EUR2.2bn 1.7 GW hydroelectric portfolio acquired in Portugal

ENGIE, together with its consortium partners Crédit Agricole Assurances and Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has won a competitive process conducted by EDP for the acquisition of Portugal’s second largest hydroelectric portfolio, for an enterprise value and consideration of EUR2.2 billion (US$2.4 billion).

The hydroelectric portfolio has a generation capacity of 1.7 GW with a weighted average remaining concession term of 45 years, and includes three newly commissioned pump storage units along with three recently repowered run-of-river plants.

ENGIE, as the industrial partner for the consortium, will operate and maintain the hydroelectric portfolio and also provide energy management services.

ENGIE owns 40% of the consortium, while Crédit Agricole Assurances and Mirova, through managed funds, own 35% and 25%, respectively. A net debt impact of approximately EUR650 million (US$719.6 million) is anticipated for ENGIE.

ENGIE will not consolidate the investment. The closing of the transaction is expected during the second half of 2020.

Isabelle Kocher, CEO of ENGIE, said “Our increased focus on providing clients with 100% renewable power tailored to their needs will enable ENGIE to be the leader of the zero carbon transition. This transaction accelerates the implementation of ENGIE’s strategy. Our target to add 9 GW renewables over the period 2019 – 2021 is confirmed and this acquisition comes on top of it.”