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flag Ardian to buy Irish energy firm Energia for €2.5B, aiming to expand renewables and efficiency.

flag French private equity firm Ardian has agreed to acquire Irish energy company Energia Group from U.S. firm I Squared Capital in a deal valued at over €2.5 billion, expected to close in early 2026. flag The transaction, Ardian’s first investment in Ireland, involves a major energy utility serving nearly 900,000 customers across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, supplying about 17% of the island’s electricity and 20% of its wind power. flag The acquisition follows growing investor interest in energy infrastructure supporting digital growth, particularly renewable-powered data centers. flag Ardian plans to expand Energia’s renewable portfolio and operational efficiency without impacting customers, employees, or suppliers. flag The deal underscores increasing global focus on energy and digital sector convergence amid rising demand from AI and data centers.

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