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Iberdrola Moves Into Energy Distribution with Electra del Maestrazgo Acquisition

The €70M+ deal, Iberdrola’s first distribution asset purchase in over 30 years, awaits regulatory approval from Spain’s CNMC.

Iberdrola compra Electra del Maestrazgo.
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Overview

  • Iberdrola has confirmed its acquisition of Electra del Maestrazgo and its subsidiaries, marking its re-entry into energy distribution after more than three decades.
  • The deal includes Hidroeléctrica del Guadalope, Maestrazgo Distribución Eléctrica, and Electra Energía, which operate across northern Castellón and southeast Teruel.
  • Electra del Maestrazgo has a significant presence in Els Ports and the Maestrat regions, serving towns like Morella, Peñíscola, and Sant Mateu.
  • Iberdrola has committed to maintaining the existing workforce of Electra del Maestrazgo following the acquisition.
  • The transaction, valued at over €70 million, is pending approval by Spain’s Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC).