Welcome to our dedicated page for TransAlta news (Ticker: TAC), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on TransAlta stock.
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) generates frequent news as a publicly traded power producer with a diversified fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. News coverage for TAC often reflects developments across its hydro, wind, solar, gas and thermal generation portfolio, as well as its role as one of Canada’s largest producers of wind power and Alberta’s largest producer of thermal and hydro-electric power.
Investors following TransAlta’s news can expect regular updates on operational decisions affecting specific facilities, such as notices to mothball units, regulatory orders affecting plant availability, and long-term agreements that reshape the company’s asset base. Recent examples include a notice to temporarily mothball Sheerness Unit 1 in Alberta and an order from the United States Department of Energy requiring Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State to remain available for operation for a defined period.
Corporate news for TAC also covers long-term contracts and acquisitions, such as a tolling agreement to convert Centralia Unit 2 from coal to natural gas-fired generation and a definitive agreement to acquire a 310 megawatt contracted Ontario gas portfolio. These items illustrate how TransAlta adjusts its portfolio through coal-to-gas conversions, contracted capacity arrangements and strategic acquisitions.
Financial and capital markets updates appear in TransAlta’s announcements of quarterly results, dividend declarations on common and preferred shares, credit facility extensions and other financing-related developments. Governance and leadership topics, such as the planned succession of the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, also feature in the news flow.
This news page aggregates these types of items so readers can monitor TransAlta’s operational decisions, financial performance, ESG-related disclosures and strategic transactions in one place. For users tracking TAC, revisiting this page provides a view of how the company’s generation fleet, contracts and capital allocation priorities evolve over time.
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TransAlta Corporation will conduct its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 28, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. MT in a virtual format. The meeting will focus on formal business only, with no management presentation. For detailed voting information, shareholders can refer to the management proxy circular available on their website. Additionally, TransAlta will release its Q1 2023 earnings on May 5, 2023, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. MT to discuss the results. Investors can access the call via a toll-free number or webcast. The meeting aims to solidify corporate governance and engage with stakeholders on critical issues facing the company.
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) announced an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) to enhance share buybacks under its existing normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The company has approval to repurchase up to 14 million shares, approximately 5.2% of its outstanding shares, until May 30, 2023. Since the NCIB commenced on May 31, 2022, TransAlta has repurchased 5,518,000 shares at an average price of $11.85, totaling $65.4 million. The ASPP allows purchases during restricted periods, aiming to optimize capital allocation and maximize shareholder returns.
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TransAlta Corporation (NYSE: TAC) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% interest in the Tent Mountain Renewable Energy Complex, a 320 MW pumped hydro energy storage project in Alberta. The acquisition includes land rights, fixed assets, and intellectual property, with a total transaction value of up to $25 million. This project aims to enhance the reliability of Alberta’s grid amid growing renewable energy. TransAlta has extensive hydroelectric experience and expects construction to start in 2026 with operations between 2028 and 2030. The deal remains subject to customary conditions and is anticipated to close in March 2023.
TransAlta Corporation (NYSE: TAC) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on February 23, 2023, before market opening. A conference call will occur at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time (11:00 a.m. ET) on the same day for investors and analysts to discuss these results. TransAlta Renewables Inc. will also release its financial results on the same date. Investors can join via a toll-free call or a webcast, with an instant replay available afterward. The company is recognized as one of Canada’s largest wind power producers and has achieved a 61% reduction in GHG emissions since 2015.
TransAlta Corporation (TAC) and Lafarge Canada have announced a partnership to develop low-carbon concrete projects in Alberta. The initiative will utilize landfilled fly ash from TransAlta's closed coal operations to replace cement in concrete manufacturing. The Ash-TEK Ponded Ash Beneficiation System will process the fly ash, ensuring it meets market and regulatory requirements. This collaboration is aimed at reducing carbon emissions in construction and aligns with the companies' sustainability goals. The project received $15 million funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta to support its advancement.