Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation details of the new pricing mechanism for renewable energy projects in Shandong Province, focusing on the competitive bidding process for wind and solar power projects set to be operational between June 1 and December 31, 2025 [2][9]. Bidding Parameters - The total scale of the mechanism electricity is set at 9.467 billion kWh, with wind power accounting for 8.173 billion kWh and solar power for 1.294 billion kWh [3]. - The minimum bidding submission rate for both wind and solar projects is established at 125% [4]. - The mechanism electricity ratio is set at 70% for wind projects and 80% for solar projects [5]. - The bidding price limits are defined, with a maximum of 0.35 yuan per kWh for both wind and solar, and a minimum of 0.094 yuan for wind and 0.123 yuan for solar [5]. Execution Period - The execution period for deep-sea wind power is set at 15 years, while other projects will have a 10-year period [6]. Calculation of Mechanism Electricity - Specific formulas for calculating mechanism electricity for various types of projects are provided, including land-based wind, offshore wind, and both centralized and distributed solar power [6][7]. Bidding Subject - The bidding participants must be projects that have been completed and those expected to be operational by December 31 of the following year, which have not previously been included in the mechanism pricing [8][15]. Bidding Organization - The bidding will be organized separately for different technology types, such as solar and deep-sea wind, unless there is a lack of effective competition [8][24]. Bidding Volume - The annual new electricity volume included in the mechanism will be determined based on the completion of renewable energy consumption responsibilities and user affordability [23]. Bidding Process - The bidding process is scheduled to be organized annually in October, with the first bidding taking place in August 2025 [31]. Guarantee Mechanism - Requirements for performance guarantees are specified for both operational and non-operational projects, with specific amounts calculated based on project capacity and bidding parameters [35][36]. Conclusion - The implementation details aim to promote high-quality development of renewable energy in Shandong Province, ensuring a structured and competitive bidding process for future projects [9][39].

Group Overview - The Group has announced that Stelpe solar farm I has reached its commercial operation date (COD) [1] - The solar farm is located in Bauska municipality, Latvia, covering 85 hectares and equipped with 121,000 solar panels with a total installed capacity of 72.5 MW [2] Investment and Capacity Expansion - Total investments in the Stelpe solar farm I project amount to EUR 50 million [2] - With the completion of this solar farm, the Group's installed Green Capacities have increased to 1.9 GW, up from 1.8 GW [2] Strategic Goals - The Group aims to increase its Green Capacities from 1.4 GW in 2024 to a target of 4–5 GW by 2030 [3] - The announcement does not impact the Group's Adjusted EBITDA and Investments guidance for 2025 [3]

Financial Performance Highlights - GAAP EPS was $0.74[7], while Adjusted EPS reached $0.60[7] - Adjusted Recurring Net Investment Income YTD amounted to $164 million[7] - The company reaffirmed guidance for Adjusted EPS CAGR of 8-10% into 2027[8] Portfolio and Asset Management - The company's pipeline grew to over $6 billion[7, 17] - New asset yield YTD exceeded 10.5%[7, 22, 47] - Managed Assets increased by 13% Y/Y to $14.6 billion[25] Capital Structure and Funding - $900 million in debt was refinanced[7, 31] - The company increased CCH1 capacity by approximately $600 million[7] - The company issued $1 billion of new term debt in Q2 2025[33] Sustainability and Impact - The company's investments avoided 8.4 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually[42]

Financial Performance - Q3 FY25 - Sales increased by $62.7 million, a 26.9% increase, reaching $296.3 million compared to $233.6 million in Q3'24[13] - Adjusted EBIT increased by $17.5 million, a 38.6% increase, reaching $62.7 million compared to $45.2 million in Q3'24[13] - Adjusted EPS increased by 25%, reaching $1.60 compared to $1.28 in Q3'24[12] - Record ending backlog of $1.17 billion, a 75% increase from September 30, 2024[14] Segment Performance - A&D - Entered Orders increased by $492.3 million, a 546.5% increase, reaching $582.4 million compared to $90.1 million in Q3'24[19] - Sales increased by $49.1 million, a 56.3% increase, reaching $136.3 million compared to $87.2 million in Q3'24[19] - Adjusted EBIT increased by $19.1 million, a 94.3% increase, reaching $39.3 million compared to $20.2 million in Q3'24[19] Segment Performance - USG - Entered Orders increased by $5.5 million, a 5.5% increase, reaching $105.5 million compared to $100.0 million in Q3'24[25] - Sales increased by $2.1 million, a 2.3% increase, reaching $92.4 million compared to $90.3 million in Q3'24[25] - Adjusted EBIT decreased by $0.4 million, a -2.0% decrease, reaching $21.8 million compared to $22.2 million in Q3'24[25] Segment Performance - Test - Sales increased by $11.6 million, a 20.7% increase, reaching $67.7 million compared to $56.1 million in Q3'24[30] - Adjusted EBIT increased by $1.4 million, a 15.4% increase, reaching $10.7 million compared to $9.3 million in Q3'24[30] - Entered Orders decreased by $3.6 million, a -5.7% decrease, reaching $61.2 million compared to $64.8 million in Q3'24[30] Financial Performance - YTD Q3 FY25 - Sales increased by $97.1 million, a 15.0% increase, reaching $742.7 million compared to $645.6 million in Q3 YTD '24[38] - Adjusted EBIT increased by $30.7 million, a 28.6% increase, reaching $138.0 million compared to $107.3 million in Q3 YTD '24[38] - Adjusted EPS increased by 24.1%, reaching $3.71 compared to $2.99 in Q3 YTD '24[38] FY25 Guidance - Full year revenue from Continuing Operations is expected to be $1.075 billion - $1.105 billion[52] - Full Year Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations is now expected to be in the range of $5.75 - $5.90, a 21% - 24% growth over FY'24[52] - Q4 Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations is expected to be in the range of $2.04 - $2.19, a 14% - 22% growth over Q4'24[51]

Government Policy & Funding - The Trump administration canceled a $7 billion grant program for solar energy projects [1] Environmental Impact - The grant program was administered by the Environmental Protection Agency [1]

Core Insights - Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced its financial results for Q2 2025, with detailed Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) available for review [1] - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2314 per Preferred Share, payable on or about October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record by October 15, 2025 [2] - The dividends on Preferred Shares are designated as "eligible" dividends under the Income Tax Act (Canada), allowing for an enhanced dividend tax credit for Canadian residents [3] Company Overview - Capstone is focused on driving the energy transition through clean and renewable energy projects across North America, with a portfolio of approximately 885 MW of installed capacity across 35 facilities, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and natural gas power plants [4]

XPLR Infrastructure, LP Second Quarter 2025 Presentation Other See Appendix for definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Before Growth expectations. 2 ibdroot\projects\IBD-NY\xeric2025\944088_1\02. Presentation\04. NDR\XPLR_Credit NDR_DRAFT_v43.pptx Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. F ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Energy Administration has announced the first batch of pilot projects for green liquid fuel technology, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), sustainable diesel, biofuel ethanol, green methanol, and green ammonia [2] Summary by Relevant Sections Pilot Projects Overview - A total of 9 pilot projects have been announced, covering fuel ethanol, green methanol, and green ammonia, distributed across five provinces: Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Jiangsu [2] - Among these, there are 8 projects specifically focused on green ammonia [2] Specific Projects - The projects include: 1. **Fuel Ethanol**: National Investment Bio 30,000 tons/year cellulose fuel ethanol project [4] 2. **Green Methanol**: - Tumen City wind power coupled biomass green methanol integrated project [4] - Goldwind Technology green hydrogen production 500,000 tons green methanol project (Phase 1: 250,000 tons/year) [4] - And other projects in Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Jiangsu [4][5] 3. **Green Ammonia**: - Envision Zero Carbon Technology (Chifeng) 1.52 million tons/year zero-carbon hydrogen ammonia project (Phase 1: 300,000 tons/year synthetic ammonia) [4] - Other projects in Jilin and Inner Mongolia [4][5] Forum Information - A forum is scheduled for September 24-26, 2025, in Dalian, Liaoning, focusing on green methanol and related technologies [6] - The forum will feature discussions on the economic viability and development trends of green methanol, including key technology advancements and applications [8][9] Key Participants and Topics - The forum will include participation from government planning units, leading international ports, shipping companies, and green methanol production enterprises [9] - Topics will cover CO2 utilization, biomass gasification, and sustainable aviation fuel preparation technologies [8][9][11]

Financial Performance Highlights - Q2 2025 revenue increased by 99% compared to Q2 2024, reaching $2340 million[13,28] - Q2 2025 adjusted EBITDA grew by 67% year-over-year to $1346 million[13,24,28] - H1 2025 revenue increased by 61% compared to H1 2024, totaling $4638 million[32,33] - H1 2025 adjusted EBITDA increased by 65% year-over-year to $2849 million[31,33] - Electricity segment revenue in Q2 2025 was $1599 million, a decrease of 38% compared to Q2 2024[28] - Product segment revenue in Q2 2025 increased by 576% to $596 million[28] - Storage segment revenue in Q2 2025 increased by 627% to $145 million[28] Strategic Initiatives and Growth - The company completed the acquisition of the 20MW Blue Mountain geothermal power plant for $88 million[15,60] - The company signed a $77 million tax equity partnership transaction for Heber 1 & 2 geothermal assets[15,41] - The company released for construction 50MW of new projects, including 28MW of geothermal and 22MW of solar projects[15] - The company expects approximately $160 million in cash proceeds from tax benefits on an annual basis for both tax equity transactions and PTC/ITC transfers[42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported second quarter revenues of $47.5 million, an increase of 8% sequentially and 83% year over year [11] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $42.5 million, representing a sequential increase of 981% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 89% [12][13] - Free cash flow was approximately $36.1 million, with a free cash flow margin of 76%, aligning with long-term expectations of about 70% [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Surface use royalties and revenue increased by 31% sequentially, driven by easements and other surface-related revenue [11] - Resource sales and royalties experienced a 26% sequential decline due to lower brackish water sales and royalty volumes [12] - Oil and gas royalties declined by 19% sequentially, with net royalty production volumes falling from 9.23 BOE per day in Q1 2025 to 8.14 BOE per day in Q2 2025 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has increased its land holdings by over 50,000 acres in the past year, positioning itself to capitalize on growth opportunities in the Permian Basin [5] - The relationship with Waterbridge is highlighted as a strategic advantage, providing reliable recurring revenue through market-driven surface royalties [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a capital-light business model, focusing on growth in the Permian Basin without significant operating and capital expenditures [4] - There is a commitment to diversifying revenue streams to reduce commodity risk, with fee-based arrangements now accounting for 94% of total revenues [12] - The company is actively pursuing value-enhancing land acquisitions and has adjusted its adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 to between $160 million and $180 million [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about growth opportunities in the Permian Basin and the potential for new projects in digital infrastructure and renewable energy [5][8] - Recent regulatory changes in Texas regarding produced water handling are viewed positively, aligning with the company's sustainable management strategy [9][50] - The management believes that the fundamentals for data centers in the Permian Basin are strong, despite the current lack of announcements from major tech companies [74][76] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, reinforcing its commitment to returning capital to shareholders [13] - The company ended the quarter with total liquidity of $95.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $20.3 million [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the DBR solar project and its timeline? - Management explained that the solar project was delayed due to the need to finalize preparations and that they are now ready to market it to developers [20][21] Question: How does the Devon deal relate to the Speedway pipeline? - The management indicated that the Devon deal complements the Speedway project, highlighting the critical need for pore space in future growth [24][25] Question: Thoughts on the ARRIS acquisition by WES? - Management noted that the acquisition underscores the value of pore space, reinforcing their thesis about its importance in the industry [31][34] Question: Can you summarize the new Texas Railroad Commission guidelines on injection pressure? - The management stated that the new regulations focus on spreading out injection to avoid overconcentration, which positions the company favorably due to its contiguous acreage [47][50] Question: Why are there no announcements for data centers in the Permian Basin? - Management acknowledged the challenges of introducing tech companies to a new region but remains optimistic about future developments as fundamentals align [72][74]