Northern Energy swoops for fuel distributor

Northern Energy has swooped for fellow North Yorkshire heating and fuel oil supplier Kettlewell Fuels.

Founded in 1987 and based in Melmerby near Ripon, family-run Kettlewell Fuels is an independent heating and fuel oil supplier to domestic, agricultural and commercial customers across North Yorkshire.

Harrogate-based Northern Energy supplies communities in the North of England with domestic, commercial, and agricultural oil and LPG.

Janet and Trevor Kettlewell, managing shareholders of Kettlewell Fuels, who were advised by Rob Burton of Azets and David Strachan of Schofield Sweeney, said: “For over three decades, we have been supported by a loyal and dedicated team and we are very proud of what the business has achieved. We believe Northern Energy will sustain our legacy and we are leaving the business in great hands. We would like to thank our fantastic team, customers, and suppliers for their support over the years.”

Stuart Illingworth, Northern Energy managing director, said: “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Kettlewell Fuels, a business that has been built on strong family values like our own. With the existing team we will continue to deliver the same unbeatable service to which Kettlewell Fuels’ customers have become accustomed.. Together, the future looks very exciting.”

Northern Energy’s corporate finance advice was provided by a team led by James White from Brown Butler. Philip Ashworth and Nicole Waldron of Andrew Jackson Solicitors in York provided legal advice to Northern Energy.

Rob Burton, corporate finance partner at Azets, was supported by Richard Weston. David Strachan, partner, and Jack Venable of Schofield Sweeney provided legal advice to the Kettlewell Fuels shareholders