The Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan is committed to investing $1.13 billion in MidOcean Energy. MidOcean is a liquefied natural gas company formed and managed by EIG.
Alongside the investment, the Private Department and EIG formed a strategic partnership. The partnership will focus on capital aggregation, investment origination, and the development of institutional investment opportunities across the United Arab Emirates and selected regional markets.
The investment marks the Private Department’s entry into the global LNG sector. It also launches a broader strategic relationship with EIG, a global energy and infrastructure investment firm.
Through the partnership, the Private Department and EIG plan to collaborate on future investment opportunities across energy and related infrastructure. The companies said the relationship combines EIG’s global energy investment experience with the Private Department’s regional reach and long-term investment perspective.
The investment further strengthens MidOcean’s institutional shareholder base. It also reflects continued confidence in MidOcean’s strategy to build a diversified, resilient, and long-life global LNG platform.
MidOcean has built a portfolio of LNG interests across key global markets, including Canada, Australia, and Latin America. The company plans to continue expanding its global footprint through a disciplined and value-driven investment approach.
The Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Together with its affiliate KSH Investments, it manages interests across sectors including real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, financial services, energy, and other areas.
EIG is an institutional investor focused on global energy and infrastructure. As of March 31, 2026, the firm had $25.9 billion in assets under management and has committed $53.9 billion to the energy sector across 426 projects or companies in 44 countries.
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“We are pleased to establish a strategic partnership with the Private Department. This relationship combines EIG’s global energy investment expertise with the Private Department’s regional reach, institutional relationships, and long-term investment perspective. We believe this creates a powerful platform for capital formation and investment across the region.”
R. Blair Thomas, Chairman of MidOcean and CEO of EIG
“The Private Department’s investment supports our continued growth and execution across a diversified global LNG portfolio. We appreciate their strong endorsement of MidOcean’s strategy, and we look forward to working together to capture more opportunities in an increasingly important global LNG market.”
De la Rey Venter, CEO of MidOcean Energy
“This investment represents an important milestone in our strategy to establish long-term exposure to high-quality global infrastructure and energy assets and create opportunities for regional investors to participate alongside leading institutional partners. MidOcean provides access to a critical component of the global energy system through a diversified LNG platform, while our strategic partnership with EIG creates a foundation for future collaboration and investment opportunities across the region.”
Matar Hamdan Al Ameri, Executive Managing Director of the Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan
