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ClosedPublished 6 Oct 2026

Middle River Power /
Panoche Energy Center

Middle River Power buys Panoche Energy Center from Ares

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01 / BuyerMiddle River Power
02 / SellerAres Infrastructure Equity
03 / TargetPanoche Energy Center
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“Middle River Power (MRP) today announced it has closed on the acquisition of Panoche Energy Center (Panoche), a fully contracted 427-megawatt (MW) natural gas generation facility located in Firebaugh, California, from an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund (Ares).”

Published 6 Oct 2026

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Middle River Power has closed its purchase of Panoche Energy Center, a 427-megawatt natural gas plant in Firebaugh, California, from an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund, Middle River Power said on October 6, 2026. [01]

The plant is fully contracted and follows the Midway-Sunset and Brush additions earlier this year. Partners Group acquired Middle River Power in 2025. Terms weren't disclosed. [01]

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    “Middle River Power buys Panoche Energy Center from Ares Middle River Power has closed its purchase of Panoche Energy Center, a 427-megawatt natural gas plant in Firebaugh, California, from an Ares Infrastructure Equit…”

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This dealMiddle River Power / Panoche Energy CenterClosed · Published 6 Oct 2026
BuyerMiddle River PowerTargetPanoche Energy CenterSellerAres Infrastructure Equity
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Closed · Middle River Power acquired Panoche Energy Center from Ares Infrastructure Equity (Closed, published 6 Oct 2026).

Announced 6 Oct 2026
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