Schroders Greencoat acquires Dutch biomethane platform APF Energy from SWEN Capital Partners and APF BV
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Biomass · Country: Netherlands · Announced: 2026-05-20
Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, has acquired a 100 percent stake in APF Energy, a growing biomethane platform in the Netherlands. The acquisition was made from SWEN Capital Partners, through its direct impact strategy SWEN Impact Fund for Transition, and APF BV. The APF Energy platform currently includes six assets, with three fully operational sites and three under construction, alongside a late-stage development pipeline. These facilities generate biomethane from agricultural manure and food by-products, addressing nitrate challenges in the Netherlands' livestock industry. This transaction leverages the Netherlands' high volume of agricultural feedstock and dense gas distribution network, positioning biomethane as a direct substitute for natural gas to enhance Europe's energy security.
Analysis
Schroders Greencoat acquired a 100 percent stake in APF Energy, a biomethane platform in the Netherlands, from SWEN Capital Partners and APF BV on May 20, 2026. Schroders Greencoat is a specialist manager dedicated to the energy transition infrastructure sector. The APF Energy platform includes six assets, with three fully operational sites and three under construction, located in the Netherlands. The acquisition was made for an undisclosed value. The deal involves Schroders Capital, the parent company of Schroders Greencoat.
Key points
- 100 percent stake in APF Energy
- Six assets in the APF Energy platform
- Three fully operational sites and three under construction
- Located in the Netherlands
- Announced on May 20, 2026
Counterparties
- Schroders Capital (Parent Company)
- SWEN Capital Partners (Seller)
- APF BV (Seller)
- APF Energy (Seller)
- Schroders Greencoat (Buyer)