About SOSG

At SOSG our professional consultancy team provides services to medium and large utility organisations, specialising in operational excellence, productivity improvement, utilisation analytics and proven cost down initiatives , procurement, bid preparation and contract Mobilisation. Our Field team provide Utility Asset Protection and Maintenance services to the energy and water sectors. Our Utility Protection Officers patrol critical assets to ensure Security of Supply is maintained and at the forefront of damage prevention efforts in Australia.

Introduction

The Security of Supply Group has been a business concept since 2020 following a passion of Phil Purcell’s to support the industry efforts in damage prevention and supply interruption reduction. Keeping commercial and domestic users connected and our communities with safe and reliable Utility services.

SOSG is driven to provide specialist services to Utility asset owners to protect and maintain critical infrastructure through Utility corridor patrolling, a value add to our Patrol services is by capturing and relaying live data to our clients on the activity volume and areas of risk that exists on route each day. Our Vehicles are equipped with dash cams, drones and precise vehicle and personal tracking devices which ensures not only Safety but also evidence-based patrol data if required.

Our Vision

To support the Energy and Water industries in asset protection innovation and process improvement through our SOSG consultation services, To also support medium to large industry related organizations in business development and operational excellence.

Our vision and purpose is to be the leading Asset protection service provider in Australia, not only by protecting critical energy and water assets but also by maintaining supply through Innovation and leading technology, providing on the ground and aerial frontline support to the routine maintenance and protection of utility easements.

Download PDF

Introducing UPROTECT

Utility Protection and Data Collection Services. SOSG New Business Entity launched July 2024. Presents the delivery of the following services for critical and strategic infrastructure assets:

  • Patrol Services for Gas Transmission Lines
  • Asset Security for Gas Transmision City Gates and pressure reducing stations
  • Third party Permits and Site Watch Services
  • Easement and Marker Post Maintenance
  • Business Medium Term Strategy

    2024 January

    Secure Supply Agreements

  • Gain supplier agreements with energy and water asset owners for easement patrols ans assets protection services on critical networks in Victoria
  • Partnership agreement with PelicanCorp for the Geolantis360 products
  • 2024 February

    Launch Utility Protection Services

  • Pipeline vehicle and drone patrol services
  • Site watch
  • Asset location data capture
  • Geolantis GPS
  • Compliance and safety auditing
  • Pipeline Signage
  • Easement maintenance
  • 2025

    Expland Uprotect

    Sevice to all utilities

  • Gas
  • Power
  • Water
  • Communications
  • Fuel lines
  • 2025

    Launch RCM

    Reliability Centred Maintenance

  • Advanced gas metering and gas fitting services
  • Preparing for hydrogen injection
  • Director & Founder of SOS Group

    Meet Phil Purcell

  • 32 years in Gas Industry network operations and construction
  • 15 years Gas Distribution Technician and Pipeline Construction
  • Business Unit Manager of GAS Asset Management Services
  • Senior Manager of Gas industry Operations since 2009 NZ/AU
  • Distribution Manager of Natural Gas Assets
  • Contractor Manager in the Gas Distribution Sector
  • Health, Safety and Environment compliance focused professional
  • Procedural Compliance and Industry Best Practice focused
  • Passionate about Security of Supply of critical infrastructure through Asset Protection initiatives and damage prevention efforts
  • Promotor of Before you dig and certified locators The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
  • Test here
  • Feel free to get in touch with SOSG anytime

    Book Consultations Enquire Online