Veolia, through its subsidiary Seureca, has announced the acquisition of MRC Consultants and Transaction Advisers, a specialist energy consultancy based in Spain and the UK. This acquisition is part of Veolia’s“GreenUp” strategic plan, aimed at accelerating the company’s ecological transformation and increasing the share of energy in Seureca’s activities. With this integration, Seureca expands its portfolio of decarbonized energy and energy autonomy solutions, meeting the growing needs of its customers.
Strengthening Seureca’s capabilities
MRC’s team of energy engineers, economists, legal experts and data analysts significantly enhances Seureca’s know-how. From now on, Seureca’s energy division will employ over 70 people, covering a wide range of fields including energy efficiency, renewable energies, smart grids,energy storage, e-mobility and local energy loops.
A Partnership for Innovation and Sustainability
Philippe Bloch, CEO of Seureca, said that this acquisition marks an important step in Seureca’s evolution, consolidating its energy offering and its commitment to ecological transformation. Arnaldo Orlandini, CEO of MRC Consultants, expressed his pride in joining Veolia, emphasizing that this acquisition propels MRC into a new dimension on the world stage.
GreenUp” objectives and prospects
Veolia’s “GreenUp” strategic plan aims to accelerate ecological transformation by developing innovative solutions for water, waste and energy management. By integrating MRC Consultants, Veolia strengthens its ability to provide decarbonized energy solutions and to meet the challenges of energy autonomy and sobriety on a global scale. This acquisition is in line with France’s and Europe’s energy transition objectives, notably the National Battery Strategy and the goal of producing nearly 2 million electrified vehicles a year in France by 2030.
Impact on the energy market
The energy market is undergoing a major transformation, with strong global competition, particularly dominated by Asia. The acquisition of MRC Consultants enables Veolia to consolidate its position on the European and international markets, offering cutting-edge solutions in renewable energy and decarbonization. This approach also contributes to France’s energy sovereignty, by strengthening the country’s capacity to develop and deploy advanced energy technologies. Veolia’s acquisition of MRC Consultants, via Seureca, represents a major step forward for the group in the field of low-carbon energy solutions.
