United States: TotalEnergies Acquires 1.5 GW Flexible Power Generation Capacity in Texas

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TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) to Acquire 1.5 GW of Gas-Fired Power Plants in Texas for $635 Million, Strengthening Its Position in the ERCOT Market

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• TotalEnergies is strategically expanding its integrated power portfolio in the U.S. by acquiring three gas-fired power plants with a combined capacity of 1.5 GW in Texas, enhancing its position in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market.
• The acquisition of these flexible assets complements TotalEnergies' existing renewable capacity in Texas and strengthens its trading capabilities in the gas and power markets, contributing to the company's commitment to delivering more available, affordable, and sustainable energy to the 26 million ERCOT customers.
• The deal aligns with TotalEnergies' Integrated Power strategy and profitability target, aiming for a 12% Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE) by 2028 for its Integrated Power business segment.
• TotalEnergies' focus on developing an integrated portfolio combining solar, wind, storage, and trading underscores its commitment to meeting growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions in the U.S., in line with its ambition to achieve net zero by 2050.

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PARIS & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

As part of its development as an integrated power player, TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed an agreement with TexGen, a U.S.-based company to acquire for $635 million three gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1.5 GW in Texas.

The three plants, which are connected to ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), the second largest power market in the United States, consist of the following:

• The Wolf Hollow I plant with a 745 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant on the outskirts of Dallas.

• The Colorado Bend I plant with a 530 MW CCGT and a 74 MW open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT), south of Houston, provides additional flexibility to meet exceptionally high demand, especially in the summer.

• The La Porte site with a 150 MW OCGT, southeast of Houston.

These flexible assets, located close to Dallas and Houston, will serve the fast-growing energy demand of these cities and will allow to offset the intermittency of renewable power production. Their importance was recently highlighted during weather events that impacted power generation from renewable assets in Texas or led to high seasonal peak demand.

The 1.5 GW additional flexible production capacity acquired by TotalEnergies will complement its renewable capacity in Texas – currently 2 GW gross installed, 2 GW under construction and more than 3 GW under development – and will strengthen its trading capabilities in the gas and power markets.

This latest acquisition reinforces TotalEnergies’ commitment to delivering energy that is more available, affordable, and sustainable for the 26 million ERCOT customers across Texas.

"We are delighted with the agreement signed with TexGen to acquire 1.5 GW of CCGT in ERCOT. After the signing of several corporate PPA over the last couple of years and the recent start-up of the utility-scale Myrtle solar plant, this deal is a major milestone for our Integrated Power strategy in the ERCOT market. These plants will enable us to complement our renewable assets, intermittent by nature, provide our customers with firm power, and take advantage of the volatility of electricity prices”, said Stephane Michel, President Gas Renewables & Power at TotalEnergies. “This acquisition will contribute positively to our profitability target of 12% ROACE by 2028 for our Integrated Power business segment.”

This transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

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TotalEnergies in the U.S
Operating in the United States since 1957, TotalEnergies is focused on identifying opportunities to meet growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. With a presence in more than 30 U.S. states, the Company is developing an integrated portfolio combining 25 GW of operated and non-operated solar and wind projects, storage, and trading. It is also the number one U.S. exporter of LNG, a critical partner for intermittent renewable energies.

TotalEnergies and electricity
As part of its ambition to get to net zero by 2050, TotalEnergies is building a world class cost-competitive portfolio combining renewables (solar, onshore and offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers. In 2022, TotalEnergies generated more than 33 TWh of electricity, and had a gross renewable electricity generation installed capacity of 17 GW. TotalEnergies will continue to expand this business to grow its power generation to more than 100 TWh by 2030, with the objective of being among the world's top 5 producers of electricity from wind and solar energy.

About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, more sustainable, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in nearly 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

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FAQ

How much is TotalEnergies acquiring the gas-fired power plants for in Texas?

TotalEnergies is acquiring three gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1.5 GW in Texas for $635 million.

What is the significance of the power plants being connected to ERCOT?

The power plants being connected to ERCOT, the second largest power market in the United States, are strategically located to serve the fast-growing energy demand of cities like Dallas and Houston, while offsetting the intermittency of renewable power production.

What is TotalEnergies' commitment to delivering energy in Texas?

TotalEnergies is committed to delivering more available, affordable, and sustainable energy to the 26 million ERCOT customers across Texas, aiming to complement its renewable assets with firm power and capitalize on the volatility of electricity prices.

What is TotalEnergies' profitability target for its Integrated Power business segment?

TotalEnergies aims to achieve a 12% Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE) by 2028 for its Integrated Power business segment, with the acquisition of the gas-fired power plants contributing positively to this target.

What is TotalEnergies' focus in the U.S. in terms of energy development?

TotalEnergies is focused on identifying opportunities to meet growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions in the U.S. through an integrated portfolio combining solar, wind, storage, and trading.