International engineering company PD&MS Energy and specialist fabrication and engineering firm Harlen have committed GBP 2.5M of investment towards a new rig-repair and sub-sea fabrication facility in one of Scotland’s premier ports.
The 38,750ft2 facility on Princess Alexandra Wharf at Port of Dundee is expected to house up to 50 fulltime personnel – rising to upwards of 260 including contractors during specific projects – and manage offshore asset service works in excess of GBP 8M in its first financial year. The investment allows PD&MS to provide a full concept to completion service with the support of fabrication & engineering company Harlen, who will deliver fabrication services from the new facility.
Previously based in neighbouring Prince Charles Wharf on a short-term lease, the new, larger facility is optimised for rig repair and upgrades, vessel repair and mobilisations, large fabrications and general work across other energy sectors. An initial GBP 1M investment has been made in the workshop with a further GBP 1.5M expected over the next three years.
PD&MS is also looking to secure new office space in Aberdeen to house up to 400 personnel as part of its continued growth plans.