Deal worth £12bn announced to build offshore wind farms

RWE and KKR secured £12.8bn financing for 2.8GW offshore wind projects off England's east coast, the largest non-recourse financing for UK offshore wind. The deal includes £11.1bn in cash facilities and £1.7bn in ancillary facilities from 35 banks, with commitments from the UK's National Wealth Fund and other international institutions. The projects aim to be commissioned by 2030 under a 20-year inflation-indexed Contracts for Difference at £91.20/MWh.

RWE (XTRA:RWE) reported a third-quarter net loss of €1,707 million, with sales reaching €4,711 million. The stock gained 1.82% on the day and has a year-to-date return of 26.2%. Analysts estimate RWE is 13% undervalued at €59.20, with a fair value of €68.33, but it trades on a high P/E of 61.8x compared to peers. The company's strategic moves, including a joint venture and increased stake in Amprion, aim to boost margins and earnings predictability.

RWE reported a 35% rise in nine-month adjusted EBITDA to €4.575 billion, exceeding forecasts. The company confirmed full-year guidance of €5.75–€6.35 billion. RWE and KKR finalized a £12 billion UK offshore wind deal. RWE won nearly all awards in Germany's first backup power tender. RWE and KKR submitted a conditional bid for Uniper.

Diamondback Energy and KKR agreed to acquire Five Point's 70% stake in Deep Blue Midland Basin, with Five Point to receive cash. Diamondback already owns 30%. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2026, involves water management operations in the Midland Basin.

RWE and KKR have finalized a £12bn investment in two 1.4GW offshore wind farms (Vanguard West and East) off the UK's Norfolk coast, totaling 2.8GW. The project, backed by equity and non-recourse financing, is expected to power 3 million homes by 2030. The UK's National Wealth Fund and international banks are also involved in the financing.

The UK announced a £12 billion investment in two offshore wind farms, Vanguard West and Vanguard East, off the Norfolk coast, with a combined capacity of 2.8 GW. The project is a joint venture between RWE and KKR, with construction starting in 2027 and completion targeted for 2030. The government aims to boost domestic electricity generation and energy security.