The Northern Virginia region currently represents approximately 25 percent of U.S. data center capacity, and the Potomac plant is located in close proximity to over 130 data centers – with significant further growth expected'.

The unit of Blackstone dedicated to investments in the energy industry has agreed to acquire Potomac Energy Center, the asset manager told Reuters on Thursday, in a deal symbolizing the allure to investors of power plants sited near data centers.

Prominent private equity investment firm Blackstone has agreed to acquire the 774-MW Potomac Energy Center—a natural gas power plant located in Virginia’s

With a $1B power plant deal in Virginia, Blackstone continues to bet big on data centers and the infrastructure to power them.

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners ( BX, Financials) announced its agreement to acquire the Potomac Energy Center, a 774-megawatt natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia, as part of its strategy to enhance infrastructure for data centers and artificial intelligence.

Surging electricity growth is providing more opportunities for investors, especially in natural gas-fired generation.

"Blackstone Energy to buy $1bn gas-fired power plant in Virginia" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.

Blackstone’s energy investment unit has agreed to purchase the Potomac Energy Center from Ares Management. First reported by Reuters, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners will acquire the 774MW natural gas plant in Loudoun County, Northern Virginia.

Blackstone has acquired the 774-megawatt Potomac Energy Center in Loudoun County, Virginia. This strategic move strengthens Blackstone's investments in energy infrastructure.