TransAlta to Acquire Mountain Peak Power LLC and Canyon Peak Power LLC (Two Natural Gas Peaking Facilities)
June 3, 2026
TransAlta has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Mountain Peak Power LLC and Canyon Peak Power LLC, which own two new natural gas-fired peaking facilities totaling 318 MW near Denver, Colorado. The assets are fully contracted under long-term tolling agreements (100% contracted for 25+ years) and are expected to add approximately US$80 million of Adjusted EBITDA per year. TransAlta expects the transaction to close in early Q4 2026 and will fund the equity component through a concurrent US$350 million bought deal share offering.
- Buyers
- TransAlta Corporation
- Targets
- Mountain Peak Power LLC, Canyon Peak Power LLC
- Sellers
- Blackstone, Inc.
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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