Sequana, a specialist consultancy in water security and environmental management, has announced the launch of its UK operations. With expertise forged in drought-prone Australia, the company brings decades of experience in delivering climate-resilient solutions to support the UK as it faces intensifying water scarcity.
Global desalination expertise for UK resilience
Sequana has been instrumental in shaping Australia’s water resilience strategy, guiding landmark desalination projects in Victoria, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide. These projects continue to secure supplies for millions of people, demonstrating the company’s ability to deliver technically robust and socially trusted solutions.
“Sequana is not just another engineering consultant. We are the water security partner that utilities can rely on,” said Mike Walsh, Chair of Sequana. “From landmark desalination projects, we bring global best practice, delivered locally. Our track record equips us to support the UK as it faces climate change, regulatory scrutiny and rising community expectations.”
UK leadership and local delivery
Darren Nabbs, Executive Director of Sequana UK Delivery, will lead the company’s newly launched UK operations to address growing water security challenges.
The UK business will be led by Darren Nabbs, Executive Director – UK Delivery. With more than 30 years of experience in water, wastewater and desalination, Darren has successfully guided complex projects through approval gateways with a 100% success rate. Sequana also brings a proven ability to secure social licence, a growing priority in UK water planning.
“With the UK facing urgent water security challenges, we’re proud to bring the best of Australia and global practice to support utilities here,” Darren said. “Our mission is simple: to deliver water security that is climate-resilient, socially licensed and technically excellent.”
A world-class advisory model
Supported by more than 200 global specialists, Sequana provides integrated advisory services from business case to operation. Its model blends strategic oversight, governance, risk management and delivery expertise, ensuring consistency while maintaining regulatory confidence and community trust.
With this expansion, Sequana offers UK utilities and regulators a proven partner to deliver long-term, climate-resilient water security.
