We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority shareholding in All Energy Contracting (AEC) by leading infrastructure engineering business OCU Group.
Since launching in Brisbane back in 2018, AEC has grown fast. What started as a construction services business has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary contractor delivering utility-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Along the way, we’ve been involved in building more than 10 gigawatts of solar, wind and battery energy storage projects.
Our new parent company, OCU Group, provides end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. OCU are committed to leading the way in energy transition and utilities contracting.
Michael Hughes, CEO of OCU Group, commented, “AEC has built a strong reputation in energy infrastructure, and the alignment of values and ambition between our teams makes this a natural fit. A number of our energy transition clients operate internationally and have asked whether OCU can support them beyond the UK. We are already pursuing opportunities in Australia with several of these clients, creating further growth potential for AEC. Together, we have the opportunity to deliver greater impact across Australia’s energy transition landscape.”
AEC will serve as a platform for regional growth, enabling OCU to contribute to Australia’s ambitious new energy targets and increasing demand for specialist power infrastructure services. The partnership brings together aligned values and complementary capabilities, accelerating the ability of both organisations to deliver high-quality outcomes for new and existing clients.
Steve Urquhart, founder of AEC, added, “Partnering with OCU Group is a significant new chapter for us. Their strength, in depth clear focus on energy transition, and commitment to people and systems development will support our long-term growth. We see strong cultural alignment and look forward to shared learning across both teams.”
The transaction is aligned with OCU’s strategic focus on disciplined, long-term growth through the integration of values-led businesses operating in resilient, forward-looking markets. AEC’s proven operational leadership and local market insight will be complemented by OCU’s experience, systems, innovation and people development approach, supporting safety, continuous improvement and sustainable expansion.
Looking ahead, this partnership gives AEC the confidence and capability to keep growing, keep innovating and keep delivering for our clients.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come — and even more excited about where we’re headed next as part of OCU Group.