HIF Global, a developer of e-fuel projects in the US, Australia, and Latin America, has announced a significant investment of USD 164 million (EUR 152m) from existing shareholders and Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (TYO:5019). The Japanese energy and materials company has invested $114 million in exchange for a stake in HIF Global. This investment joins existing HIF investors such as AME, EIG, Porsche, Baker Hughes, and Gemstone Investments. The investment marks the first step in a four-part cooperation that was unveiled a year ago.

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