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SLB expands data center business with $3.4 billion deal for Kelvion

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31 August 2026

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

SLB will acquire cooling equipment maker Kelvion for $3.4 billion in cash to expand its data center business, driven by growing AI demand for power and cooling solutions. The deal includes assuming $700 million of Kelvion's debt and aims to strengthen SLB's thermal management technologies for data centers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

SLB's purchase of Kelvion shifts the cooling supply chain for data centers. If you build thermal or power infrastructure for hyperscale AI clients, this deal opens a new buyer with deep pockets to target now.

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