Arup

Established on 1 April 1946, Arup is a global built environment consultancy headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Bringing together expertise across engineering, design, planning and advisory services, Arup works with clients worldwide to deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure that supports the transition to a low-carbon future.

As countries accelerate decarbonisation and electricity systems become increasingly reliant on renewable energy, Arup is helping clients unlock hydropower’s potential and pumped storage as critical long-duration energy storage solutions. The company supports projects across the full lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and delivery.

A recent example is the Loch Kemp Storage project in Scotland, where Arup is providing multidisciplinary engineering services as part of the front-end engineering design. The project will deliver flexible generation and energy storage to improve grid stability and strengthen energy security, while demonstrating how major infrastructure can balance technical excellence with environmental performance and long-term operability.

Sustainability is central to Arup’s approach to hydropower. The company embeds whole-system thinking throughout project development, advancing best practice in environmental assessment, dam safety, design optimisation, embodied carbon assessment and climate resilience. Arup also supports projects in aligning with international sustainability frameworks while sharing knowledge across regions to improve delivery and outcomes.

Through collaboration with clients, industry partners and policymakers, Arup is helping to scale hydropower and pumped storage responsibly, supporting more resilient and sustainable energy systems worldwide.

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