This transaction forms part of CLS’ growth strategy aimed at strengthening its capabilities in operational oceanography and marine renewable energy. CLS supports offshore activities by combining metocean measurements, floating LiDAR solutions, and advanced underwater acoustics to secure offshore operations, optimize energy projects, and ensure environmental performance. The acquisition would enable CLS to offer its clients an even more comprehensive and integrated marine data portfolio, while allowing Akrocean to benefit from CLS Group’s global presence.

Founded in 2017, Akrocean provides offshore measurement solutions based on certified instrumented buoys, particularly used in offshore wind projects to assess wind resources, characterize metocean conditions, establish site baselines, and ensure rigorous environmental monitoring.

CLS Group, a mission driven company, a subsidiary of CNES and CNP, is a global player with more than 1,200 employees across 41 sites worldwide. Every day, CLS supports clients in more than 100 countries through its environmental, space, and maritime observation solutions.

“Alongside our clients in the marine energy sector, we aim to significantly accelerate our development to sustainably support the rapid expansion of renewable energies, particularly offshore wind.

“In this context, we are seeking a partner capable of amplifying this trajectory through our international presence, technological capabilities, and the synergies we could create together.

“Akrocean fully aligns with this vision. We are therefore pleased to announce today the opening of exclusive discussions that could soon lead to a strategic partnership, said Mauricio FRAGOSO DA ROCHA, Director of Energy & Infrastructure Applications at CLS.

“Our vision, technologies, industrial capabilities, and values strongly resonate with those of CLS Group.

“We are enthusiastic about the prospect of joining forces with a partner with whom strategic alignment and potential synergies are so evident.

“The exclusive discussions initiated today open the door to ambitious development opportunities,” commented Jean-Luc LONGEROCHE, President of Akrocean.

Both companies reaffirm their shared commitment to maintaining excellence in their provided services, continuing all ongoing projects with the same high standards, and fully mobilizing their teams in support of their clients and partners.