A consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) is buying Romanian power assets owned by 膶EZ.
MIRA, via its Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6 (MEIF6) fund has agreed to buy the assets comprising seven companies, including electricity distribution networks, energy supply and the Fantanele Cogealac wind park, among others.
Leigh Harrison, head of MIRA EMEA, said: 鈥淩omania is one of Europe鈥檚 most dynamic economies, and its energy infrastructure is critical to supporting the country鈥檚 long-term growth and low-carbon transition.
鈥淲e are delighted to announce this investment and we look forward to supporting this critical infrastructure business as it invests to deliver more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable electricity to the communities it serves.鈥�
膶EZ said the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is part of the firm鈥檚 new strategy to divest chosen assets in certain countries.
鈥淏y selling Romanian assets, 膶EZ will increase its debt capacity and will be able to channel resources into investments in line with the current strategy, which is focused on decarbonising the production portfolio, developing renewable energy and providing modern energy services in the Czech Republic and across Europe,鈥� the company said.
Ondrej Safar, CEO and president of the management board of 膶EZ Group in Rom芒nia, said: 鈥淥ur team of highly skilled specialists has been able to do this by endorsing digital transformation and pursuing a client-centred business strategy.
鈥淲ith the acquisition by MIRA, we are looking forward to building on these results with an experienced long-term investor that will support our business going forward.鈥�
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