Our Story: Global Energy Solutions
Pioneering Energy Project Management Since 2002
Founded over 20 years ago by Will Gruver, USP&E has grown from a small equipment broker firm into a global energy solutions powerhouse. Our journey reflects our commitment to integrity, innovation, and delivering reliable energy solutions that empower industries worldwide.
Humble Beginnings – Building a Legacy of Excellence
USP&E began with a bold vision: Revolutionising the energy sector with innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions.
What began as a small venture rapidly grew into a leader in power station engineering and operations and maintenance (O&M) services. Our commitment to quality and client satisfaction laid the groundwork for our expansion into delivering global energy solutions and comprehensive EPC services.
Growth and Expansion – Leading in Global Energy Solutions and EPC Services
Driven by innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, USP&E has expanded its operations globally. Our expertise in EPC and O&M services has enabled us to tackle complex projects globally, earning clients’ trust in over 35 countries. From diesel generators to renewable energy solutions, USP&E delivers projects on time, within budget, and with uncompromised quality.
Speed with Excellence – Delivering Projects on Time and Beyond Expectations
At USP&E, “Speed with Excellence” is more than a slogan; it’s our operational standard. We understand the urgency of energy projects and the need for timely delivery. We meet your energy needs with speed, reliability, and unmatched quality through advanced project management, professional logistics, and a well-tuned supply chain.
Extreme Ownership – Taking Responsibility from Start to Finish
USP&E is fully responsible for every aspect of our projects. From the initial planning phase to final execution, our team actively identifies challenges and develops solutions. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, which makes us your trusted partner in energy project management.
Our Promise
Our promise to you is simple: we deliver at speed, with excellence, and through extreme ownership. Our unique approach includes team collaboration, agile logistics, and a vast stock of new and low-hour engines and turbines. We invite you to join us on a Teams call to discuss how USP&E can de-risk your next project and ensure its success.
Milestones and Achievements
A Timeline of Success
2002
Founded
Founded by William Gruver.
2004
Acquisition
Purchased 2 power equipment rental companies and merged them in one.
2005
1st Power Project
Completed first international power generation project, marking our entry into the global market.
2006
Delivered 100 diesel generators
Completed delivery of over 100 diesel generators to Cricket Communications in the USA.
2007
1st Expansion
Expanded operations to Dallas, Texas, and Mali, West Africa.
Completed first major international 30MW EPC project winning additional 4 year O&M contract.
2009
Supplied Data Centres
Completed data center design, supply and installation projects in MN, TX, CO, and Canada.
2010
Big Delivery & Expansion
Delivered over 30 generators to a US client in Panama.
Expanded operations to Lunsar, Sierra Leone, and Conakry, Guinea.
2011
Success in challenging environments
Provided energy solutions for the Marampa Project in Sierra Leone, showcasing our expertise in challenging environments.
2012
Awards & Celebrations
Celebrated 10 years of leadership in power generation solutions, received several prestigious awards.
Successfully completed 8 ship power plant design and supply project for Carnival Cruise Lines.
2013
Further expansion into Latin America
Successfully executed the Perenco Guatemala project, further expanding our reach in Latin America.
2016
Launched SmartPower
Launched the SmartPower energy management platform, revolutionising O&M with advanced digital monitoring and efficiency tools.
2020
Milestone + 5,000mw
Reached milestone of having consulted and worked on over 5,000 MW of installed power capacity, demonstrating our capability and experience.
Expanded our operations to over 35 countries, reinforcing our global footprint.
2021
Improved Fuel Efficiency
Achieved significant fuel efficiency improvements with the launch of our proprietary fuel optimisation technologies.
2022
Proven success in the Middle East and further acquisitions
Completed the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, highlighting our ability to deliver large-scale projects in the Middle East.
Acquired 2 companies and merged them into “made@scale”, our power station enclosure, man-camp, and product manufacturing company near our head quarters in Johannesburg South Africa.
Developed the innovative POWERBOX, a modular, containerised power plant solution offering rapid deployment and high efficiency.
Completed 100mw + power station rebuild, with supply of 30mw of new HFO engines, to Barrick Gold, the largest gold mining firm in the world, earning a 3 year O&M contract because of our agility, excellence, and speed.
2023
Expanded our rental fleet
Expanded our rental fleet by 8MW giving USP&E the ability meet clients’ immediate power hire needs while they wait for factory lead times on new generation assets.
2024
Milestone + 10,000MW
Celebrated over 22 years of industry excellence, with over 40 GW of client energy projects consulted on and over 1.8 million spare parts supplied to clients globally.
Completed over 10,000MW of projects as owners engineer and feasibility study manager to develop and support projects that bring power to millions of people in some of the poorest countries on the planet.
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