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With the energy industry as our home ground, nothing stands still. On this page, you find an overview of news from all corners of our global house of energy. So have a look below for the latest updates on responsible energy solutions for people and planet.
Sales records in roaring Bangladesh LPG market
The market for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Bangladesh is taking off, leading to exceptional sales numbers for our team in Asia.
MAKEEN Energy will construct cylinder manufacturing plant in Dhaka
With the incredible growth in the Bangladeshi LPG market, MAKEEN Energy has signed a contract with City LPG for a cylinder manufacturing plant.
Gijs Majoor is the new CEO of GEC
Gas Equipment Company, Inc (GEC) has entered into a new era with the appointment of a new CEO who will take over from former CEO Skeeter LaDue.
MAKEEN Energy will produce Liquefied Biogas (LBG) on a new plant in Denmark
In collaboration with biogas supplier Nature Energy, MAKEEN Energy is proud to announce the signing of a contract to build and operate the first Danish biogas liquefaction plant in Frederikshavn, Denmark.
World Cleanup Day 2021
This week we help clean up the planet a little bit – the event World Cleanup Day gave us a great chance to socialise and come together as One Global Team.
MAKEEN Energy receives PED certification
Our team has succeeded in achieving a PED certification that means we are now fully capable of producing our own central carousel columns and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipes.
MAKEEN Energy joins project Greensand
29 consortium members, including MAKEEN Energy, have signed up to phase 2 of Greensand, a carbon storage pilot project.
Our Indian team restores oxygen supply to hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19
When a crucial oxygen plant broke down, technicians from MAKEEN Energy stepped in quickly and restored their supply to local hospitals.
US filling facilities provide gas and jobs
Thousands of filled cylinders every day and up to 45 new employees. That’s what 2 new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling plants in Michigan and Texas bring to the local communities.
The way is clear for Denmark’s first LNG truck refuelling station
Working with KC LNG (a part of MAKEEN Energy), Q8 is building Denmark’s first ever refuelling station for trucks running on liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Our Indian facility management crews win platinum AND gold
At Grow Care India's award ceremony for 2020, 2 safety awards were won by LPG filling plants under facility management by MAKEEN Energy.
MAKEEN Energy acquires part of Suncil®
In the wake of our production and distribution agreement, the collaboration is now expanding – adding yet another responsible energy solution.
Strengthened leadership for a growing organisation
We are adding a new force to our executive management team and strengthening our leadership all around.
DecomBlades completes the cycle for old wind turbine blades
Our division MAKEEN Power is part of this new project that aims to lead the way to sustainable and economically viable recycling of wind turbine blades.
MAKEEN Energy joins EU project to clean up oceans
MAKEEN Energy is part of a new, EU-funded project to identify, remove and reuse plastic waste from European coastal areas.
New system ensures superior service
The main purpose of optimisation is always to make something as fully perfect as possible. That is why our service team have started to optimise our performance with the new FSM system.
Navigating a pandemic responsibly
COVID-19 has affected, and still is affecting, many businesses and industries worldwide. To avoid shutting down, every corner of our organisation has adjusted to meet the resultant challenges.
New solar-powered collaboration
MAKEEN Energy has recently signed a production and distribution agreement with the Danish solar-power company, Suncil®.
Preparing the next generation of responsible solution-makers
No fewer than 7 new faces now occupy our headquarters in Denmark as interns and trainees in various departments.
More service and employees
Our Malaysian team celebrates a special service first that adds new faces. On 1 June 2020, they began a facility service agreement in the private sector and welcomed 9 new team members.
Another project manager has secured an acclaimed PMI certificate
The PMI standard is not a random anybody. That is why we train our project managers according to it. And recently, Florent Baglieri has got a certificate.
Scottish ferries will be fuelled by bunkering solutions from KC LNG
On 30 March 2020, Scottish ferry owner Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd placed an order for 2 innovative LNG bunkering facilities – from KC LNG.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak closely and implement all necessary precautions. But we also make sure to keep our business and operations going when and where this is possible.
MAKEEN Energy acquires GEC Gas Equipment Company, Inc.
This newest acquisition is aimed at strengthening the global business and network of the group’s trading division, KC ProSupply.
Upgraded centering arms for KC equipment
Our R&D department has upgraded the centering arms for various Kosan Crisplant machines, making them sturdier and easier to replace.
New training centre opened in India
High performance is the result of highly skilled people. To raise the performance of both our energy solutions and their users, we have opened a Centre of Excellence at our office in India.
UN commitment continues
On 29 January 2020, we submitted our second annual status report to Global Compact, a United Nations’ initiative, to tell how far we have come on our sustainability journey.
Our website is now CO2 neutral
To help offset the climate impact of our presence on the world wide web, we have decided to become a member of the initiative CO2 Neutral Website.
Danish minister joins debate
Promoting sustainability and fighting plastic waste were on the agenda when the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs joined a debate at MAKEEN Energy’s headquarters.
New year, new decade – Let's look at what's in store
With the new year still fresh, we want to give you a sneak peek at a few of the things to expect from MAKEEN Energy in 2020 - straight from our directors.
When knowledge travels from Italy to Bangladesh – and reverse
Luca Scravaglieri visited colleagues in Asia to share knowledge about gas equipment. It turned out that he could bring home new insights too.
MAKEEN Energy signs UN ocean initiative as a first mover
As one of the first companies in the world, we have signed the United Nations' initiative to protect our ocean - the Sustainable Ocean Principles.
A milestone in safety: 10,000 accident-free man-hours in Malaysia
Our team in Malaysia is proud to have received recognition of their excellence in safety and teamwork.
Plastcon: A solution to plastic pollution
On 26 June 2019, we invited businesses and organisations for the first look at our new system that converts plastic waste into a variety of precious resources.
Opening the House of MAKEEN Energy
On 24 April 2019, we held an Open House event to celebrate our new headquarters in Randers, Denmark.
International Women's Day
On 8 March, we celebrate the achievements of women - also in the traditionally male-dominated energy industry. Three of our female newcomers have told us about their choice and thoughts.
A new year has begun. Let's talk about that.
Our executive management wants to thank everyone who helped to make 2018 a great and exciting year for MAKEEN Energy.
MAKEEN Energy launches new conveyor chain
The MAKEEN Energy chain will be integrated into each of our new solutions that includes a conveyor chain - whether you are buying Siraga, Kosan Crisplant, or one of our other brands.
MAKEEN Energy will have new headquarters in 2019
MAKEEN Energy will move to new surroundings on the first week of 2019 - more specifically in the 16,000 square meter building located 30 kilometres north of Aarhus, which only a couple years ago served as the headquarters of the wind turbine giant Vestas.
FLEXSPEED 10 year anniversary
Kosan Crisplant's revolutionary LPG filling system has been spitting out filled cylinders since 2008. In that time, a lot has happened, and today there are FLEXSPEED systems in operation all over the world.
MAKEEN Energy delivers record results
The results from the financial year 2017 have been approved. And at MAKEEN Energy, we can, through our companies and brands, present a turnover of DKK 1 billion (~ EUR 136M) - an all-time record!
Kosan Crisplant's Commercial Director joins steering committee of GO LNG
Bo Larsen, Commercial Director of Kosan Crisplant, has joined the steering committee of GO LNG - an EU funded project to promote LNG as a fuel for the shipping industry.
Five benefits of container filling
With just a small investment, you can run an entire LPG filling operation out of a cargo container. We found five ways that this can help your business.
New office opening in Bangladesh
MAKEEN Energy has opened its new hub in Bangladesh on 16 January 2018. The demand for LPG in Bangladesh has grown in last several years, owing to the increasing suspension of natural gas connections and rising use of LPG as an auto fuel.
Stable, self-sufficient power from gas turbine
To meet the growing need for a stable power supply, MAKEEN Power has launched a containerised gas turbine at the ADIPEC 2017.
Video: Efficient and fast bunkering with KC LNG
Harmful emissions are a thing of the past with KC LNG's bunkering solution. Take a look at the new video on bunkering for LNG vessels.
KCProSupply.com goes live
KC ProSupply, Kosan Crisplant's trading division for gas equipment and components, now has its own independent website.
Inauguration of the MAKEEN Energy Manufacturing Centre
On Wednesday, 16 August 2017, MAKEEN Energy's new manufacturing centre was officially inaugurated in Sri Lanka. Our new production facility is meant to manufacture and deliver a wide range of Kosan Crisplant and Siraga equipment.
Movable, multiple truck-to-ship LNG bunkering solution
MAKEEN Energy's LNG division has invented a solution to the lack of an established trans-European infrastructure in the LNG area. It's called 'Movable Multiple Truck-to-Ship Bunkering'.
Sri Lanka flood relief
On 15 June 2017, Kosan Crisplant Sri Lanka (KCLK), a MAKEEN Energy company, donated school bags, clothing material and shoes to approximately 250 school children affected by the recent floods in the country.
KC Cameroon brings LPG to low-income households
Over 4 million people die every year from illnesses related to the household air pollution caused by cooking with solid fuels such as wood. Those affected are primarily women and children in low- and middle-income countries.
MAKEEN Energy prepares for the future
The first week in the New Year 2017 was spent training approximately 30 supervisors from both Siraga and Kosan Crisplant on Siraga premises in Buzançais, France.
Happy New Year from MAKEEN Energy
It has been a busy year and we have you to thank for that. Thank you for the great co-operation we have experienced in 2016. It was MAKEEN Energy's first real year and it has been very intense.
Turnkey order in Northern Africa
In October 2016, MAKEEN Energy signed a contract for a substantial order with Algerian Safir SPA. The order is for a turnkey project including specialised engineering of three filling lines as well as two testing and maintenance lines.
Strengthening Korean partnership
MAKEEN Energy and Korea LNG Solution enter co-operation agreement
The long-term gas company Kosan Crisplant owned by MAKEEN Energy and Korea LNG Solution sign a detailed co-operation agreement during the Marine Tech Korea 2016 conference in Gyeongnam.
MAKEEN Energy's LNG division at Marine Tech Korea 2016
At the Marine Tech Korea 2016 conference in Gyeongnam, Korea that took place on 26-29 September 2016, MAKEEN Energy's LNG division participated alongside the significant LNG industry influencer, Korea LNG Solution.
Kosan Crisplant wins large order
On 2 June 2016, Kosan Crisplant France signed a contract with SNDP in Tunisia to deliver the first high-capacity FLEXSPEED carrousel in Africa.
Acquisition of Kosan Crisplant
On 19 August 2015, Al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company acquired Kosan Crisplant (KC) from Seera Investment Bank B.S.C.
Siraga joins the Saudi Al-Ayuni Group
At this beginning of year 2013, we are pleased to announce that the SIRAGA Group joined the Saoudi group Al-Ayuni. This acquisition, effective from 1 January 2013, is part of a development to better meet the needs and expectations of our customers by offering a comprehensive product range of LPG Cylinder Filling Plants on a Turn Key Basis.
SADELMI Power acquired by Al-Ayuni
Acquired SADELMI S.p.a, Italy in 2011, leading EPC Contracting Company in the Power Plant Construction sector which over the last 30 years has executed multiple power projects
