Fluxys Acquires Macquarie's Stake in Open Grid Europe
January 27, 2023
Fluxys has agreed to acquire a 23.6% stake in Open Grid Europe (OGE) from Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, with an additional 0.5% stake from Halifax Regional Municipality Master Trust included in the sale. The deal strengthens Fluxys' ties with Germany's leading gas transmission operator as both companies prepare their networks for hydrogen and CO2 transport to support the energy transition; the transaction was expected to reach financial close in March 2023 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Fluxys
- Targets
- Open Grid Europe (OGE)
- Sellers
- Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, Halifax Regional Municipality Master Trust
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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