HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that it has agreed to sell $5.0 million of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (Series C Preferred Stock). The Series C Preferred Stock is being issued in a private placement to TEP Next Decade, LLC, an affiliate of Energy & Power Transition Partners, LLC (EPTP)
EPTP is a private equity fund whose goal is to catalyze cleaner, smarter energy and digital industries through investments that drive meaningful value for both its investors and the environment alike. NextDecade’s focus on green LNG and carbon capture and storage fit firmly within EPTP’s transitional energy investment strategy.
“NextDecade is pleased to welcome Energy & Power Transition Partners as an investor,” said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We share EPTP’s vision of making North America’s power and energy systems more sustainable and through NextDecade’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are helping lead the way by reducing the costs of carbon capture and storage projects.”
“The investment in NextDecade is consistent with EPTP’s mission, which is to provide society with carbon neutral solutions for the delivery of reliable energy resources,” said Pat Eilers, EPTP’s Founder and Managing Partner. “NextDecade is the global pioneer in green LNG as a result of the unique combination of its NEXT Carbon Solutions business with its low-cost Rio Grande LNG project. EPTP is thrilled to support NextDecade as it commercializes its differentiated energy solutions.”
The offer and sale of the Series C Preferred Stock has not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), or any other securities laws, and the Series C Preferred Stock cannot be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale of these securities would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About NextDecade Corporation
NextDecade Corporation is a clean energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in greener LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 mtpa LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. We are also working with third-party customers around the world to deploy our proprietary processes to lower the cost of carbon capture and storage and reduce CO2 emissions at their industrial-scale facilities.
NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
About Energy & Power Transition Partners
Energy & Power Transition Partners, LLC (EPTP), founded in 2020 by Pat Eilers, is a private equity firm with a strategic investment focus in renewable energy, energy & digital technology and transitional energy. These investment opportunities facilitate the ongoing transition to a cleaner, lower-emission energy sector. EPTP leadership has been at the forefront of the energy transition for the past 20+ years, and strives to continue to pioneer our core sectors through an experienced and proven team of investment professionals. Starting September 1, EPTP will operate as Transition Equity Partners (TEP).
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