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LS Power to Acquire 3,950 MW Northeast Power Generation Portfolio

LS Power to Acquire 3,950 MW Northeast Power Generation Portfolio

November 01, 2016

U.S. power and energy infrastructure owner, LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC (“LS Power”), announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 3,950 MW of generation resources in the Northeastern United States, through its affiliate Helix Generation, LLC, from TransCanada Corporation (“TransCanada”) (NYSE: TRP) for $2.2 billion in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments.

The portfolio consists of the following four generation facilities:

  • Ravenswood (Queens, New York) – 2,480 megawatts, multiple-unit generating natural gas facility using dual fuel-capable steam turbine, combined-cycle and combustion turbine
  • Ironwood (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) – 778 megawatts, natural gas combined-cycle facility
  • Ocean State Power (Burrillville, Rhode Island) – 560 megawatts, natural gas combined-cycle facility
  • Kibby Wind (Franklin County, Maine) – 132 megawatts, wind farm

“LS Power’s experience owning and operating a diverse array of generating facilities throughout the Northeast uniquely positions us to acquire this portfolio of power plants,” said Paul Segal, chief executive officer of LS Power. “Each of these assets serves a distinct and crucial role to meet the demand needs in their respective Northeast markets. Moreover, these facilities are staffed by skilled personnel that maintain safe and efficient operations for their customers. We look forward to ensuring a smooth transition of ownership and responsible stewardship of these vital assets.”

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017, pending receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and third-party consents.

Media Contact

Dana Gorman
The Abernathy MacGregor Group, for LS Power
(212) 371-5999
dtg@abmac.com

About LS Power:

LS Power is a development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. Since its inception in 1990, LS Power has developed, constructed, managed, or acquired more than 46,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, natural gas-fired, and battery energy storage projects, of which ~17,000 MW are currently operating. LS Power’s Energy Transition Platforms include CPower Energy Management, Endurant Energy, EVgo, Rise Light & Power, and REV Renewables, as well as Waste-to-Energy initiatives. In addition, LS Power developed and operates over 680 miles of high-voltage transmission, with an additional 100+ miles and multiple substations under construction. Across these efforts, LS Power has raised $50 billion in debt and equity financing to support North American infrastructure. Through 2021, assets under LS Power control avoided 80.67 million metric tons of CO2e, equivalent to nearly 187 million barrels of oil not consumed or over 17.5 million cars taken off the road for one year. For more information, please visit www.LSPower.com.