Fluxys Belgium - Regulated information: 2025 annual results

Core Insights - The company reported a consolidated revenue of EUR 650.5 million for 2025, an increase of EUR 41.7 million from EUR 608.8 million in 2024, primarily due to changes in regulated tariff components [3] - The consolidated net profit decreased from EUR 82.1 million in 2024 to EUR 74.9 million in 2025, attributed to expenditures related to hydrogen and CO2 business development [4][28] - Significant investments in property, plant, and equipment reached EUR 261.8 million in 2025, a substantial increase from EUR 92.1 million in 2024, with a focus on transmission-related projects [7] Financial Performance - Operating revenue for 2025 was EUR 650,453 thousand, up from EUR 608,789 thousand in 2024 [2] - EBITDA for 2025 was EUR 320,111 thousand, compared to EUR 302,283 thousand in 2024 [2] - Net financial debt increased to EUR 326,904 thousand in 2025 from EUR 159,750 thousand in 2024 [2] Operational Highlights - The company achieved a 73% increase in bio-LNG demand at the Zeebrugge terminal, reaching over 2.5 TWh in 2025 [11] - The number of loaded LNG trucks in Zeebrugge increased by more than 10% to 8,440 operations [10] - Construction of additional transmission capacity from Zeebrugge to Brussels is underway, designed to be future-proof for hydrogen and CO2 transport [9] Strategic Developments - The company began construction on initial hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure in early 2025, including pipelines in the Antwerp port area [12][13] - Fluxys c-grid was appointed as the CO2 network operator in Wallonia and Flanders, aiming to enhance Belgium's role as a CO2 hub in North-West Europe [14][16] - The company is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, avoiding 215,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025 [17][18] Workforce and Governance - The company hired 102 new employees in 2025, bringing the total headcount to 994 [19] - A gross dividend of EUR 1.40 per share is proposed for the Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2026, consistent with the previous year [6][20]