OCI Energy and Arava Power have entered into their second agreement — forming a joint venture to develop Project SunRoper, a 260-MWAC solar farm in Wharton County, Texas.
Located approximately 60 miles southwest of downtown Houston, the project will provide critical clean energy capacity to one of the highest electricity demand areas in Texas and the United States. Project SunRoper is slated to begin construction in 2025.
“The partnership between OCI Energy and Arava Power reflects our shared vision for advancing solar energy solutions and enhancing grid reliability in high-demand markets. Project SunRoper represents a significant step forward to drive economic growth and energy security across communities in Texas and beyond, advancing our mission to enable a sustainable, prosperous future,” said Sabah Bayatli, President, OCI Energy.
This joint venture marks the continuation of a collaboration between OCI Energy and Arava Power. In 2021, Arava Power, acquired OCI Energy’s Project SunRay, a 200-MWAC solar farm in Uvalde County, Texas, which recently became operational in September 2024.
Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel to OCI Energy while Norton Rose Fulbright represented Arava Power in this transaction.
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I am interested to know more about OCI utility scale solar project in Wharton County Tx.Which utility company is offtake agreement provider? Which EPC contractor?