--- title: "BBA Acquires METSCO to Boost Utility Consulting | BBA" date: 2023-05-24T07:02:00-04:00 author: jessica napert canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/bba-acquires-metsco-energy-solutions-inc" section: News --- BBA is proud to announce the acquisition of METSCO Energy Solutions Inc., a firm specialized in engineering, asset management, auditing, field testing and strategic consulting in the power sector. 1. With their experience and excellent market reputation, the +60 METSCO experts will help the firm strengthen its presence in Central and Western Canada, while further enriching our electrical power service offering. “We’re excited to welcome the METSCO team to BBA and to be strengthening our position as an electrical engineering leader in Canada,” says Jérôme Pelletier, President and CEO of BBA. “We share a common vision of sustainability and are convinced that this acquisition will enable us to better support our clients by offering innovative and practical solutions for their energy transition.” Thor Hjartarson, CEO of METSCO adds, “Given how quickly the power sector is changing in Canada and around the world, there could be no better time to join the BBA team. We're sure that this strategic alliance will allow us to do great things together.” This acquisition will provide BBA with a second office in the Toronto area, including a high-voltage lab, which will be led by Babak Jamali, formerly Chief Operating Officer at METSCO. 2. [ ![METSCO BBA logo Navy EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/logo/METSCO_BBA_logo_Navy_EN.png) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/logo/METSCO_BBA_logo_Navy_EN.png) ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. 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With their experience and excellent market reputation, the +60 METSCO experts will help the firm strengthen its presence in Central and Western Canada, while further enriching our electrical power service offering. “We’re excited to welcome the METSCO team to BBA and to be strengthening our position as an electrical engineering leader in Canada,” says Jérôme Pelletier, President and CEO of BBA. “We share a common vision of sustainability and are convinced that this acquisition will enable us to better support our clients by offering innovative and practical solutions for their energy transition.” Thor Hjartarson, CEO of METSCO adds, “Given how quickly the power sector is changing in Canada and around the world, there could be no better time to join the BBA team. We're sure that this strategic alliance will allow us to do great things together.” This acquisition will provide BBA with a second office in the Toronto area, including a high-voltage lab, which will be led by Babak Jamali, formerly Chief Operating Officer at METSCO. 2. [ ![METSCO BBA logo Navy EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/logo/METSCO_BBA_logo_Navy_EN.png) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/logo/METSCO_BBA_logo_Navy_EN.png) ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. Sources- Roseline Simard Director - Marketing and Communications +1 450 464-2111 |