Germany

US major ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its mothballed 260,000 barrel per day (b/d) Wilhelmshaven refinery in northern Germany to private Dutch midstream player Hestya Energy.

Belgian pipeline operator Fluxys is in talks to buy two gas pipeline systems from Italian major Eni, the general secretary of principal Fluxys shareholder Publigas told Reuters on August... 2011-08-02

German drug companies Stada Arzneimittel and Grünenthal Group have signed contracts for the acquisition of branded product portfolios for approximately EUR360mn (US$517.2mn).

UK-based automotive supplier GKN has acquired German counterpart Stromag for GBP174mn (US$280.61mn). The acquisition will enable GKN to strengthen its growth in the renewable energy... 2011-07-20

CFW View: News that RWE is considering selling its UK unit npower highlights the uncertainty that is clouding the UK electricity sector ahead of the government's final white paper on... 2011-07-05

Luxembourg-based Cable Holding has sold its 22% stake in German cable operator Kabel Deutschland to institutional investors. It was the largest shareholder in the operator, selling... 2011-07-05

German retailer Metro has revealed it is in talks regarding the possible disposal of is Real hypermarket chain. The firm is also reported to be considering a separate stock market listing... 2011-06-29

The Polish government is continuing with its privatisation agenda. Earlier this week, it set the price for the IPO of the European Union's largest coking coal producer,

German incumbent Deutsche Telekom (DT) has acquired an additional 10% of Greek incumbent Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) for EUR400mn (US$586mn), as the Greek government... 2011-06-07

BMI View: At a time when many European countries are keen to reduce their dependence on Russian gas, CFW believes an enhanced partnership with Gazprom could benefit both E.ON and... 2011-06-07