H2-View News: Uniper to sell 20% stake in OPAL hydrogen pipeline

Uniper Initiates EU-Mandated Sale of 20% Stake in Strategic Germany-Czech Gas Pipeline

Uniper Initiates EU-Mandated Sale of 20% Stake in Strategic Germany-Czech Gas Pipeline Daniel Onyango Tue, 12/16/2025 - 13:25 German energy company Uniper announced Monday it was launching the sale of its 20% stake in the regulated OPAL gas pipeline , a move mandated by the European Commission's state aid approval decision from December 20, 2022. The transaction involves 100% of the shares in Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG (LBA KG), the en…

H2-View News: Uniper to sell 20% stake in OPAL hydrogen pipeline

The move is driven by EU state-aid conditions rather than a shift in strategy from Uniper. The European Commission required the divestment of certain assets as part of its approval of state support granted during the energy crisis. The transaction will cover Uniper’s entire shareholding in Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG, which holds a