Corporate operations

Information on some of the company's most important corporate transactions

Launch of Iberdrola and bp pulse joint venture to create the largest fast and ultra-fast charging network in Spain and Portugal

On 1 December 2023, the new company between Iberdrola and bp pulse is announced, the result of the strategic alliance between the two energy companies to create the most extensive fast and ultra-fast public charging network in the Iberian Peninsula.

This alliance begins its activity with more than 300 public charging points in operation, and aims to reach 5,000 points on the peninsula by 2025, and to reach 11,700 fast and ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles by 2030, all with 100% renewable energy. With this deployment, the company seeks to democratise access to electric vehicles and facilitate the transition to a more sustainable mobility model.

• Press release (01/12/2023): Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
• Communication to the CNMV  (01/12/2023): Closing of the incorporation of a joint venture with BP for the deployment and operation of a network of fast charging points for electric vehicles in Spain and Portugal [PDF]

• Press release (02/03/23): We signed a strategic alliance with bp to accelerate the deployment of electric mobility

•  Communication to the CNMV (02/03/23): Strategic alliance with BP for the deployment of a network of fast charging points for electric vehicles in Spain and Portugal [PDF].

• Press release (22/07/22): Iberdrola and BP reach agreement to accelerate the deployment of refuelling infrastructure and the production of green hydrogen

Strategic agreement with Masdar to co-invest in Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in Germany

On November 2, 2023, after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, we formalised our strategic agreement with Masdar –announced in July of the same year– to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm (Germany), which has a capacity of 476 MW and is valued at €1.6 billion. Under the terms of the deal, we will have a 51% majority stake in the assets, accelerating energy independence in Europe.

This agreement is considered a transaction of strategic importance, for both Iberdrola and Masdar, a major renewable energy group based in Abu Dhabi, and a key milestone that strengthens a partnership that will allow us to explore further investment opportunities in renewable energy across technologies and regions.

• Press release (02/11/2023): Iberdrola and Masdar close their 1.6 billion euros alliance to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea
• Communication to the CNMV (02/11/2023): Closing of the sale of a minority stake of 49 % in the share capital of the owner company of the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm [PDF]
• Press release (26/07/2023): Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
• Communication to the CNMV (26/07/2023): Sale of a minority stake of 49% in the share capital of the owner company of the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm [PDF]

Partnership with GIC for the expansion of transport networks in Brazil

On 26 April 2023, we announced our strategic alliance with GIC, one of the world's leading institutional investors, for the development of transmission grids in Brazil worth 2.4 billion Brazilian reals (€430 million). Both companies will co-invest in transmission operating assets with a total of 1,865 km of transmission lines and an annual return of BRL 430 million (around EUR 77 million), with an average concession term of 25 years. 

Through Neoenergia Enlace externo, se abre en ventana nueva., our subsidiary in Brazil, we will have a 50% stake in the company, valued at 1.2 billion Brazilian reals (€215 million). This transaction is carried out at a multiple of 13 times EBITDA. We have also signed a framework agreement with GIC to jointly participate in future tenders for electricity transmission assets in the South American country.

• Press release (26/04/2023): We seal strategic alliance with GIC for expansion of transmission networks in Brazil
• Press release (30/09/2023): GIC and Iberdrola close strategic alliance to develop transmission networks in Brazil for 456 million euros

The New Iberdrola Mexico

On 5 April 2023, we presented The New Iberdrola Mexico, an agreement of intent to sell 8,539 MW in Mexico for approximately $6 billion between Iberdrola Mexico's subsidiaries and Mexico Infrastructure Partners ("MIP"). The transaction was financially supported by Mexico's National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin) and other public financial institutions linked to the Mexican government.

The binding agreement to sell 55% of the business in Mexico was signed on June 12, 2023. The Iberdrola Group, through the new investments it will make in Mexico, will reaffirm its leadership in the development of renewable energies in the country.

• Press release (12/06/2023): Signed binding agreement to sell 55% of Mexico business for US$6 billion
• Communication to the CNMV (12/06/2023): Entry into share purchase agreement relating to the sale of generation assets with an aggregate installed capacity of 8,539 MW in Mexico [PDF].
• Press release (04/04/2023): We signed an agreement to sell more than 8,400 MW of gas-fired combined cycle plants for $6 billion
• Press release (04/04/2023): Galán and AMLO meet and announce their commitment to the development of renewable energies in Mexico
• Communication to the CNMV (04/04/2023): Agreement of intentions for the sale of generation assets with an installed capacity of 8,539 MW in Mexico [PDF].
• Presentation "The New Iberdrola Mexico" [PDF].
• Delayed broadcast of the presentation (English version). Also available for mobile devices. 
• Questions and Answers [MP3] (English version) 32.6 MB

Co-investment with Norges Bank Investment Management for renewable energy development in Spain

On 17 January 2023, we announced the signing of a co-investment agreement with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) for the joint development of 1,265 MW of new renewable capacity in Spain: 20% wind and 80% photovoltaic. An alliance to promote decarbonisation through a portfolio of assets worth €1,225 million, of which Iberdrola will hold a majority stake of 51% and NBIM the remaining 49%, representing a direct investment of around €600 million.

This renewable portfolio, with 137 MW already operational and the rest under development, will have the capacity to supply clean energy to more than 700,000 homes each year with resources spread across different regions of the country.

On 31 May 2023 we communicated to the Spanish Securities Market Commission (CNMV) that we have all the legal requirements to carry out the transaction. In addition to the 1,265 MW of new renewable capacity, we are also working with Norges Bank Investment Management to expand this strategic alliance by more than 500 MW of renewable capacity on the Iberian Peninsula.

NBIM, which manages Norway's sovereign wealth fund, has been one of the Iberdrola Group's main investors for years and holds on average 1.4% of all listed companies worldwide and 2.5% of listed companies in Europe, making it a benchmark fund.

• Press release (31/05/2023): We finalised with Norges Bank Investment Management details of our alliance to develop 1,265 MW of renewables in Spain and negotiate an additional 500 MW
• Communication to the CNMV (31/05/2023): Closing of the framework co-investment agreement with NBIM Iberian Reinfra AS for the joint development of a portfolio of renewable assets in Spain [PDF]
• Press release (17/01/2023): We signed a partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management to co-invest in 1,265 MW of new renewable capacity in Spain
• Communication to the CNMV (17/01/2023): Framework co-investment agreement for the joint development of a portfolio of renewable assets in Spain [PDF]

We strengthen our alliance with Mapfre reaching €500m of co-investment

In March 2023, we announced the addition of 150 MW of operational photovoltaic capacity to the 295 MW of wind power capacity we already had in the portfolio of the company created with Mapfre in 2021. With this operation we reached 445 MW of green power and €500 million of co-investment, increasing the joint investment in renewable energies between two leading companies while diversifying the portfolio with new solar photovoltaic assets. 

Energías Renovables Ibermap is a pioneering co-investment vehicle that we created together with the insurance company as part of our asset rotation strategy and its commitment to sustainable investments in Spain, and which envisages the incorporation of more assets in the future. Thanks to the new solar photovoltaic capacity, Iberdrola becomes the majority shareholder, with 51% of the company, while MAPFRE consolidates its position with the remaining 49%.

• Press release (31/03/2023): We strengthen our strategic alliance with MAPFRE by reaching almost 450 MW of renewable energy in Spain.
• Press release (12/04/21): Iberdrola and MAPFRE move forward in their strategic alliance, which incorporates 100 new MW through a joint company