Genser Energy redeems Oppenheimer stake and closes five-year investment

Genser Energy said July 30, 2026, that it redeemed the full shareholding held by Oppenheimer Partners, ending the investor’s five-year stake in the West Africa-focused energy company. The move leaves Genser positioned to keep expanding its power, gas and midstream infrastructure footprint across the region.

Why it matters: - Genser Energy has completed a full shareholder transition, removing a major outside investor after a five-year relationship. - The company says the move supports continued expansion in power generation, natural gas infrastructure and midstream assets across West Africa. - Genser’s growth matters for industrial customers and utilities that rely on reliable power and gas supply in the region.

What happened: - Genser Energy Investments LLC announced on July 30, 2026, that it redeemed the entire shareholding previously held by OP Energy Holdings Limited, ending Oppenheimer Partners’ exit from the company. - Oppenheimer Partners first invested in Genser Energy as a preferred shareholder in 2021. - Oppenheimer Partners became a common shareholder in 2023 with a 40.40% ownership interest. - Genser Energy said the redemption completed the investor’s exit following a five-year investment.

The details: - Genser Energy was founded in 2006 and serves industrial customers and utilities across West Africa. - Before Oppenheimer Partners invested, Genser had built a customer base, five operating power plants and 325 kilometers of natural gas pipeline. - During the investment period, Genser added 110 kilometers of natural gas pipeline. - Genser also built a 200 mmscfd Gas Conditioning Plant in Prestea. - The company entered Côte d’Ivoire through cross-border power exports. - Genser says it has an installed generation capacity of more than 310 MW. - The company owns and operates a 436-kilometre privately developed natural gas pipeline network across Ghana. - Genser is also completing a Gas Conditioning Plant and an NGL Export Terminal. - Oppenheimer Partners will not have Genser’s financial terms disclosed in the announcement, and Genser said it will not comment on behalf of Oppenheimer Partners. - More information is available at Oppenheimer Partners.

Between the lines: - The exit suggests Genser believes its core business is mature enough to move forward without that shareholder structure. - Oppenheimer Partners’ departure also points to a capital recycling strategy, with the firm saying it wants to redeploy capital across Africa. - The transaction comes as West African energy infrastructure remains a priority for industrial growth, power access and cross-border trade.

What's next: - Genser said it remains focused on expanding its regional presence and creating long-term value for customers, communities, employees and shareholders. - The company plans to keep investing in critical energy infrastructure and pursue new opportunities across West Africa. - Oppenheimer Partners may issue a separate statement on the exit.