Ekium accelerates its international development with the acquisition of Pureworld Engineering

On 25 September 2025, Ekium took a new step in its development with the acquisition of Pureworld Engineering, an engineering company that has been operating in Romania for over 20 years.

The long-standing expertise of the Pureworld Engineering teams enables us to expand our engineering offering in the oil & gas, biofuels and energy sectors.

Pureworld Engineering operates in the following sectors:

  • Upstream/midstream/downstream oil and gas
  • Petrochemical and chemical plants
  • Industrial processes
  • Electricity generation
  • Environment

With 20 years of experience, Pureworld Engineering is an industrial engineering company based in Romania, operating in Western and Eastern Europe as well as the Middle East.

Pureworld stands out for its comprehensive expertise in energy and industrial engineering. The company manages the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept studies to facility commissioning.
Its technical expertise extends to HAZOP analyses, basic engineering and detailed design, ensuring a solid foundation for every project. Particularly renowned for its environmental studies, Pureworld Engineering also excels in the renovation, modification and modernisation of existing plants, as well as in the accurate assessment of facilities and assets.
Its project management skills are complemented by rigorous on-site supervision and methodical project control, including cost control, planning and schedule compliance.

Together, we form a stronger, more competitive and even more innovative entity!

Serban LONESCU 

Managing Director, Pureworld Engineering 

« This merger with Ekium is a true strategic alliance. The complementary nature of our expertise, the strength of an international group and our agility create exceptional synergy that will directly benefit our customers and employees. I am excited about continuing our development within a group that shares our values of team spirit and customer commitment.»

Jean-François YOT

Managing Director, Ekium

« ‘This integration represents an important step in our development and fits perfectly with our corporate vision in line with our strategic plan, which aims to internationalise our services and strengthen our expertise. Pureworld enables us to expand our reach in Western and Eastern Europe as well as the Middle East and to strengthen our offering in Oil & Gas, biofuels and energy production.»