AXISCADES Technologies Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Epcogen, has been awarded a long-term contract by Highview Power Limited, a leading British energy storage technology producer renowned for its liquid air energy storage (LAES) technology. This partnership will support Highview Power’s first large-scale project, the Carrington Power Project in Manchester, UK.
The Carrington Power Project is set to become the world’s largest LAES facility, with a capacity of 50 MW and 300 MWh, designed to deliver power to over 1 million homes in the UK. Construction of the facility will begin immediately, with commercial operations expected to commence in 2026.
Epcogen has been contracted to provide a wide range of engineering services, including Process Detailing, Technical Safety, and various disciplines such as Static, Rotary, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom. The subsidiary began Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the project in mid-2022, with pre-engineering activities continuing until 2024 to build investor confidence. The project has now transitioned into the EPC execution phase.
Mr. Arun Krishnamurthi, CEO and MD of AXISCADES, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are excited to partner with Highview Power on this transformative project. This contract represents a significant opportunity to enhance our engineering capabilities and demonstrate our commitment to innovative energy solutions. We look forward to contributing to the success of the Carrington Power Project and future initiatives with Highview Power.”
John Goldie, Programme Director at Highview Power, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “We are eager to continue our relationship with Epcogen, developed during the pre-execution phase of the Carrington project. We selected Epcogen for their experience and flexible approach, which will be crucial for delivering innovative and value-added engineering solutions.”
In addition to the Carrington facility, Epcogen is also engaged in FEED activities for Highview Power’s upcoming larger-scale facilities, which will have a total capacity of 2.5 GWh. AXISCADES and Epcogen are poised to play a key role in these future projects.
Highview Power’s UK office will oversee the Process Technology and Project Management aspects of the contract, while its Dubai office will handle Procurement and Project Engineering related to major equipment supply and detailed engineering. This ongoing collaboration underscores a significant advancement in global energy storage solutions.
