CIMA+ partners with energy engineering consultancy Keywest Projects

CIMA+, a Laval, QC-headquartered engineering consulting firm, has entered a strategic partnership with Keywest Projects Ltd., a Calgary-based energy sector engineering consulting firm.

CIMA+ said in a press release that the alliance will accelerate sustainable energy solutions across Canada and beyond.

Bringing together the complementary capabilities of CIMA+ and Keywest will enable the delivery of end-to-end project delivery for clients in the energy industry. The partnership’s focus will include high-demand areas such as natural gas infrastructure, carbon capture, hydrogen, electrification, biofuels, and advanced control systems.

CIMA+ was founded in 1990 and has 3,500 people across 40+ offices in Canada. The firm provides consulting engineering services in energy and resources, infrastructure, transportation, buildings, project management, operational and digital technologies, and earth and environment.

Founded in 2009, Keywest has more than 100 employees listed on LinkedIn. The firm provides engineering, procurement, and construction management services for oil and gas (upstream and midstream); power generation and electrification; industrial energy consumers and co-generation; renewables and energy transition; and utilities and infrastructure.

"By joining our forces and expertise with Keywest in major projects, we are equipped to support our clients from concept through commissioning –combining technical depth with execution excellence," said Daniel Matthews, regional EVP at CIMA+.

Stewart Nichols, chief technology officer at Keywest, added “Clients will benefit from expanded capabilities, faster delivery, and deeper insight – whether they’re based in Alberta, British Columbia, or anywhere across Canada."