Pennybacker Closes Acquisition of Miami LNG Business, Appoints Daniel McLaughlin President and Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Miami LNG

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Pennybacker Capital Management has completed the acquisition of the Miami LNG business from New Fortress Energy (NFE). The facility features one liquefaction train producing up to 8,300 MMBtu per day of LNG, serving hospitality, industrial, transportation, aerospace, and marine bunkering sectors in Florida and the Caribbean. The business offers 15-40% cost advantages over traditional fuels.

Daniel McLaughlin has been appointed as President and Chief Commercial Officer to lead the Miami LNG business, bringing over 10 years of energy sector experience. The acquisition aims to support energy transition in underserved markets and expand LNG solutions across the Southeast and Caribbean regions.

Positive

• Facility produces 8,300 MMBtu per day of LNG
• Offers 15-40% cost advantage over traditional fuels
• Strategic location serving multiple sectors across Florida and Caribbean
• Optimized for truck and rail logistics enabling efficient distribution

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Insights

Financial Analyst

The sale of NFE's Miami LNG business to Pennybacker represents a strategic divestment that will impact NFE's operational footprint and revenue stream. The facility's 8,300 MMBtu per day production capacity, while relatively small-scale, has been serving key sectors including hospitality, industrial and marine customers. The 15-40% cost advantage over traditional fuels indicates strong market positioning, though the transaction value remains undisclosed.

This divestment aligns with NFE's broader strategy of optimizing its asset portfolio. The company can now redirect capital and focus on larger-scale LNG projects while maintaining presence in other strategic markets. For investors, this move suggests a shift toward larger, potentially more profitable ventures, though it may temporarily impact near-term revenues from the Florida market.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennybacker Capital Management, LLC (Pennybacker), a leading real assets investment manager, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the small-scale Florida-based liquefied natural gas production and distribution business (Miami LNG business) from New Fortress Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: NFE).

The Miami LNG business is a strategically located small-scale liquefaction operation, equipped with one liquefaction train that produces up to approximately 8,300 MMBtu per day of LNG, optimized for truck and rail logistics to enable efficient and flexible distribution for its customers. The Miami LNG business serves the hospitality, industrial, transportation, aerospace, and marine bunkering sectors principally in Florida and the Caribbean islands. LNG provides on average an estimated 15-40% cost advantage over traditional fuels like diesel, making it a cost-effective, reliable, and cleaner energy source.

In connection with the acquisition, Pennybacker has appointed Daniel McLaughlin as President and Chief Commercial Officer to lead the Miami LNG business. McLaughlin has more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector.

"The Miami LNG business is critical for supporting the energy transition in underserved markets. I am honored to be leading this business, which is poised for significant growth with the support of Pennybacker as a capital and strategic partner," McLaughlin said. "The Miami LNG business is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative energy solutions to our customers across the Southeast and the Caribbean, and I look forward to working with our talented team to unlock new opportunities and drive long-term success."

Sam Warfield, Managing Director and Head of Critical Infrastructure at Pennybacker, added: "Through our ownership, and working with Daniel and his team, we look forward to serving existing Miami facility customers and providing cost-effective and sustainable LNG solutions to new U.S. and Caribbean customers."

About Pennybacker Capital Management, LLC

Pennybacker Capital Management, LLC (Pennybacker) is a real assets investment manager based in Austin, Texas with offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, and New York, New York with approximately $4 billion in assets under management. The firm pursues real estate and infrastructure strategies through closed-end and open-ended vehicles across the capital structure. For more information, visit https://www.pennybackercap.com   

Contact for Pennybacker

investorrelations@pennybackercap.com

Contact for Miami LNG

info@miami-lng.com 

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FAQ

What is the daily production capacity of the Miami LNG facility acquired from NFE?

The Miami LNG facility has one liquefaction train that produces up to 8,300 MMBtu per day of LNG.

What cost advantages does the Miami LNG business offer compared to traditional fuels?

The Miami LNG business provides an estimated 15-40% cost advantage over traditional fuels like diesel.

Which sectors does the Miami LNG business serve?

The business serves the hospitality, industrial, transportation, aerospace, and marine bunkering sectors primarily in Florida and the Caribbean islands.

Who was appointed as the new President of the Miami LNG business after Pennybacker's acquisition from NFE?

Daniel McLaughlin was appointed as President and Chief Commercial Officer to lead the Miami LNG business.