Sonol, Afcon, Pantalight to Build Power Plant With Over $1 Billion Investment
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Sonol, Afcon, and Pantalight will jointly build a 900-megawatt power plant in Haifa Bay with an investment exceeding 4 billion shekels. The project also includes plans for a data center and energy storage, though the latter may face delays. This venture marks a significant step for Sonol into power generation and aims to meet Israel's increasing energy demands.
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- Sonol, Afcon, and Pantalight will invest over 4 billion shekels to build a 900-megawatt power plant in Haifa Bay.
- The joint venture also plans for a 200-megawatt data center farm and energy storage facilities.
- Sonol will own 45% of the power plant, while Afcon and Pantalight will each hold 27.5%.
- The project is in its initial development phase and requires lengthy regulatory approvals.
- The initiative aims to address Israel's growing electricity demand and support the AI revolution.
Three Israeli energy companies, Sonol, Afcon, and Pantalight, are partnering to construct a conventional power station on land owned by Sonol in Haifa Bay. The project, currently in its initial development phase, requires regulatory approvals that can be lengthy. The total investment is estimated at approximately 4 billion shekels (over $1 billion USD).
The planned facility will have a capacity of 900 megawatts, alongside a 200-megawatt data center farm and energy storage facilities. However, due to recent restrictions on data center construction, the realization of these components may be delayed.
Sonol will hold a 45% stake in the power plant, with Afcon and Pantalight each holding 27.5%. Sonol's primary role is as the real estate developer, and it is expected to receive grants as the project progresses. Afcon's chairman, Yisrael Reif, highlighted the project's importance in addressing Israel's growing electricity demand and supporting the AI revolution.
Sonol CEO Avi Megiddo stated that entering the power generation sector is a significant step for Sonol's diversification as an energy group, leveraging its real estate assets and partnerships. Assaf Whitman, CEO of Pantalight Energy, described the collaboration as a strategic move to address Israel's energy challenges, bringing Pantalight's extensive experience in the power plant market.
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