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MNN UK · February 26, 2026 · 1 min read

France’s Engie to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5bn

What happened: French utility Engie has agreed to acquire UK Power Networks, which owns electricity cables and power lines in London and the south-east and east of England, in a £10.5 billion deal.

Why it matters:

  • The acquisition expands Engie’s presence in the UK energy infrastructure sector.
  • It affects electricity distribution across major regions including London and the south-east.

MNN Take: This deal represents Engie’s strategic move to strengthen its role in the energy transition by owning key UK power infrastructure assets.

Sources: Guardian UK