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To facilitate the energy transition in Germany, we need to expand and upgrade our grid infrastructure as the backbone of our energy system. Hence, Transmission System Operators like Amprion GmbH are planning significant investments to provide a future-proofed system.   As a shareholder in Amprion, one of the four TSOs in Germany, we fully support that. To secure the future funding of our 25.1% stake in Amprion, we’ve teamed up with Apollo Global Management, Inc., a global asset manager with significant experience in infrastructure investments.   Apollo will provide €3.2 billion in equity to a new joint venture that will hold our stake in Amprion. Together, we will gradually put these funds into Amprion to support its extensive investment programme. We are very excited to welcome Apollo as our new partner. This is a win-win for RWE, Apollo, Amprion and the energy transition.   📷: Amprion GmbH / Daniel Schumann

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Energy transition is global – and collaboration makes it stronger! 🌍⚡ Last week, Roland Hermes and I had the privilege of a personal exchange between BSES Rajdhani Power Limited & BSES Yamuna Power Limited and E.ON SE, hosted at Süwag in Frankfurt and in New Delhi. A big thank you to Abhishek Ranjan (CEO, BSES Rajdhani) and his team – Vishnu Srivastava, Saurabh Kumar, Maneesh Arora, and Devender Sharma – for the inspiring discussions and go and see site visits. Also, I extend my tanks to Sebastian Lührs, Edwin Schick and the team involved at Süwag. Here are some key takeaways that stuck with me: 🔋 Delhi’s energy transition is in full swing. Like many E.ON markets, the capital city faces the challenge of balancing rising electricity demand with growing renewable generation. Drivers include increased air conditioning usage and a rapidly expanding fleet of ~2,000 electric buses – with ambitious plans to scale further, potentially surpassing Hamburg in electric buses per inhabitant. ⚡ BSES Rajdhani Power Limited is leading with innovation. Let me share one example: As a private utility, they’re investing in grid capacity and deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance supply security. We visited a grid station with a 20 MW / 40 MWh BESS, inaugurated in April 2025 – one of many already in operation or planned. 💡 Technology enables progress – but people make it happen. The dedication and vision of Abhishek and his team are truly making a difference. At E.ON we follow a similar path as playmaker. Let’s keep building bridges and learning from each other. The energy transition is a shared journey – and we’re stronger together. #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Collaboration #EON #BSES #Süwag #ElectricMobility #BatteryStorage #SmartGrid #Delhi #Frankfurt #GlobalExchange

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“Contracts for Difference lead to a reduction in electricity generation costs of up to 30 percent – the basis for competitive electricity prices. Without this reform, further auctions could fail – and with them the energy transition," said Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of BWO - Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. . Read more: https://lnkd.in/d86gurP6

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Very proud to again represent Apollo in their most recent market-moving energy infrastructure deal: a €3.2 billion investment in a joint venture with Germany’s largest power producer, RWE. The joint venture will support transmission system operator Amprion’s major investment program for grid expansion over the next decade, enhancing critical German energy infrastructure. A Latham team including Otto von Gruben, Dr. Dominik Waldvogel, Christina Mann and Dr. Alexander Stefan Rieger advised on the transaction. https://lw.link/ogRs3X

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Led by our partners Thomas Meurer and Tobias Schneiders, we are advising RWE on a partnership with Apollo Global Management, Inc. to secure funding of German transmission grid investment for the coming years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQ65x5ii #MandA #Renewables #Energy

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💧 🚰 💧 KfW IPEX-Bank supports European exports, committing £154m as part of a £3bn financing package for the overhaul of a 70-year-old aqueduct owned by English water supplier United Utilities. 💧 🚰 💧 The Haweswater Aqueduct carries 570 million litres of water from Cumbria to Manchester and Lancashire every day, and thus supplies water to nearly 5 per cent of England’s population. The original 110km pipeline - which is approaching its 70th birthday - was a major feat of engineering when it was originally built. Construction will get underway in 2026 and will see six tunnel sections replaced, with most of the work happening below ground using the latest tunnelling techniques. STRABAG brings a wealth of experience from similar tunnelling schemes in Europe, partnered by longstanding infrastructure investors Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure. Dr Velibor Marjanovic, Member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank, says: “We are proud to play a prominent role in this landmark transaction for water supply in the UK. With this financing we also underline our strong commitment to supporting the European export industry.” As part of the programme to upgrade and improve the region’s strategic water network, this new contract paves the way for one of the largest water infrastructure programmes across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs in the region.  The programme is the first in the water sector to be delivered through a Direct Procurement for Customers model to provide best value for customers. It covers the design, construction, maintenance and financing of the scheme. #Infrastructure #WaterInfrastructure #InfrastructureFinance #IPEX

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At next week's German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue 2025, our Managing Director Ulrich Benterbusch will join the panel discussion: “The Future of Hydrogen: Realizing Potential in Uncertain Times.”   One thing is clear: the North Sea holds immense promise for hydrogen imports. But unlocking that potential demands more than ambition - it requires reliable #infrastructure.   At GASCADE Gastransport GmbH, we're building that foundation. Our pipeline projects offer predictability for industry, storage, and production- connecting regions through flexible, future-ready networks.   With #AquaDuctus, we’re opening up the German North Sea as a strategic hydrogen corridor. 🌊 Designed as a collection pipeline with a transport capacity of up to 20 GW, AquaDuctus enables #offshore #hydrogen producers and neighboring countries to plug into a shared infrastructure.   Hydrogen is more than a fuel - it’s a geopolitical opportunity. And GASCADE is proud to be shaping the import corridors that will power Europe’s energy transition.   #HydrogenEconomy #InfrastructureMatters #GermanNorwegianDialogue #CleanEnergy #NorthSeaHydrogen #EnergyCooperation AHK Norwegen / Deutsch-Norwegische Handelskammer

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📢Some exciting news to share regarding VPI’s progress in batteries in #Germany. 🖋️We’ve just signed a joint development agreement with Noveria Energy, a leading European battery storage developer based in Baden-Württemberg and owned by Bluestar Energy. Together, we will be working on a pipeline of five battery projects with a combined capacity of over 700MW. These projects will complement our existing pipeline in Germany, bringing the total to 1GW – and we just made a final investment decision on our first project. ☀️In Germany, more than half of electricity is supplied by renewables. Batteries are crucial for overcoming challenges like short-term intermittency. However, deploying them safely and effectively requires the right capabilities and a deep understanding of the energy system to ensure they can play their role. 🔋 VPI is in a unique position to deliver an end-to-end battery solution in Germany. We will be using our experience as a leading builder, operator, and optimiser of power assets – for example, as the largest operator of batteries in Ireland – and combining them with the expertise of local developer specialists like Noveria and our existing team in Germany. This gives us a broad and deep knowledge of the energy system, which means we can work with local municipalities and system operators to ensure that batteries support their needs and help overcome their challenges. 👏 These are significant milestones, so congratulations to our team, especially our team in Germany. And we look forward to working with our new partner, Noveria Energy. #EnergyTransition #Germany #Energystorage #Batterystorage

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