13-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish offshore firm goes onshore with English acquisition
Aberdeen-based Nexos, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services in the offshore energy sector, described the move as a 'strategic expansion' into onshore energy projects.
It follows the acquisition of OSL Consulting Engineers, to which Nexos said it will add its own existing offshore engineering expertise 'to create an onshore powerhouse'.
Derek Thomson, of Nexos, said it 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.
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'.
Mr Thomson said: '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.'
Nexos, which employs more than 1,000 across its facilities and was formerly known as Global E&C, said its 'extensive offshore experience, particularly in high-hazard environments, provides a unique advantage in tackling complex onshore projects'.
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