News
April 2026
Samos Energy has completed the acquisition of the Suksan Salamander FSO from Altera Infrastructure, securing ownership alongside its associated charter, with FPSO Ventures taking over operations and maintenance. In connection with the transaction, Samos has partnered with FPSO Ventures. The vessel supports production at Thailand’s Bualuang oil field and is central to Samos’ strategy to expand its offshore asset portfolio.
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March 2025
Verde Magnesium has been named a Strategic Project under the EU’s 2024 Critical Raw Materials Act, marking Europe’s first primary magnesium production in 25 years. The Romania-based project will deliver low-carbon magnesium, supporting supply chain resilience and sustainability goals. Operations are expected to start by 2028, scaling significantly by 2036 and creating up to 10,000 jobs.
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June 2024
Samos Energy Infrastructure Ltd successfully issued a $75 million inaugural 4-year senior secured bond at a 12.5% coupon, which was oversubscribed and priced at the low end of guidance. Proceeds are being used to refinance existing private credit facilities. The company, a top-ten player in floating production units, will use the financing to support its existing asset portfolio and future infrastructure investments.
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July 2023
Amerocap-backed Samos Energy is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the PetroFirst Infrastructure companies from funds managed by BlackRock Infrastructure and from Petrofac Limited. PetroFirst is a leading floating energy infrastructure owner with its fleet of 3 offshore production vessels currently chartered in Southeast Asia.
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June 2021
Amerocap is pleased to announce a US government support (via USTDA grant) for its portfolio company Andes Energy Terminal, to fund feasibility studies for its LNG import project in Buenaventura, Colombia, one of the largest Pacific ports in Latin America. Black & Veatch has been selected to conduct the studies.
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September 2020
Amerocap is pleased to announce its support and membership into:
– International Magnesium Association (IMA) – the global voice of the magnesium industry
– Critical Raw Materials Alliance (CRM-A) – advocacy for the importance of critical raw materials (CRM) in Europe
– European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) – for investment, resiliency, diversification, innovation and training in Europe’s industrial supply chain. ERMA envisages Amerocap’s investment and development on its Romanian portfolio in magnesium and graphite.
September 2019
Amerocap completes a follow-on investment into Defense Energy Syndicate LLC and the Syndicate Alliance group in order to fund the growth of existing defense contracts and new private sector business.
July 2019
Amerocap submits proposal to invest $100 million in Oil Terminal S.A., the Romanian state-owned enterprise which owns and operates the largest oil terminal in the Black Sea. The investment plan is to modernize and grow the existing 11 million barrel capacity facility into a regional energy hub. Following disclosure of the proposal by the company, its shared surged more than 50%.
October 2017
Amerocap completes follow-on equity investment into its defense contracting portfolio, primarily Defense Energy Syndicate LLC, an emerging supplier of energy products to the United States Department of Defense.
August 2017
In the Atlantic Council, Ambassador (Ret.) Mark Gitenstein and Jacques Tohme discuss opportunities for Ukraine to grow its economy and attract foreign capital, with lessons learned from Romania’s own success story.
