Newtownabbey-based NovoGen Engineering Solutions has secured a £400,000 contract to manage the construction of a power plant in Kilshane, County Dublin, within Fingal County Council's area.

NovoGen, established in 2021, specialises in delivering advanced engineering support services, primarily catering to the aerospace and hydrogen technology industries. Using its expertise, NovoGen will manage the construction and installation of a 300 MW turbine and generator, crucial for powering the facility. This includes overseeing the commissioning and testing phases before integrating it into EirGrid's network.

Welcoming the company's success, Economy Minister, Conor Murphy said: "Growing the green economy is a key component of my Economic Vision and I am delighted that NovoGen has secured this contract. NovoGen’s success shows what can be achieved by local enterprise agencies, councils and Invest NI working together to support local businesses."

NovoGen Engineering achieved success following support from Invest Northern Ireland's Ambition to Grow programme, aimed at helping small businesses in generating quality employment opportunities and promoting innovative products or services beyond Northern Ireland.

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Karl Conlon, Technical Director NovoGen Engineering, stated: "This is a significant win for our company and a major export contract for us. Our long-term aim is to use our unique mix of experience, certifications, and expertise to become leaders in green economy technologies.

"The support we received through the Ambition to Grow programme was instrumental in enabling us to take on an additional six highly skilled staff and undertake activities to build on existing network connections and increase awareness of our brand in export markets. That, in turn, helped us to secure this contract."

NovoGen Engineering learned about the Ambition to Grow programme from Invest NI outreach events held in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. It is one of seven companies from this council area that took part in the programme.

Kieran Donoghue, CEO of Invest NI, said: "Invest NI is working in partnership with our local councils to boost economic growth and give small businesses the support they need to grow. This joined-up approach is essential to ensuring that businesses right across Northern Ireland get relevant and timely support.

"The services which NovoGen provides are supporting Northern Ireland’s place as a region of manufacturing excellence and contributing to our economic reputation in terms of green technology solutions. Through the Ambition to Grow programme, we supported NovoGen Engineering with its marketing and business development activities, as well as employing an additional six new staff. This support is helping NovoGen to become a future leader in the renewable energy space."

Former Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Cllr Mark Cooper added: "It is fantastic news that a local company has secured this significant contract in the green energy sector. I am delighted to see that the company has utilised Invest NI's Ambition to Grow programme alongside other support from the council to contribute to their ongoing growth."