Ara Partners Acquires Genera Energy Inc.

Genera Energy Inc. Acquires MxG Fiber LLC

July 12, 2022

Manufacturing

Genera Energy Inc. has acquired MxG Fiber LLC to incorporate MxG's Miscanthus crop expertise, R&D and molded-fiber product lines into Genera's sustainable packaging platform. The deal brings MxG's manufacturing know-how and facilities into Genera's vertically integrated operations and adds MxG CEO Matt Griswold to Genera's leadership team as Vice President for molded fiber product and market development.

Ara Energy Acquires Gate City Power, Gate City Renewable Fuels, and Interest in JET Retail Fuel Network (~$875 Million)

March 12, 2026

Energy

Ara Partners’ energy platform, Ara Energy, will acquire Gate City Power, Gate City Renewable Fuels, and an interest in the JET retail fuel network for approximately $875 million. The deal is financed with equity from Ara-managed funds and co-investment vehicles and is expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Lincoln Terminal Holdings

November 15, 2022

Energy

Ara Partners has acquired a majority ownership interest in Lincoln Terminal Holdings, LP, a Greenville, South Carolina-based provider of renewable fuel rail transloading and storage facilities. Ara committed additional capital to support significant expansion of Lincoln's renewable fuel infrastructure footprint across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.

Mars Equity Partners Makes Strategic Investment in NewGen Energy (A2B Development)

December 21, 2022

Renewable Energy

Mars Equity Partners made a strategic (growth) investment in A2B Development (dba NewGen Energy) on December 21, 2022. Generational Equity advised NewGen Energy; the investment will help scale the Loomis, California-based alternative energy provider that offers solar PV, energy storage and backup power solutions for agricultural, commercial/industrial and residential customers.

Ara Partners Invests in Priority Power Management

February 11, 2019

Energy

Ara Partners, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has made a significant investment in Priority Power Management, an independent energy management services and consulting firm headquartered in Midland, Texas. The investment (terms not disclosed) will support Priority Power's organic growth and acquisition-led strategy, and Ara has taken board representation alongside Priority Power leadership and an industry representative from Teleios Commodities.

Masdar Acquires 50% Stake in Terra‑Gen from Energy Capital Partners

October 1, 2024

Energy

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) has closed the acquisition of a 50% stake in Terra‑Gen Power Holdings II, LLC from Energy Capital Partners, with Igneo Infrastructure Partners retaining the remaining 50%. The deal strengthens Masdar’s U.S. platform—Terra‑Gen operates ~3.8 GW of wind, solar and battery storage (5.1 GWh) across ~30 sites and has a 12+ GW pipeline—supporting Masdar’s U.S. expansion and broader 100 GW global target by 2030.