Vistra Completes Acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, Expanding Diverse Generation Fleet
Approximately 5,500 megawatts of modern natural gas capacity in key markets enhance company's ability to meet customer needs.
Irving, TX
Exciting Growth for Vistra Corp.
Combined with Vistra’s existing fleet, the additional assets bring Vistra’s generation portfolio to nearly 50,000 MW of capacity across the U.S. With this acquisition, Vistra further expands its diverse generation portfolio, adding efficient combined-cycle combustion turbine and cogeneration assets in some of the most attractive and fastest-growing power regions in the country, which includes PJM and ERCOT.
"Natural gas plays a critical role in meeting our nation’s growing energy needs, and the Cogentrix assets are a strong strategic fit for Vistra as we continue to grow our generation portfolio."
Jim Burke, Vistra President and CEO
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As a leading commercial and industrial energy supplier across ERCOT, PJM, and MISO markets, Vistra’s trusted retail brands – TXU Energy, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy – power America’s critical industries with tailored energy solutions, deep market expertise, and regional intelligence. Backed by Vistra’s diverse generation portfolio, we help businesses optimize performance, advance sustainability goals, and power what’s next.
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