Hilco is seeking offers to acquire the intellectual property assets of Alderley Plc (In Administration) and Alderley Systems Limited (In Administration) (together, “Alderley” or the “Companies”) on behalf of the Joint Administrators of the Companies, Alistair Wardell, Robin Parker and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK LLP.
With a legacy dating back to the late 1950s, Alderley established itself as a truly global leader in the design and delivery of advanced modular systems for the oil and gas sector. Operating worldwide, the Companies built their reputations on technical expertise, innovation, and an in-depth understanding of international regulations. Specialising in metering, produced water treatment, chemical injection, and process automation, Alderley delivered custom-built solutions tailored to the most challenging applications in the energy sector.
Alderley’s modular systems met the complex demands of upstream and downstream operations, with its solutions including fiscal metering systems, which ensured precise hydrocarbon measurement; water treatment systems employing advanced separation technologies; and hydraulic control systems, integrating pneumatic and electrical equipment for maximum performance. A standout innovation was the AP20 hydro cyclone, a proprietary technology developed to optimise produced water treatment by efficiently separating oil, water, and solids. Alderley’s AP20 hydro cyclone demonstrated its focus on developing practical, high-performance solutions that not only enhanced operational efficiency but also met and exceeded environmental standards.
As a systems integrator, Alderley sourced and combined components from top global suppliers to deliver advanced, cost-effective technologies tailored to client needs. The Companies excelled in designing and implementing reliable control systems, ranging from simple standalone devices to complex supervisory systems with built-in redundancies for enhanced reliability, specifically engineered to ensure precise measurement and seamless handling of operational data, supporting efficient and dependable performance even in demanding applications.
Prior to Administration, Alderley forged strategic partnerships with global energy giants, including Saudi Aramco, BP, and ADNOC, highlighting its ability to execute high-profile projects. By integrating customer-focused engineering with advanced technology, Alderley consistently delivered solutions that helped clients achieve their performance targets while meeting stringent environmental and regulatory requirements.
This acquisition opportunity presents an opportunity to leverage Alderley’s intellectual property, including engineering designs, technical data, proprietary methodologies, and proven technologies, such as the AP20 hydro cyclone for further commercialisation and exploitation in response to the growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions, building on Alderley’s legacy and established reputation.
Alderley established itself as a trusted and respected name in the energy sector, known for delivering innovative and reliable modular solutions to some of the world’s most prominent oil and gas operators. The Alderley brand became synonymous with precision engineering and technical expertise, supporting clients with tailored systems designed to optimise performance and meet rigorous environmental and operational standards.
The brand’s credibility was bolstered through high-profile collaborations with global energy giants, including Saudi Aramco, BP, and ADNOC. These partnerships showcased Alderley’s ability to execute complex projects, from metering and process automation to produced water treatment, in some of the most challenging environments. By delivering over several hundred custom-built systems worldwide, Alderley demonstrated a deep understanding of global regulations and industry best practices.
Alderley’s reputation was further enhanced by its commitment to innovation, as evidenced by its development of the AP20 hydro cyclone and advanced control systems. These technologies, designed to improve efficiency and environmental compliance, highlighted the brand’s ability to address critical industry challenges with forward-thinking solutions.
The Alderley name is recognised across the energy sector for its contributions to engineering excellence, its dedication to sustainability, and its ability to deliver results in high-stakes environments. This legacy, combined with its strong track record of successful client partnerships, positions the Alderley brand as a valuable asset for any buyer looking to leverage its credibility and align with its heritage of innovation and reliability.
The Companies hold a portfolio registered trade marks and pending applications covering the “Alderley” brand, including its distinctive kingfisher bird logo. The trade mark portfolio provides international, robust protection for the brand’s identity.
Full details on the Companies’ trade marks are available via a virtual data room.
The Companies hold a robust portfolio of patents covering advancing technologies in hydrocarbon measurement and multiphase metering. Among them are patents in relation to Alderley’s compact prover technology, protecting the Companies’ methods of developing space-efficient solutions for high-accuracy flow measurement, with international protection. Further, the portfolio includes patents relating to the Company’s innovations in wet gas multiphase metering, a critical area for accurately measuring complex fluid compositions in challenging operational environments. Alderley’s extensive collection of patents offers potential acquirers the opportunity to leverage proven and proprietary technologies that remain vital to the energy sector.
Full details on the Companies’ patents are available via a virtual data room.
The AP20 hydro cyclone stands as a key innovation in Alderley’s portfolio of advanced produced water treatment technologies. A proprietary solution, the AP20 is designed to optimise the separation of oil, water, and solids within produced water, a critical challenge for the oil and gas industry. The AP20 hydro cyclone is a robust and high-efficiency component that sets a benchmark in produced water treatment, delivering advanced, compact solutions capable of meeting the most stringent environmental and operational demands faced by the global oil and gas industry.
The AP20 hydro cyclone leverages cutting-edge centrifugal technology to separate contaminants from produced water. By utilising rapid rotational velocity and carefully engineered internal geometries, the AP20 achieves exceptional performance, efficiently removing solids and oil with minimal energy usage. The product’s modular design allows it to handle high throughput and pressure drops, making it suitable for both onshore and offshore environments.
Manufactured with erosion-resistant materials such as high-purity alumina ceramics and silicon carbide ensures the AP20’s durability, even in the harshest production environments. Its flexible design incorporates individually removable liners or cartridge systems, enabling straightforward maintenance and integration with broader produced water treatment setups. These features make the AP20 an ideal choice for applications requiring continuous or batch solids removal, with configurations that can be tailored to specific operational needs.
Available to acquire are the comprehensive General Arrangement and Assembly drawings, detailed design specifications, and proprietary engineering data for the AP20 hydro cyclone, providing invaluable insight into the technology’s cutting-edge design and operational capabilities. Also included are trial data and performance metrics, showcasing the AP20’s proven efficiency in diverse applications and its adaptability to varying operational conditions.
Full details on the Companies’ AP20 technology are available via a virtual data room.
Alderley leaves behind an extensive and meticulously organised repository of project files, technical documentation, and proprietary know-how that underpin its legacy of delivering innovative solutions to the oil and gas sector. Available to acquire is the content of the Companies’ electronic servers, including drawings, design schematics, technical data, and proprietary methodologies for Alderley’s bespoke systems. These files document decades of expertise across key areas, such as metering, produced water treatment, chemical injection, and process automation. Alderley’s well-structured digital archive, categorised by client and project codes, includes not only final deliverables but also the methodologies, trial data, and operational insights that supported Alderley’s high-profile projects, offering an in-depth understanding of the systems supplied to major operators, presenting potential acquirers with a powerful tool for replication, refinement, or broader commercialisation.
This collection represents a significant opportunity to harness the proven designs, technical expertise, and operational insights of a global industry leader, presenting acquirers with a robust foundation for addressing the growing demand for innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
The primary alderley.com domain name is available to acquire, along with the alderley.biz domain name.
The Companies own the copyright in the website content historically hosted at its domains, which served as a key platform for showcasing their modular systems, engineering expertise, and industry-leading solutions.
Rights in social media accounts are also available to acquire across various platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Full details on the Companies’ social media accounts are available via a virtual data room.
The Companies maintain detailed records of the customers they served, complete with names and contact information of key individuals within relevant departments.
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Offers Invited
All expressions of interest and bids are to be directed to Hilco in writing. A Bid Submission Form is available on request. Please contact Hilco to gain access to a virtual data room of further information on signing a confidentiality agreement.
The Joint Administrators act as agents of the Companies and without personal liability.
The bidder acknowledges that Hilco acts as an agent for the Joint Administrators who offer for sale only what right, title and interest (if any) the Companies possess in the assets. Such sale will be without any warranties, expressed or implied. The information provided has not been verified by Hilco or the Joint Administrators, and bidders are deemed to have carried out their own due diligence. The bidder acknowledges that the sale of project information, designs, and customer data may be subject to confidentiality obligations or other third party restrictions preventing disclosure or use of these assets. The bidder will be required to provide comprehensive indemnities to the Joint Administrators to mitigate litigation risks, confidentiality issues, and other potential unknown liabilities associated with the transfer of the assets and subsequent use. The indemnity requirement is non-negotiable and must be considered by the bidder before submitting an offer, as it is required to address the risks associated with the sale of intellectual property and related assets.
VAT, if applicable, at 20% will be added to the price. A non-refundable deposit of 20% will be payable by the buyer within 48 hours of bid acceptance. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the sale price is payable by the winning bidder. Legal completion to occur within 5 business days of bid acceptance. Hilco’s full Terms and Conditions apply.
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