Stonepeak, EEP Acquire Polish Fuel Retailer Anwim

Stonepeak and Energy Equation Partners (EEP) are bolstering their European fuel retail presence with the planned acquisition of Anwim S.A., Poland's leading independent fuel distributor and operator of the MOYA station network. This strategic move deepens the partnership's commitment to the region's energy infrastructure and retail fuel markets, following their prior investment in Germany's JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH.

Anwim stands as a significant player in the Polish energy sector, boasting over 540 MOYA locations and managing an impressive annual volume of approximately 3 billion liters. The company's extensive operations span retail and wholesale fuel distribution, underpinned by robust access to Poland's fuel logistics network, facilitating both domestic sourcing and substantial import capabilities. This integrated approach allows Anwim to cater to a diverse clientele, from individual motorists to large corporate entities and commercial transport operators.

The acquisition signals a strategic expansion for Stonepeak and EEP into a market demonstrating sustained fuel demand. Anthony Borreca, Senior Managing Director at Stonepeak, highlighted Poland's strong long-term outlook and Anwim's advantageous position, characterized by its broad service offerings, extensive network, and quality infrastructure. He emphasized the combined expertise of Stonepeak and EEP in energy infrastructure and fuel retail, including e-mobility, and the potential for operational synergies with their existing German and Austrian assets.

Sari Haidar, Investment Partner at Energy Equation Partners, views this transaction as a pivotal step in constructing a premier independent multi-energy platform across Europe. Haidar noted the significant potential within Anwim and the opportunity to leverage their collective experience in energy infrastructure and mobility solutions. The partnership aims to drive operational efficiencies, advance e-mobility initiatives, and enhance retail customer services, fostering tangible synergies across their European holdings.

Anwim's CEO, Rafał Pietrasina, acknowledged the company's recent period of dynamic growth and transformation, positioning it as a modern entity engaged in fuel import, wholesale, and retail, while actively pursuing e-mobility and energy transition ventures. He expressed confidence that the involvement of Stonepeak and EEP, with their deep industry understanding, will unlock the next phase of development and solidify the MOYA brand's market leadership.

This transaction, anticipated to conclude in the latter half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals, underscores the growing investor interest in European fuel retail and energy transition infrastructure. The Polish fuel market, valued at over $30 billion annually, continues to attract significant capital, driven by stable demand and evolving consumer preferences towards diversified energy solutions.