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Galp and Moeve negotiate potential merger of downstream operations

Partnership Oil Gas announced Spain Mar 8, 2026
700000 b/d
Capacity
development
Stage

Galp and Moeve are in non-binding talks to merge their downstream operations, aiming to create a larger refining and fuel distribution group in Europe with final agreements expected by mid-2026.

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Deal Analysis

Galp and Moeve announced non-binding talks on 2026-03-08 to merge their downstream oil & gas operations in Spain, targeting a larger European refining and fuel distribution group. Final agreements for the partnership are expected by mid-2026.
  • Galp and Moeve: non-binding talks, announced 2026-03-08.
  • Deal Type: Partnership, merging downstream oil & gas operations in Spain.
  • Strategic Goal: Larger European refining and fuel distribution group.
  • Expected Final Agreements: mid-2026.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The talks center on developing two new integrated platforms: IndustrialCo and RetailCo. IndustrialCo will include Galp and Moeve’s refining, trading, chemical, and lower-carbon fuel-related operations. RetailCo will include its respective retail fuel business, including EV-charging station development. The combined entity will operate approximately 3,500 retail fuel service stations in Iberia. The talks are non-binding and contingent upon completion of extensive due diligence, receipt of corporate approval, and regulatory consent. Moeve has developed the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. Galp has developed several renewable-fuel-related initiatives. Quote: "The parties’ talks center on developing two new integrated platforms — IndustrialCo and RetailCo — each focused on consolidating and expanding their presence throughout the Iberian Peninsula." Quote: "IndustrialCo will include Galp and Moeve’s refining, trading, chemical, and lower-carbon fuel-related operations." Quote: "Meanwhile, RetailCo will include its respective retail fuel business, including EV-charging station development." Quote: "Together, the two companies own or operate approximately 3,500 retail fuel service stations in Iberia" Quote: "Both companies emphasize that the talks continue to be non-binding and contingent upon completion of extensive due diligence , receipt of corporate approval, and regulatory consent." Quote: "Moeve has developed the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, one of the largest hydrogen projects in the region." Quote: "Galp has developed several renewable-fuel-related initiatives"

Capacity
IndustrialCo will combine over 700,000 b/d of crude processing capacity across three coast-based sites — the largest in Europe.
Location
each focused on consolidating and expanding their presence throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
Expected Close
Final agreements are expected by mid-2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Galp party in non-binding talks

"Galp and Moeve negotiate potential merger"

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Moeve party in non-binding talks

"Galp and Moeve negotiate potential merger"

medium quality Enriched Mar 9, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 8, 2026
Signed
Closed

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