Greek Energy Pulls In $26B As Europe Scrambles To Replace Russian Gas
Greek Energy Pulls In $26B As Europe Scrambles To Replace Russian Gas Shipping companies remain cautious about… Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.
Billions of dollars in investments are flowing into Greece’s energy sector as the country tries to establish itself as a vital energy transit hub for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe as the European Union prepares to completely phase out Russian gas imports by 2027.
According toTo Vima Finance, over €23 billion (~$26.3B) from major international investment funds and high-profile global entities including BlackRock, Capital, Covalis, QIA and K Group has poured into Greece's energy sector over the past one month alone as they look to secure positions in the country’s buzzing energy sector.
Last month, Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece’s main power utility, officiallyfinalizeda landmark share capital increase, securing a total of €4.25 billion through new shares, alongside €250 million from a secondary treasury placement for a combined €4.5 billion.
Bids from global institutional investors ultimately exceeded €18 billion, marking the largest order book ever recorded on the Athens Stock Exchange.
The Greek state contributed €1.3 billion to maintain its 33.4% blocking stake, while CVC Capital Partners (via Aeolus Holdings) invested €1.2 billion.
Major international funds including BlackRock, Vanguard, Norges Bank and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) also participated.
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The capital raise will fuel PPC's €24 billion investment plan through 2030, transitioning the company into a clean energy and technology conglomerate with regional expansion across Southeastern Europe and significant investments in data centers and distribution networks.
Recently, Greek grid operator IPTO (ADMIE) successfullyconcludeda €1 billion share capital issue, with the 14x oversubscription showcasing massive global demand.
The Greek government contributed €510 million (partially funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility) to maintain its 51% stake; State Grid of China: Invested €240 million to maintain its 24% ownership while the public tranche raised €250 million, yielding €3.5 billion in total bids.
Meanwhile, Greece’s Motor Oil’s (Hellas) €400 million, 3.75% senior unsecured bond issue was a massive success,drawingover €1.4 billion in bids from international investors.
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