16. May 2025

ARQIS advised biogeen GmbH on all legal aspects of the acquisition of two biomethane plants in Bavaria from Steinbeis Holding and the Abel Group. This acquisitions expand biogeen's portfolio and open up a new region. The state-of-the-art plants, located in Mammendorf and Lauterhofen, Bavaria, have a total production capacity of around 80 gigawatt hours of biomethane per year. With the associated expansion of biogas production in southern Germany, biogeen is also making a sustainable contribution to the energy transition and the reduction of CO2₂emissions.

biogeen GmbH, headquartered in Münster, is a leading operator of biogas plants in Germany and specializes in the production and marketing of renewable energies such as bioelectricity, bioheat, bio-LNG, and biomethane. The company focuses on innovative, sustainable solutions to promote the energy transition and to reduce emissions.

Munich-based Steinbeis Holding manages the Steinbeis family's business assets through the acquisition of industrial holdings. Its investment strategy focuses on sustainable companies in the circular economy, environmentally friendly energy and ecological paper markets.

Abel Group is a service provider in the mobile communications, electrical engineering, and renewable energy sectors. It offers solutions for private and business customers, thereby contributing to digitalization and sustainable energy supply. The group, which has over 900 employees, is headquartered in Engelsberg, Upper Bavaria.

ARQIS, with a team headed by partners Dr. Jörn-Christian Schulze and Dr. Friedrich Gebert, provided comprehensive legal advice to biogeen GmbH on these transactions. ARQIS advised biogeen for the first time in connection with these acquisitions. The transactions are further examples of ARQIS' proven expertise in the field of Green M&A.

Advisor to biogeen GmbH
ARQIS (Dusseldorf): Core Deal Team: Dr. Jörn-Christian Schulze (Partner), Katrin Ludwig, Christos Choudeloudis (Managing Associates, all Transactions) Dr. Friedrich Gebert (Partner, Regulatory), Partner: Dr. Ulrich Lienhard (Real Estate), Marcus Nothhelfer (IP, Munich), Counsel: Jens Knipping (Tax), Managing Associates: Conrad Wiza (Transactions),Tim Bresemann, Diana Puchowezki (both Real Estate), Hannah Düwel (Regulatory), Jasmin Grünen (Tax), Rolf Tichy (IP, Munich), Associates: Dr. Bernhard Gröhe (Regulatory), Marius Mesenbrink (Japan Desk), Legal Specialist: Tim Kottmann (HR.Law)