Natural Gas-Fired Generators

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June 21, 2025

ArcLight Capital seeks FERC approval for acquisition of Ohio gas plant

ArcLight aims for full ownership of the 464-MW Middletown Energy Center in Ohio.

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June 21, 2025

ArcLight Capital seeks FERC approval for stake in North Carolina gas plant

The deal would see ArcLight acquire a 25% stake in the 475-MW North Carolina natural gas plant.

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June 16, 2025

Williams cleared to gain board seat at Q-Generation Holdings

Q-Generation’s assets include power plants in ISO New England, ERCOT, and PJM.

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June 8, 2025

Alabama Power cleared to acquire 900-MW gas-fired plant from Tenaska to plug looming capacity shortfall

The plant is needed to help plug a projected resource adequacy shortfall expected to reach nearly 1.2 GW by 2029.

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June 5, 2025

Swiss-based Partners Group to acquire Talen Energy’s PJM, ISO New England gas plants

The deal would mark Partners Group’s entry into the ISO New England wholesale power market.

Featured image for “Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power”
June 4, 2025

Capital Power wins FERC approval to acquire 2GW of gas-fired capacity in PJM from LS Power

The deal marks the Canadian company’s entry into the PJM market.

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June 2, 2025

FERC grants Sayreville Power waiver, allowing mothballed units to compete in PJM auction

The decision hinges on Sayreville reaching an emissions offset agreement with the state of New Jersey before Sept. 1.

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June 1, 2025

Swiss-based investor Partners Group cleared to acquire 2.2 GW of power, storage assets in California

The transaction involves the transfer of ownership of various natural gas-fired power plants, battery storage systems, and power marketing entities.

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May 6, 2025

Bank of America unit cleared to acquire larger stake in GenOn

BofA’s acquisition makes it a top GenOn owner, alongside distressed debt and private equity investor Strategic Value Partners and investment management firm MacKay Shields.

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May 5, 2025

AEP moves to acquire 1 GW Ohio gas plant from Ares Management, I Squared Capital

The proposed deal comes right on the heels of a sale of a New Jersey gas plant by Ares Management.

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April 30, 2025

RMI’s ‘power couples’ model promises cleaner data centers and a more reliable grid

RMI champions co-locating data centers with gas generators and renewables to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

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April 28, 2025

Project & PPA Roundup – Blackstone, Clenera Holdings

SparkWire’s Project & PPA Roundup, tracking project details, updates and PPA terms filed with FERC for the week-ended April 25.

Featured image for “Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management”
April 24, 2025

Investment firm wins U.S. approval to buy stake in PJM gas plant from Ares Management

Strategic Value Partners will co-own the Pennsylvania generator alongside a group of Japanese energy companies, led by Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Sojitz Corp.

Featured image for “Private equity firm Atlas Capital Resources wins FERC approval to buyout J-POWER’s 62% stake in Texas gas plant”
April 22, 2025

Private equity firm Atlas Capital Resources wins FERC approval to buyout J-POWER’s 62% stake in Texas gas plant

The 880-MW Frontier Generating Station is strategically connected to ERCOT and MISO.

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April 14, 2025

LS Power proposes $1B capacity expansion under PJM fast-track power plan

LS Power’s capacity additions would total 700-MW across the PJM footprint under the grid-operator’s Reliability Resource Initiative.

Featured image for “Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition”
April 10, 2025

Williams seeks U.S. approval for board seat on holding company following $3B gas plant portfolio acquisition

Williams’ indirect stake in Q-Generation has triggered the FERC review of the board seat.

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April 9, 2025

AEP subsidiary wins FERC approval to acquire Oklahoma gas plant from J-POWER

The deal expands Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s generation portfolio in SPP, and comes as the region faces thinning reserve margins.

Featured image for “FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM”
April 8, 2025

FERC approves Hull Street’s acquisition and leaseback agreement with J-POWER for units of a gas-fired plant in PJM

The deal involves the purchase and leaseback of six units of an Illinois power plant with about 900 MW of capacity.

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April 4, 2025

LS Power unit backs fuel oil supply agreement for New York peaker plant to shore up grid reliability

The long-term deal ensures Ravenswood power plant can switch to fuel oil, safeguarding NYC grid during gas shortages.

Featured image for “Billionaire-led Avenue Capital seeks to sell 2.2 GW of California power and storage assets to Swiss-based investor”
April 4, 2025

Billionaire-led Avenue Capital seeks to sell 2.2 GW of California power and storage assets to Swiss-based investor

The deal for gas-fired and storage assets would mark a significant expansion for Partners Group Holding’s CAISO portfolio.

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April 3, 2025

Osaka Gas finalizes sale of N.J. gas plant stake to Israeli investor

OPC Power Ventures LP’s acquisition of the equity interest in the 773-MW gas-fired generator comes on the heels of its other purchases of PJM power assets.

Featured image for “FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out”
April 2, 2025

FERC approves Enbridge’s $1.1B Ridgeline Expansion gas project in Tennessee, advancing coal phase-out

The link will supply a new TVA natural gas power plant, partially replacing nine coal-fired units.

Featured image for “Alabama Power to acquire Tenaska’s gas-fired plant to address grid reliability needs”
December 9, 2024

Alabama Power to acquire Tenaska’s gas-fired plant to address grid reliability needs

The acquisition concerns an 895-MW natural gas and oil-fired combined cycle electric generating plant.

Featured image for “Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants”
October 11, 2024

Israeli investor seeks approval to buy out Toyota’s stakes in pair of PJM gas plants

The Japanese auto giant looks to completely divest its equity interest in the two facilities.

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