Daniel Feseha Melesse
Founder & Owner
Adey Meselesh GmbH
[Schellingstrasse 22, 80799 Munich, Germany]
[Daniel.melesse@adey-meselesh.de; Daniel.melesse@gmx.de] | [+491638788130]
[26.05.2025]
Warren Buffett, Chairman & CEO
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131, USA
Subject: Strategic Partnership Request: Financing for High-Efficiency Oil & Gas Asset Modernization
Dear Mr. Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Team,
I am writing to propose a unique investment opportunity through Adey Meselesh GmbH, a venture focused on acquiring and modernizing distressed oil & gas assets with cutting-edge technology to drive profitability and environmental compliance. Given Berkshire Hathaway’s history of strategic investments in energy and infrastructure, we believe our project aligns with your criteria for long-term value creation.
Project Overview
We target upstream, midstream, and downstream assets (e.g., refineries, LNG terminals) in Europe, Africa, and the MENA region, leveraging:
- Cost-efficient acquisitions: Purchasing fully depreciated assets at 30–50% below replacement cost.
- High-tech upgrades: Installing SCR systems, catalytic strippers, and advanced drilling tech to reduce CO₂ emissions by 20% and boost operational efficiency.
- Regulatory arbitrage: Capitalizing on EU Just Transition Funds and green financing incentives.
Funding Request & Use of Capital
We seek $200–500 million in phased financing to:
- Acquire 2–3 distressed assets (e.g., a European refinery + African upstream site).
- Fund technology upgrades (e.g., Siemens Energy SCR systems).
- Secure working capital for offtake agreements.
Proposed Structure:
- Debt/Equity Mix: 60% senior debt (non-recourse project finance), 30% private equity, 10% founder equity.
- Collateral: Assets + long-term supply contracts (e.g., pre-negotiated with BP, ENI).
Why Partner with Us?
- High ROI Potential: 5–8 year payback period (oil at $70–90/barrel).
- Risk Mitigation:
- Price hedging: NYMEX futures locked in for 60% of production.
- Political safeguards: MIGA (World Bank) insurance for emerging markets.
- ESG Alignment: Projects reduce CO₂ output, qualifying for green bonds/grants.
Next Steps
We invite Berkshire Hathaway to:
- Review our detailed financial model (PwC-validated, 10-year cash flow projections).
- Join a consortium with Blackstone Energy and Afreximbank, who have expressed preliminary interest.
- Discuss co-investment in a pilot asset (e.g., a 150M€ German refinery with 30M€ upgrade CAPEX).
We are available to present our full due diligence package, including DNV technical audits and offtake MOUs. Your expertise in scaling industrial assets would be invaluable to this venture.
Sincerely,
Daniel Feseha Melesse
Founder, Adey Meselesh GmbH
[Email] | [Phone]
Key Notes for Submission:
- Tailor the Address: If targeting Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), address to Greg Abel (Vice Chair).
- Attachments: Include a 1-page executive summary and ROI table (see below).
- Follow-Up: Send via Berkshire’s official contact form (here) and LinkedIn outreach to energy investment managers.
ROI Snapshot (Attach as Appendix):
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Target IRR | 18–22% |
| CO₂ Reduction/Asset | 15,000–20,000 tonnes/year |
| Job Creation | 200–500/asset (EU focus) |
Let me know if you’d like help refining the financial model or identifying alternative investors (e.g., sovereign wealth funds). Given regulatory risks in the EU, emphasizing emerging markets (MENA/Africa) may improve receptiveness.
Good luck! 🚀