Repsol (REPYY) Completes Acquisition of Hecate Energy Shares

Repsol SA REPYY completed its previously-announced agreement with Hecate Energy to acquire the latter’s 40% stakes. Notably, this is Repsol's foray into the U.S. renewable market and the second market to enter as part of plans to expand its renewable energy business.

Hecate Energy, a leading renewable energy developer, owns a portfolio of more than 40 gigawatts (“GW”) of renewable projects. Of the total capacity, 16.8 GW are solar photovoltaic and storage projects at advanced stages of development. Notably, Hecate Energy will use the investment to construct and commission the portfolio of projects, which it is developing across the United States.

Hecate Energy’s impressive portfolio involves projects in the North American electricity regions of PJM Interconnection, the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. The assets also cover the Southwest Power Pool, the New York Independent System Operator and the Western Electric Coordinating Council areas. Notably, Repsol’s investments will enable Hecate Energy to construct and commission more resources in significantly less time.

Per the terms of the agreement, Repsol will be able to acquire the outstanding shares of Hecate Energy three years after the transaction closes. Once the deal's conditions are satisfied, the company will become a developer and operator of renewable projects in the United States in a business-friendly environment.

Repsol has been operating as an oil and gas business for more than 20 years in the United States and the low-carbon business area supports its strategy of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Notably, the transaction indicates significant progress toward Repsol’s aim to accelerate the renewable generation capacity from 1 GW of hydropower and wind capacity to 15 GW by 2030.

Company Profile

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Repsol is an integrated energy company, which advocates energy transition.

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