Constellation To Acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center From Shell For $715 Million

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Constellation Energy (CEG) will acquire the Rhode Island State Energy Center from Shell (SHEL) for $715M. The 609MW plant is expected to boost CEG's earnings and portfolio. Both stocks rose overnight. The deal is set to close in Q1 2027, pending approvals. Shell also acquired a Pennsylvania plant to strengthen its PJM market position.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) agreed to sell its Rhode Island State Energy Center (RISEC) to Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) for $715M, with a net cash outlay of $580M after tax benefits. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2027, will be accretive to Constellation's operating profit. Shell also acquired Hunlock Creek Generation, two Pennsylvania power plants, for an undisclosed amount, anticipating high returns.

Shell Energy North America, a subsidiary of Shell plc, is reshaping its US power portfolio by acquiring 169 MW of natural gas-fired generation capacity in Pennsylvania for $715 million and selling its interests in a 609-MW power plant in New England. The deals aim to strengthen its position in the PJM electricity market and monetize existing assets, with both transactions expected to close in Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Constellation Energy (CEG) has been simultaneously buying and selling power plants, focusing on nuclear assets. It acquired a 609 MW plant for $715M and sold a 606 MW plant for $860M. Q2 earnings rose 34% YoY, with guidance raised. A valuation model targets $295, implying 3.1% upside over 2.3 years. CEG's growth outlook contrasts with peers like Exelon (EXC) and Vistra (VST).