Shell agrees to sell partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners – EQ
In Short : Shell has reached an agreement to sell a partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners. This transaction reflects Shell’s ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio and align with strategic priorities, potentially supporting the growth of renewable energy initiatives through collaboration with InfraRed Capital Partners.
In Detail : HOUSTON : Shell Wind Energy Inc. and Savion Equity, LLC, subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have agreed to sell partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners (InfraRed).
Shell will sell 60% interest in Brazos Wind Holdings, LLC (Brazos), a 182-megawatt (MW) onshore wind farm in Fluvanna, Texas, and 50% interest in Madison Fields Class B Member, LLC (Madison Fields), a 180-MW solar development in Madison County, Ohio.
“This agreement follows our guidance at Shell’s Capital Markets Day to pursue dilutions in ownership from power interests while maintaining access to renewable electrons via select offtake agreements,” said Glenn Wright, Senior Vice President Shell Energy Americas. “We continue to take a disciplined approach within our current renewables portfolio, aiming to work with partners and focus on opportunities where we can integrate across the value chain through trading and optimization.”
Through the current agreement, Shell will retain 100% of power offtake from the Brazos project through Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. The Madison Fields solar project will retain an existing corporate power purchase agreement in place with a third party. Shell will be the asset manager of Brazos and Madison Fields, and both projects will benefit from Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits.
The sale of both assets is expected to be completed by early 2024, with a December 2023 effective date.
