Cepsa sells its liquefied gas division to Empresas Copec for 275 million euros

Cepsa announces the sale of its liquefied gas division in Spain and Portugal to Empresas Copec for 275 million euros, continuing its strategy of refocusing on low-carbon energies.

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Cepsa continues its strategic repositioning by selling its liquefied gas division, Gasib, to Empresas Copec.
The transaction, valued at 275 million euros, is part of Cepsa’s move to focus on more sustainable investments, in line with its carbon emission reduction targets.
The Spanish company, which has already begun to withdraw from some of its traditional assets, sees this sale as an opportunity to accelerate its transformation towards renewable energies.

Implications for the Iberian market

The sale of Gasib to Empresas Copec, a diversified Chilean conglomerate, could influence the landscape of the liquefied gas market in Spain and Portugal.
Gasib will continue to operate under the Cepsa brand, guaranteeing continuity for customers, but with a potentially renewed outlook under its new owner.
Empresas Copec, which is thus extending its presence in Europe, could introduce new commercial strategies, influencing competitive dynamics in the region.

Implications for Cepsa’s future

For Cepsa, this transaction follows a series of divestments of non-strategic assets, including in the upstream sectors of Colombia, Peru and Abu Dhabi.
The company is now focusing its efforts on low-carbon energy projects, in line with its long-term commitment to the energy transition.
The capital generated by this sale could be reallocated to initiatives focused on green hydrogen and other renewable energy sources, which are priorities for Cepsa in the years ahead.
The strategy of divesting traditional assets and focusing on new energies reflects a profound change in the global energy industry.
Companies in the sector are adapting their business models to meet the challenges of the energy transition, and Cepsa, by restructuring its portfolio, is positioning itself to take advantage of these new opportunities while meeting the sustainability expectations of regulators and investors.

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