Image: Representatives of Five Elements and Pondera Consult, a company of Haskoning, firming up their partnership in the Netherlands

Following its recent acquisition by Haskoning, Pondera Consult is proud to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Five Elements in Oman. This collaboration builds on the existing relationship between Five Elements and Haskoning and now benefits from Pondera’s specialized expertise in renewable energy. By combining Haskoning’s global engineering capabilities, Pondera’s deep sector knowledge, and Five Elements’ strong local presence and environmental insight, the partners aim to accelerate the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across the Middle East.

Five Elements, formerly Five Oceans, has been a long-term partner of Haskoning in Oman, known for its capabilities in environmental consultancy services. With a local office in Muscat and extensive experience in biodiversity, land use, and stakeholder engagement, Five Elements ensures projects are aligned with both national regulations and international standards.

Comprehensive expertise across the green hydrogen value chain

With Pondera Consult now part of Haskoning, the partnership with Five Elements is significantly strengthened. Pondera brings advanced expertise in wind and solar energy, yield assessments, and technical design. Together, the three firms offer a fully integrated portfolio of services that spans the entire green hydrogen value chain - from feasibility to execution - delivered by an integrated and multidisciplinary team. This includes:

• Wind and solar resource assessments: Utilizing LiDAR, mast data, and advanced wake effect modeling 
• Engineering and layout optimization for large-scale renewable energy parks 
• Environmental and social impact assessments, aligned with both local and international standards 
• Strategic advisory on hydrogen conversion pathways, including ammonia production, transport logistics, and port integration planning

Our global experience in complex wind and solar landscapes can bring real value to Oman’s renewable future. This collaboration highlights the growing alignment between Oman and the Netherlands in advancing green hydrogen and renewable energy.

Contact Pondera Consult: Paul Janssen & Eric Arends
Contact Haskoning: Taco Hoencamp
Contact Five Elements: Kris Vallancey & Simon Wilson