HOUSTON, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) has chosen ABB Ltd. (ABB) (SIX Swiss Ex: ABBN) to provide an integrated automation and electrical solution for its Rio Grande LNG project in South Texas. The automation of plant control systems will optimize plant performance and efficiency, representing a logical extension of NextDecade's low cost, lower risk development strategy in combination with Rio Grande LNG's optimal South Texas location.
"This agreement enables NextDecade to drive higher capital efficiencies through a unique, integrated approach among ABB, CB&I – NextDecade's EPC contractor – and the NextDecade team via automation and electrical systems," said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade President & CEO. "NextDecade expects ABB's solutions to reduce the schedule, equipment footprint, and cost of our Rio Grande LNG facility, while providing greater operational flexibility."
"Partnering with ABB not only provides a fully integrated automation and electrical solution, but also ABB Ability™, our integrated digital solutions offering. ABB Ability™ gives customers access to best-practice benchmarking, and transparency into operations, to improve operational performance, efficiency and productivity," said Greg Scheu, ABB President Americas Region. "Our deep domain expertise, coupled with our history of innovation and collaboration with industry, will deliver a step change in operating efficiencies and improved throughput for NextDecade. Together, ABB, CB&I and NextDecade are helping to transform the growing LNG market in the U.S."
ABB's major projects execution center in Houston leads the industry in combined automation and electrical projects designed to deliver higher value for its customers globally. This world-class project delivery model will be fully deployed on NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project.
Rio Grande LNG is a proposed 27 mtpa LNG export facility to be located on a 984-acre site on the Brownsville Ship Channel in South Texas and will be constructed in phases timed to meet market demand. The approximately 137-mile proposed Rio Bravo Pipeline will supply the facility with its feedgas, connecting it to the Agua Dulce natural gas supply area. Rio Grande LNG is currently in the advanced stages of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) review and permitting process.
About NextDecade Corporation
NextDecade is an LNG development company focused on LNG export projects and associated pipelines in Texas. NextDecade intends to develop a portfolio of LNG projects, including the 27 mtpa Rio Grande LNG export facility in Brownsville, Texas and the 4.5 Bcf/d Rio Bravo Pipeline that would transport natural gas from the Agua Dulce supply area in Nueces County, Texas to Rio Grande LNG. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. www.next-decade.com
About ABB
ABB Ltd. (SIX Swiss Ex: ABBN) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com
CAUTIONARY INFORMATION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. The words "believe", "expect", "intend", "plan", "potential", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, and these statements may relate to the business of NextDecade Corporation and its affiliates. These statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks include uncertainties about NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG and Rio Bravo pipeline projects and other matters discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the definitive proxy statement filed by Harmony on June 29, 2017 and other subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Any development of the projects remain contingent upon completing required commercial agreements; acquiring all necessary permits and approvals; securing all financing commitments and potential tax incentives; achieving other customary conditions; and making a final investment decision to proceed. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak as of the date of this release. Although NextDecade may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by securities laws.
For further information:
ABB
Chris Shigas | + 1 919 308 1816 | chris.shigas@us.abb.com
NextDecade
Investors | Patrick Hughes | + 1 (832) 209 8131 | phughes@next-decade.com
Media | Ward for NextDecade | Molly LeCronier | + 1 (713) 869 0707 | MLeCronier@wardcc.com
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Height Securities, LLC ("Height") served as sole financial advisor to NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT, NEXTW) ("NextDecade"), formerly NextDecade, LLC, on its approximately $1 billion reverse merger with Harmony Merger Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, or "SPAC." As a result of the merger NextDecade is now publicly listed on the Nasdaq.
Height advised NextDecade on the structure and valuation of the transaction. Additionally, as part of the transaction, Height raised significant equity capital for NextDecade from new and existing investors who purchased stock from legacy investors of the SPAC. Proceeds raised from the transaction will primarily be utilized to further advance NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG and Rio Bravo Pipeline projects located in Texas.
"We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with NextDecade in further advancing their impressive projects in South Texas" noted John Akridge, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Height. "Rio Grande LNG is optimally located close to associated gas production emanating from the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale which we believe will provide customers around the globe with some of the lowest cost LNG available."
NextDecade is developing the proposed 27 MTPA Rio Grande LNG project on an approximately 1,000 acre site located in Brownsville, Texas as well as the associated 4.5 Bcf/d Rio Bravo Pipeline.
About Height Securities:
Height Securities is a Washington-based investment firm founded in 2009. Our core team has provided industry-leading research since the early 2000s to institutional investors with positions in companies and sectors with significant regulatory exposure. The Height team has a well-established reputation for assisting clients in effectively navigating regulatory, macroeconomic, and geopolitical risks that impact investments and corporate operating environments. In 2014, we launched our Investment Banking and Advisory (IBA) group. From our headquarters in Washington, DC, we have a unique perspective on financing opportunities for regulated industries, and have become a leading financier and advisor in the space. Height Securities, LLC is a broker-dealer registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). For more information and additional disclosures, please visit the Height Securities website, at www.heightllc.com.
About NextDecade Corporation:
Based in The Woodlands, Texas, NextDecade is a developer of LNG projects providing customers access to the full LNG value chain. NextDecade comprises a team of industry leaders with extensive experience in signing major LNG off-take deals, and developing and managing LNG, FLNG, and FSRU projects, as well as associated natural gas infrastructure around the world. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
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