Gareth Edwards
About Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards is an Associate at Arup with extensive experience in process engineering, specializing in gas processing and hazard assessment.
Current Role at Arup
Gareth Edwards currently serves as an Associate at Arup, based in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. He has been with the company since 2021. His role involves a range of responsibilities including managing engineering projects, providing expert technical advice, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Past Experience at Costain Group PLC
Before joining Arup, Gareth Edwards worked at Costain Group PLC in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. As a Lead Process Engineer from 2015 to 2021, he gained valuable experience in process engineering and project management. Previously, he also served as a Senior Process Engineer at the same company from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Gareth Edwards graduated from the University of Leeds with a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Project Management, completed between 2004 and 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the same university, achieved from 1999 to 2002.
Expertise in Gas Processing and Hazard Assessment
Gareth is highly specialized in gas processing, particularly gas turbine-driven centrifugal compression plants. He has a strong background in hazard and risk assessment, including Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assessment and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA). Additionally, he has expertise in relief, blowdown, and flare system design.
Experience in Hydrogen and Gas Projects
Gareth has significant experience in leading Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies for 100% hydrogen-fuelled Combined Heat and Power Plants. He has contributed to optimizing onshore gas terminals to extend the economic life of existing gas fields and has successfully led major upgrade projects for National Transmission System compressor stations.