it will become the sole shareholder in Cofely Besix Facilities Management after negotiating a deal to acquire the remaining 50 % of shares it does n't already invest in the company . After the acquisition the Belgian construction group will be rebranded as energy Cofely . The buyout forms part of Engie 's goal of becoming a global leader in zero - carbon energy transition . The company was established as a partnership between Engie and Besix in 2008 , and employs around 2,000 people in the UAE , Qatar and Oman .
Engie will become the sole shareholder in Cofely Besix Facilities Management after completing a deal to acquire the remaining 50% of shares it doesn't already own in the company. After the acquisition the Belgian construction group will be rebranded as Engie Cofely. The buyout forms part of Engie's goal of becoming a world leader in zero-carbon energy transition. The company was established as a partnership between Engie and Besix in 2008, and employs around 2,000 people in the UAE, Qatar and Oman.