Nexos, a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) services in the offshore energy sector, has announced a strategic expansion into onshore energy projects.
The move is bolstered by a 300-person strong onshore services division, positioning nexos as a key player in the energy transition.
With a well-established reputation as one of the UK’s largest offshore EPC contractors, supporting clients such as Apache, Ithaca Energy, and EnQuest, nexos is now leveraging its expertise to support the onshore energy mix following a number of key wins in the onshore sector.
As part of the D2Zero group, nexos’ expansion follows the successful acquisition of OSL Consulting Engineers, further solidifying its capabilities in delivering comprehensive EPC services.
Expanding horizons: A true onshore EPC solution
Complimenting the existing offices and workshop facilities across the North East of Scotland, nexos’ onshore operations have acquired additional offices in Hull, strategically placing the company within the UK’s most active industrial regions.
The new division will focus on delivering turnkey EPC services for energy transition projects, including hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), waste-to-energy, renewables, and synthetic fuels.
Derek Thomson, COO, nexos
Derek Thomson, chief operating officer at nexos, emphasised the significance of this expansion, saying: “Leveraging nexos’ extensive EPC expertise into the onshore market signals our intent to become a powerhouse in the energy transition.
“We are combining OSL’s engineering and procurement expertise with our industry-leading construction capabilities to provide exceptional value as an EPC contractor in the onshore energy market.
“By providing construction services in-house, we are offering a genuine full-service solution that many other onshore EPC contractors cannot, and a seamless project execution journey for our clients.”
Bridging the gap: Offshore expertise for onshore innovation
Nexos’ extensive offshore experience, particularly in high-hazard environments, provides a unique advantage in tackling complex onshore projects. From ATEX-rated facilities to sterile pipeline installations, nexos’ integrated approach ensures efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness for developers looking to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy.
“Many engineering firms provide only the ‘E’ and ‘P’ of EPC, relying on third-party contractors for construction,” Thomson added. “At nexos, we provide a fully integrated solution, bringing offshore engineering discipline and safety-critical experience to onshore projects.”
“We’re seeing increasing demand from onshore developers looking for engineering teams with high-hazard, process-led expertise – skills that have traditionally been honed offshore,” Thomson said. “Nexos is uniquely positioned to meet this need, ensuring that the UK’s energy transition is built on proven experience, innovation and safety.
“We are committed to providing developers with the engineering and construction expertise required to deliver complex, scalable and future-proofed infrastructure.”
Delivering real projects today across the UK
nexos is already making an impact in the onshore energy space, with active projects across the UK. Key examples include the Zero Petroleum facility in Bicester, a first of a kind plant that nexos is supporting through design and build for the mass production of synthetic fuel for the RAF and aviation sector, as well as supporting major upgrades to a chemical plant in Leeds and feasibility studies for electric vehicle upgrades in Scotland.
Hull has been chosen as an additional base for nexos teams due to its central role in the UK’s industrial decarbonisation efforts. As part of this regional commitment, nexos has joined key industry organisations such as CATCH and Future Humber, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Humber Cluster’s transition to net zero.