DUNFERMLINE, Scotland, July 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- McKinnon Clarke, one of the largest energy procurement and compliance specialists in Europe, has unveiled a new corporate identity. Effective from 1st July, the company will be known as MC Energy Group. The corporate website has also been rebranded and will now be called http://www.mcenergygroup.com

The company, headquartered in Fife, has just completed the acquisition of energy risk specialist, Encore for GBP6.25million. The company is confident that its new name and identity will enhance its image and support MC Energy Group's goal to become a major global player in the field of energy, environmental usage ( http://www.mcenergygroup.com/what-we-do/environmental-services.php ) and legislation in regulated and deregulated markets.

MC Energy Group's CEO, Mr Simon Northrop explains: Research undertaken by the company has shown that the new name, MC Energy Group, gives a clear and unequivocal statement of our expertise and scope, without losing the brand values associated with McKinnon Clarke. We want existing and potential clients to understand our ambitions and be a part of our success.

Following the acquisition of Encore, MC (http://www.mcenergygroup.com/) is now one of the world's largest independent energy consultancies with 3500 clients across 40 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and the US; representing 150 of the world's largest international businesses.

MC is responsible for the purchasing of GBP4billion of energy. The company employs 450 staff in 17 offices across 13 countries. For more information on MC Energy Group, please visit the website at - http://www.mcenergygroup.com/ .

Contact MC Energy Group Ltd Claymore House Enterprise Way Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8PY United Kingdom t: +44(0)1383-745-000 e: enquiries@mcenerygroup.com w: http://www.mcenergygroup.com/

SOURCE: MSOURCE: C Energy Group Ltd

CONTACT: Contact: MC Energy Group Ltd, t: +44(0)1383-745-000, e:enquiries@mcenerygroup.com