Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG is a Germany-based special-purpose company that holds an ownership interest in the OPAL natural gas pipeline linking Lubmin in northeastern Germany with Brandov in the Czech Republic. The entity functions primarily as a holding and investment vehicle rather than an operating pipeline company.
Through its interest in OPAL, the company is tied to a major cross-border transmission corridor that helps move natural gas to Central European markets. These flows support power, heating, and industrial demand, including use as feedstock and energy in the chemical industry.
Deal via Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund buying Lubmin‑Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG; OPAL spans 470 km; northern section converted Dec 2025, full conversion by end‑2030; needs approvals.
Divestment transfers 100% of Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG to buyer's Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund; aligns with EU state‑aid remedies and hydrogen conversion timeline for OPAL.
Uniper is selling its OPAL stake per EU decision. Expressions of interest are due by Jan 29, 2026. The process will be open and transparent.
