Allen Pusey

Based in Charlotte, N.C., Cogentrix operates natural gas power plants throughout the Eastern Seaboard, New England and Texas. The acquisition, says Quantum’s CEO, is driven by the power needs for data centers and AI.

Kirkland advised Arcosa on their purchase of the aggregates and building materials businesses of Stavola Holding Corp. The transaction, largest in the company’s history, was paired with the divestiture of a steel components business.

Corporate partners Breen Haire and Shamus Crosby advised on the creation of a joint venture with T-Mobile to secure Metronet, along with its two million broadband customers across 17 states.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman advised Spokane-based Clearwater on the deal, which included lawyers from Austin. Sofidel, a major provider of tissue products in Europe and eight states in the U.S., says it plans to continue its expansion in North American markets.

The deal follows Blackstone’s purchase last month of Phillips 66’s interest in REX, and further consolidates Blackstone control of more than 7,000 miles of midwest oil and gas pipeline.

Kirkland & Ellis and Vinson & Elkins advised on the upstream/midstream deal which includes more than 300,000 acres and a 950-mile gathering system. It marks the third major upstream transaction by Houston-based EnCap Investments in the past month.