Kent's Bold Bid to Expand US Manufacturing Presence
Kent, a global energy leader, is in the process of expanding its manufacturing operations in the US – namely its operational base in Houston, Texas.
The move not only showcases Kent's dedication to the US energy and manufacturing industries, but also elevates its service delivery across complex energy undertakings and industrial set-ups within North America.
Such a strategic move will further enhance Kent's manufacturing prowess, enabling it to provide more innovative solutions for the energy sector’s challenging projects.
Kent: Making its manufacturing mark
For more than six decades, Kent has made its mark in the Americas, which remains a significant part of its worldwide presence across 34 countries with a 13,000-strong workforce.
The company's impressive stride in securing US$1.2bn worth of new contracts in the first half of this year alone underlines its robust capabilities and stellar reputation in managing intricate energy projects.
Scott Tanley, Vice President of Operations USA at Kent, shares insights on why the company is pursuing further US expansion.
“Houston has always been at the heart of our operations in the Americas,” says Scott.
“This investment underscores our confidence in the US market and our determination to support clients with world-class solutions that are faster, cheaper and better than anyone else.
“We're excited about the opportunities ahead and committed to helping our clients navigate the energy transition with the scale, attitude and people to get it done.”
Kent: Driving the energy transition
Kent offers a diverse range of services across multiple industries.
These include project delivery and consultancy across the oil and gas, offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture verticals.
Its manufacturing strength boosts its capacity to take part in pivotal sustainability initiatives, like projects in the realm of offshore wind.
Kent has been engineering around 12GW of offshore wind projects near the UK and is supporting the development of such projects in Australia, where there are significant challenges.
“Australia is remote from the existing offshore wind supply chain and generally has a limited supply chain available to deliver large offshore wind projects," says Cerianne Cummings, Offshore Wind Market Director at Kent.
“We're drawing on our current activities to support oil and gas decommissioning and ongoing engagements with ports.”
By pursuing greater manufacturing expansion, Kent will be better positioned to nurture the sustainable growth of the energy sector and push for greater decarbonisation.
Aiming to deride a third of its energy needs from low-carbon and renewable resources by 2027, Kent is committed to this growth on multiple levels, creating a greener energy and manufacturing landscape.
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