Recent and Current District Heating Projects in The UK and Ireland
Recent District Heating Projects in the UK and Ireland
Proven Project Construction delivers district heating projects UK-wide and across Ireland, working with energy companies, local authorities, developers, and contractors. We provide full-service support from design to installation, including specialist capabilities such as phased array testing and GoPro joint recordings to maintain transparency and quality at every stage. Below is a selection of our recent district heating installation projects.
Nine Elms: US Embassy Connection
District Heating network for the Embassy Quarter at Nine Elms, providing heating for 3 sites comprising over 1,500 residential homes. Acting as Principal Contractor to the ESCo, we designed, installed, tested, and commissioned 992m of dual Kingspan LOGSTOR series 2 district heating pipework in 468m of trench
Park Royal Regency Heights
The site is part of a major regeneration master plan of the Park Royal area, which will cover over 25,000 homes and two new railway stations, part of two major projects (HS2 and Crossrail).
Clapham Park Regeneration Scheme
New build regeneration project of 2,500 new homes on behalf of Metropolitan Thames Valley with a dedicated District Heating System.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park district energy scheme comprises of two energy centres and a network of 18 km of pipework and provides a source of low-carbon heating, hot water and chilled water to buildings across the park and in the surrounding areas.
Dublin City Works
Through our Irish business, we have undertaken a variety of works in the Dublin City area, and we are the only active and accredited District Heating company currently operating in Ireland.
Cardiff Heat Network
PPC completed the installation, testing, and commissioning of Phase 1 of the Cardiff Heat Network. The scheme included 3.6 km of trench and 8.3 km of district heating pipework in Cardiff City.
Ponders End: Swan Annexe Connection
PPC has completed the connection of the Swan Annexe to the Ponders End Heat Network. The works involve the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of a thermal substation
Meridian Water Heat Network
One of our biggest projects is the Zone A1, A2 and B1 phases of the district heating network, which is part of the Meridian Water Heat Network, consisting of circa 6 km of trench for dual DN400 & DN200 series 3 Kingspan LOGSTOR pipes.
Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale
PPC has been awarded the installation, testing, and commissioning of a district heating network as part of LB Haringey’s network. The works are to be constructed in public highways to connect the new building to the network in the location of Tottenham Hale
District Heating Projects in Ireland
PPC delivers district heating projects in Ireland through PPC IE, helping contractors, developers, and project teams build reliable low-carbon heat networks at scale. Our Irish project experience includes district heating pipework at Dublin Airport Terminal 1, work on the Interim Energy Centre at Grangegorman, and developer connections across Dublin.
As one of only a few Kingspan LOGSTOR-accredited contractors operating in Ireland, PPC combines technical pipework knowledge with practical delivery experience in live operational environments. This makes PPC a strong partner for district heating infrastructure, heat network installation, and pre-insulated pipework projects across Ireland and the wider UK.
“PPC worked on our Dublin Airport Terminal 1 project and rose to the challenge of delivering the underground distribution pipework for the MTHW and CHW services during the difficult Covid-19 period in the summer of 2020. They had to contend with frequently changing circumstances, but the works were completed on time allowing the superstructure works to start on programme. I would use them again on the next distribution pipework project and also recommend them to any contractor in Ireland for their district heating needs.”
Des McCarthy
Contracts Manager, McGrattan & Kenny
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of district heating projects does PPC undertake in the UK and Ireland?
PPC undertakes a wide range of district heating network projects across the UK and Ireland, working as either the main contractor or subcontractor. This includes new-build heat network installation, thermal substation connections, district heating pipework for large-scale regeneration schemes, and pre-fabricated pipework supply for developer connections. Clients include ESCOs, local authorities, main contractors, and mechanical contractors.
How does PPC ensure quality on district heating installation projects?
PPC is one of the only district heating contractors in the UK to carry out 100 percent phased array testing on all welds as standard. All pipework jointing is recorded using GoPro cameras, providing a full visual record for clients at every stage. This approach applies across all district heating network projects regardless of scale.
Does PPC work on district heating projects outside London?
Yes. PPC delivers district heating and heat network projects across the UK and Ireland, including Cardiff, Bristol, Worthing, Birmingham, Southampton, Dublin, and London. This gives clients outside the capital access to experienced district heating installation, testing, and commissioning support for low-carbon heat network projects.
Can PPC take on district heating projects that were installed by another contractor?
Yes. PPC diagnoses and rectifies heat network faults on networks originally installed by others, on both a planned and an emergency basis. The team uses in-house TDR surveying and GPR surveys to locate faults quickly before mobilising directly employed engineers to carry out repairs.
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