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MORRISON STAFF KEEPING CUSTOMERS INFORMED

MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES Morrison Utility Services, said: “We
are pleased to renew our long-standing
SECURES MAJOR CONTRACT WITH SGN relationship with SGN and look forward
to assisting them in the delivery of
their outputs and aspirations in GD2.
The award of this contract is a great
MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES has network throughout this region. opportunity for Morrison Utility
been awarded a significant contract by As part of the works, Morrison Services to support SGN in the delivery
SGN for the construction, maintenance Utility Services plans to enhance its of a significant mains replacement
and replacement of gas distribution direct labour capacity in the South programme and other works.
mains and services. of England, servicing the contract “During the tender process,
Under the terms of the five-year with additional support from well- we outlined our ability to work
contract, with a value of £10 million established supply chain partners. collaboratively to fulfil our clients’
per annum, Morrison Utility Services Morrison Utility Services will support needs, in a manner that puts customers
will deliver an initial 65km of gas main SGN by managing the planning and and safety first. We are excited to
and associated service replacement delivery of the network’s mains put together a talented team that can
on behalf of SGN. The works will run replacement programme, as well as safely and efficiently deliver the works
from Bicester, Oxfordshire, through to ensuring local authority, customer and for our clients, customers and key
Portsmouth, Hampshire, improving stakeholder engagement. stakeholders, while investing in the
the quality and functionality of the gas Sean Kelly, Executive Director at local communities.”

NEW HEAD OF ENGINEERING FOR NORTHERN IRELAND GAS NETWORK

IT’S A VERY can ultimately play a vital role in Scotland, says: “It’s a very exciting
EXCITING time decarbonisation, removing millions time to be part of the gas industry in
to be part of the of tonnes of CO₂ from the west of Northern Ireland, with the possibility
gas industry in Northern Ireland where oil and solid of biomethane and hydrogen as
Northern Ireland, fuel use is prevalent. sustainable fuel alternatives. We will
according to The project is ensuring a clear be watching the SGN H100 project in
Mark Davidson, pathway to a fully decarbonised, Fife with particular interest in terms
MARK the newly hydrogen-ready future for Northern of any similar projects that may be
DAVIDSON appointed Head of Ireland. SGN Natural Gas is ideally undertaken in our network.”
Engineering at SGN Natural Gas. placed to lead the way; its parent The Mechanical Engineering graduate
As the newest gas distribution company SGN is already pioneering a from the University of Glasgow takes
operator, SGN Natural Gas is world-first zero carbon hydrogen-to- over the reins as Head of Engineering
helping consumers plan for a more homes project in Scotland. from David Butler, who was appointed
sustainable energy future. The network Mark Davidson, a native of Director of SGN Natural Gas in October

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