Summary
- DLA Piper has advised Ares Infrastructure Equity funds on acquiring a significant minority stake in UK-based Statera Energy, marking Ares' first investment in Europe.
- The transaction involves approximately 1.9GW of storage and flexible generation assets, including the 680MW Carrington Storage project and the 750MW Thurrock Flexible Generation project.
- Ares' investment aims to support Statera's growth and advance its 16GW development pipeline for a renewables-led electricity system.
- This deal underscores Ares' commitment to energy transition, with its Infrastructure business managing USD29.9 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026.
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