Goldman Sachs to Purchase Majority Interest in Linden Cogeneration Facility
"We are pleased to re-enter the power generation market, especially with assets of this quality," said Richard Ruzika, co-head of Global Commodities at Goldman Sachs. "As we found in our joint venture with Constellation Energy, owning generation assets enhances our power-trading capabilities and opportunities."
The gas-fired, 940-megawatt Linden cogeneration facility is directly adjacent to Staten Island. Approximately 80% of power produced by the facility is sold into the New York City market, with the remainder sold to the New Jerseymarket. A substantial portion of the plant's output is sold under long-term contracts to established, A-rated counterparties.
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.