Bluewater Transforms British Manufacturer Severn into Global Industrial Firm, Sells to Valmet for $480 Million
________________________________________________________________________________ London, 22nd Dec’ 2025 – Bluewater, a leading UK-based private equity firm focused on energy and industrial sectors, today announced the agreement to sell Severn, one of Britain’s longest-established valve manufacturers, to Valmet, a Finland-listed global industrial leader, in a transaction valued at $480 million The sale concludes a four-year transformation programme that repositioned Severn […]
3t Enters New Phase of Growth with CEO Transition
Under Kevin Franklin’s leadership, 3t has achieved significant progress and growth across its core markets, with ambitious international growth over the past year. · His vision and dedication helped establish 3t as a trusted and innovative leader in the energy sector, and other high-hazard industries. · Frode Scott Nilsen has been appointed as 3t’s new […]
Apex International – Closing Statement
October 14, 2025 — As we transition ownership of Apex International Energy to the next chapter of the upstream oil and gas business we created and built together, the Board of Directors wish to express our sincere gratitude to all our employees, partners, investors, and service providers around the world for their support and dedication. Since its founding in 2016, to first discovery and production in 2021, to becoming a Top 10 oil producer in Egypt by […]
Apex International – Sale Concluded
APEX INTERNATIONAL ENERGY L.P. COMPLETES SALE OF EGYPTIAN UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS BUSINESS TO UNITED ENERGY (MENA) LIMITED Houston, 15th October 2025 — Further to the announcement of Apex International Energy L.P. (the “Company”) dated 9 February 2025, the conditions to completion under the sale and purchase agreement dated 7 February 2025 with United Energy (MENA) Limited, a subsidiary of United Energy Group Limited, were satisfied. Accordingly, the Company is pleased to announce […]
CRC Evans Appoints Mauro Piasere as New Chief Executive Officer
_______________________________________________________________________________ Edinburgh headquartered CRC Evans, the leading global welding and coating specialist across international energy and infrastructure projects, has announced the appointment of Mauro Piasere as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience in global energy markets, the industry heavyweight joins CRC Evans to spearhead the company’s bold global […]
GES Announces Sale of Rotterdam Terminal to Strategic Buyer
· Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has completed the sale of its Rotterdam terminal, held through GES Netherlands B.V., to Tepsa. · The transaction marks GES’s strategic exit from the Dutch market as the company sharpens its focus on growth in Asia, particularly its flagship terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia. Netherlands, 9 July 2025 – […]
GES Announces Successful Divestment of Amsterdam Terminal After Nearly Ten Years of Strategic Ownership and Investment
As part of its ongoing portfolio optimisation, GES is pleased to announce the successful divestment of its Amsterdam terminal. Since acquiring the site in 2016, GES has delivered two major expansion projects, including additional storage tanks and the completion of a new rail link. The terminal now boasts approximately 300,000 m³ of capacity for gasoline, […]
3t Introduces Landmark Training to Empower Women in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Sector
_____________________________________________________________________________ 3t, a global leader in training and blended learning for high-hazard industries, has unveiled a pioneering initiative to empower women in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. Delivered at its state-of-the-art GTSC training centre in Dammam, the enhanced facilities and new programmes mark a significant milestone in supporting female workforce participation and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision […]
Bluewater Completes Strategic Reconfiguration, and Moves Forward with its Uniquely Placed Fund III Investment Strategy
· Bluewater finalised its partnership reconfiguration and formally launched fundraising for BWE Fund III. · “Having founded Bluewater in 2011, I am pleased to announce these changes which will position Bluewater for the next phase of our growth journey” said, Tom Sikorski, Founding Partner at Bluewater. __________________________________________________________________________ London, May 8th, 2025 – Bluewater announced the successful completion of its […]
FOX Innovation & Technologies (FOX) acquires SIRIO Solutions Engineering (SSE) S.p.A.
SSE will add complementary services and international exposure to the FOX footprint __________________________________________________________________________ 29/04/25: Fox Innovation & Technologies (FOX), a leading provider of advanced technologies aftermarket services and solutions specialized in high-speed rotating equipment have today announced the acquisition of Sirio Solutions Engineering (SSE). Based in the Italian city of Prato, SSE has nearly 40 […]
Bluewater Backed IMServ Acquires Leading Energy Tech Firm to Deliver ‘One Version of the Truth’ in Data
08/04/25: IMServ, a trusted leader in metering and data services for UK energy suppliers and major business customers, has acquired Astral Tech, a cutting-edge energy tech firm delivering advanced data-led software solutions for the global energy sector. This strategic acquisition accelerates IMServ’s evolution into a technology driven energy data powerhouse. A group which is now […]
Bluewater To Sell Apex International Energy After Successful Expansion Of Its Egyptian Oil & Gas Business
London, 10th February 2025 — Bluewater, the specialist energy private equity firm, has today signed a purchase agreement to sell Apex International Energy, a leading independent player in oil & gas exploration and production in the prolific Egyptian upstream market. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, subject to the fulfilment of governmental approvals and customary conditions precedent, […]