Accenture Plc (ACN) has revealed plans to acquire Orlade Group, a French advisory and project management firm, specializing in capital projects through its subsidiaries Op2 and pmO.

The acquisition is set to enhance Accenture’s ability to support clients in maximizing returns from major, long-term capital projects such as nuclear plants, energy grids, rolling stock, defense programs, and space launch systems. Accenture notes that Op2 helps organizations structure and deliver these projects effectively through expertise in reducing lead times, applying best practices in large-scale project management, and leveraging predictive, data-driven models. Meanwhile, pmO offers the project management frameworks and tools needed to keep initiatives on schedule and within budget. The deal would bring about 200 professionals, mostly in Paris and Bordeaux, with additional offices in Montréal and Brisbane. These teams would join Accenture's Industry X unit, which focuses on infrastructure and capital projects.

Established in 2005, Orlade has earned recognition for steering complex industrial projects from inception to completion. Its founders highlighted that the partnership with Accenture will combine their expertise with advanced digital and AI-driven solutions to enhance the delivery of large-scale programs. This move continues Accenture’s acquisition momentum in Europe and North America, following its 2025 purchases of Scotland-based Soben and Italy’s IQT Group.