According to the company’s website news release on September 29, 2022, Enbridge Inc. ("Enbridge" or "the Company") (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced it has acquired Tri Global Energy ("TGE"), a leading US renewable project developer, for US$270 million in cash and assumed debt. Additionally, up to approximately US$50 million in payments could be made contingent on the successful execution of TGE's project portfolio. TGE is currently the third largest onshore wind developer in the US, with a development portfolio of wind and solar projects representing more than 7 GW of renewable generation capacity.
"TGE will enhance Enbridge's renewable platform and accelerate Enbridge’s North American growth strategy," said Al Monaco, Enbridge's President, and Chief Executive Officer. "TGE's significant development pipeline, coupled with Enbridge’s renewable capabilities, and existing self-power opportunities, make this a truly synergistic investment that further positions Enbridge to grow organically at attractive equity returns. Enbridge is excited to be welcoming the TGE team to Enbridge, further strengthening Enbridge’s capabilities as Enbridge ramps up Enbridge’s renewable business."
Enbridge expects North American renewable power fundamentals to remain robust. Rising targets for State renewable portfolio standards and growing private sector demand for zero-carbon electricity are set to drive investment in wind and solar power generation significantly higher in the next decade.
TGE's extensive development portfolio is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth, including 3.9 GW of renewable generation projects TGE previously sold to operators, which will generate development fees and accretion to distributable cash flow per share in the first year following the acquisition of TGE. In addition, 3 GW of late-stage development of wholly-owned projects is expected to be placed into service between 2024 and 2028, providing a visible ramp-up in cash flows along with a large slate of further projects in earlier-stage development beyond that period.
The TGE team has successfully developed and monetized over 6 GW of utility-scale renewable projects since its inception in 2009. TGE's development team will remain in place following the closing of the transaction, ensuring the continuity of ongoing development activities.
CIBC acted as financial advisor to Enbridge and Eversheds Sutherland acted as its external legal counsel.
About Enbridge
At Enbridge, Enbridge safely connects millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through Enbridge’s North American natural gas, oil, or renewable power networks and Enbridge’s growing European offshore wind portfolio. Enbridge is investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and carbon capture and storage. Enbridge is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy Enbridge delivers, and to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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About Tri Global Energy
Founded in 2009, Tri Global Energy is a leading renewable energy developer drawing on the natural, renewable resources of the wind and the sun to successfully address the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy. Tri Global Energy is among America's top utility-scale renewable energy developers. In fact, for more than a decade, the company has been the largest developer of wind energy projects currently under construction in Texas, the nation's leader in wind capacity. For further information on TGE please visit www.triglobalenergy.com.
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