Emtec Utility Services, an ICP (independent connection provider) and part of the Emtec Group, has been commissioned to work on the Ardersier Port energy transition facility in the Moray Firth, which is being developed as a nationally significant infrastructure facility to support the offshore wind industry.

PDM will partner with Emtec to supply cable protection systems, electric cable ducting coils and detectable warning tapes, amongst other specialist solutions, as part of Emtec’s work to deliver essential electrical infrastructure to the project.

The appointment of PDM follows an earlier collaboration between the two companies on a solar farm project in Cheshire for a major global energy firm.

Commenting on its selection of PDM as its preferred supplier for the Ardersier Port project, Josh Martin, managing director at Emtec Utility Services, said: “We chose to partner with PDM on this significant infrastructure project for several reasons. The team’s geographical footprint across Scotland and levels of stock held were important – not least of all as there’s a branch in Inverness nearby to Ardersier Port. The wider access to other parts of the Huws Gray group of companies further supported this.

“The strength of our relationship with PDM is also really important. We can be assured that they provide sound guidance on the most appropriate product to use and are always quick to find solutions for us.”

Speaking on behalf of PDM, managing director Eddie Hernon emphasised the significance to PDM of having the opportunity to partner with a company such as Emtec Utility Services. He added: “There is a growing urgency to move away from fossil fuels, and it is, therefore, fantastic to be building a positive working relationship with Emtec, as they grow their reputation in this area.

“The PDM team has worked hard to ensure it has a thorough appreciation of Emtec’s needs, and alongside this has developed long-term partnerships with key manufacturers so that we can provide clients with a clear understanding of the suitability of different products depending on the application.

“The Ardersier Port energy transition facility is a project of huge significance to the offshore wind sector, and it is our hope that we can further our partnership with Emtec Utility Services to work with them on more renewable energy projects in the future.” 

PDM has started on-site deliveries to Emtec with immediate effect. Emtec Utility Services’ work on Phase One at Ardersier Port will continue throughout 2025, and it is hoped that this will be extended on future phases of the project.

Ardersier Port is the largest brownfield port in the United Kingdom and is a former North Sea oil and gas fabrication yard.