Talen Energy
A power producer possessing extensive nuclear and natural gas baseload power assets.
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Summary
Talen Energy Corporation is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company in the United States, operating a diversified portfolio of thermal and renewable generation facilities (including nuclear, natural gas, and coal) with a total capacity of approximately 13.1 GW. Founded in 2015, the company operates across major U.S. power markets including the PJM Interconnection, ERCOT, and WECC. In investment circles, such as a pitch by Dan Dreyfus of Bornite Capital on the All-In Podcast, Talen Energy is highlighted as a key provider of nuclear and baseload power that is uniquely positioned to benefit from the explosive power demand driven by AI data centers.
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Extracted Attributes
Industry
Electric Power Generation
Key People
Mark 'Mac' McFarland (CEO), Terry Nutt (CFO), John Wander (General Counsel)
Headquarters
Houston, Texas, United States
Stock Symbol
Nasdaq: TLN
Inception Date
2015-06-01
Generating Capacity
13.1 GW
Number of Employees
1,900
Timeline
- Talen Energy was formed through the spinoff of PPL Corporation's competitive power generation business and combination with RJS Generation Holdings LLC. (Source: undefined)
2015-06-01
- Riverstone Holdings completed a go-private transaction, acquiring the remaining 65% of Talen's common stock. (Source: undefined)
2016-12-06
- Talen Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to restructure $4.5 billion of debt. (Source: undefined)
2022-05-09
- The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved Talen's plan of reorganization. (Source: undefined)
2022-12-15
- Talen Energy emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, transferring ownership to its unsecured creditors and seating a new board. (Source: undefined)
2023-05-17
- In June 2023, Talen announced senior leadership changes, including appointing Terry Nutt as CFO. (Source: undefined)
2023-06-01
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Talen Energy Corporation is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company.
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- Talen Energy Corporation: Read reviews and ask questions | Handshake
## About Talen Energy Corporation Talen Energy Supply is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We produce and sell electricity, capacity and ancillary services to wholesale and retail power markets in the United States from our fleet of power plants. Our generation fleet is principally located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southwest regions of the United States and has significant fuel diversity including nuclear, natural gas, and coal with certain facilities capable of utilizing multiple fuel sources. Talen Energy Supply has approximately 13,000 MW (summer rating) of generating capacity, $8.7 billion of assets at March 31, 2021 and approximately $2 billion of annual operating revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. [...] Talen Energy Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of Talen Energy Corporation. Talen Energy was formed on June 1, 2015 by the spinoff of Talen Energy Supply (then known as PPL Energy Supply, LLC), the competitive power generation business owned by PPL Corporation (“PPL”), and the subsequent combination of that business with RJS Generation Holdings LLC (“RJS Power”), the competitive power generation business controlled by Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”). On December 6, 2016, Talen Energy Corporation completed a go-private transaction in which Talen Energy Corporation became wholly owned by affiliates of Riverstone.
- Talen Energy - Wikipedia
Talen Energy Corporation | | | --- | | Company type | Public | | Traded as | Nasdaq: TLN S&P 400 component | | Industry | Energy | | Founded | June 1, 2015; 11 years ago (2015-06-01) | | Headquarters | Houston, Texas, U.S. | | Key people | Mark "Mac" McFarland (chief executive officer) Terry Nutt, chief financial officer John Wander, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | | Number of employees | 1,900 | | Subsidiaries | Cumulus Growth | | Website | talenenergy.com | Terry Nutt, chief financial officer Talen Energy Corporation is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company. ## History [...] ## History Talen Energy was founded in 2015. The company was formed when the competitive power generation business of PPL Corporation was spun off and immediately combined with competitive generation businesses owned by private equity firm Riverstone Holdings. Following these transactions, PPL shareholders owned 65% of Talen's common stock and affiliates of Riverstone owned 35%, with shares trading on the NYSE under the symbol "TLN". On December 6, 2016, Riverstone Holdings completed the purchase of the remaining 65% of Talen's common stock, making it a privately owned company. [...] On May 9, 2022, Talen filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as part of a strategic restructuring transaction aimed at reducing $4.5 billion of debt. Its plan of reorganization was approved by the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on December 15, 2022. The company completed its restructuring and emerged from bankruptcy on May 17, 2023. Upon its emergence, ownership of Talen Energy was transferred to a majority of its unsecured creditors, which consisted of several large financial institutions. Mark "Mac" McFarland assumed the role of President, CEO, and member of the Board, and a new independent board of directors was seated. In June 2023, Talen announced senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Terry Nutt to the role of chief
- Talen Energy (TLN) Stock Price, News & Analysis
## Key Stats ### Company Overview Talen Energy Inc. is an independent power producer that develops and operates a diversified portfolio of thermal and renewable generation facilities across the United States. The company supplies wholesale electricity and related services to utilities, large industrial customers, and power marketers, participating actively in regional markets such as PJM Interconnection and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Talen’s asset base comprises a mix of natural gas-fired, coal-fired and nuclear generation, supplemented by battery storage and other flexible resources designed to support the evolving needs of the grid. [...] Headquartered in the U.S., Talen Energy’s operational footprint spans multiple regions, including the Mid-Atlantic, the Southwest and the Midwest. Its flagship facility, the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, is one of the largest single-site nuclear stations in the country, while its thermal portfolio includes several large‐scale gas and coal plants that provide baseload and peaking capacity. The company actively engages with regional system operators to deliver ancillary services such as frequency regulation and reserve capacity, helping to maintain grid stability and reliability. [...] Established in December 2015 through the combination of the competitive generation businesses previously held by two major utility groups, Talen Energy was structured as a standalone, publicly traded entity on the NASDAQ stock exchange (TLN). Since its inception, the company has focused on optimizing the performance of existing assets, investing in upgrades to enhance reliability and environmental performance, and selectively pursuing development opportunities in both generation and energy storage technologies.
- About Us - Talen Energy
Our power generation assets provide reliable and dispatchable energy for the around-the-clock requirements of commercial, industrial and residential customers. We operate at the intersection of key value drivers in the industry, including power demand from data centers and strengthening power markets. As we power the future, we strive to maximize value for our stakeholders. [...] Energy, Inc., an independent oil trading and refining company. [...] | | | Talen Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results- View Release | Skip to content Talen Energy # About Us plant-brandon-shores Talen owns, operates, and optimizes high-quality power infrastructure in the U.S. Our plants generate power using a variety of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon energy like nuclear – which includes Talen’s Susquehanna nuclear facility – to natural gas, coal and oil. Talen’s current generation portfolio consists of 12 generation locations that are collectively capable of producing approximately 13.1 GW of power.
- Talen Energy
# Talen Energy N/A Electric Power Generation • Houston, Texas • 15,638 followers • 1,001-5,000 employees ## Overview Talen (Nasdaq: TLN) owns and operates approximately 13.1 gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, including PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio and Montana. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas ### Website ### Crunchbase ### LinkedIn N/A ### Industry Electric Power Generation ### Company Size 1,001-5,000 employees 1184 associated members (LinkedIn members who've listed Talen Energy as their current workplace on their profile) ### Founded 2015
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Inception Date
1/1/2015
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Talen Energy, 829, West Hamilton Street, Center City, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 18101, United States
Coordinates: 40.6018389, -75.4751718
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