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Imran Esmail, io’s new CEO, share’s his vision for the future

Since stepping into the role of CEO at io consulting, I’ve spent much of my time listening to our clients, our owners and our people. It’s been a valuable opportunity to step back from individual projects and reflect on the broader direction of our industry, where investment is flowing and where io can make theContinue reading “Imran Esmail, io’s new CEO, share’s his vision for the future”

Project Starling reaches major milestone

Carbon Neutral Fuels, io consulting and Mission Zero Technologies have completed FEL3a for Project Starling, marking an important step forward in the development of a flagship UK-based eSAF facility planned to deliver over 25,000 tonnes of fuel annually by 2031. During this phase, the Workington-based project has moved into a more advanced level of technicalContinue reading “Project Starling reaches major milestone”

Project Award: International Best Practices in Offshore Decommissioning & Abandonment

We’re pleased to be supporting a new study with Natural Resources Canada’s Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF), focused on international best practices in offshore decommissioning and abandonment. Led by Angler Solutions, this project brings together global insight and Canadian context to inform decision-making for upcoming offshore decommissioning activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. As Canada approachesContinue reading “Project Award: International Best Practices in Offshore Decommissioning & Abandonment”

PeroCycle & io consulting Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation

LONDON, UK – PeroCycle, a pioneer in closed-loop carbon recycling technology, and io consulting (io), a leading international engineering consultancy, are pleased to announce the execution of a strategic partnership aimed at bringing PeroCycle’s transformative decarbonisation technology to the global market. Under the terms of the agreement, io will provide comprehensive technical support to PeroCycleContinue reading “PeroCycle & io consulting Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation”

Understanding Carbon as a Commercial Driver

Carbon pricing has become a defining feature of industrial competitiveness. No longer a background policy lever, it now directly shapes investment decisions, supply chain resilience, and cross-border trade. For carbon-intensive sectors, understanding carbon is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative. This io Explainer cuts through complexity to demystify the EU and UK Emissions TradingContinue reading “Understanding Carbon as a Commercial Driver”

CNF & io win Highly Commended in IChemE’s Global Awards’ Sustainability Category

Carbon Neutral Fuels and io consulting win Highly Commended in IChemE’s Global Awards’ Sustainability Category   Manchester, UK — 24.11.2025 — Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) and io consulting are proud to announce their recognition in the Sustainability category at this year’s Institute of Chemical Engineering Awards. The joint acknowledgement highlights the strength of the partnershipContinue reading “CNF & io win Highly Commended in IChemE’s Global Awards’ Sustainability Category”

Carbon Neutral Fuels, io consulting and Mission Zero Technologies Secure £6 Million to Fast-Track eSAF Facility

Carbon Neutral Fuels has been awarded £6 million from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) Window 3 to accelerate the development of its ASAP-DAC project, a commercial-scale facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using carbon dioxide and low-carbon electricity. Announced today as part of the Department’s third AFF grant window,Continue reading “Carbon Neutral Fuels, io consulting and Mission Zero Technologies Secure £6 Million to Fast-Track eSAF Facility”

io’s Graduate Engineer Development Programme receives IChemE accreditation

We are thrilled to announce that the io consulting Graduate Engineer Development Programme for chemical engineers has been formally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) programme for both our London and Abu Dhabi offices. We have an excellent cohort of graduates with another five joining in September, withContinue reading “io’s Graduate Engineer Development Programme receives IChemE accreditation”

Element Resources Awards io with Vanderweil Engineers the Lancaster Clean Energy Center FEED

A major renewable powered green hydrogen production facility coming to California. Element Resources Inc. (Element) is pleased to announce that Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC), a major renewable green hydrogen production facility, has been awarded to io consulting and Vanderweil Engineers. The project is located within the CityContinue reading “Element Resources Awards io with Vanderweil Engineers the Lancaster Clean Energy Center FEED”

Carbon Neutral Fuels, io & Mission Zero Technologies announce £1.4m DfT Advanced Fuels Fund award

Carbon Neutral Fuels Ltd (“CNF”), a developer of green alternative fuels, announced on 17th November 2023 that their consortium comprising io consulting (energy) UK LLP (“io”) acting as engineering partner, and Mission Zero Technologies Ltd acting as Direct Air Capture partner, has been awarded £1.38m from Window 2 of the UK Department for Transport (DfT)Continue reading “Carbon Neutral Fuels, io & Mission Zero Technologies announce £1.4m DfT Advanced Fuels Fund award”

io awarded Feasibility Study for Galp’s green Hydrogen Project at the Sines Refinery

io consulting (io) is pleased to announce the award of a Feasibility Study by Galp for their green hydrogen production plant located at the Sines Refinery in Portugal. The project is an important component of Galp’s decarbonisation pathway for the Sines Refinery and will help to transition the existing grey hydrogen to green hydrogen. Galp’sContinue reading “io awarded Feasibility Study for Galp’s green Hydrogen Project at the Sines Refinery”

io to perform Optimisation Modelling for Bear Head Energy’s Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Project

io consulting (io) is delighted to announce it has been selected by Bear Head Energy Inc. (Bear Head), a wholly owned company of Buckeye Partners, L.P. (Buckeye), to perform Optimisation Modelling for the initial phase of Bear Head’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and loading facility in the Point Tupper Industrial Park in CapeContinue reading “io to perform Optimisation Modelling for Bear Head Energy’s Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Project”