{"id":329,"date":"2025-06-24T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/largepoweruser.eu\/?p=329"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:30:00","slug":"eurazeo-acquires-majority-stake-in-smp-energies-for-geothermal-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/largepoweruser.eu\/ar\/eurazeo-acquires-majority-stake-in-smp-energies-for-geothermal-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurazeo acquires majority stake in SMP Energies for geothermal growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eurazeo has purchased a majority stake in SMP Energies, a French company specializing in geothermal drilling, through its Planetary Boundaries Fund (EPBF). This investment aims to position SMP Energies as a leading player in deep drilling and decarbonized energy solutions within Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks the second investment by EPBF since its inception in March 2025. The fund focuses on scaling businesses that tackle environmental issues, particularly climate change and pollution. SMP Energies is recognized as France&#8217;s top contractor for geothermal well construction and maintenance, having drilled over 60 wells to date. The company offers comprehensive services that include drilling, workovers, and well abandonment for both domestic and international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As demand for deep geothermal energy rises across Europe, driven by the need for reliable renewable energy sources and favorable regulatory frameworks, Eurazeo&#8217;s investment seems timely. In 2023, the five largest geothermal markets in Europe produced around 8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy, with forecasts predicting double-digit growth through 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erwann Le Lign\u00e9 and Wilfried Piskula, Partners and Co-Heads of EPBF, expressed their enthusiasm for supporting SMP Energies\u2019 ambition to accelerate geothermal energy development throughout Europe. They emphasized their strategy of investing in small and mid-sized firms that show potential to become leaders in environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabien Lemesnager, CEO of SMP Energies, welcomed the partnership, highlighting that Eurazeo\u2019s long-term investment approach aligns closely with the company\u2019s vision. He indicated that this collaboration would not only expedite growth but also enhance capabilities and broaden the company\u2019s impact in the geothermal sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investment will facilitate SMP Energies&#8217; continued growth through both organic development and strategic acquisitions, aligning with EPBF\u2019s buy-and-build strategy. 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