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Viridian issued protective notice to its 40 staff in Huntstown in North County Dublin on Friday

Viridian plans to close two Dublin power plants in May

The owner of two power plants in Dublin, which have capacity to supply 20% of Ireland's electricity needs, has notified authorities it is to close both facilities.

Business • 30 Jan 18

Viridian has two main brands, Energia in the Republic and Power NI in Northern Ireland

Viridian sold to I Squared Capital for €1 billion

Investment management company I Squared Capital will buy energy company Viridian Group Holdings Limited from investment bank Arcapita, it confirmed today.

Business • 29 Mar 16

It is understood Arcapita, which bought Viridian in 2006, may sell the business for more than €1bn

Centrica set to bid for NI energy firm Viridian

Centrica, the largest energy supplier to UK homes, is preparing a bid for Northern Irish power company Viridian Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Business • 14 Jan 16

It has been reported that the Belfast-based company, which also operates Energia, may be worth as much as €1bn

Viridian owner looking to sell NI energy supplier

Viridian Group’s Bahraini owner, Arcapita Bank BSC, is seeking first-round bids for Northern Ireland’s largest energy supplier next month, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

Business • 02 Dec 15

Viridian says it has made no decision on IPO

Viridian says no decision on IPO made

Irish energy firm Viridian Group has said it has made no decision to proceed with a floation of the company.

Business • 15 Aug 14

Pat Rabbitte notes that current conditions in the power and commodity markets were not favourable for sale of Bord Gáis Energy

Bord Gáis Energy bids not at 'an acceptable value'

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said that none of the bids received for Bord Gáis Energy were at "an acceptable value".

Business • 27 Nov 13

Brendan Howlin has said the sale of Bord Gáis Energy will only proceed if it achieves a 'fair price'

Blackstone & Viridian in Bord Gáis unit race

Blackstone Group and Viridian Group have submitted final-round bids for Bord Gáis Eireann’s Energy unit, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Business • 26 Nov 13

Irish Infrastructure Fund in wind farm deal

The Irish Infrastructure Fund has bought a controlling stake in a portfolio of wind farms on the island of Ireland from the Viridian Group.

Business • 18 Jun 12

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