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EEX Targets Brazil Expansion on 25th Anniversary

Fueled by a 16 percent revenue jump last year, the Leipzig-based exchange plans its first green hydrogen auction in 2026

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Overview

  • The exchange has identified Brazil as its next major market, marking a strategic push beyond its European stronghold
  • Last year’s turnover climbed to nearly €670 million, a 16 percent increase over 2023
  • EEX has already developed a trading platform for green hydrogen and aims to hold its inaugural auction in 2026
  • Since its launch in 2000 with 35 employees, the exchange has grown to almost 1,200 staff across 25 global locations
  • Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse AG with a 3 percent stake held by Sachsen, EEX is also eyeing opportunities in Scandinavian and Asian power markets