CVC DIF, the infrastructure investment platform of global private markets firm CVC, has reached an agreement to acquire a 49% stake in BALANCE Erneuerbare Energien (BALANCE), the biogas subsidiary of Leipzig-based energy company VNG AG. The investment will be made through the DIF Infrastructure VII (DIF VII) fund and is aimed at supporting BALANCE’s continued expansion.
Biogas plays a vital role in the development of decentralized and sustainable energy systems, offering a key advantage over solar and wind power—its production is not dependent on weather conditions. As a storable and flexible source of renewable energy, biogas contributes significantly to increasing the share of green gases in the grid.
BALANCE currently operates 42 biogas plants across Northern and Eastern Germany, with a combined installed thermal output of approximately 197 MW. This positions the company among the largest biogas operators in Germany, providing renewable energy to over 180,000 households annually.
Commenting on the deal, Ulf Heitmüller, CEO of VNG, said:
“We are pleased to welcome CVC DIF as a strategic partner for BALANCE. They bring significant expertise in value creation and investment growth, and they share our long-term vision for biogas as an essential energy source. With this partnership, we aim to further strengthen BALANCE’s position in the market and expand our green gas portfolio, in line with our ‘VNG 2030+’ strategy. This collaboration marks a major step in supporting the transition to renewable and sustainable energy.”
Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner at CVC DIF, also highlighted the importance of the partnership with VNG:
“Biogas is increasingly recognized as a critical component in the energy sector’s decarbonisation. With strong regulatory support behind the industry, we see this partnership with VNG as an ideal platform to accelerate BALANCE’s growth in Germany. BALANCE represents a high-quality investment opportunity—one that offers our investors attractive long-term returns while contributing to sustainable energy development.”
The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.
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