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FTAI's Jefferson wins Port Arthur assets, elevating EBITDA and balance-sheet strength

Sep 28, 2026, 6:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Accretive EBITDA (~$50M/yr) and de-leveraging are meaningful in valuation and debt capacity, with a clear near-term catalyst upon Q4 2026 close. Similar midstream asset deals with long-term, take-or-pay contracts have historically driven multiple expansion when offsets to leverage are meaningful.

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FTAI Infrastructure's Jefferson unit agreed to buy Port Arthur Terminal and 50% of the DRU from USDG for about $255 million, to be funded via assumed debt and a secured facility. The assets are expected to deliver roughly $50 million of EBITDA annually, under a long-term take-or-pay contract with an investment-grade counterparty, with closing targeted for Q4 2026. The deal should meaningfully de-lever Jefferson and expand a Gulf Coast origin-to-destination platform, with potential upside for FIP conditional on integration and financing options.

Jefferson to acquire Port Arthur Terminal and 50% DRU for $255M cash. Closing expected Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Assets projected to generate about $50M annual EBITDA over the next 12 months. Financed by assumed indebtedness and an acquisition debt facility.
Long-term take-or-pay contract with an investment-grade counterparty supports contracted cash flow and EBITDA accretion.
Potential to combine assets with Jefferson Bond Borrower LLC; possible use of Additional Parity Bonds to optimize capital structure.
Regulatory approvals required; closing risk tied to execution of financing and timing of approvals.

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