Hot topic: energy transition’s long-term influence on M&A

Rapid evolution, increasing demand and effect on global industries have made energy a hot topic in every way. The pursuit of sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy is at the forefront of strategic considerations for businesses and industries. There is an increasing need for companies to consider mergers and acquisitions as a strategy to rebalance their carbon portfolios, and this article focuses on the Italian market as a case study. There are opportunities and challenges, but overall, what is evident when looking into the major trends in energy transformation is that this is an attractive area for investment, especially in the smaller to medium-sized project arena.

Read more in this article — which follows on from a recent sector talk — by Marino Marchi, managing director in Italy and co-head of Clairfield’s energy, cleantech, and resources group.