Centrica plc (LSE:CNA) is preparing a bid for Viridian Group Holdings Limited, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bloomberg is reporting that Centrica is working as part of a consortium, as Viridian's owner Arcapita Bank B.S.C. awaits first-round offers from potential bidders by the evening of January 15, 2016 in Belfast, said one of the people. AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is also among parties lining up an offer, said another person.

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN) has also been assessing Viridian's wind business, according to one person familiar with the matter.