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SLB to Acquire Kelvion in $4.1 Billion Data Center Expansion

SLB has agreed to purchase thermal management specialist Kelvion in a $4.1 billion transaction aimed at scaling its data center infrastructure business.

· Published 02 Sept 2026, 04:05 UTCAI-assisted, editor-reviewed
SLB to Acquire Kelvion in $4.1 Billion Data Center Expansion
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SLB has entered into an agreement to acquire thermal management specialist Kelvion in a transaction valued at $4.1 billion. The strategic acquisition significantly expands the company's existing footprint in the data center infrastructure sector.

The acquisition comes amid a sustained surge in global investment in artificial intelligence technologies. This rapid expansion in computing capacity has driven heightened demand for specialized cooling systems, power solutions, and integrated facility management.

Through the addition of Kelvion, SLB aims to strengthen its capabilities in providing critical thermal and facility solutions designed to support high-density computing environments and data center operations.

The multi-billion-dollar transaction underscores the increasing focus on industrial cooling and thermal management infrastructure as digital and computing requirements continue to scale worldwide.

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