KKR has signed an agreement to acquire an additional 5% stake in Enilive from Eni for a consideration of €587.5 million, taking its total holding in Enilive to 30%.
Enilive is Eni’s mobility transformation company, dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, smart mobility solutions, and providing services to support people on the move. The additional investment follows KKR’s initial acquisition of a 25% stake in Enilive announced in October 2024, and demonstrates KKR’s commitment to the business and its growth potential as a leader in the energy transition, providing progressively decarbonised services and products in support of sustainability-driven mobility.
Marco Fontana, Managing Director in KKR’s European Infrastructure team, said: “Having first signed our investment in Enilive in October last year, this transaction reiterates our confidence in the business’ ability to provide innovative and effective emission-reducing technology solutions, in line with our strategy to support transformative energy projects across Europe. We’re excited to continue working alongside Eni to further establish Enilive as a market leader.”
KKR has been consistently investing in Italy across asset classes since 2005, with a commitment to supporting the country’s economic and social development. In July 2024, KKR announced the closing of its acquisition of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network and incorporation into FiberCop, creating the most extensive Italian broadband network serving around 16 million households and helping to fast-track the digital transition in Italy.
KKR’s investment in Enilive has been made through its Global Infrastructure Strategy. The firm first established its Global Infrastructure Strategy in 2008 and has since been one of the most active infrastructure investors around the world, currently managing over US$77 billion in infrastructure assets.