Water & Environmental Consultancy
Effective water quality modelling and management are essential to the sustainability, safety, and efficiency of operations across maritime, energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. At ABL, we provide advanced numerical modelling, information technology and consultancy solutions in water resources management through Hidromod, our specialist team of water modelling and hydrological experts.
Based in Portugal and integrated into the ABL Group, Hidromod brings over 30 years of experience in developing state-of-the-art modelling systems for coastal, offshore, river, and urban water environments. Their expertise forms the foundation of ABL’s water management offering.
We work across the following water-based sectors
Coastal dynamics
Ports and Terminals
Oil & gas
Marine Energy
Aquaculture
Agriculture
Water management and environmental consulting capabilities
Hydrological and Water Quality Modelling
We simulate and analyse complex water systems to support operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making.
We provide hydrodynamic modelling of rivers, estuaries, coastal and deep ocean areas and hydrological modelling services including flood forecasting, sediment transport analysis, water quality assessments, and water balance studies.
Metocean Studies
ABL delivers expert metocean and coastal morphodynamic services, enhanced by advanced numerical modelling. Our solutions support project development, operational risk reduction, and incident investigations involving fixed and floating assets.
We offer a range of studies, including desktop assessments (uptime/downtime analysis), wave and hydrodynamic modelling, sediment transport and seabed evolution studies, as well as modelling of tropical cyclones and tsunami wave impacts.
Integrated Water Cycle Approaches
Powered by our satellite information services, our analysis of the water cycle covers everything from runoff to the ocean, hydrographic basin modelling, evaluation of point and diffuse sources, flood risk management, water monitoring and crop monitoring.
We balance the needs of industry, communities, and the environment with our services to help clients optimise usage, comply with evolving regulations, and support long-term sustainability in both developed and water-stressed regions.
Climate Resilience and Risk Assessment
With climate variability increasing, we provide climate resilience water solutions that prepare infrastructure, utilities, and operations for future challenges.
Our services include flood vulnerability mapping, drought risk assessments, and scenario modelling to support adaptation planning.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
We offer specialised environmental impact assessment water studies, focusing on hydrological and hydraulic conditions that affect ecosystems, communities, and project viability.
These assessments are vital for permitting and planning of infrastructure in coastal, estuarine, and riverine environments.
Our software solutions for water management
AquaSafe by Hidromod
AquaSafe is a live dashboard solution powered by satellite information services. It supports more accurate decision-making in water-related sectors via:
- Real-time measured and modelled data
- Robust digital twin anchored in network numerical models
- Continuous analysis of thousands of observation data points
- Flexible data analytics and reporting capabilities
- Reliable metocean forecasts validated with real-time observations
AquaSafe provides multifactorial forecasts for navigational safety and efficiency, guidance on port/harbour traffic management, fish feeding and water pumping energy optimisation, freshwater discharge flow forecasts for beach bathing areas, and much more.
AquaFarm by Hidromod
AquaFarm comprises AquaSafe modules—HydroAquafarm, CropAquafarm, and SoilAquafarm—providing operational results at the parcel scale to optimise water use and promote sustainable agriculture.
The value we bring
Proven global expertise
Hidromod has supported international clients across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas with leading numerical modelling services.
Advanced tools
We combine numerical models, GIS, and software innovation for robust, site-specific solutions in water quality modelling.
Sustainability focus
Our team delivers practical, future-proof strategies through integrated water resources management frameworks.
Global Partner, Local Expert
As part of ABL Group, we offer the scalability of a global consultancy with deep regional knowledge and commitment.
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