The Southland Power Trust (SEPSCT) today announced that wholly-owned subsidiary The Power Company Limited (TPCL) is
exiting its interest in Southern Generation Limited Partnership (SGLP).
SGLP was created in 2015 as a joint venture between TPCL (25%), Electricity Invercargill Limited (EIL) (25%) and Pioneer
Energy Limited (50%). Over the past decade, SGLP acquired and successfully developed a portfolio of renewable generation
assets including a wind farm in Southland, one in Otago, and several hydro generation schemes in the North and South
Islands.
In making the announcement, SEPSCT Chair, Carl Findlater said the decision to sell aligned with SEPSCT’s commitment to
focus on core assets that ensure Southland’s electricity network remains safe, efficient, and reliable.
“The SGLP joint venture has been a successful investment but is a non-strategic asset for SEPSCT. Exiting this interest
ensures the Trust is well-positioned to support increasing demand for electrification of the Southland and Otago
economies. It also enables the Trust to pursue opportunities to consolidate ownership and management of local
electricity networks, ensuring ownership remains in local hands for the benefit of local consumers,” he said.
Pioneer Energy Limited will acquire both TPCL and EIL’s shareholding in SGLP.