPS are undertaking SEA and AA studies on the potential environmental aspects of the sector. The geothermal policy under preparation will also address the regulatory framework and issues of certainty, ownership, licencing and reporting.

GI along with seven European partners is leading an EU project on geothermal energy -GEE2– designed to improve participation by SMEs in the sector. Recent drilling of a 1km deep borehole by Geological Survey Ireland in Dublin city featured on RTE’s EcoEye . Temperature recorded at the bottom of the drillhole was 38C. 

Submissions on the draft policy can be made up to 1st March via GSPD@decc.gov.ie . Details of the policy and supporting studies can be found onhttps://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/feabb-minister-ryan-publishes-draft-policy-statement-on-geothermal-energy/

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Leading Irish engineering consultancy ByrneLooby acquired by global technology and engineering firm AYESA

February 3, 2022/in News

José Luis Manzanares Abásolo, CEO of AYESA, pictured with John Byrne MD of Byrne Looby 

AYESA, a leading international technology and engineering services firm, has announced the acquisition of Irish-UK engineering consultancy ByrneLooby, for an undisclosed consideration.

Founded in 1998, ByrneLooby has expanded to become an internationally regarded engineering consultancy employing over 225 professionals in 14 offices across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East who provide expert engineering and design services covering a number of specialist sectors including marine and coastal, buildings, transportation, energy, environment, water and waste management.

AYESA, which is headquartered in Spain, is one of the world’s largest engineering firms and a leading provider of technology services such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity and cloud computing. The Group employs over 5,400 people in 17 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, and has a turnover of approximately €256 million and has  an ambitious international growth plan which includes the doubling of its turnover to €500 million over the next 5 years as well as continued geographical diversification.

The acquisition of ByrneLooby will add approximately €24 million in annual revenues to AYESA and represents a key milestone in AYESA’s plans to expand into major English-speaking markets globally including Ireland, the UK, USA, and Australia, along with the Middle East, where major national infrastructure plans are in place. National development plans totalling €165 billion have been committed to in Ireland, while the UK’s National Infrastructure Strategy will see significant capital investment over its lifetime. In the Middle East, several giga-projects underpin a $7 trillion development plan.

Commenting on the announcement, José Luis Manzanares Abásolo, CEO of AYESA, highlighted that the integration of ByrneLooby into AYESA will generate significant synergies as both firms are highly complementary.

“ByrneLooby and AYESA are fully united in their passion for finding the best solutions to the world’s greatest engineering and technical challenges, making our businesses a perfect fit for each other. Looking forward, the robust scale of AYESA internationally and the sophisticated resources and infrastructure that underpin our business across each market will enable ByrneLooby to grow at an accelerated pace, thus realising the full potential of the ByrneLooby business and its team of industry renowned professionals.”

John Byrne, Managing Director at ByrneLooby, said: “This transaction brings two highly complementary businesses together and represents a significant expansion to our service offering in ByrneLooby. We are hugely excited to join one of the world’s biggest engineering and technology firms and our aim now is to drive significant growth for AYESA across our core markets through our blended capabilities and expertise, leveraging AYESA’s market-leading reputation.”

ByrneLooby’s management team will remain in place following the transaction and the business will continue to grow its wider team of professionals across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East, in line with its ambitious growth plans.

About Ayesa

Ayesa is a global provider of technology and engineering services and has 5400 employees as well as a permanent presence in 17 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. In 2020, the company, generated €256m in turnover.

 

 

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PW Mining International Wins Contract for Asante’s Bibiani Mine in Ghana

January 25, 2022/in News

Open Pit Mining Operations at the Bibiani Mine will start in February 2022, to include development of satellite pits and provide feed material to the Process Plant from Q2 2022.

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Enterprise Ireland Reports Strong Growth for 2021

January 11, 2022/in News

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar TD today launched Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) employment results for 2021. EI’s companies created 12,000 net new jobs in 2021, of which 68% were created outside Dublin.

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Cork Airport Runway Rehabilitation | Lagan Asphalt & FLI Carlow

December 20, 2021/in News

(Picture- L to R: Gary Ryan – Colas, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, PJ Kennedy – Director Lagan Asphalt, Padraig O’Connor – Project Manager Lagan Asphalt)

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened the newly reconstructed main runway at Cork Airport on November 20, 2021 at a ceremony to mark the completion of the project.

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ByrneLooby Expands in The Middle East

December 7, 2021/in News

Geoscience Ireland member, ByrneLooby, is increasing its footprint in the Middle East. Last month, ByrneLooby opened a new office in Saudi Arabia as demand increases for engineering and project management consultants.

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Geo-Energy Europe Hybrid Partner Meeting

December 6, 2021/in News

The Geo-Energy Europe (GEE) consortium, coordinated by Geoscience Ireland (GI), met recently, both in person and virtually; project partners from France, Hungary and Belgium met the GI team in Dublin, while Italian, Spanish, German and Turkish partners participated online.

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NISO Awards

November 30, 2021/in News

Geoscience Ireland member Designer Group has won the Supreme Safety Award for 2021. Established in 1992 by the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO), the Occupational Health & Safety Awards are co-sponsored by the Northern Ireland Safety Group.

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Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2021

November 30, 2021/in News

Geoscience  Ireland (GI) is delighted to congratulate Aisling Hahessy of ARUP (a GI member) on her award as Engineer of the Year in the 2021 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

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Geoscience Ireland Members QME & LTMS Collaborate on Egyptian Mining Project

November 24, 2021/in News

QME, a contract mining company based in Navan, Co. Meath and LTMS, a training and mine engineering consultancy based in Co. Monaghan, are successfully collaborating in delivering training, operation and maintenance services to Centamin’s Sukari Mine in Egypt. Three teams comprising over 50 skilled personnel are involved on a rotating shift basis.

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