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Bureau Veritas acquires Versatec Energy
Bureau Veritas Expands Capabilities in the Energy and Renewables Sector with the Acquisition of Versatec Energy B.V.
Paris, November 12, 2024 – Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, has announced the acquisition of Versatec Energy B.V., an independent technical advisory company specializing in the onshore and offshore energy industry. This acquisition aligns with Bureau Veritas' LEAP | 28 strategy to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing renewables sector, reaffirming its commitment to energy transition and its role as a key player in shaping a sustainable and safe energy landscape.
A Key Step Toward a Low-Carbon Economy
Bureau Veritas actively supports the energy transition by providing end-to-end solutions that address the immediate and future challenges of developing and operating renewable and low-carbon assets. The acquisition of Versatec is a strategic move to broaden Bureau Veritas’ expertise across critical sectors, including renewables (particularly offshore wind), hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as well as more traditional areas like oil, gas, and nuclear.
Statements from Leadership
"The acquisition of Versatec Energy B.V. enhances our capabilities in the renewables and energy sectors with an impressive track record in asset due diligence, commissioning, start-up, and project management, particularly in the offshore energy industry. I warmly welcome all new colleagues from Versatec to Bureau Veritas" - Hinda Gharbi, CEO of Bureau Veritas
"Having spent two decades in and around Offshore Energy, I have always admired Bureau Veritas’ diverse expertise in testing, inspection, and certification. Joining forces enables us to expand a business with global reach, ambition, and a unique skill set developed over 40 years across all areas of the energy sector." -Klaas-Otto Ykema, CEO of Versatec Energy
About Bureau Veritas
Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services, with 83,000 employees across 140 countries. Committed to quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability, Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the CAC 40 ESG and CAC SBT 1.5° indices.
About Versatec Energy B.V.
For over 40 years, Versatec Energy B.V. has been a global technical consultancy serving the energy industry across renewables, offshore wind, carbon capture, petrochemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and marine sectors. Versatec offers innovative solutions to reduce operational risks and optimize project performance, making it a trusted partner in technical compliance.