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Energy tech firm SLB to buy rival in $3.4 billion bid to expand data center presence

Planned acquisition of Kelvion stems from rapid buildout of AI facilities
SLB has expanded its footprint and employs 1,800 people at this former General Motors plant in Shreveport, Louisiana. (Industrial Realty Group)
SLB has expanded its footprint and employs 1,800 people at this former General Motors plant in Shreveport, Louisiana. (Industrial Realty Group)
CoStar News
August 31, 2026 | 7:59 P.M.

Energy technology firm SLB said it is acquiring rival Kelvion for about $3.4 billion, among the latest ripple business effects of the global data center development boom.

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  • Companies
    • SLB

      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

    • Kelvion

      Manufacturing