Geosyntec Expands Offshore Geoscience and Marine Services with GEMS Acquisition

A global leader in environmental engineering and consulting, Geosyntec offers with a wealth of specialized engineering expertise that fuels our growth and strengthens our position across the nation and the world.

GEMS is a premier consulting company specializing in offshore geology and geophysics, geotechnical engineering, and geohazards, as well as marine archaeology. Our commitment to science, our culture, and our shared belief in building a better, more sustainable world make us an exceptional fit. Together, we are better equipped to expand our reach and effect positive change across the United States and internationally.

The acquisition of GEMS brings a new dimension to Geosyntec's geoscience and marine services, including the in-depth expertise of environmental engineers, geologists, geotechnical engineers, and other specialists working comfortably at the intersection of science, data, and business. And Geosyntec provides access to a global network of experts in complementary disciplines providing clients with more options, greater insights, and better outcomes.

GEMS’s experts in offshore geology, geohazards, and marine archaeology get to continue doing what they love, while gaining access to new clients and new ideas. With new growth comes new opportunities to develop professionally, work on exciting new projects, and compete on a larger stage. Our combined team will have greater influence and impact than ever before, embracing Geosyntec's diverse and nurturing culture of self improvement, mutual respect, mentoring, and deep engagement with clients.

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February 20, 2023: Geosyntec is pleased to announce that Geoscience and Marine Services (GEMS), a marine geology, archaeology, and geotechnical engineering consultancy based in Houston, Texas, is joining the Geosyntec family of companies.

With 16 technical specialists, GEMS brings the skills of its people to interpret marine geomorphologic, archaeologic, geophysical, and geotechnical data to deliver integrated seafloor models for use by its clients in the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries. GEMS personnel plan and implement offshore surveying, geohazard identification and mitigation, engineering, and permitting projects.

Peter Zeeb, PhD, PG, President and CEO of Geosyntec characterized the acquisition as follows: "With GEMS as our partner, we offer truly integrated offshore geoscience, geohazard, and geotechnical engineering services. Together, our people have decades of experience identifying geohazards for offshore well sites, wind towers, pipelines, and submarine power cables, and performing engineering evaluations and design for offshore foundations. Our services support projects from exploration to decommissioning.

Daniel Lanier, President of GEMS said, "Together, GEMS and Geosyntec will be a formidable team. As long-time collaborators, we will continue to deliver integrated service offering to help clients on complex offshore projects and find timely, cost-effective, and innovative solutions to support their energy projects."

The addition of GEMS will allow Geosyntec to assist oil, gas, and offshore wind clients by providing the geoscience and engineering expertise they need to successfully complete their projects, many of which contribute to the transition to renewable energy. With the ongoing support of its investment partner Blackstone, Geosyntec is committed to growing its capacity to support global efforts to achieve energy transition.

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