Actis Announces Peru power platform sale to Grupo Romero
In a landmark transaction for the Peruvian energy sector, Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has successfully completed the sale of Orygen, its 2.3 GW power generation platform in Peru. The buyer is the prominent Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Romero, which made the acquisition through its infrastructure arm, InfraCorp.
The Orygen Portfolio: Highlighting the Peru power platform sale
Under Actis’s stewardship, Orygen grew to become Peru’s second-largest power generation platform. Its substantial 2.3 GW of installed capacity is strategically diversified across multiple energy sources, creating a resilient and balanced portfolio. The asset mix includes:
- Renewable Energy (62%): A significant portion of the portfolio is dedicated to clean energy, with 34% coming from hydropower and 28% from wind and solar assets. This positioned Orygen as the leading renewables platform in the country.
- Thermal Gas (38%): Complementing the renewable sources, efficient thermal gas assets provide reliable and flexible power to the grid.
This strategic blend of assets not only supports Peru’s energy needs but also aligns with the global transition towards more sustainable power generation.
A Story of Value Creation in Peru power platform sale
Actis’s involvement with Orygen is a clear example of its value-creation strategy. The firm successfully identified high-quality assets and, in less than two years, applied its expertise to build a market-leading platform.
A key milestone during this period was the issuance of a US$1.2 billion investment-grade 10-year bond in September 2024. At the time, this was the largest single-tranche private corporate bond ever issued in Peru, demonstrating strong investor confidence in Orygen’s financial health and operational excellence.
Nicolas Escallon, Managing Director of Energy Infrastructure at Actis, commented on the firm’s successful approach of identifying promising assets early, building them into market leaders, and unlocking significant value for investors.
Actis’s Continued Focus After Peru power platform sale
This sale is consistent with Actis’s extensive track record in the global energy sector. The firm has invested US$11 billion in energy projects worldwide, currently manages US$8.5 billion in energy assets, and has overseen approximately 42 GW of capacity.
According to Actis, Latin America remains a highly attractive region for energy investments, driven by strong demand, favorable market conditions, and abundant opportunities for sustainable infrastructure development. This successful exit from Orygen further solidifies Actis’s reputation as a key player in transforming and advancing energy systems in the region and globally.
