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OPC Energy Profits Surge as U.S. Power Demand Drives Infrastructure Growth

OPC Energy reported a 580% jump in adjusted net income to $34 million for the second quarter of 2026, fueled by rising electricity demand and strategic expansion in the U.S. and Israel. The independent power producer's consolidated EBITDA climbed 46% to $131 million, marking a period of aggressive asset consolidation.

OPC Energy Profits Surge as U.S. Power Demand Drives Infrastructure Growth
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The company, which operates through the CPV Group in the United States, attributed these results to higher energy margins and increased capacity prices within the PJM market. CEO Giora Almogy noted that structural growth in data center electricity needs is providing a long-term tailwind for the firm’s development pipeline. OPC Energy is currently advancing an investment plan valued at approximately $7 billion for the PJM region, with 4.8 gigawatts of new projects moving toward construction in the coming years.

In Israel, the firm reached a financial milestone with the 850 MW Hadera Expansion project, while simultaneously securing a major long-term power purchase agreement to supply electricity to a data center operator. These efforts, combined with the successful consolidation of 2.8 gigawatts of gas-fired assets during the quarter, have led both S&P Maalot and Midroog to improve their outlooks on the company’s credit rating. Looking ahead, OPC Energy plans to bring 2.2 gigawatts of additional operating capacity online by 2030, reinforcing its strategy to balance traditional natural gas generation with renewable energy and storage solutions.

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