Shell to acquire Nature Energy
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has reached an agreement with Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, Pioneer Point Partners and Sampension to acquire 100% shareholding of Nature Energy Biogas A/S (Nature Energy) for nearly US$2 billion (€1.9 billion). The acquisition will be absorbed within Shell’s current capital range, which remains unchanged.
Based in Denmark, Nature Energy is a producer of RNG from agricultural, industrial and household wastes.
By purchasing the shares in Nature Energy, Shell will acquire the largest RNG producer in Europe, its portfolio of cash-generative operating plants, associated feedstock supply and infrastructure, its pipeline of growth projects and its in-house expertise in the design, construction, and operation of innovative and differentiated RNG plant technology.
This acquisition will further increase Shell’s ability to work with its established customer base across multiple sectors to accelerate its transition to net zero emissions. It will also support Shell’s ambition to profitably grow its low-carbon fuels production and customer offering.
“Shell’s competitiveness in low-carbon fuels derives from capabilities across the value chain, combining a world-class Trading and Supply organisation with access to differentiated technology and production assets,” said Huibert Vigeveno, Shell’s Downstream Director. “Acquiring Nature Energy will add a European production platform and growth pipeline to Shell’s existing RNG projects in the US. We will use this acquisition to build an integrated RNG value chain at global scale, at a time when energy transition policies and customer preferences are signalling strong growth in demand in the years ahead.”
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 1Q23. Nature Energy is cash generative, and the acquisition is expected to be both accretive to Shell’s earnings from completion, and deliver double-digit returns.
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/29112022/shell-to-acquire-nature-energy/
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