Pliosaur Information
Why a Pliosaur?
The name Pliosaur Energy reflects the values at the heart of our business. Because our projects operate in the public realm, it matters that our brand is one people of all ages can recognise and connect with.
The Pliosaurus, like all other dinosaur-era marine reptiles, remind us that the decisions we make today will shape the world that future generations inherit. There is also a powerful environmental message behind the name: if society fails to act quickly on climate change and the transition to cleaner energy, we risk following the dinosaurs into extinction.
A Pliosaurus is a fascinating and highly distinctive marine reptile, it is powerful, dynamic and built for its environment, just like Pliosaur Energy. Its Latin roots give Pliosaur Energy a universal, culturally inclusive identity that works across languages and communities, reflecting our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Practically, the name secured us a branding opportunity that was memorable, full of character, yet timeless and professional. All of which we believe Pliosaur Energy delivers on through every aspect of our operations.
Put simply: Pliosaurus are simply cool - and that sense of curiosity, excitement and optimism is what makes Pliosaur Energy at its core.
What is a Pliosaur?
They may look like dinosaurs, but pliosaurs were in fact a group of the plesiosaurs-extinct aquatic reptiles. Their short necks supported a huge head with a jaw consisting of an impressive set of teeth capable of a 15,000 kg bite. They had a teardrop-shaped body up to 18 metres in length and two sets of powerful paddles to help them swim through the water at speeds up to 10 km/h.
Dating back around 155 million years, an example of a pliosaur skull was discovered in Dorset by Kevan Sheehan and recovered between 2003 and 2008. The skull is a staggering 2.4 m long and thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, on permanent display at the Dorset County museum.
Size comparison: orca, blue whale, Pliosaur and diver.
Image by Tor Sponga - Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Norway.
Pliosaur crushing a Plesiosaur with its 15-tonne bite.
(Ill: Atlantic Productions)
Pliosaurus skeleton.
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
Pliosaurus dinosaur.
