Technical energy services provider MCL Energy has been awarded a long term contract to design, build, finance and operate a new energy centre for structural adhesives manufacturer Huntsman Advanced Materials (UK).

Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global supplier of structural adhesives for joining composite materials with a primary global manufacturing and distribution site based at Duxford.

The installation includes project management, Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations, natural gas site infrastructure, and steam and condensate connection. The energy centre build incorporates civils, portal building, two 4000kg/hr steam boilers, a 1000kg skid mounted boiler and ancillary systems.

Following successful completion, the operation and support contract includes plant performance, efficiency guarantees, daily operation, planned preventative maintenance, 24/7 callout and remote plant monitoring.

Jason Perry, sales director said: “We are looking forward to working together with Huntsman Advanced Materials and providing a first class Energy Centre. This long term solution enables Huntsman to move forward, assured that their new Energy Centre will provide efficient process steam for manufacturing.”