About Us

Our mission and vision are
to engineer a sustainable engineering future

Maverick Energy Partners is more than ever your engineering partner for realising sustainable, competitive and reliable projects — wherever they are.

Maverick Energy Partners (MEP) is a specialized hydropower and renewable energy development and advisory firm, supported by a team with decades of combined industry experience. The firm brings together seasoned professionals with deep expertise across technical engineering, project finance, and strategic infrastructure development.

MEP delivers end-to-end, integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from early-stage feasibility studies, hydrological and resource assessments, and project planning to detailed engineering design, construction supervision, financial structuring, and long-term operational support. The firm is widely recognized for its ability to execute complex energy infrastructure projects efficiently, with a strong emphasis on value engineering for cost optimization, risk management, and timely delivery.

Serving a diverse portfolio of clients—including government institutions, multinational corporations, development finance institutions (DFIs), and private investors—MEP has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and consistent performance. Its approach is grounded in international best practices and aligned with lender requirements, ensuring that projects are both bankable and sustainable.

At the core of MEP’s operations is a firm commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable development. ESG principles are embedded across all project phases, ensuring alignment with global clean energy targets and delivering meaningful long-term value to host communities.

Through a collaborative delivery model, deep sector expertise, and a forward-looking strategy, MEP continues to position itself as a trusted partner in delivering scalable, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions globally.

Our Mission
& Vision

Mission

To deliver end-to-end, integrated hydropower and renewable energy solutions across the full project lifecycle, combining technical engineering, project finance, and strategic infrastructure expertise with a strong emphasis on value engineering, risk management, and timely delivery.

Vision

To be the trusted global partner for scalable, resilient, and sustainable energy infrastructure, recognized for technical excellence, reliability, ESG leadership, and long-term value creation for clients and host communities.

Track record

Key Statistics

Our expertise is backed by decades of combined experience, successful project delivery, and a global footprint across hydropower and infrastructure markets.

Years Combined Experience

Projects Delivered

Countries Served

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Core Values

Technical Excellence

World-class engineering and advisory delivered on every project.

Integrity & Transparency

Trust and ethical practice at the core of our engagements.

Sustainability First

Clean energy and environmental stewardship in every solution.

Client-Centered Approach

Your goals and timelines drive our strategy and execution.

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Executive Team

Engineer Dr. Johnson Bamidele Olorunnisola Adewumi FNSE

Executive Chairman and Founder

Executive Chairman and Founder of the project development team, is a highly accomplished Chartered Engineer with over 45 years of experience in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Hydropower, Infrastructure Development, Project Management, Policy Formulation, Research, and Training. He received his academic training from prestigious institutions including Imperial College London and the University of Lagos.

He has played key roles in the planning, design, and execution of major national projects such as the Gurara Multipurpose Dam, 700MW Zungeru Dam, 3,050MW Mambilla Dam, Goronyo Dam, Jibya Dam, Swashi Dam and Irrigation Project, Ilushi Ega Irrigation Project, Kampe Dam and Irrigation Project, and the Lower & Middle Ogun Irrigation Project. He also served as National Project Coordinator for Federal Government River Training Works (1982–1985), Hydrological Rapporteur for WMO–RA1 (1984–1986), and President of the Nigerian Committee on Large Dams (2019–2022).

Internationally, Dr. Adewumi has contributed to technical commissions and advisory bodies including FAO, Lake Chad Basin Commission, Niger Basin Authority, UNESCO–IHP, WMO, and ICOLD. His work contributed to the 1985 Water Sharing Agreement between Nigeria and Niger. A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, he is also the Founder of Thomas Adewunmi University, Chancellor of Kwara State University, and Chairman of Bamike Holdings, a diversified conglomerate spanning Engineering, Construction, Agriculture, Medical, and Hospitality sectors.

Jean BINQUET

Technical Director

Technical Director is a Chief Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the design and construction supervision of large multipurpose hydropower projects, including concrete gravity and arch dams, RCC dams, and earth and rockfill dams (CFRD). He has worked extensively with private investors, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), government agencies, river basin authorities, and municipalities.

He has served as Lead Design Engineer, Contract Expert, Project Director, and Project Manager on more than 40 major hydropower projects worldwide across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His portfolio includes landmark projects such as Gibe III (Ethiopia), Boguchanskaya (Russia), Mazar (Ecuador), Bui (Ghana), Gurara (Nigeria), Birecik (Turkey), Dul Hasti and Tehri Pumped Storage (India), Pubugou (China), and several major developments in Brazil, Argentina, Madagascar, and other countries. He has designed over 25 concrete dams (20–240m high), numerous RCC dams, and more than 25 earth and rockfill dams.

Mr. Binquet also supported the Panama Canal Authority in drafting Design-Build tender documents for the Panama Canal Expansion and new Post-Panamax locks. His services have been delivered to concession authorities, concessionary companies (as Owner's Engineer), and EPC contractor groups.

An accomplished academic contributor, he has authored over 30 scientific papers on dams and hydropower tunnels published in international journals. He is a member of leading professional bodies including ICOLD, ISSMFE, ASCE, and IHA, and has led international knowledge transfer programs for engineers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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