ADD ENERGY acquired by ABL GROUP
Context
ABL Group ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Add Energy Group, an international energy and engineering consultancy specializing in asset integrity management, well engineering, and operational (OPEX) optimisation services for the offshore energy sector. The transaction strengthens ABL Group’s positioning across the full lifecycle of energy assets by increasing its exposure to operations, maintenance, and life-extension activities, complementing its traditional focus on capex-driven field development. Through this acquisition, ABL Group expands its service offering into digital optimisation, carbon storage solutions, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation-related consultancy, reinforcing its strategy of supporting the energy transition across both oil & gas and renewable markets. Add Energy also brings proprietary software tools and analytical capabilities that enhance ABL Group’s technical offering, particularly in asset performance management and operational safety. The acquisition further adds a team of approximately 140 specialised consultants and extends ABL Group’s geographic footprint across key energy hubs including Europe, North America, and Australia. Add Energy’s management team is expected to integrate into ABL Group’s energy transition division, supporting the group’s ambition to scale its consultancy platform and leverage cross-selling opportunities across its global client base.
ADD ENERGY, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Business Services sector (11.5x).
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Target
Add Energy Group is a Norwegian consulting firm specializing in engineering and energy, focused on optimizing the operational performance of energy assets throughout their lifecycle. The company provides high-value-added services in the areas of asset integrity, well engineering, industrial risk management, and regulatory compliance for operators in the oil, gas, and new energy sectors. Its business model is built on a combination of recurring consulting services and proprietary software solutions that enhance the safety, availability, and efficiency of energy infrastructure. Through its industry-academia developed analytical tools, Add Energy supports its clients in managing drilling, production, maintenance, and decommissioning operations, while addressing emerging challenges related to decarbonization, carbon capture and storage, and asset life extension. With operational centers across Europe, North America, and Australia, the company leverages its specialized technical expertise and long-term relationships with major energy players to generate recurring revenue primarily tied to the operational and maintenance phases of infrastructure.
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Revenue range: 150M - 250M EUR
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR
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Acquirer: abl group