Linea Energy Closes Project Debt Financing and Preferred Equity Commitment for 250 MW / 500 MWh Mesa View BESS in Texas
The financing combines project debt facilities with a preferred equity commitment from DESRI.
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Linea Energy closed project debt financing and secured a preferred equity commitment for its Mesa View battery storage project in Texas. The 250 MW / 500 MWh project is in Upton County. NORD/LB led the debt financing, with Texas Capital participating as a syndicate lender; DESRI provided the preferred equity commitment. Debt facilities include a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan and a letter of credit facility. Linea expects commercial operation in 2027, delivering 250 MW of dispatchable capacity into ERCOT.
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Positive
- Moderate pointProject debt financing closed for Linea’s 250 MW / 500 MWh Mesa View battery storage project.
- Minor pointDESRI preferred equity commitment secured for Mesa View.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Commercial operation expected in 2027, with 250 MW of dispatchable capacity planned for ERCOT.
Negative
- Minor pointProject debt obligations include a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan and a letter of credit facility.
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The Mesa View BESS debt financing consists of a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility. Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale ("NORD/LB") served as coordinating lead arranger, with Texas Capital participating as a syndicate lender. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments ("DESRI") provided the preferred equity commitment for the project.
"We're proud to reach another financing milestone alongside, NORD/LB and DESRI, two trusted financing partners," said Cassidy DeLine, Chief Executive Officer of Linea Energy. "The successful closing of Mesa View demonstrates the continued maturation of our platform and our ability to repeatedly deliver investable opportunities to the market. As demand for reliable power continues to grow, Linea remains focused on developing and operating energy infrastructure that supports grid reliability and long-term value creation."
"We are pleased to have led another financing for Linea, building on the past three successful transactions," said Sondra Martinez, Managing Director at NORD/LB. "The Linea team has demonstrated a consistent ability to execute complex energy projects, and we are pleased to continue supporting their growth while helping strengthen grid reliability through additional battery energy storage capacity."
"We're excited to deepen our partnership with Linea through our preferred equity commitment to Mesa View, following our preferred equity commitment on Duffy BESS," said Peter Koczanski, Head of Corporate Development at DESRI. "Our continued partnership with Linea reflects our confidence in the company's development platform, execution capabilities, and ability to advance attractive energy infrastructure projects from development through operation."
Mesa View BESS is expected to reach commercial operation in 2027. Once online, the project will deliver 250 MW of dispatchable capacity into the ERCOT market.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP served as Sponsor counsel to Linea Energy. Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to the lenders, while Foley & Lardner LLP served as counsel to DESRI.
About Linea Energy
Linea Energy is a leading independent power producer focused on the development, ownership, and operation of clean energy infrastructure. Headquartered in
About EnCap Investments L.P.
Since 1988, EnCap Investments L.P. has been a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the
About NORD/LB
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale is a leading commercial bank based in
About Texas Capital
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ®: TCBI), a member of the Russell 2000® Index and the S&P MidCap 400®, is the parent company of Texas Capital Bank ("TCB"). Texas Capital is the collective brand name for TCB and its separate, non-bank affiliates and wholly owned subsidiaries. Texas Capital is a full-service financial services firm that delivers customized solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs and individual customers. Founded in 1998, the institution is headquartered in
About DESRI
DESRI and its affiliates develop, acquire, invest-in, own, and operate long-term contracted renewable energy assets in the U.S. DESRI's portfolio of contracted, operating, and in-construction renewable energy projects currently includes over 80 solar, wind and storage projects representing more than twelve gigawatts of aggregate capacity. In addition to its ownership of generating assets, DESRI has acted as a financial investor across the renewable energy industry offering companies capital to support and grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.desri.com.
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FAQ
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What financing did Linea Energy secure for Mesa View BESS?
Linea closed project debt financing and secured a preferred equity commitment from DESRI. The debt financing includes a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan and a letter of credit facility. NORD/LB served as coordinating lead arranger, with Texas Capital participating as a syndicate lender.
When is Linea Energy’s Mesa View battery storage project expected to begin commercial operation?
Linea expects Mesa View to reach commercial operation in 2027. The 250 MW / 500 MWh battery storage project in Upton County, Texas, will deliver 250 MW of dispatchable capacity into the ERCOT market once online.