ACEA S.p.A. (ACEA) is an Italian multi-utility company based in Rome, focused on regulated infrastructure and essential services across water, energy, and the environment. It is among Italy’s largest water operators, managing the integrated water cycle—from potable water supply to wastewater collection and treatment—across several regions in central Italy. The company also operates electricity distribution networks in the Rome area, develops and manages renewable and conventional power generation assets, and provides public lighting and energy efficiency services.
ACEA’s environmental activities include waste treatment and recovery, recycling, sludge management, and circular-economy solutions such as biomethane and waste-to-energy projects. Through its networks and plants, ACEA supports households, municipalities, and industrial customers with critical utilities that underpin manufacturing and process industries, including chemicals. The company emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure modernization across its service areas.
Also known as ACEA Group.
100% of an energy retail arm and 50% of a regional supplier acquired; adds 1.2M customers. Vulnerable customers excluded. Price ~€500M plus up to €100M earn‑out to 30/06/2027.
Plenitude acquires ACEA Energia for up to €587M, adding 1.4M customers. An extra €100M depends on performance. Completion by June 2026, pending Antitrust approval.