# Vistra closes acquisition of Cogentrix Energy with 5.5GW gas capacity

Vistra has closed the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group, adding 10 natural gas power plants with about 5.5GW capacity across PJM, ISO New England, and ERCOT markets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-02
- Where: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Texas, United States
- Value: $2.20B
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 5.5 GW
- Products: natural gas power generation
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Vistra](https://endata.com/companies/15074.md) (acquirer)
- [Cogentrix Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15075.md) (target)
- [Quantum Capital Group](https://endata.com/companies/15076.md) (partner)
- [Q-Generation Holdings, LLC](https://endata.com/companies/16154.md) (target)

## Sources

- [power-technology.com](https://www.power-technology.com/news/vistra-acquires-cogentrix-5-5gw-natural-gas/), 2026-11-02: "Natural gas plays a critical role in meeting our nation's growing energy needs, and the Cogentrix assets are a strong strategic fit for Vistra as we continue to grow our generation portfolio."
- [stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/VST/8-k-vistra-corp-reports-material-event-0eae1a5e7e2e.html), 2026-11-05: "Vistra Corp. completed the Cogentrix generation-portfolio acquisition through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Vistra Operations Company LLC, which acquired 100% of Q-Generation, LLC from Q-Generation Holdings, LLC."

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