1. Conduit Power to develop 200 MWs of natural gas generation with Diamondback. 2. Agreements aim to stabilize ERCOT power supply amidst renewable growth. 3. Phase one of installations targeted for operation by 2026. 4. New power generation expected to enhance grid reliability in Texas. 5. Diamondback and Granite Ridge undertake fixed payments for power proceeds.
FAQ
Why Bullish?
The announcement of new power generation can enhance operational efficiencies for Diamondback, potentially increasing its market value. Previous investments in energy infrastructure have historically yielded positive price responses for companies involved in such initiatives.
How important is it?
The news details significant corporate partnerships and investments that can influence market dynamics for FANG, thus setting a positive precedent for future growth.
Why Long Term?
The phased installation expected for completion by 2026 suggests continued benefits for Diamondback over the long term. Similar projects have historically shown sustained economic advantages as they scale operations.
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Conduit Power, LLC ("Conduit") has entered into financial agreements with Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) ("Diamondback") and Granite Ridge Resources (NYSE:GRNT) ("Granite Ridge") related to Conduit's development of 200 megawatts ("200 MWs") of new natural gas power generation assets for the sale of energy and ancillary services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ("ERCOT"), Texas's largest power grid operator.
Under the agreements, Conduit will build, own and operate a total of 200 MWs of distributed power generation capacity to be strategically located across ERCOT's Load Zone West in West Texas. The high concentration of intermittent renewable generation combined with increasing load growth is causing an imbalance in power supply and demand within Load Zone West. Conduit's distribution scale power resources can be placed into service quickly and efficiently to increase grid reliability, help stabilize this imbalance, and generate a significant return on invested capital. Diamondback and Granite Ridge will each commit to a fixed capacity payment to Conduit in exchange for a preferred share of power proceeds generated by Conduit.
Following installation and grid interconnection, Conduit will operate and dispatch the power and related services in ERCOT through its qualified scheduling entity ("QSE"). The facilities are targeted for phased installation with the first sites achieving commercial operation in 2026.
"This arrangement allows Conduit to scale dispatchable generation in ERCOT alongside two premier upstream companies, Diamondback and Granite Ridge," said Matthew Herpich, CEO of Conduit. "By pairing high-efficiency generation technology with disciplined commercial structures, we can deliver reliable power to the grid while creating durable value in Texas power markets."
"For years the Permian has suffered from a lack of takeaway capacity for its associated gas," said Tyler Farquharson, President and CEO of Granite Ridge. "We see this as a win-win opportunity for our shareholders to participate in enhanced well-level economics through power sales and bring up to 200 MWs of much needed new power generation to the ERCOT grid."
About Conduit Power
Conduit Power is an Independent Power Producer ("IPP") and services platform established to design, build, own and operate natural gas and battery storage power generation for commercial and industrial customers. Conduit's mission is to offer total power solutions that help our customers accelerate in-service dates, lower costs, improve operations, reduce carbon emissions, and capture more value for natural gas. Conduit Power's distributed generation strategy provides behind-the-meter power to large-scale data center and industrial customers, enabling reliable, low-carbon energy delivery. Conduit is backed by Grey Rock Investment Partners. For more information, please visit www.conduitpower.co.
About Grey Rock Investment Partners
Grey Rock Investment Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm that invests across the energy value chain focusing on investments in natural resources, geothermal power, carbon capture and sequestration, industrial decarbonization, power optimization, and methane abatement on behalf of institutional investors. For more information, please visit www.grey-rock.com.
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