Rapid growth in manufacturing and urbanisation continues to increase the demand for energy on the mainland, making China the world's largest energy consumer. While fossil fuels remain the predominant source of power, renewable energy sources are steadily rising with wind and solar power generation expected to reach 100 million kilowatts by 2015. The surge of energy projects requires professionals with technical expertise and experience to manage operational challenges that slow the pace of development. Creating synergies with leading industrial experts, Semat Group offers top-level project management services tailored to renewable energy companies in the region. "Project model development in the energy sector is a growing field with many large companies holding multiple locations and employing staff worldwide. We support companies in managing their projects," says Jani Rathgeber, managing director of Semat Group. The Finland-based company is ramping up activities in Asia through its office in Shanghai. Providing business management services on the mainland and Asia, Semat China also cultivates relationships with international governments, environmental authorities and business operators to work on wind energy, solar cell, and industrial projects. With a network of more than 2,000 experienced professionals tackling site management, production transfers and business start-up tasks, Semat employs international and Chinese-speaking experts that attune work models for companies worldwide. "Understanding the language and culture is very important. Our personnel is our core. We assist Finnish and Chinese companies and investors to unlock opportunities in China and Europe," Rathgeber says. Semat is a reliable companion of leading companies such as KONE, ABB and Metso. The company has developed its own project management tool, Outsourced Project Management Office (PMO), with its main customers to grow and improve its services. "Our PMO provides resources, development, training and harmonisation to operate varied work models. Our agile and experienced project managers help international businesses succeed," Rathgeber says. Semat Group