April 16 (LNGJ) - New Fortress Energy said it completed the acquisition of Hygo Energy Transition, a 50-50 joint venture between Golar LNG Ltd and Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, for 31.37 million shares of NFE and $580 million in cash. NFE simultaneously closed the acquisition of Golar LNG Partners, including all of the outstanding common units of the Nasdaq-listed firm.
The Golar LNG Partners transaction was valued at around $1.9 billion on an enterprise basis and $25M in equity value. “The addition of the Hygo team, together with a great portfolio of world-class LNG ships and operators, enhances our efforts to bring more clean and affordable energy around the world,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and Chief Executive of New Fortress.
