RWE partners with Apollo to fund Amprion stake

RWE, Apollo Set Up Joint Venture to Channel $3.7B Investment in German TSO. oedigital- RWE has struck a long-term partnership with Apollo Global Management to secure funding for its 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s four transmission system operators, as the country gears up for a decade of record grid investments. Under the agreement, Apollo will provide $3.74 billion (€3.2 billion) in equity to a newly formed joint venture with RWE. The vehicle will hold RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion and finance its share of the grid operator’s expansion program. Amprion runs the transmission network across seven federal states, serving around 29 million people in Germany’s industrial heartland. The company plans multi-billion-dollar investments over the next decade to expand and modernize infrastructure critical to Germany’s energy transition. RWE will retain operational control of the joint venture and continue managing the Amprion stake, with dividends shared between the two partners. The German utility said the partnership ensures its equity commitments for the coming years while allowing it to focus on its core power generation and trading activities, including the expansion of renewables and battery storage. Apollo, which has significant experience in long-dated infrastructure investments, described itself as a long-term partner for RWE in supporting the grid’s growth. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions.

Private capital meets public need: €3.2bn to strengthen Europe’s grid Germany has just unlocked €3.2bn of private capital for its transmission network. RWE and Apollo have formed a joint venture linked to RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion—one of Germany’s four TSOs serving ~29 million people—to fund a decade of grid expansion and help integrate renewables at scale. As networks grow, so does the attack surface—physical and digital. Substations, control rooms, depots and data centres need consistent, auditable access that works for mixed in-house and contractor teams without slowing operations. At ISEO, we help TSOs, DSOs and other operators unify mechanical and electronic access, standardise permissions across large estates and harden sites in line with critical-infrastructure standards—so you can build faster and operate safer. #EnergyTransition #Grid #CriticalInfrastructure #Utilities #TSO #InfrastructureInvestment #UltimateAccessTechnologies https://lnkd.in/dBukU_qY

RWE and Apollo Global Management form partnership securing funding of German transmission grid investments for the coming years - RWE and Apollo Global Management have formed a long-term partnership to secure funding for RWE's 25.1% stake in the German Transmission System Operator Amprion. - Apollo will provide €3.2 billion in equity, which RWE and Apollo will invest jointly in Amprion over time. - RWE will maintain operational control over the joint venture, leveraging its experience as a leading player in Amprion. - Amprion operates the transmission grid in Germany's economic heartland, serving around 29 million people. - The partnership aims to support significant grid expansion investments needed for Germany’s energy transition over the next decade. - RWE's collaboration with Apollo reinforces its commitment to a secure and reliable energy infrastructure. - Amprion has been an attractive investment opportunity, providing stable returns from its regulated asset base. - The partnership ensures that equity capital is available for Amprion's major investment program in the coming years. - RWE will receive the €3.2 billion upfront and will reinvest the funds into Amprion as necessary. - The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. - The joint venture will focus on strategically deploying equity in line with Amprion's grid expansion roadmap. https://lnkd.in/gWW-J4ki

RWE has entered into a partnership with Apollo Global Management, Inc. to support the financing of its shareholding in German transmission system operator Amprion GmbH.   Under the terms of the agreement, Apollo will provide €3.2bn in equity to back RWE’s 25.1% stake, with the funding earmarked for major grid modernisation and expansion projects.   Amprion is one of Germany’s four transmission system operators, responsible for the grid in the country’s industrial core. Click the link below for the full story and follow us for daily mandates & news. #infrastructure #renewableenergy #sustainability https://lnkd.in/eJf4Fc4T

RWE and US asset manager Apollo Global Management, Inc. have formed a long-term partnership to secure the German utility’s funding of its stake in German transmission system operator Amprion GmbH. #grids #transmission #energytransition #cleanpower https://lnkd.in/e3qEBEDD

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is investing €3.2 billion in a joint venture with RWE to fund its 25.1% stake in Amprion GmbH, a key German transmission system operator serving seven federal states. Controlled by RWE, the JV will support Amprion’s decade-long grid expansion program, backed by stable dividends from its regulated assets. This aligns with RWE’s focus on scaling renewables, battery storage, and flexible generation. The deal awaits regulatory approval and is set to close in Q4 2025. For more information click here: https://lnkd.in/g5aSG7wM #RenewableEnergy #GridExpansion #RWExApollo #Amprion #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #Electrolysis #GermanyEnergy #NetherlandsFunding #ClimateAction #EnergySecurity #InfrastructureInvestment

RWE and Apollo Global Management, Inc. form partnership securing funding of German transmission grid investments https://lnkd.in/exdD4Mvq Amprion GmbH #energytransmission #energy #germany #energyfinancing

€3.2 billion boost for Germany’s energy grid ⚡ RWE and Apollo Global Management are forming a joint venture, with Apollo investing €3.2 billion to support RWE’s 25.1% stake in German TSO Amprion. Strong grids are the backbone of the energy transition, this investment shows just how critical infrastructure is for scaling offshore wind and renewables across Europe. #EnergyTransition #GridInfrastructure #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #GreenJobs #RWE #Apollo

Apollo Global Management, Inc. invests $3.8 billion in RWE JV to expand German power grid https://lnkd.in/dvfrksZF Jamshid Ehsani #energytransition #electrification #privateequity #infrastructure #infrastructureinvestment

🇩🇪 RWE and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO), a global asset manager with significant experience in infrastructure investments, have entered into a long-term partnership to secure funding for RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion GmbH. #energy #RES