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Woolpert, Teren leverage geospatial tech for global energy solutions

Woolpert, a respected architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Teren, a leader in AI-driven, lidar-enabled environmental intelligence. This alliance represents a significant advancement in using lidar data for oil and gas infrastructure, aiming to provide innovative geospatial solutions to address global challenges.
Woolpert will integrate Teren's lidar operations as part of this collaboration, taking full advantage of Teren's analytics and software-as-a-service platform, Terevue. Additionally, Woolpert has welcomed Sam Acheson, who previously served as Teren's Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Energy Operations, to offer dedicated support to key energy clients. This partnership allows Woolpert to enhance its geospatial services in the energy sector while complementing its established presence in transportation, government, mining, and renewable markets.
Teren can gain by expanding its geographical reach globally, utilizing Woolpert's industry expertise to enhance its geospatial capabilities. This mutual collaboration is expected to advance the integration of lidar technology with geospatial intelligence, offering organizations actionable insights for proactive responses to environmental threats.
Tobias Kraft, CEO and Founder of Teren emphasizes the importance of providing accessible and timely geospatial intelligence to strengthen infrastructure and community resilience. By collaborating with Woolpert, Teren aims to accelerate the delivery of these critical insights, enabling organizations to tackle environmental challenges proactively.
Neil Churman, President and CEO of Woolpert, expresses enthusiasm about leveraging cutting-edge geospatial technologies through this partnership with Teren. He anticipates combining expertise from both organizations will lead to transformative outcomes for their clients' critical infrastructure needs, particularly with the insights gained from Sam Acheson's 25 years of experience working with leading oil and gas, utilities, and energy companies.
Woolpert, recognized as a top-tier AEG firm, aims to become a global leader by driving innovation across various sectors to serve public, private, and government clients worldwide. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company and a Top Global Design Firm. With a rich legacy dating back to 1911, Woolpert's growth has been characterized by continuous evolution and expansion, employing over 2,700 professionals in more than 60 offices across five continents.
Founded in 2021, Teren focuses on equipping businesses and communities with geospatial intelligence to manage environmental threats effectively. By combining earth science, data analytics, and supercomputing, Teren's cloud-based software solution, Terevue, provides industries with actionable insights to mitigate infrastructure risks and enhance resilience. Serving a diverse range of sectors, including energy, transportation, renewables, utilities, and forestry, Teren offers tailored solutions to support critical infrastructure industries in addressing environmental challenges.
The collaboration between Woolpert and Teren promises to revolutionize the energy landscape by blending advanced technologies with domain expertise. As the global energy sector experiences rapid transformations, the partnership between these industry leaders highlights the potential for fostering sustainable and resilient energy solutions worldwide.