As part of the energy transition to a lower carbon future, off-grid energy solutions provider Flogas Britain, part of DCC plc, has acquired Protech Group – a move that strengthens its range of futureproof energy solutions and broadens its customer base. Flogas adds a full suite of low carbon and renewable technologies to its portfolio, as well as a maintenance and service offering. Leading with energy; the company is focused on transitioning its customers to net zero.
Flogas will offer commercial and industrial customers a wide range of alternative heating and cooling solutions, including air source and ground source heat pumps, solar PV, and hybrid systems. It will also provide a range of HVAC solutions, maintenance services and water management. By adding these solutions, Flogas is now fully equipped to help businesses as they work to meet legally binding carbon reduction targets.
“Bringing Protech on board has taken our energy offering to the next level,” says Lee Gannon, Flogas MD. “This is a key strategic move, allowing us to develop and broaden our range of futureproof solutions. It also shows how serious we are about meeting our 2040 ambition to provide 100% renewable energy solutions for our customers. We now have the right energy proposition and expertise in place to help UK businesses reach pressing sustainability targets. And we’ll do it all – from bespoke design, through to installation, commissioning, and on-going support.
“The move also significantly enhances our wider maintenance and services offering, making us a real one stop shop. This brings us closer to our customers and broadens our reach substantially, taking us firmly into the on-grid community too. It’s a fantastic springboard for the company and we can’t wait to get started.”
Protech Director Ross Docherty adds: “We’ve already worked with Flogas on a number of successful projects, so we know there’s great synergy there and excellent scope for cross selling our services. We’ve had tremendous success at Protech as an SME, but with the power and backing of a renowned brand like Flogas, this is the perfect platform to strengthen our offering and expand our reach like never before.
“Together with Flogas we’ll combine our expertise and help companies nationwide to map out their journey to reach net zero. For most, this is a transition, not an instant solution, and that’s where we come in – we’ll provide completely tailored, efficient energy solutions that help businesses reach their emissions targets at their own pace, and affordably.”
As Flogas shifts its customers towards a lower carbon future, it continues to provide liquid gas solutions. Liquid gas is the cleanest, most efficient conventional off-grid fuel available. Customers switching from other fuels like oil benefit from significant carbon savings and better air quality with fewer pollutant emissions. Flogas is also investing in other green gases, such as bio propane, renewable DME and green ammonia.
“We know liquid gas has a key role to play in the energy transition for off-grid Britain,” adds Lee. “That’s why we’ve invested heavily in creating the UK’s largest LPG storage terminal in Avonmouth, Bristol. When this is fully operational later this year, we’ll be able to provide an unparalleled, dependable nationwide supply as demand grows. We’ve also designed this storage facility to be completely future ready, so it’ll be compatible with renewable future fuels. This, together with our newly enhanced clean energy offering from Protech, marks our unwavering commitment to a lower carbon future.”
