KAEFER bags new maintenance contracts in Northern Ireland

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KAEFER UK & Ireland has secured new maintenance contracts with EP Kilroot Ltd. and EP Ballylumford Ltd. to provide both electrical and scaffolding services to their power stations in Northern Ireland.

Kilroot is a dual-fuelled power station on the east coast of Northern Ireland, and Ballylumford is the largest power station in Northern Ireland, consisting of two Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) and two OpenCycle Gas Turbines (OCGT).

Together both power stations provide over 45% of Northern Ireland’s electricity demand.

During the two-year contracts, KAEFER UK & Ireland’s Belfast office will support both sites with electrical and Scaffolding services including access solutions, electrical installation, electrical maintenance, fault finding and engineering services to support the operation of both stations.

Richard Dee, KAEFER’s Business Development Manager for Ireland said, “These contract wins further strengthen and underpin our relationship as a key supplier and partner to EPUKI in Ireland & the UK.”

Jessica Barrass EP UK Investments Procurement Manager for Northern Ireland said “The teams at both Ballylumford and Kilroot stations are looking forward to working safely and effectively with KAEFER at our sites.”

KAEFER UK & Ireland is a leading provider of technical industrial services, part of the global KAEFER group of companies.

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