VST · 8-K · 20261105PR042013

Cogentrix Acquisition

Vistra Corp. · 2026-11-05 · Importance 75 · Surprise 76 · In source text

Vistra completed its acquisition of Cogentrix Energy on Oct. 30, 2026, purchasing 10 natural gas generation facilities with approximately 5,496 MW of capacity from funds managed by Quantum Capital Group; the release did not disclose a purchase price. Vistra acquired 100% ownership of all listed plants, including the previously unowned 25% interests in the Patriot and Hamilton-Liberty plants. The assets bring Vistra’s generation portfolio to nearly 50,000 MW and are located in PJM, ISO New England, and ERCOT.

Key facts

• Vistra acquired 10 modern natural gas generation facilities totaling approximately 5,500 MW of capacity from funds managed by Quantum Capital Group. source
• Vistra’s Cogentrix portfolio totals 5,496 MW. source
• Vistra completed its acquisition of Cogentrix Energy on Oct. 30, 2026. source
• Vistra acquired 100% ownership in all the listed Cogentrix plants, including the 25% interests in the Patriot and Hamilton-Liberty plants not previously owned by Cogentrix. source
• The acquired Cogentrix assets bring Vistra’s generation portfolio to nearly 50,000 MW of capacity across the U.S. source
• Vistra’s Cogentrix portfolio includes the Patriot facility in Pennsylvania, PJM, with 881 MW of CCGT capacity. source
• Vistra’s Cogentrix portfolio includes the Hamilton-Liberty facility in Pennsylvania, PJM, with 881 MW of CCGT capacity. source
• Vistra’s Cogentrix portfolio includes the Lakewood facility in New Jersey, PJM, with 286 MW of CCGT capacity. source

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