SgurrEnergy Names New Clean Energy Head

SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group, has appointed Claus Hjoerringgaard as its new director of clean energy.

Based at SgurrEnergy’s Glasgow headquarters, Hjoerringgaard will be responsible for heading up the renewable energy and grid integration consultancy which provides engineering and technical advisory services in onshore and offshore wind, solar, wave and energy storage projects.

Speaking of his new appointment, Hjoerringgaard said: “As a trusted partner for renewable energy developers, lenders, investors and operators worldwide, we see significant opportunities to broaden our clean energy capabilities, set new standards of excellence, and continue to build lasting relationships with our clients.”

SgurrEnergy says that Hjoerringgaard brings extensive knowledge of both the power and renewables sector, having held a number of global senior positions most recently with Mott MacDonald and Fichtner Consulting Engineers.

Jan Dell, vice president of clean energy, water & climate at Wood Group said: ”We see significant opportunities in broadening our clean energy capabilities and leveraging Wood Group’s full global capabilities. Claus will provide the leadership and experience the company’s needs as it continues to evolve. Claus’ primary focus is on building a comprehensive technical advisory, engineering, asset management and optimisation services company. At the helm of SgurrEnergy and with the teamwork of the global Wood Group community he has a great foundation to grow from.”