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Apala Group and E&C Consultants establish strategic partnership to serve APAC Market

The agreement reflects the shared commitment to delivering and expanding innovative solutions and unparalleled expertise in the global energy markets.

Taipei, Taiwan 26/03/2025. Apala Group, an energy procurement and supply chain decarbonization advisory firm servicing clients in the Asia Pacific and Latin America, and E&C Consultants, a global energy procurement and data services company, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership aimed at providing comprehensive energy consulting services in the Asian Pacific market.

With this collaboration, clients in the region can access a wide range of specialized services tailored to meet their evolving needs in a rapidly transforming energy landscape.

Key services offered through this partnership include: 

1. Energy contract tenders: Apala Group and E&C Consultants will jointly facilitate both traditional and emerging energy contract tenders, including on- and off-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This comprehensive approach ensures that clients secure the most favourable terms and maximize the value of their energy contracts.

2. Regulatory updates: recognizing the dynamic nature of the energy markets across the APAC region, the partnership will provide clients with regulatory updates to navigate evolving policies and regulations effectively thereby facilitating clients in making informed decisions and adapting their strategies accordingly.

3. Market expertise: leveraging Apala Group’s deep understanding of the APAC energy markets and E&C Consultants' specialized expertise, the partnership offers clients access to seasoned professionals with unparalleled insights. Whether clients require market analysis, project management, or strategic guidance, the combined capabilities of both firms ensure tailored solutions that drive success.

Commenting on the partnership, the Managing Director of Apala Group, Orrin Cook, stated, "Apala Group is excited to collaborate closely with E&C Consultants to drive innovative and high-impact energy solutions in APAC. We believe their team’s integrity, market approach, and customer-first mentality align well with Apala.  We look forward provide an industry-leading service through our partnership.”.

Benedict De Meulemeester, CEO of E&C Consultants, said “this partnership is another important step in making true on E&C’s ambition of becoming the world’s leading energy procurement consultancy, bringing smarter energy for a better world to the world’s largest companies. During the several talks I’ve had with Orrin and his team in the past years, I’ve come to highly appreciate their expertise and attitude. I’m therefore very happy that we can join forces.”. 

Ms. Wei-In Lin, Director APAC Clean Energy and Impact at Apala Group, added "We understand that global energy procurement requires both clear strategic direction and local market understanding.  We look forward to supporting E&C’s clients through our leading APAC market knowledge and transaction experience.".

Juan Ríos, Lead Partner at E&C Consultants concluded "this agreement sends a clear message to our clients: we are committed to delivering world-class services in every market we operate. Collaborating with Apala Group strengthens our ability to navigate Asia-Pacific’s rapidly evolving energy landscape—where a deep local network, on-the-ground presence, cultural intelligence, and regulatory expertise are essential. With our expanded footprint, clients will gain access to greater opportunities, including PPAs, a rapidly growing market trend and a core strength of Apala Group’s value proposition.”.

This partnership was also made possible through collaboration with Shulman Advisory, who will remain E&C’s partner for the Japanese market and work alongside Apala Group. Asked about the new signature, Dan Shulman, CEO of Shulman Advisory, expressed “we are delighted to extend our collective reach and the scope of support we can provide to our clients throughout the APAC region by welcoming Apala into the strong partnership between E&C Consultants and Shulman Advisory.”.

Together, Shulman Advisory, Apala Group, and E&C Consultants bring strong and unique expertise in the APAC energy market, offering valuable insights and solutions to large companies.

Orrin Cook will participate in E&C's flagship event, the Global Energy Conference that this year will take place in Barcelona, Spain on 4-5 June. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet him in person and explore potential opportunities in the APAC markets, benefiting from the new partnership.

About

Apala Group is a consulting and procurement services firm dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition and supply chain decarbonization across Asia and Latin America. Founded in 2020 in San Francisco, California, Apala Group works with global organizations to design and implement high-impact energy and climate programs. Our mission is to be the leading ally for companies, governments, and NGOs seeking innovative solutions to drive decarbonization in Asia and Latin America.

E&C Consultants is a leading global energy procurement consultancy, with a rapidly growing team of currently 135 experts servicing large international companies, on a worldwide basis. With its unique ePoint global energy portfolio reporting platform as a cornerstone, E&C provides high added-value services for contracting energy, risk management and budget and invoice management.

For media inquiries or further information about the partnership, please contact Apala Group at contact@apalagroup.com and/or E&C Consultants at info@eecc.energy.