Liverpool city region-based gas-powered generator specialist Clarke Energy sees annual revenues soar 8% to £508.2m with pre-tax profits also up despite a ‘dramatic increase’ in raw material prices. Tony McDonough reports
Gas-powered generator specialist Clarke Energy continues to thrive in its global markets despite battling a big rise in raw material prices, driven up by the US war with Iran.
Founded by Jim Clarke in 1989, Knowsley-based Clarke Energy installs and maintains power generation plants and equipment at mines, hospitals and major commercial developments. It employs almost 1,400 people worldwide.
In its accounts for the 12 months to December 31, 2025, Clarke is reporting an 8% rise in revenues to £508.2m. Pre-tax profits were also £1.2m higher than the previous year at £33.6m. Its net assets increased significantly from £120.3m in 2024 to £145.7m.
Writing in the annual report, finance director Sharon Wright said: “During 2025 we have been able to secure significant new equipment supply contracts in countries including the UK, Australia and Romania… and this has driven the increase in revenue and profitability.
“The group will continue to consolidate its strong position in markets such as the UK, France, Australia, India and Bangladesh and concentrate its efforts on achieving growth in its new developing markets such as Tunisia, Romania, and Greece.”
Sharon added the company had also diversified more into green energy markets as the world accelerated towards net zero targets. It has focused on battery storage, microgrids, biogas upgrading and carbon capture.
“A large proportion of sales revenue for 2026 is underpinned by long-term contracts for equipment supply and after-sales service contracts and we have also seen the prospects for sale of new equipment to remain strong in most regions.
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“We have significant carry over of orderbook revenue backlog at the end of 2025 and so we are optimistic about trading performance in 2026 and beyond.”
Clarke’s ultimate parent company is Discovery Energy Holding based in the Cayman Islands whose majority shareholder is Platinum Equity based in California.