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TransAlta Sells 49% Stake in Oklahoma Wind Portfolio to Ares

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What happened

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TransAlta Corporation announced the sale of a 49 per cent minority ownership interest in its 500 MW wind portfolio in Oklahoma to Ares Infrastructure funds for US$305 million. The portfolio includes the White Rock West, White Rock East, and Horizon Hill wind facilities. Joel Hunter, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAlta Corporation, stated the transaction monetizes a portion of a non-core investment.

From timminspress.com

Why it matters

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The cash proceeds from the sale will strengthen TransAlta Corporation's balance sheet. This capital is intended to support accretive growth opportunities, including the Centralia conversion and Alberta data centre projects, as power demand increases across North America.

From timminspress.com

Who's involved

  • ARESPurchased a 49 per cent minority ownership interest in TransAlta's wind portfolio.
  • TransAlta CorporationSold a 49 per cent minority ownership interest in its Oklahoma wind portfolio.
  • Joel HunterServes as President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAlta Corporation.

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  • TransAlta CorporationSpeculative

    The strengthened balance sheet could support increased investment in growth opportunities, such as the Alberta data centre projects.

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