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{{Short description|Swiss company}}{{Infobox company
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{{Infobox company
| logo = VARO Energy Logo.png
| logo = VARO Energy Logo.png
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
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| hq_location_city = Zug
| founded = 2012
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| hq_location_city = Zug, [[canton of Zug]]
| hq_location_country = Switzerland
| hq_location_country = Switzerland
| area_served = principally Europe
| key_people = Dev Sanyal (<small>CEO)
| key_people = Dev Sanyal (<small>CEO)</small><br>Marcel van Poecke (<small>Chairman)</small>
| products = energy
| products = {{Bulleted_list|Refined oil products|[[Biofuel]]s|[[Hydrogen]]|[[Biomethane]]|Advanced Biofuels|Nature-based carbon removals|[[E-mobility]]}}
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| website = http://www.varoenergy.com/
| owner = [[Carlyle Group]] (66.6%)<br>
[[Vitol]] (33.3%)
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| website = https://www.varoenergy.com
}}
}}


'''VARO Energy AG''' (VARO) is a leading-integrated energy company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. It operates in integrated energy value chains, with businesses in conventional energies and growing sustainable energies businesses anchored on five strategic growth pillars including advanced biofuels, green hydrogen, biomethane & bio lng, nature-based carbon removals and e-mobility. The company is focused on providing energy solutions to customers to meet their needs for both energy security and the energy transition.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Robert |date=2021-02-03 |title=Carlyle doubles stake in Swiss refiner Varo, with eye on biofuels expansion |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/020321-carlyle-doubles-stake-in-swiss-refiner-varo-with-eye-on-biofuels-expansion |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''VARO Energy''' (VARO) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland with a presence in twenty-six countries. It operates across the energy value chains in manufacturing, storage and distribution, marketing and trading, with businesses in conventional energies and sustainable energies. In 2022, VARO announced its “ONE VARO Transformation strategy” which focuses on conventional and sustainable energies, with the latter based on five strategic growth pillars - biofuels, [[green hydrogen]], biomethane & bio-LNG, nature-based [[Carbon removal|carbon removals]] and e-mobility. VARO Energy's shareholders consist of the global investment firm, [[Carlyle Group]] and the global energy and commodities company [[Vitol]].<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Robert |date=2021-02-03 |title=Carlyle doubles stake in Swiss refiner Varo, with eye on biofuels expansion |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/020321-carlyle-doubles-stake-in-swiss-refiner-varo-with-eye-on-biofuels-expansion |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McNair |first=Ros |date=2015-05-28 |title=Argos and Varo Energy sign merger agreement to form major downstream group in North West Europe |url=https://www.vitol.com/argos-and-varo-energy-sign-merger-agreement-to-form-major-downstream-group-in-north-west-europe/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Vitol |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-05-28 |title=Vitol and Carlyle's Varo merge with Argos to create downstream powerhouse |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/varo-trading-downstream-idCNL5N0YJ3TF20150528 |access-date=2022-10-24}}</ref> The company CEO is [[Dev Sanyal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref>

In July 2022, VARO Energy announced the ONE VARO Transformation Strategy to treble earnings and generate half of its earnings from the five strategic growth pillars through accelerators with a plan to invest $3.5 billion in the next five years in its “twin-engine” strategy, with around two-thirds of that investment focused on sustainable energies''.'' The “twin-engines” comprise of “Engine 1” focused on conventional energies and “Engine 2” focused on sustainable energies. It also announced the formation of “Customer Lighthouses” to partner with key segments to meet energy needs while decarbonizing. The company announced its commitment to become Net Zero by 2040.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-05 |title=Oil refiner Varo aims to stop selling carbon products by 2040 |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/4637e9d7-b8cf-47fe-a64a-1eb008a54add |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Edwards |first=Rowena |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo Energy sets low carbon strategy, net-zero goals |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/varo-energy-sets-low-carbon-strategy-net-zero-goals-2022-07-05/ |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bose |first=Kiran |date=2022-07-06 |title=Varo Energy commits to net zero by 2040 |url=https://www.energylivenews.com/2022/07/06/varo-energy-commits-to-net-zero-by-2040/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Energy Live News |language=en-US}}</ref>


VARO owns a manufacturing hub in Cressier, Switzerland,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Switzerland’s most powerful solar facility to be built in the canton of Neuchâtel |url=https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/202201-cleantech-switzerlands-most-powerful-solar-facility-be-built-canton-neuchatel |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=S-GE |language=en}}</ref> a majority share in the Bayernoil manufacturing hub, Southern Germany,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref> as well as storage facilities, distribution and marketing businesses in Benelux, France, Germany and Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Germany: Hoyer opens new automatic station and partners with Varo |url=https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/30363 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.petrolplaza.com |language=EN}}</ref>
VARO owns a manufacturing hub in [[Petroplus|Cressier]], Switzerland,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Switzerland's most powerful solar facility to be built in the canton of Neuchâtel |url=https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/202201-cleantech-switzerlands-most-powerful-solar-facility-be-built-canton-neuchatel |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=S-GE |language=en}}</ref> a majority share in the Bayernoil manufacturing hub in Bavaria,<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref> 80% share in one of the largest European biogas facilities, in [[Coevorden]], as well as storage facilities, distribution and marketing businesses across key European hubs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Germany: Hoyer opens new automatic station and partners with Varo |url=https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/30363 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.petrolplaza.com |language=EN}}</ref> VARO also owns 100% share in elexon, a leading European developer of commercial vehicle charging, a 59.8% stake in SilviCarbon,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy announces the acquisition of SilviCarbon |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-announces-the-acquisition-of-silvicarbon-n-i-22478 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref> a global leader in nature-based [[Carbon dioxide removal|Carbon Dioxide Removals]] (CDRs) in Asia and South America and 67.9% share in Road,<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web |last=Boudewijn |date=2021-10-06 |title=VARO enters eMobility solutions through acquisition of stakes in E-Flux |url=https://www.e-flux.io/en/varo-enters-emobility-solutions-through-acquisition-of-stakes-in-e-flux/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=E-Flux EN |language=nl}}</ref> an EV charging platform provider.<ref name="auto3" />

The company also owns a 51% stake in SilviCarbon<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy announces the acquisition of SilviCarbon |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-announces-the-acquisition-of-silvicarbon-n-i-22478 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>, a global leader in nature-based Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) and 49.5% share in E-Flux<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boudewijn |date=2021-10-06 |title=VARO enters eMobility solutions through acquisition of stakes in E-Flux |url=https://www.e-flux.io/en/varo-enters-emobility-solutions-through-acquisition-of-stakes-in-e-flux/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=E-Flux EN |language=nl}}</ref>, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging software.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref>

VARO Energy’s shareholders include and the global energy and commodities company, [[Vitol]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNair |first=Ros |date=2015-05-28 |title=Argos and Varo Energy sign merger agreement to form major downstream group in North West Europe |url=https://www.vitol.com/argos-and-varo-energy-sign-merger-agreement-to-form-major-downstream-group-in-north-west-europe/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Vitol |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-05-28 |title=Vitol and Carlyle's Varo merge with Argos to create downstream powerhouse |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/varo-trading-downstream-idCNL5N0YJ3TF20150528 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref> and the global asset manager, [[The Carlyle Group]].


== History ==
== History ==


=== 2012 ===
=== 2012 ===
VARO Energy was created with an acquisition of the Cressier refinery in Switzerland, from Petroplus, alongside marketing and storage activities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosneft Sells 5% in Vostok Oil to a Consortium of Vitol and MME |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/rosneft-sells-5-in-vostok-oil-to-a-consortium-of-vitol-and-mme-n-i-22901 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
VARO Energy was created with an acquisition of the Cressier refinery in Switzerland, from [[Petroplus]], alongside marketing and storage activities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosneft Sells 5% in Vostok Oil to a Consortium of Vitol and MME |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/rosneft-sells-5-in-vostok-oil-to-a-consortium-of-vitol-and-mme-n-i-22901 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>


It was established as a joint venture between the commodity trader Vitol (75 %) and Atlas Invest (25 %), a financial holding company owned by  the leading energy investor, Marcel van Poecke, who remains the Chairman of VARO Energy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-20 |title=Europe oil refining guru back with growth plan |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/carlyle-europe-refining-idUSL6N0JZ2E020131220 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapp |first=Jean-Pierre |date=02 May 2016 |title=Die Neuenburger Raffinerie läuft wie geschmiert |url=https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wirtschaftspolitik/varo-energy-in-cressier-die-neuenburger-raffinerie-laeuft-wie-geschmiert-ld.17371   |website=NZZ}}</ref>
It was established as a joint venture between the commodity trader Vitol (75%) and Atlas Invest (25%), a financial holding company owned by the leading energy investor, Marcel van Poecke, who remains the Chairman of VARO Energy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-20 |title=Europe oil refining guru back with growth plan |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/carlyle-europe-refining-idUSL6N0JZ2E020131220 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapp |first=Jean-Pierre |date=2 May 2016 |title=Die Neuenburger Raffinerie läuft wie geschmiert |url=https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wirtschaftspolitik/varo-energy-in-cressier-die-neuenburger-raffinerie-laeuft-wie-geschmiert-ld.17371 |website=[[Neue Zürcher Zeitung|NZZ]]}}</ref>


=== '''2013''' ===
=== 2013 ===
VARO Energy’ shareholder base was restructured; in place of Atlas Invest, the financial investor Carlyle takes a 50 percent stake<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Carlyle Group and Vitol Group to invest in Varo Energy to Create a Major New Energy Midstream Group across North-West Europe {{!}} Carlyle |url=https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-and-vitol-group-invest-varo-energy-create-major-new |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.carlyle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-19 |title=BRIEF-Carlyle Group says to invest in Varo Energy with Vitol Group |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/carlyle-brief-idUKWLB006ET20131219 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>
VARO Energy’ shareholder base was restructured; in place of Atlas Invest, the financial investor Carlyle takes a 50 percent stake<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Carlyle Group and Vitol Group to invest in Varo Energy to Create a Major New Energy Midstream Group across North-West Europe {{!}} Carlyle |url=https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-group-and-vitol-group-invest-varo-energy-create-major-new |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.carlyle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-19 |title=BRIEF-Carlyle Group says to invest in Varo Energy with Vitol Group |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/carlyle-brief-idUKWLB006ET20131219 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>


In Germany, VARO acquired Petrotank and Vitol Marketing Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/article/17258748/omv-agrees-to-sell-its-bayernoil-interest |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.ogj.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Carlyle Group and Vitol Group to invest in Varo Energy |url=https://www.digitalrefining.com/news/1002642/the-carlyle-group-and-vitol-group-to-invest-in-varo-energy |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.digitalrefining.com}}</ref>
In Germany, VARO acquired Petrotank and Vitol Marketing Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/article/17258748/omv-agrees-to-sell-its-bayernoil-interest |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.ogj.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Carlyle Group and Vitol Group to invest in Varo Energy |url=https://www.digitalrefining.com/news/1002642/the-carlyle-group-and-vitol-group-to-invest-in-varo-energy |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.digitalrefining.com}}</ref>


=== '''2014''' ===
=== 2014 ===
VARO became the owner of 45% of the Bayernoil refinery in Germany through the acquisition of shares held by OMV Deutschland GmbH in Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft mbH and other downstream assets owned by OMV Deutschland GmbH.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Evaluate Energy - Login |url=https://www.evaluateenergy.com/secure/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fUniversal%2fView.aspx%3ftype%3dStory%26id%3d131010&CanUseGuest=True |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.evaluateenergy.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=OMV: Downstream Restructuring on Track - Divestment of Bayernoil - GeoResources |url=https://www.georesources.net/cms.php//archive/1823/omv-downstream-restructuring-on-track-divestment-of-bayernoil |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.georesources.net}}</ref>  
VARO became the owner of 45% of the Bayernoil refinery in Germany through the acquisition of shares held by OMV Deutschland GmbH in Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft GmbH and other downstream assets owned by OMV Deutschland GmbH.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Evaluate Energy – Login |url=https://www.evaluateenergy.com/secure/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fUniversal%2fView.aspx%3ftype%3dStory%26id%3d131010&CanUseGuest=True |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.evaluateenergy.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=OMV: Downstream Restructuring on Track – Divestment of Bayernoil – GeoResources |url=https://www.georesources.net/cms.php//archive/1823/omv-downstream-restructuring-on-track-divestment-of-bayernoil |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.georesources.net}}</ref>


The company acquired Total’s heating oil business and general trade business in Switzerland (Huiles Minérales, Mazol, Portales & Bonnet CH). The purchased assets include tank storage facilities in Eclépens near Lausanne and Total’s entire end customer distribution and sales network for domestic heating oil and diesel in Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-24 |title=UPDATE 1-Vitol, Carlyle's Varo Energy buy Total Swiss diesel businesses |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/total-vitol-idUKL6N0PZ4NI20140724 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy conclut l’acquisition de stockage et du commerce de distribution de Total Suisse |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-conclut-lacquisition-de-stockage-et-du-commerce-de-distribution-de-total-suisse-n-f-10594 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
The company acquired Total's heating oil business and general trade business in Switzerland (Huiles Minérales, Mazol, Portales & Bonnet CH). The purchased assets include tank storage facilities in Eclépens near Lausanne and Total's entire end customer distribution and sales network for domestic heating oil and diesel in Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-24 |title=UPDATE 1-Vitol, Carlyle's Varo Energy buy Total Swiss diesel businesses |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/total-vitol-idUKL6N0PZ4NI20140724 |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy conclut l'acquisition de stockage et du commerce de distribution de Total Suisse |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-conclut-lacquisition-de-stockage-et-du-commerce-de-distribution-de-total-suisse-n-f-10594 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>


Roger Brown is appointed Chief Executive Officer of VARO.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canton de Neuchâtel – Gros investissement à la raffinerie de Cressier |url=https://www.24heures.ch/gros-investissement-a-la-raffinerie-de-cressier-581513466520 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=24 heures |language=fr}}</ref>
Roger Brown is appointed chief executive officer of VARO.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canton de Neuchâtel – Gros investissement à la raffinerie de Cressier |url=https://www.24heures.ch/gros-investissement-a-la-raffinerie-de-cressier-581513466520 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=[[24 heures (Switzerland)|24 heures]] |language=fr}}</ref>


=== '''2015''' ===
=== 2015 ===
VARO invested over 50 million Swiss Francs in the Cressier refinery, the most significant investment in the site’s history, allowing it to remain competitive in the long term.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/refining/operations/article/17245289/varo-energy-plans-upgrades-for-swiss-refinery |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.ogj.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roger Brown starts as CEO of Varo Energy – Group announces CHF 50 Million investment in Cressier Refinery |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/roger-brown-starts-as-ceo-of-varo-energy-group-announces-chf-50-million-investment-in-cressier-refinery-n-i-10871 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
VARO invested over 50 million Swiss Francs in the Cressier refinery, the most significant investment in the site's history, allowing it to remain competitive in the long term.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/refining/operations/article/17245289/varo-energy-plans-upgrades-for-swiss-refinery |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.ogj.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roger Brown starts as CEO of Varo Energy – Group announces CHF 50 Million investment in Cressier Refinery |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/roger-brown-starts-as-ceo-of-varo-energy-group-announces-chf-50-million-investment-in-cressier-refinery-n-i-10871 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref> The investment is focused on safety, asset integrity and growth, with projects including a partial conversion of the refinery's energy sourcing to natural gas, a cleaner source of energy, and technical upgrades to allow for the production of gasoline containing up to 5% ethanol produced from renewable sources.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/refining/operations/article/17245289/varo-energy-plans-upgrades-for-swiss-refinery |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.ogj.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roger Brown starts as CEO of Varo Energy – Group announces CHF 50 Million investment in Cressier Refinery |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/roger-brown-starts-as-ceo-of-varo-energy-group-announces-chf-50-million-investment-in-cressier-refinery-n-i-10871 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>


VARO acquired the German wholesale distributors Marol and Gekol.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy Germany GmbH, Hamburg |url=https://www.northdata.de/Varo+Energy+Germany+GmbH,+Hamburg/HRB+118673 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.northdata.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankes-Hughes |first=Lesley |title=EUROPE: Varo Energy seeking to launch IPO and listing on Euronext Amsterdam |url=https://www.bunkerspot.com/europe/45700-europe-varo-energy-seeking-to-launch-ipo-and-listing-on-euronext-amsterdam |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Bunkerspot - Independent Intelligence for the Global Bunker Industry |language=en-GB}}</ref>
VARO acquired the German wholesale distributors Marol and Gekol.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy Germany GmbH, Hamburg |url=https://www.northdata.de/Varo+Energy+Germany+GmbH,+Hamburg/HRB+118673 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.northdata.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankes-Hughes |first=Lesley |title=EUROPE: Varo Energy seeking to launch IPO and listing on Euronext Amsterdam |url=https://www.bunkerspot.com/europe/45700-europe-varo-energy-seeking-to-launch-ipo-and-listing-on-euronext-amsterdam |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Bunkerspot – Independent Intelligence for the Global Bunker Industry |language=en-GB}}</ref>


VARO merged with Dutch-based company Argos leading to gaining full ownership of Rhytank AG, located in Switzerland. Reggeborgh, a private Dutch investment company, enters as a third shareholder with 1/3 participation each.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Argos et Varo Energy signent un accord de fusion pour former un groupe en aval majeur en Europe du Nord-Ouest |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/argos-et-varo-energy-signent-un-accord-de-fusion-pour-former-un-groupe-en-aval-majeur-en-europe-du-nord-ouest-n-f-11450 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Argos et Varo Energy finalisent leur fusion et acquièrent la pleine propriété de Rhytank AG |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/argos-et-varo-energy-finalisent-leur-fusion-et-acquierent-la-pleine-propriete-de-rhytank-ag-n-f-11878 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
VARO merged with Dutch-based company Argos leading to gaining full ownership of Rhytank AG, located in Switzerland. Reggeborgh, a private Dutch investment company, enters as a third shareholder with 1/3 participation each.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Argos et Varo Energy signent un accord de fusion pour former un groupe en aval majeur en Europe du Nord-Ouest |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/argos-et-varo-energy-signent-un-accord-de-fusion-pour-former-un-groupe-en-aval-majeur-en-europe-du-nord-ouest-n-f-11450 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Argos et Varo Energy finalisent leur fusion et acquièrent la pleine propriété de Rhytank AG |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/argos-et-varo-energy-finalisent-leur-fusion-et-acquierent-la-pleine-propriete-de-rhytank-ag-n-f-11878 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
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The company purchased bunkering activities from Vitol in Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy completes acquisition of assets, including stake in Bayernoil refinery, from OMV |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-completes-acquisition-of-assets-including-stake-in-bayernoil-refinery-from-omv-n-i-9829 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
The company purchased bunkering activities from Vitol in Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy completes acquisition of assets, including stake in Bayernoil refinery, from OMV |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-completes-acquisition-of-assets-including-stake-in-bayernoil-refinery-from-omv-n-i-9829 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>


=== '''2016''' ===
=== 2016 ===
Petrotank, a 2014 purchase, was renamed to VARO Energy Tankstorage GmbH.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varo Energy Tankstorage GmbH, Duisburg, Germany |url=https://www.northdata.com/Varo+Energy+Tankstorage+GmbH,+Duisburg/HRB+31891 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.northdata.com |language=en}}</ref>
The company took full control over two tank storage terminals in the Netherlands: Hydrocarbon Hotel and Enviem Terminal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy Takes Full Control Over Hydrocarbon Hotel Tankstorage Terminal {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-energy-takes-full-control-over-hydrocarbon-hotel-tankstorage-terminal/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref>


The company took full control over two tank storage terminals in the Netherlands: Hydrocarbon Hotel and Enviem Terminal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy Takes Full Control Over Hydrocarbon Hotel Tankstorage Terminal {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-energy-takes-full-control-over-hydrocarbon-hotel-tankstorage-terminal/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref>
VARO expanded its inland bunkering activities by acquiring Fiwado B.V. in the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Ship |last2=bunker.com |title=Varo Energy to Buy Dutch Bunker Player |url=https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/237507-varo-energy-to-buy-dutch-bunker-player |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Ship & Bunker}}</ref>


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=== 2017 ===
VARO expanded its inland bunkering activities by acquiring Fiwado B.V. in the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ship |last2=bunker.com |title=Varo Energy to Buy Dutch Bunker Player |url=https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/237507-varo-energy-to-buy-dutch-bunker-player |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Ship & Bunker}}</ref>
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VARO acquired 100% of shares of Inter Oil B.V., a holding company, expanding retail activities in the Netherlands by gaining the brand names Brand Oil and Amigo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2016-11-16 |title=VARO Energy acquires Inter Oil B.V. |url=https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/varo-energy-acquires-inter-oil-b-v/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=F&L Asia |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO {{as written|a|quires [sic]}} Inter Oil BV in the Netherlands – erpecnews live |url=https://www.erpecnewslive.com/article/805/varo-aquires-inter-oil-bv-in-the-netherlands |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.erpecnewslive.com}}</ref>

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=== '''2017''' ===
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VARO acquired 100% of shares of Inter Oil B.V., a holding company, expanding retail activities in the Netherlands by gaining the brand names Brand Oil and amigo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2016-11-16 |title=VARO Energy acquires Inter Oil B.V. |url=https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/varo-energy-acquires-inter-oil-b-v/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=F&L Asia |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO aquires Inter Oil BV in the Netherlands - erpecnews live |url=https://www.erpecnewslive.com/article/805/varo-aquires-inter-oil-bv-in-the-netherlands |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.erpecnewslive.com}}</ref>


The company acquired the assets of Schneider Mineralöl Meissen GmbH. (retail and direct sales) in Saxony.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO announces growth of retail business in Eastern Germany |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-announces-growth-of-retail-business-in-eastern-germany-n-i-14818 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
The company acquired the assets of Schneider Mineralöl Meissen GmbH. (retail and direct sales) in Saxony.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO announces growth of retail business in Eastern Germany |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-announces-growth-of-retail-business-in-eastern-germany-n-i-14818 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
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VARO expanded its retail network in the Netherlands with the purchase of United Fuel Group B.V. gaining additional fuel stations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO announces further growth of retail activities in the Netherlands |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-announces-further-growth-of-retail-activities-in-the-netherlands-n-i-15360 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-06-01 |title=VARO Energy acquires United Fuel Group |url=https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/varo-energy-acquires-united-fuel-group/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=F&L Asia |language=en-US}}</ref>
VARO expanded its retail network in the Netherlands with the purchase of United Fuel Group B.V. gaining additional fuel stations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO announces further growth of retail activities in the Netherlands |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-announces-further-growth-of-retail-activities-in-the-netherlands-n-i-15360 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-06-01 |title=VARO Energy acquires United Fuel Group |url=https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/varo-energy-acquires-united-fuel-group/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=F&L Asia |language=en-US}}</ref>


Hydrocarbon Hotel Tankstorage Terminal, purchased in 2016, was sold to Global Petro Storage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy to sell Hydrocarbon Hotel tank terminal to GPS Group |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-to-sell-hydrocarbon-hotel-tank-terminal-to-gps-group-n-i-14007 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=margaret@tankstoragemag.com |date=2016-12-06 |title=Varo to sell Hydrocarbon Hotel storage terminal |url=https://www.tankstoragemag.com/2016/12/06/varo-to-sell-hydrocarbon-hotel-storage-terminal/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Tank Storage Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
Hydrocarbon Hotel Tankstorage Terminal, purchased in 2016, is sold to Global Petro Storage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy to sell Hydrocarbon Hotel tank terminal to GPS Group |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-to-sell-hydrocarbon-hotel-tank-terminal-to-gps-group-n-i-14007 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=margaret@tankstoragemag.com |date=2016-12-06 |title=Varo to sell Hydrocarbon Hotel storage terminal |url=https://www.tankstoragemag.com/2016/12/06/varo-to-sell-hydrocarbon-hotel-storage-terminal/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Tank Storage Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


The former Petrotank terminal situated in Hanau in Germany is sold to Adolf Roth GmbH & Co. KG.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Selling Terminal Hanau in Germany to Adolf Roth {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-selling-terminal-hanau-in-germany-to-adolf-roth/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref>
The former Petrotank terminal situated in Hanau in Germany is sold to Adolf Roth GmbH & Co. KG.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Selling Terminal Hanau in Germany to Adolf Roth {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-selling-terminal-hanau-in-germany-to-adolf-roth/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref>


=== '''2018''' ===
=== 2018 ===
VARO purchased Van den Belt gaining several fuel stations in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACM geeft groen licht voor overname Van den Belt |url=https://www.tankpro.nl/ondernemen/2018/05/11/acm-geeft-groen-licht-voor-overname-van-den-belt/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=TankPro.nl |language=nl-NL}}</ref>
VARO purchased Van den Belt gaining several fuel stations in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACM geeft groen licht voor overname Van den Belt |url=https://www.tankpro.nl/ondernemen/2018/05/11/acm-geeft-groen-licht-voor-overname-van-den-belt/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=TankPro.nl |language=nl-NL}}</ref>


VARO acquired Gerber Energie GmbH & retail sites from Wengel & Dettelbacher, and the terminal in Brugge, Belgium.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-03-01 |title=Varo expands its German retail business through acquisitions |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/varo-acquisition-idUKL8N1QJ36D |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>
VARO acquired Gerber Energie GmbH & retail sites from Wengel & Dettelbacher, and the terminal in [[Bruges|Brugges]], [[Belgium]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-03-01 |title=Varo expands its German retail business through acquisitions |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/varo-acquisition-idUKL8N1QJ36D |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>


=== '''2019''' ===
=== 2019 ===
VARO acquired 100% of the shares in SMD Beheer BV, a Calpam-group company, adding 19 Calpam branded stations to its Dutch retail network.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Signs Deal to Acquire the Business Activities of SMD Beheer BV in The Netherlands {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-signs-deal-to-acquire-the-business-activities-of-smd-beheer-bv-in-the-netherlands/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-23 |title=VARO signs deal to acquire Calpam |url=https://www.oaklins.com/news/en-NL/182170-varo-signs-deal-to-acquire-calpam |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Oaklins newsroom |language=en}}</ref>
VARO acquired 100% of the shares in SMD Beheer BV, a Calpam-group company, adding 19 Calpam branded stations to its Dutch retail network.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Signs Deal to Acquire the Business Activities of SMD Beheer BV in The Netherlands {{!}} TankTerminals |url=https://tankterminals.com/news/varo-signs-deal-to-acquire-the-business-activities-of-smd-beheer-bv-in-the-netherlands/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tankterminals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-23 |title=VARO signs deal to acquire Calpam |url=https://www.oaklins.com/news/en-NL/182170-varo-signs-deal-to-acquire-calpam |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Oaklins newsroom |language=en}}</ref>


=== '''2020''' ===
=== 2020 ===
VARO added an additional 6.4% to its stake in Bayernoil, making the company the majority stakeholder with 51.4%.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-08 |title=VARO becomes majority shareholder in Bayernoil refinery |url=https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/08012020/varo-becomes-majority-shareholder-in-bayernoil-refinery/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Hydrocarbon Engineering |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=margaret@tankstoragemag.com |date=2020-01-08 |title=Varo completes shares purchase in Bayernoil Refinery |url=https://www.tankstoragemag.com/2020/01/08/varo-completes-shares-purchase-in-bayernoil-refinery/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Tank Storage Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
VARO added an additional 6.4% to its stake in Bayernoil, making the company the majority stakeholder with 51.4%.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-08 |title=VARO becomes majority shareholder in Bayernoil refinery |url=https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/08012020/varo-becomes-majority-shareholder-in-bayernoil-refinery/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Hydrocarbon Engineering |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=margaret@tankstoragemag.com |date=2020-01-08 |title=Varo completes shares purchase in Bayernoil Refinery |url=https://www.tankstoragemag.com/2020/01/08/varo-completes-shares-purchase-in-bayernoil-refinery/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Tank Storage Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== '''2021''' ===
=== 2021 ===
Carlyle completes an acquisition of the stake in VARO to hold 66.66% of shares in the company.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perkins |first=Robert |date=2021-02-03 |title=Carlyle doubles stake in Swiss refiner Varo, with eye on biofuels expansion |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/020321-carlyle-doubles-stake-in-swiss-refiner-varo-with-eye-on-biofuels-expansion |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendonça |first=Elisângela |title=Carlyle doubles its stake in Swiss refiner Varo Energy |url=https://www.penews.com/articles/carlyle-doubles-its-stake-in-swiss-refiner-varo-energy-20210203 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.penews.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Carlyle completes an acquisition of the stake in VARO to hold 66.66% of shares in the company.<ref name="auto2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendonça |first=Elisângela |title=Carlyle doubles its stake in Swiss refiner Varo Energy |url=https://www.penews.com/articles/carlyle-doubles-its-stake-in-swiss-refiner-varo-energy-20210203 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.penews.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>


VARO completed the purchase of 51% of shares in SilviCarbon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy announces the acquisition of SilviCarbon |url=https://www.euro-petrole.com/varo-energy-announces-the-acquisition-of-silvicarbon-n-i-22478 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.euro-petrole.com}}</ref>
VARO completed the purchase of 51% of shares in SilviCarbon.<ref name="auto" />


As of October 1, VARO gains a 67.9% share in E-Flux.<ref name="auto5" /><ref name="auto3" />
As of October 1<sup>st</sup>, VARO gains a 49.5% share in E-Flux.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boudewijn |date=2021-10-06 |title=VARO enters eMobility solutions through acquisition of stakes in E-Flux |url=https://www.e-flux.io/en/varo-enters-emobility-solutions-through-acquisition-of-stakes-in-e-flux/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=E-Flux EN |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref>


=== '''2022''' ===
=== 2022 ===
Dev Sanyal is appointed chief executive officer of VARO Energy.<ref name="auto3" />
Dev Sanyal is appointed Chief Executive Officer of VARO Energy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coleman |first=Nick |date=2022-01-04 |title=BP veteran Sanyal becomes Varo CEO, spearheading transition drive |url=https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/010422-bp-veteran-sanyal-becomes-varo-ceo-spearheading-transition-drive |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.spglobal.com |language=en}}</ref>


VARO and Group E announced the plan to build the most powerful ground-mounted solar facility in Switzerland, in Cressier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=Country’s most powerful solar facility to be built in the canton of Neuchâtel |url=https://www.ggba-switzerland.ch/en/switzerlands-most-powerful-solar-facility-to-be-built-in-the-canton-of-neuchatel/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=GGBA |language=en-US}}</ref>
VARO and Group E announced the plan to build the most powerful ground-mounted solar facility in Switzerland, in Cressier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=Country's most powerful solar facility to be built in the canton of Neuchâtel |url=https://www.ggba-switzerland.ch/en/switzerlands-most-powerful-solar-facility-to-be-built-in-the-canton-of-neuchatel/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=GGBA |language=en-US}}</ref>


VARO Energy & GPS Group announced the completion of an integrated biofuels facility in the port of Amsterdam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy and GPS Group announce the completion of an integrated biofuels facility in the Port of Amsterdam – TET |url=https://tetamsterdam.oram.nl/nieuws/varo-energy-and-gps-group-announce-the-completion-of-an-integrated-biofuels-facility-in-the-port-of-amsterdam/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tetamsterdam.oram.nl}}</ref>
VARO Energy & GPS Group announced the completion of an integrated biofuels facility in the port of Amsterdam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO Energy and GPS Group announce the completion of an integrated biofuels facility in the Port of Amsterdam – TET |url=https://tetamsterdam.oram.nl/nieuws/varo-energy-and-gps-group-announce-the-completion-of-an-integrated-biofuels-facility-in-the-port-of-amsterdam/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=tetamsterdam.oram.nl}}</ref>


VARO announced a new strategy to invest 3.5 billion and help customers meet net zero.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo targets net zero by 2040, ups transition funding {{!}} Argus Media |url=https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2347615-varo-targets-net-zero-by-2040-ups-transition-funding |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.argusmedia.com |language=en}}</ref>
VARO announced a new strategy to invest 3.5 billion and help customers meet net zero.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo targets net zero by 2040, ups transition funding {{!}} Argus Media |url=https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2347615-varo-targets-net-zero-by-2040-ups-transition-funding |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.argusmedia.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== 2023 ===
VARO Energy announces the acquisition of 80% of the shares in Bio Energy Coevorden BV (BEC) in The Netherlands, one of the largest [[biogas]] manufacturers in Europe.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2023-01-12 |title=Varo Energy buys 80% of Dutch biogas firm; aims to double capacity by 2026 |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/varo-energy-buys-80-dutch-biogas-firm-aims-double-capacity-by-2026-2023-01-12/ |access-date=2023-06-20}}</ref>

VARO Energy and Deutsche Lufthansa AG sign a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2023-02-02 |title=Lufthansa and VARO Energy sign MoU on renewable fuels |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/lufthansa-varo-energy-sign-mou-renewable-fuels-2023-02-02/ |access-date=2023-06-20}}</ref>

VARO Energy increases its shareholding in E-Flux to 67.9% and commits significant investment for new market entry in France, Italy, Spain and the UK, and market expansion in Germany.

VARO Energy acquires 100% of the share capital in Renewable Energy Services (RES), one of Europe's leading biogas trading companies, and expands biogas trading capabilities across 10 European countries.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bousso |first=Ron |date=2023-06-15 |title=Varo Energy acquires second biogas firm in 2023 |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/varo-energy-acquires-second-biogas-firm-2023-2023-06-15/ |access-date=2023-06-20}}</ref>

VARO Energy announces its plan to invest $600m to build a major Sustainable Aviation Fuel manufacturing facility in Rotterdam, which will meet up to 7% of the EU's 2030 SAF target.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=VARO announces plan to build major SAF manufacturing facility |url=https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/07092023/varo-announces-plan-to-build-major-saf-manufacturing-facility/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Hydrocarbon Engineering |language=en}}</ref>

VARO Energy, Groupe E and CSEM commissioned Switzerland's largest ground-mounted solar power facility, in Cressier and connected a district heating network using excess heat from the Cressier manufacturing hub.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO, Groupe E & CSEM Commission Switzerland's Largest Solar Power Facility - Financials and Investment |url=https://www.gulfoilandgas.com/webpro1/main/mainnews.asp?id=976677 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.gulfoilandgas.com}}</ref>

Höegh Autoliners and VARO partner to accelerate Sustainable Shipping.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Höegh Autoliners and VARO partner to accelerate Sustainable Shipping |url=https://www.hoeghautoliners.com/hoeegh-autoliners-and-varo-partner-to-accelerate-sustainable-shipping |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Höegh Autoliners |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Energy |first=Varo |date=2023-12-21 |title=Höegh Autoliners, Varo Energy partner to accelerate sustainable shipping |url=https://www.biobased-diesel.com/post/h%C3%B6egh-autoliners-varo-energy-partner-to-accelerate-sustainable-shipping |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=BiobasedDieselDaily |language=en}}</ref>

=== 2024 ===
VARO Energy acquires 100% of elexon GmbH, a leading European electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-01 |title=Varo Energy acquires EV charging provider elexon |url=https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/34269 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.petrolplaza.com |language=EN}}</ref>

VARO Charging partners with Truckparkings Rotterdam, to operate new e-truck charging hub in the Port of Rotterdam.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-08 |title=New e-truck charging hub in the Port of Rotterdam - EV Tech Insider |url=https://evtechinsider.com/new-e-truck-charging-hub-in-the-port-of-rotterdam/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=evtechinsider.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-23 |title=Varo Energy opens new e-truck charging hub in Rotterdam |url=https://www.mobilityplaza.org/news/37269 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.mobilityplaza.org |language=EN}}</ref>

VARO and Orim Energy partner to scale-up sustainable shipping fuel capabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=VARO and Orim Energy to scale-up sustainable shipping fuel capabilities |url=https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/21022024/varo-and-orim-energy-to-scale-up-sustainable-shipping-fuel-capabilities/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Hydrocarbon Engineering |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO and Orim Energy to scale-up sustainable shipping fuel capabilities {{!}} Tank News International |url=https://tanknewsinternational.com/varo-and-orim-energy-to-scale-up-sustainable-shipping-fuel-capabilities/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


Gunvor Group announces its plans to join VARO’s large-scale SAF manufacturing facility project in Rotterdam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VARO’s Rotterdam SAF Project Gains Momentum with Gunvor’s 50% Investment |url=https://www.varoenergy.com/en/news/varo-s-rotterdam-saf-project-gains-momentum-with-gunvor-s-50-investment/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Accelerating the energy transition {{!}} VARO Energy |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=BioEnergyTimes |date=2024-08-05 |title=Gunvor Group to join VARO Energy in building large-scale SAF manufacturing facility - BioEnergytimes |url=https://bioenergytimes.com/gunvor-group-to-join-varo-energy-in-building-large-scale-saf-manufacturing-facility/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=BioEnergy Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
VARO announced a new ESG Strategy aligned with its new Transformation strategy.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Edwards |first=Rowena |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo Energy sets low carbon strategy, net-zero goals |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/varo-energy-sets-low-carbon-strategy-net-zero-goals-2022-07-05/ |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>


== Sustainability ==
== Sustainability ==
In July 2022 VARO announced a sector leading commitment to be Net Zero by 2040 as a key part of its strategy to become the energy transition partner of choice. According to its twin-engine strategy VARO’s five strategic growth pillars are: Advanced Biofuels; Biomethane & BioLNG; Green Hydrogen; E-mobility; Nature-based Carbon Removals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo targets net zero by 2040, ups transition funding {{!}} Argus Media |url=https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2347615-varo-targets-net-zero-by-2040-ups-transition-funding |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.argusmedia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Edwards |first=Rowena |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo Energy sets low carbon strategy, net-zero goals |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/varo-energy-sets-low-carbon-strategy-net-zero-goals-2022-07-05/ |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>
In July 2022 VARO announced a commitment to be Net Zero by 2040 as a key part of its strategy to become the energy transition partner of choice. According to its twin-engine strategy, VARO's five strategic growth pillars are: Advanced Biofuels; [[Biomethane]] & Bio-LNG; Green Hydrogen; [[E-mobility]]; Nature-based Carbon Removals.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto4">{{Cite news |last=Edwards |first=Rowena |date=2022-07-05 |title=Varo Energy sets low carbon strategy, net-zero goals |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/varo-energy-sets-low-carbon-strategy-net-zero-goals-2022-07-05/ |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>


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VARO Energy
Company typePrivate
Founded2012
Headquarters
Zug, canton of Zug
,
Switzerland
Area served
principally Europe
Key people
Dev Sanyal (CEO)
Marcel van Poecke (Chairman)
Products
OwnerCarlyle Group (66.6%)
Vitol (33.3%)
Websitehttps://www.varoenergy.com

VARO Energy (VARO) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland with a presence in twenty-six countries. It operates across the energy value chains in manufacturing, storage and distribution, marketing and trading, with businesses in conventional energies and sustainable energies. In 2022, VARO announced its “ONE VARO Transformation strategy” which focuses on conventional and sustainable energies, with the latter based on five strategic growth pillars - biofuels, green hydrogen, biomethane & bio-LNG, nature-based carbon removals and e-mobility. VARO Energy's shareholders consist of the global investment firm, Carlyle Group and the global energy and commodities company Vitol.[1][2][3] The company CEO is Dev Sanyal.[4]

VARO owns a manufacturing hub in Cressier, Switzerland,[5] a majority share in the Bayernoil manufacturing hub in Bavaria,[6] 80% share in one of the largest European biogas facilities, in Coevorden, as well as storage facilities, distribution and marketing businesses across key European hubs.[7] VARO also owns 100% share in elexon, a leading European developer of commercial vehicle charging, a 59.8% stake in SilviCarbon,[8] a global leader in nature-based Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) in Asia and South America and 67.9% share in Road,[9] an EV charging platform provider.[6]

History

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2012

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VARO Energy was created with an acquisition of the Cressier refinery in Switzerland, from Petroplus, alongside marketing and storage activities.[10]

It was established as a joint venture between the commodity trader Vitol (75%) and Atlas Invest (25%), a financial holding company owned by the leading energy investor, Marcel van Poecke, who remains the Chairman of VARO Energy.[11][12]

2013

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VARO Energy’ shareholder base was restructured; in place of Atlas Invest, the financial investor Carlyle takes a 50 percent stake[13][14]

In Germany, VARO acquired Petrotank and Vitol Marketing Germany.[15][16]

2014

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VARO became the owner of 45% of the Bayernoil refinery in Germany through the acquisition of shares held by OMV Deutschland GmbH in Bayernoil Raffineriegesellschaft GmbH and other downstream assets owned by OMV Deutschland GmbH.[17][18]

The company acquired Total's heating oil business and general trade business in Switzerland (Huiles Minérales, Mazol, Portales & Bonnet CH). The purchased assets include tank storage facilities in Eclépens near Lausanne and Total's entire end customer distribution and sales network for domestic heating oil and diesel in Switzerland.[19][20]

Roger Brown is appointed chief executive officer of VARO.[21]

2015

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VARO invested over 50 million Swiss Francs in the Cressier refinery, the most significant investment in the site's history, allowing it to remain competitive in the long term.[22][23] The investment is focused on safety, asset integrity and growth, with projects including a partial conversion of the refinery's energy sourcing to natural gas, a cleaner source of energy, and technical upgrades to allow for the production of gasoline containing up to 5% ethanol produced from renewable sources.[24][25]

VARO acquired the German wholesale distributors Marol and Gekol.[26][27]

VARO merged with Dutch-based company Argos leading to gaining full ownership of Rhytank AG, located in Switzerland. Reggeborgh, a private Dutch investment company, enters as a third shareholder with 1/3 participation each.[28][29]

The company purchased bunkering activities from Vitol in Germany.[30]

2016

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The company took full control over two tank storage terminals in the Netherlands: Hydrocarbon Hotel and Enviem Terminal.[31]

VARO expanded its inland bunkering activities by acquiring Fiwado B.V. in the Netherlands.[32]

2017

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VARO acquired 100% of shares of Inter Oil B.V., a holding company, expanding retail activities in the Netherlands by gaining the brand names Brand Oil and Amigo.[33][34]

The company acquired the assets of Schneider Mineralöl Meissen GmbH. (retail and direct sales) in Saxony.[35]

VARO expanded its retail network in the Netherlands with the purchase of United Fuel Group B.V. gaining additional fuel stations.[36][37]

Hydrocarbon Hotel Tankstorage Terminal, purchased in 2016, is sold to Global Petro Storage.[38][39]

The former Petrotank terminal situated in Hanau in Germany is sold to Adolf Roth GmbH & Co. KG.[40]

2018

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VARO purchased Van den Belt gaining several fuel stations in the process.[41]

VARO acquired Gerber Energie GmbH & retail sites from Wengel & Dettelbacher, and the terminal in Brugges, Belgium.[42]

2019

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VARO acquired 100% of the shares in SMD Beheer BV, a Calpam-group company, adding 19 Calpam branded stations to its Dutch retail network.[43][44]

2020

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VARO added an additional 6.4% to its stake in Bayernoil, making the company the majority stakeholder with 51.4%.[45][46]

2021

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Carlyle completes an acquisition of the stake in VARO to hold 66.66% of shares in the company.[1][47]

VARO completed the purchase of 51% of shares in SilviCarbon.[8]

As of October 1, VARO gains a 67.9% share in E-Flux.[9][6]

2022

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Dev Sanyal is appointed chief executive officer of VARO Energy.[6]

VARO and Group E announced the plan to build the most powerful ground-mounted solar facility in Switzerland, in Cressier.[48]

VARO Energy & GPS Group announced the completion of an integrated biofuels facility in the port of Amsterdam.[49]

VARO announced a new strategy to invest 3.5 billion and help customers meet net zero.[50]

2023

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VARO Energy announces the acquisition of 80% of the shares in Bio Energy Coevorden BV (BEC) in The Netherlands, one of the largest biogas manufacturers in Europe.[51]

VARO Energy and Deutsche Lufthansa AG sign a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.[52]

VARO Energy increases its shareholding in E-Flux to 67.9% and commits significant investment for new market entry in France, Italy, Spain and the UK, and market expansion in Germany.

VARO Energy acquires 100% of the share capital in Renewable Energy Services (RES), one of Europe's leading biogas trading companies, and expands biogas trading capabilities across 10 European countries.[53]

VARO Energy announces its plan to invest $600m to build a major Sustainable Aviation Fuel manufacturing facility in Rotterdam, which will meet up to 7% of the EU's 2030 SAF target.[54]

VARO Energy, Groupe E and CSEM commissioned Switzerland's largest ground-mounted solar power facility, in Cressier and connected a district heating network using excess heat from the Cressier manufacturing hub.[55]

Höegh Autoliners and VARO partner to accelerate Sustainable Shipping.[56][57]

2024

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VARO Energy acquires 100% of elexon GmbH, a leading European electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider.[58]

VARO Charging partners with Truckparkings Rotterdam, to operate new e-truck charging hub in the Port of Rotterdam.[59][60]

VARO and Orim Energy partner to scale-up sustainable shipping fuel capabilities.[61][62]

Gunvor Group announces its plans to join VARO’s large-scale SAF manufacturing facility project in Rotterdam.[63][64]

Sustainability

[edit]

In July 2022 VARO announced a commitment to be Net Zero by 2040 as a key part of its strategy to become the energy transition partner of choice. According to its twin-engine strategy, VARO's five strategic growth pillars are: Advanced Biofuels; Biomethane & Bio-LNG; Green Hydrogen; E-mobility; Nature-based Carbon Removals.[50][65]

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