APS Strengthens Position in the Power and Utilities Infrastructure Sector with GEG Capital Backing

We’re excited to announce that Approved Power Services Ltd. (APS) is now part of GEG Capital — a strategic move that strengthens our position within the power and utilities infrastructure sector. Following GEG Capital’s acquisition of 100% of the equity in APS from owner Paul Oakes, our existing management team — including Managing Director Gerry Donnelly — will remain in place, with all current staff retained.

With ambitious growth plans, APS is set to embark on a major recruitment drive, aiming to double its workforce within the next year. The acquisition also positions us to play a leading role in high-voltage commissioning for onshore and offshore wind farms, further expanding our reach in the renewable energy sector.

Joining Group Means Growth & Opportunity

The acquisition of APS enhances GEG Capital’s comprehensive energy infrastructure capabilities — covering planning and design, HV cable laying and jointing, substation and access infrastructure construction, and now, high-voltage commissioning for wind energy projects.

This strategic addition opens new doors for APS, providing a platform to take on larger-scale projects and positioning the company to bid directly for high-value framework contracts with major network provider clients.

APS Owner, Paul Oakes, commented:

“We are delighted to join the GEG Capital portfolio. Not only will we immediately benefit from the opportunities created by collaborating closely with fellow group companies, but being part of a larger group will allow us to take APS to the next level. Our expanded benefit from the larger group structure will enable us to bid directly for major framework contracts with the network providers we already have excellent long-term relationships with.

“We look forward to working closely with the leadership team at GEG Capital and leveraging their established management, finance systems, and extensive experience in scaling businesses like ours.”

APS Managing Director, Gerry Donnelly, added:

“The multi-disciplinary nature of our combined services will offer an immediate benefit to our client base. The group scale will allow us to enter new markets, take on larger contracts, and significantly expand our high-voltage commissioning services for onshore and offshore wind projects.

“Additionally, our recruitment drive will support this growth, creating new job opportunities across the UK.”

Strategic Expansion & Synergies

Rory Mackenzie, Board Director at GEG Capital, commented:

“We’re delighted to add the considerable capabilities of APS to the GEG Capital portfolio. APS has built an outstanding reputation in the energy infrastructure and cabling sector. By integrating its expertise into our portfolio, we significantly enhance our ability to deliver end-to-end solutions—from planning and design to HV cable installation, jointing, and now, high-voltage commissioning for renewable energy projects.

“The acquisition of APS brings further opportunities for the entire group. We will benefit from synergies with our other portfolio companies, including utilities, energy, and renewables contractor Global Infrastructure, and Arthian, which specialises in, planning, environmental, engineering, and safety services.

“As with all our significant investments, we identified in APS a company that shares our values, our vision for the UK energy sector, and our ambitious plans for growth and people development.”