Gaztransport & Technigaz SA (“GTT”) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Danelec. This strategic combination forms a global, market-leading digital platform built on high-frequency, high-quality data, positioned to deliver smarter, data-driven solutions that empower ship owners to enhance maritime safety, optimise ship performance and improve operational efficiency.
About Danelec
Danelec is a global leader in maritime safety, data collection, analytics and performance insights, at the forefront of digitalizing the maritime industry to accelerate the route to net-zero shipping. Utilising 30 years of experience in the market, Danelec provides an agnostic and integrated platform, enabling the maritime ecosystem to bridge the gap between ship and shore through the collection and active utilization of vessel-specific data. With an installed base of more than 15,500 vessels, Danelec is a pioneer in operational optimisation for safety, sustainability, and performance.
About Verdane
Verdane is a specialist growth buyout investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable businesses that help to digitalise and decarbonise the European economy. The firm can invest as a minority or majority investor, replacement or growth capital, in single companies or in portfolios of companies.
Verdane has over €8 billion in assets under management and its funds have made more than 200 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 150 investment professionals and operating experts is based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, and combines deep sector expertise with deep local networks and presence in core European markets.
Verdane is partly owned by the Verdane Foundation, which is focused on two areas: climate change and more equitable and inclusive local communities.
About GTT
GTT is a technology and engineering group with expertise in the design and development of cryogenic membrane containment systems for use in the transport and storage of liquefied gases. Over the past 60 years, the GTT Group has designed and developed some of the most innovative technologies used in LNG carriers, floating terminals, onshore storage tanks and multi-gas carriers. As part of its commitment to building a sustainable world, GTT develops new solutions designed to support ship owners and energy providers in their journey towards a decarbonised future. As such, the Group offers systems designed to enable commercial vessels to use LNG as fuel, develops cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance vessels’ economic and environmental performance, and actively pursues innovation in the field of low-carbon solutions.