Key Takeaways
- Strategic Value Partners acquired Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
- Sector: Energy Infrastructure & Renewables.
- Geography: United States.
Analysis
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), the private infrastructure arm of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), has agreed to sell its ownership stake in Red Oak Power Facility, an 831-megawatt combined cycle plant located in Sayreville, New Jersey, to funds managed by Strategic Value Partners. The deal highlights a major transaction in the U.S. energy infrastructure market, particularly within the PJM Interconnection, North America’s largest power grid.
“Red Oak demonstrates MSIP’s ability to create long-term value by bringing operational, commercial and financial expertise to our portfolio,” said Markus Hottenrott, Chief Investment Officer at MSIP. “The facility is a critical resource to the Northeast, especially as the U.S. power market navigates load growth and grid capacity challenges.”
Red Oak was constructed in 2002 by AES Corporation and uses Siemens 501F technology, recognized for its low heat rate and reliability. It plays a vital role in delivering stable power to the densely populated and economically significant Mid-Atlantic region.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to MSIP, with additional advisory from Santander.
The Red Oak Power Facility is strategically located in Sayreville, Middlesex County, approximately 35 miles south of New York City. Being part of the PJM Interconnection, the plant supports one of the most complex and dynamic energy markets in the world, supplying electricity to over 65 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C.
The sale underscores growing investor appetite for mid-life, high-efficiency natural gas assets, which continue to provide grid stability during the broader energy transition toward renewables.