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Official Journal of the European Union |
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Information and Notices |
Volume 66 |
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IV Notices |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2023/C 234/01 |
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V Announcements |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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European Commission |
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2023/C 234/02 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11118 – MACQUARIE / PMV / KEVLINX) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2023/C 234/03 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11178 – ASTARA MOBILITY / NISSAN AUSTRIA / NISSAN POLAND) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2023/C 234/04 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11175 – IBERDROLA / GIC / NEOENERGIA TRANSMISSORA) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2023/C 234/05 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11108 – MERIDIAM / AWSA I / AWSA II / A2 ROUTE / AESA) – Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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Corrigenda |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance. |
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IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
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3.7.2023 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/1 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
30 June 2023
(2023/C 234/01)
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,0866 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
157,16 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4474 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,85828 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
11,8055 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
0,9788 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
148,70 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
11,7040 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
23,742 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
371,93 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,4388 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,9635 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
28,3193 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,6398 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4415 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
8,5157 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7858 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,4732 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 435,88 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
20,5785 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,8983 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
16 384,54 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
5,0717 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
60,082 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
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THB |
Thai baht |
38,482 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
5,2788 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
18,5614 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
89,2065 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
V Announcements
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
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3.7.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/2 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.11118 – MACQUARIE / PMV / KEVLINX)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2023/C 234/02)
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On 23 June 2023, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).This notification concerns the following undertakings:
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Macquarie Asset Holdings Limited (‘Macquarie’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Macquarie Group Limited (Australia), |
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Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen NV (‘PMV’, Belgium), fully owned by the Flemish Region, and |
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KevlinX Holding B.V. (the ‘Joint Venture’, Netherlands), currently jointly controlled by PMV, Firmitudo (Netherlands) and Cenobio (Netherlands). |
Macquarie, alongside PMV, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Joint Venture.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:|
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Macquarie is a global provider of asset management and finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions services across debt, equity and commodities. |
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PMV, an investment company, fully owned by the Flemish Region and mainly active in financing companies from start-up through growth and internationalisation. PMV also realises projects in Flanders with and for the Flemish government, in cooperation with various partners. |
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The Joint Venture will intially be active in the design, engineering, construction and operation of a data centre in Brussels, Belgium. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.11118 – MACQUARIE / PMV / KEVLINX
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu
Postal address:
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European Commission |
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Directorate-General for Competition |
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Merger Registry |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
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3.7.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/4 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.11178 – ASTARA MOBILITY / NISSAN AUSTRIA / NISSAN POLAND)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2023/C 234/03)
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On 21 June 2023, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).This notification concerns the following undertakings:
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Astara Mobility (‘Astara’, Spain), jointly controlled by Bergé Group and Mitsubishi Corporation, |
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Nissan Austria (Austria), formerly ultimately solely controlled by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd and currently solely controlled by Astara (Spain), and Nissan Poland (Poland), ultimately solely controlled by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd (together ‘the Target Business’). |
Astara will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of Nissan Poland. Astara previously acquired sole control of Nissan Austria in February 2022. Both acquisitions constitute one single concentration within the meaning of Article 5(2) second sub-paragraph of the Merger Regulation as they take place between the same undertakings within a two-year period.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:|
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Astara is active in the import, wholesale and retail distribution of vehicles from several brands, the sale of spare parts, as well as the provision of after sales, financing and other services in multiple European countries and Latin America and also in Philippines, |
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The Target Business distributes Nissan branded vehicles, spare parts, and accessories in Austria and in Poland. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.11178 – ASTARA MOBILITY / NISSAN AUSTRIA / NISSAN POLAND
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu
Postal address:
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European Commission |
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Directorate-General for Competition |
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Merger Registry |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
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3.7.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/6 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.11175 – IBERDROLA / GIC / NEOENERGIA TRANSMISSORA)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2023/C 234/04)
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On 21 June 2023, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).This notification concerns the following undertakings:
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Iberdrola S.A. (‘Iberdrola’) and its solely controlled subsidiary, Neoenergia (Spain). |
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GIC (Ventures) Pte Ltd (‘GIC’) (Singapore) and its solely controlled subsidiary, Warrington |
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Neoenergia Transmissora (Brazil), a company currently solely controlled by Neoenergia (Spain). |
Iberdrola and GIC will indirectly acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Neoenergia Transmissora, currently solely controlled indirectly by Iberdrola.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:|
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Iberdrola is active in the generation, transmission, commercialization, and distribution of electricicty in Spain, Brazil and worldwide. Neoenergia is active in the generation, transmission, commercialization, and distribution of electricity in Brazil. |
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GIC is active, through GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd (‘GICSI’), in the management of a diversified global portfolio of investments in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure as well as direct investment in private companies. Warrington is a nominated investment vehicle of GICSI. |
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Neoenergia Transmissora is active in the transmission of electricity in Brazil. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.11175 – IBERDROLA / GIC / NEOENERGIA TRANSMISSORA
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu
Postal address:
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European Commission |
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Directorate-General for Competition |
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Merger Registry |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
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3.7.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/8 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.11108 – MERIDIAM / AWSA I / AWSA II / A2 ROUTE / AESA)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2023/C 234/05)
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On 26 June 2023, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).This notification concerns the following undertakings:
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Meridiam SAS (‘Meridiam’, France), |
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Autostrada Wielkopolska S.A. (‘AWSA I’, Poland), Autostrada Wielkopolska II S.A. (‘AWSA II’, Poland), Autostrada Eksploatacja S.A. (‘AESA’, Poland), and A2 Route sp. z o.o. (‘A2 Route’, Poland). |
Meridiam will acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of the whole AWSA I and AWSA II and joint control over AESA and A2 Route.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:|
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Meridiam is an alternative investment fund manager specialising in long-term investments in public and community infrastructure in Europe, the Americas and Africa; |
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AWSA I is a special-purpose company holding concession for the construction and operation of 149-kilometres - section Nowy Tomyśl-Konin - of the A2 toll motorway in Poland (‘A2 Motorway’); |
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AWSA II is a special-purpose company holding concession for the construction and operation of 106 kilometres - section Nowy Tomyśl-Świecko - of the A2 Motorway in Poland; |
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A2 Route is an operating company dedicated to construction and heavy maintenance works on the AWSA I and AWSA II sections of the A2 Motorway; |
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AESA is an operating company responsible for day-to-day operation of the AWSA I and AWSA II sections of the A2 Motorway (i.e. 255 kilometres section Konin-Świecko). |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.11108 – MERIDIAM / AWSA I / AWSA II / A2 ROUTE / AESA
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu
Postal address:
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European Commission |
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Directorate-General for Competition |
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Merger Registry |
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1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
Corrigenda
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3.7.2023 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/10 |
Corrigendum to Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 11115 – ADNOC / ÖBAG / OMV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure
( Official Journal of the European Union C 226 of 28 June 2023 )
(2023/C 234/06)
On page 10, point 2, third indent:
for:
‘OMV, currently a solely controlled subsidiary of ÖBAG, is a global energy and petrochemicals group active in upstream and downstream oil and gas activities, as well as in the production and commercialisation of polyolefins and base chemicals.’,
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‘OMV is a global energy and petrochemicals group active in upstream and downstream oil and gas activities, as well as in the production and commercialisation of polyolefins and base chemicals.’.