Apollo-Managed Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Freedom CNG

Freedom CNG Acquires X3 CNG and Lancer Energy

May 25, 2025

Renewable Energy

Houston-based Freedom CNG has acquired Colorado operator X3 CNG and Utah-based Lancer Energy to expand its compressed renewable natural gas (C/RNG) and multi-fuel fueling footprint across the Western United States. The deals add X3 CNG's public-access CNG network (including major sites in Colorado Springs and Greeley) and Lancer Energy's expertise in building and maintaining CNG, RNG, EV and hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

Apollo Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Bold Production Services

February 12, 2025

Energy

Funds managed by Apollo affiliates have acquired a majority interest in Bold Production Services, a Houston-based provider of contracted natural gas treatment solutions. The investment will support Bold's growth and expansion of its fleet and services to meet rising U.S. natural gas demand across Permian and Eagle Ford basins.

Apollo Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Composite Advanced Technologies (CATEC)

August 22, 2023

Energy

Apollo-managed funds have acquired a majority interest in Composite Advanced Technologies, Inc. (CATEC), a Houston-based manufacturer of Type IV compressed gas transportation and storage solutions for CNG, RNG and hydrogen. Apollo plans to invest additional capital to scale CATEC into a leading gaseous equipment manufacturing and services platform supporting the hydrogen and low-carbon fuel markets.

Chevron Acquires Equity Interest in American Natural Gas LLC (Beyond6) from Mercuria

October 1, 2021

Energy

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. closed its previously announced acquisition of an equity interest in American Natural Gas LLC (operator of the Beyond6 CNG fueling network), acquiring a network of about 60 compressed natural gas stations across the United States from Mercuria Energy Trading. The deal expands Chevron's alternative-fuels footprint and supports its strategy to grow lower-carbon and renewable natural gas distribution capabilities.

Ares Management Acquires Dynamic Renewables with Minority Investment from NorthWestern Energy

July 26, 2023

Renewable Energy

A fund managed by Ares Management's Infrastructure Opportunities strategy has acquired Dynamic Renewables, a U.S.-based developer, owner and operator of anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. An unregulated affiliate of NorthWestern Energy also took a small minority stake; the investments will support development, construction and expansion of Dynamic's pipeline and operating assets, including the BC Organics facility in Wisconsin.

Ares Management Acquires Burnham RNG from Edge Natural Resources

December 4, 2023

Renewable Energy

A fund managed by Ares Management's Infrastructure Opportunities strategy has acquired Burnham RNG from Edge Natural Resources. The investment will support Burnham's development and construction of a pipeline of renewable natural gas (RNG) and waste-to-biogas projects across the United States, including the Pasco Resource Recovery Center in Pasco, Washington.