If FirstEnergy Corp. decides not to sell four predominantly coal-fired power plants in Ohio that it still has on its hands after a proposed sale to NRG Energy fell through this summer, the Ohio-based utility will recognize a one-time, non-cash charge of $35 million in the fourth quarter, a FirstEnergy official told financial analysts last Wednesday.
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FirstEnergy Scraps $1.5B Power Plant Sale to NRG
FirstEnergy Corp. has canceled the $1.5 billion sale of four predominantly coal-fired power plants (2,535 MW) located along Lake Erie in Ohio to NRG Energy in anticipation of a breach of the sale agreement by NRG. FirstEnergy notified NRG, which is struggling through a financial crisis due to credit downgrades, and its NRG Able Acquisition LLC affiliate on Thursday that the agreements have been canceled and that FirstEnergy has reserved its right to pursue legal action against the companies.
Small Upticks Seen but Bulls Now on Shaky Ground
Most cash points continued their rise yesterday, but thepredominantly bullish sentiment among traders that was evidentearlier in the week showed signs of cracking. Few gains exceededmore than a nickel, while the scattered declining points fell nomore than a penny or two.
Northeast Continues Down, Remainder Holds Fast
Cash market prices remained predominantly flat during Tuesday’strading session, mimicking a stagnant Nymex futures screen and heldfast by decreasing demand nationwide. Aside from major Northeasternmarkets, which almost doubled Monday’s declines, cash continuedflat to a penny lower at most trading points.