GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’.
Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approved Power Services) will each undergo a brand refresh to bring them in line with the new corporate identity.
As part of the rebrand, GEG Capital, the group’s investment arm, will operate under the new Global identity. Portfolio companies Apollo, Aventus Energy, Bracewell, Capstone Construction, Arthian, Calder Electrical, Scot Build, Cammach, Global Highland, Be Personnel, and Chance Recruitment will retain their current corporate identities.
The rebrand comes as the group celebrates its 20th year and is described as repositioning the business as an energy and infrastructure partner following the recent divestment of The Port of Nigg and fabrication and scaffold/access businesses Global Energy (Fabrication) and Global Energy Services.
Global has also unveiled plans for a new 2,000m2 HQ in Inverness. The business aims to increase turnover from £300 million to £500 million within three years.
Growth will be driven by Global’s hybrid investor/operating model which includes its major energy services portfolio together with investments that previously sat under GEG Capital, concentrated in consultancy, construction, and recruitment. Collectively Global employs in the region of 2,000 people.
Chairman Roy MacGregor said, “We are really excited to share our new brand and vision which sets our course for the next five years. With a new, future-focused brand and a move toward a hybrid investor/operator model, with a people and technology-led solutions provision, we are confident we will nearly double our turnover within three years. This will see us explore new markets and synergies between group companies, creating hundreds of new, long-term skilled employment opportunities across Scotland and beyond, as we establish Global as the UK’s leading energy and infrastructure partner.
“Following the recent high-profile sale of the Port of Nigg, the group is energised by the opportunity that lies ahead. There’s huge potential for growth within the energy and utilities sector and we have exciting new plans for the group to grow it significantly both organically and through acquisitions as we explore new markets.”
Roy MacGregor broke ground on Global’s new multi-million-pound HQ at the heart of HIE’S Inverness Campus Freeport zone. Having outgrown its Henderson Road base, the new office is tipped to facilitate future growth, creating space to accommodate up to 50 new employees.
“The move to our new, purpose-built office will support the group’s ambitious growth strategy,” MacGregor added. “I think the level of investment in our new HQ sends a strong message to the market that through enhanced collaboration, acquisition and maximising of synergies across our portfolio, we will continue to unlock new opportunities within the green energy and utilities sectors – as well as exploring new markets.”
The design for the building has been created by award-winning lead architect, David Lawrie, from Bracewell – another recent addition to the Global portfolio, which will also be based out the office. Fellow group company, Capstone Construction, will be principal contractor on the project which is expected to be completed by autumn 2026.
