U.S. and Canada
NextEra, Duke Energy, Emera confirm participation in JEA solicitation
NextEra Energy Inc., Duke Energy Corp. and Emera Inc. are participating in Florida municipal utility JEA's request for proposals for new ownership structures, including privatization, the utilities confirmed.
Canadian Utilities completes sale of fossil fuel-based 2,100-MW portfolio
Canadian Utilities Ltd. said Sept. 30 that it completed the sale of a portfolio of generation assets to an affiliate of Energy Capital Partners LLC.
RWE acquires E.ON's renewable business in US
RWE AG completed the acquisition of E.ON SE's renewable energy business as part of a broader €43 billion asset exchange deal.
PSEG closes sale of coal-fired Pa. plant interests to ArcLight affiliates
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.
Kyushu Electric subsidiary to acquire stake in large Pa. gas-fired plant
A subsidiary of Japanese utility Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc. is planning to acquire a 25% interest in the owner of the 940-MW Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station in Pennsylvania.
TerraForm Power completes purchase of solar assets from AltaGas
TerraForm Power Inc. has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of U.S. distributed solar generation assets from AltaGas Ltd. for about C$940 million, or US$720 million, according to an Oct. 2 filing.
Xcel Energy files new plan with FERC to acquire Minn. gas-fired facility
Xcel Energy Inc. filed a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the acquisition of the 577-MW Mankato
Ontario Power Generation closes purchase of US hydro assets
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
Brookfield wraps purchase of stake in Oaktree Capital
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. has completed its acquisition of roughly 62% of Oaktree Capital Group LLC, after accepting the conditional approval of FERC.
FERC approves Vistra to acquire Texas electricity retailer
FERC approved Ambit Northeast LLC's acquisition
Agera Energy files for bankruptcy, to sell retail assets to Constellation
Retail energy supplier Agera Energy LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and entered an agreement to sell its assets to Constellation NewEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Exelon Corp.
FERC green-lights LS Power sale of 2 gas-fired plants
A private fund managed by LS Power Equity Advisors LLC received the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval to sell two natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power plants to an investment vehicle managed by Argo Infrastructure Partners LP.
Report: Brookfield considering sale of stake in Wind Energy Transmission Texas
Brookfield Asset Management is exploring the sale of its more than 50% interest in Wind Energy Transmission Texas LLC, Bloomberg News reported Oct. 3, citing people familiar with the matter.
PNM wins state approval to acquire 345-kV transmission project
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Oct. 2 approved a PNM Resources Inc. subsidiary's acquisition of the Western Spirit transmission project, the last required regulatory milestone for the transfer to proceed.
FERC approves Macquarie Group affiliate to sell 4 landfill gas-powered plants
FERC approved an affiliate of Macquarie Group Ltd. to sell four landfill gas-to-electricity power plants in California and Rhode Island to a subsidiary of Energy Developments Pty. Ltd.
FERC clears Ameren Missouri purchase of 299-MW wind farm
FERC signed off on Ameren Missouri's proposed acquisition of the 299-MW Outlaw wind project from Invenergy LLC. Ameren Missouri, legally known as Union Electric Co., is a subsidiary of Ameren Corp.
Michigan signs off on Consumers Energy's purchase of wind project
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Oct. 7 approved Consumers Energy Co.'s purchase of a 166-MW wind farm in southern Michigan.
Brookfield Renewable seeks FERC approval for joint venture with KKR
London's Brookfield Renewable Power Ltd. requested approval from FERC to acquire a 50% stake in Spanish solar and wind developer X-ELIO Energy SL.
Stonepeak Partners to acquire oil, gas-fired plant in Maine
A fund managed by private equity firm Stonepeak Partners LP is seeking approval from FERC to acquire the 161-MW Bucksport Energy Plant from American Iron & Metal Co. Inc.
NextEra seeks FERC approval for sale/lease of 120-MW Ga. solar project
NextEra Energy is seeking approval from FERC to transfer ownership of the planned 120-MW Dougherty County Solar Facility in Georgia to a local government agency.
Terra-Gen wraps purchase of Calif. wind farm
Terra-Gen LLC subsidiary Oasis Wind Holdings LLC completed the acquisition of 100% of class A and class B membership interests in the 60-MW Oasis Power Partners Wind Project in Kern County, Calif.
Kan. regulators approve GridLiance transmission purchase
The Kansas Corporation Commission has signed off on GridLiance GP LLC subsidiary GridLiance High Plains LLC's acquisition of a 65% stake in the 29-mile 69-kV transmission system of the city of Winfield, Kan.
Europe
Fortum to finally gain control of Uniper after protracted talks
Finnish state-owned utility Fortum Oyj
Acciona increases Nordex stake, triggering possible takeover
Spain's Acciona SA has increased its stake in German turbine manufacturer Nordex SE, in a move that means it could be required to launch a public takeover of the company.
E.ON increases stake in Hungarian electricity suppliers
German utility EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has sold its stakes in Hungarian electricity supply companies Budapesti Elektromos Muvek Nyrt. and Észak-magyarországi Áramszolgáltató Nyrt. to E.ON SE.
Equinor to sell 25% stake in 378-MW German offshore wind facility
Equinor ASA will divest a 25% ownership interest in the 378-MW Arkona offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea for approximately €500 million.
Just Energy agrees to divest UK business to Shell's retail arm
Just Energy Group Inc. has agreed to sell its Hudson Energy Supply UK Ltd. business to Shell Energy Retail Ltd., Royal Dutch Shell PLC's retail arm, for up to £10.5 million, or C$17 million.
Foresight Group acquires 2 wind farms in UK
Funds managed by Foresight Group LLP acquired two operational wind farms, totaling 37.5 MW, from Glennmont Partners I UK Ltd. for an undisclosed amount.
Asia-Pacific
Eni acquires 2 construction-ready solar projects in Australia
Eni SpA acquired two construction-ready solar photovoltaic projects at Batchelor and Manton Dam in Australia.
Shell unit invests in Indian solar company
Shell Energy Solutions acquired an almost 20% stake in Orb Energy Pvt. Ltd. in the Indian solar provider's latest funding round. Shell Energy Solutions is a division of Royal Dutch Shell.
