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Renewable Energy Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Renewable Energy Group M&A Summary

Renewable Energy Group has acquired 10 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

Renewable Energy Group’s largest acquisition to date was in 2014, when it acquired LS9 for $62M. Renewable Energy Group has acquired in 6 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include oil/gas exploration (40%) and renewable energy (30%).

Renewable Energy Group Ownership

Who owns Renewable Energy Group?

Renewable Energy Group is owned by Chevron. It was acquired on February 28, 2022.

Was Renewable Energy Group formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Renewable Energy Group was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Renewable Energy Group Business Overview

Where is Renewable Energy Group headquartered?

Renewable Energy Group is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

What is Renewable Energy Group’s revenue?

Renewable Energy Group disclosed revenue of 2,137M USD for 2020 and 2,641M USD for 2019.

What sector is Renewable Energy Group in?

Renewable Energy Group is a renewable energy company.

When was Renewable Energy Group founded?

Renewable Energy Group was founded in 1996.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity11
    • M&A Buy Activity10
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 4
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Renewable Energy Group

Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

416 South Bell Avenue,
Ames, Iowa 50010
United States,
(515) 239-8000
www.regi.com

Renewable Energy Group is an energy and transportation company that transitions to sustainability by converting renewable resources into high-quality, sustainable fuels. REG is an international producer of sustainable fuels that significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions to immediately reduce carbon impact. REG utilizes a global integrated procurement, distribution, and logistics network to operate 11 biorefineries in the U.S. and Europe. Renewable Energy Group was formed in 1996 and is based in Ames, Iowa.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 8 - 2 - - - 10
vol $77M $77M
Sell (0.2/yr) # - - - - - 1 1
  11

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Dawson Oil Co. 2025-06-10 - Divestiture
Rocklin, California · www.dawsonoil.com
Dawson Oil Co. 2022-05-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Rocklin, California · www.dawsonoil.com
Amber Resources LLC 2022-01-04 - Add-on Acquisition
Long Beach, California · www.amberresources.com
Imperium Renewables, Inc. 2015-08-19 15M USD Add-on Acquisition
Seattle, Washington · www.imperiumrenewables.com
Syntroleum Corp. 2014-06-03 - Add-on Acquisition
Tulsa, Oklahoma · www.syntroleum.com
Dynamic Fuels, LLC 2014-05-21 - Stake Purchase
Geismar, Louisiana
LS9, Inc. 2014-01-22 62M USD Add-on Acquisition
South San Francisco, California
Seneca Landlord LLC 2012-01-24 - Add-on Acquisition
Seneca, Illinois · www.regfuel.com
Tellurian Biodiesel, Inc. 2010-07-01 - Add-on Acquisition
San Francisco, California · www.tellurianbiodiesel.com
Central Iowa Energy LLC 2010-03-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Newton, Iowa · www.centraliowaenergy.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Oil/Gas Exploration 4 (40%) 15M (20%) - -
Renewable Energy 3 (30%) 62M (80%) - -
Distribution 2 (20%) - 1 (100%) -
Energy Services and Equipment 1 (10%) - - -
Total 10 $77M 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 10 77M 1 -
  California 4 62M 1 -
  Illinois 2 - - -
  Washington 1 15M - -
  Oklahoma 1 - - -
  Louisiana 1 - - -
  Iowa 1 - - -
Total 10 $77M 1 -

Deal Values

buy # Total
< $100M 2 $77M
TOTAL $77M
Largest LS9, Inc.
$62M (2014-01-22)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
10%
1 (10%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Renewable Energy

Revenue

2,137   20% 2020
2,641   11% 2019
2,383   11% 2018
2,158   6% 2017
2,041   48% 2016
1,387   9% 2015
1,274   15% 2014
1,498   48% 2013
1,015   2012
(millions of USD) Show More Show Less

Established

1996

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