MOL signed an agreement with Eni International B.V. for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Eni Hungaria, a company managing 183 Agip branded service stations in Hungary (including dealer owned sites) as well as wholesale activities in the country. By increasing the retail presence within the supply radius of its refineries, the deal significantly contributes to MOL Group’s strategy of further downstream integration.

The investment is fully in line with MOL Group’s strategy to extend its presence and increase significantly the retail market share within the supply radius of its core refineries. The new service stations will further extend MOL Group’s captive market whilst improving its ability to reach end-users. With the integration of this network MOL realizes significant wholesale and retail synergies as well as cost optimization.

The deal includes the Eni’s retail station business and wholesale activities. The acquisition is a unique opportunity for MOL Group as it includes key retail positions and strengthens our position in and around Budapest.

“This acquisition is yet another important step for our downstream business as it will increase the markets for our refineries, significantly elevate our fuel volumes going through our network and ensure further overall margin capture. I’m glad that with today’s transaction we once again delivered on our promises.” – said Ferenc Horváth, Downstream Executive VP, MOL Group.

Closing of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain condition precedents, including the competition clearance.

About MOL Group

MOL Group is an integrated, independent, international oil and gas company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. It is active in over 40 countries with a dynamic international workforce of 27,000 people and a track record of more than 100 years in the industry. MOL’s exploration and production activities are supported by more than 75 years’ experience in the hydrocarbon field. At the moment, there are production activities in 8 countries and exploration assets in 14 countries. MOL Group operates four refineries and two petrochemicals plants, under integrated supply chain management, in Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia, and owns a network of more nearly 2,000 service stations across 11 countries in Central & South Eastern Europe.

About ENI

Eni is an integrated company that operates across the entire energy chain, employing some 78,000 people in 90 countries around the world. Scientific research and technological innovation are at the heart of its strategies for sustainable development.
Eni’s excellent portfolio of conventional oil assets with competitive costs and the strong resource base with options for anticipated monetization ensure a robust value generation at Eni’s upstream activity. The vertical integration provided by the large presence in the gas and lng markets, and the know-how in refining and chemical sectors enable the company to capture synergies and catch joint opportunities and projects in the marketplace.