Aquaterra Energy, a leading provider of offshore engineering solutions, has announced the appointment of Matt Marcantonio as its new Head of Engineering, marking an important milestone in the company’s ongoing growth and dedication to advancing offshore technologies.
With more than 18 years of experience in the offshore energy sector, Marcantonio is a well-known figure in the industry. In his new role, he will oversee Aquaterra Energy’s global engineering function, driving innovation, enhancing product development, and strengthening the company’s technical leadership across Well Access and Offshore Developments, including well intervention, late-life abandonment operations, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Marcantonio joins Aquaterra Energy after nearly 17 years with Claxton Engineering and 18 years within the Acteon Group, bringing with him substantial expertise in riser systems, bespoke tooling, and complex well abandonment projects. He also brings experience in platform design gained during his time with UWG and 2H. With a strong history of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative offshore solutions, Marcantonio’s appointment will help advance Aquaterra’s strategic focus on expanding its engineering capabilities and accelerating the development of proprietary technologies such as the Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF), the AQC systems suite, and the Sea Swift platform.
George Morrison, CEO at Aquaterra Energy, commented, “Hiring a talent like Matt underscores our ambition to remain at the forefront of offshore energy innovation while addressing our clients’ offshore challenges. His combination of deep technical knowledge, product development experience and leadership capability will be instrumental as we expand globally and continue developing technologies that support the energy transition and deliver value across the full well lifecycle.”
Alongside enhancing Aquaterra’s intellectual property portfolio and promoting operational excellence across global projects, Marcantonio will also focus on mentoring the company’s emerging engineering talent, helping to strengthen skills within Aquaterra and the wider offshore industry.
Matt Marcantonio, Head of Engineering, added, “I’ve always admired Aquaterra Energy’s reputation for innovation and engineering excellence, so I’m delighted to be joining such a talented and ambitious team. This is a company that delivers practical, field-ready solutions to solve some of the offshore industry’s biggest challenges – from cost-effective abandonment to enabling the future of CCS. What excites me most is the chance to support the next generation of engineers, sharing experience and building confidence in a sector that urgently needs new talent. Together, we have the chance to strengthen Aquaterra’s position as a leader in offshore innovation and make a lasting impact across the energy industry.”
