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The article focuses on the plan of ArcLight Capital Partners to launch a syndication of its nearly 500 million dollar in debt backing for its NET Mexico gas pipeline in Texas. It notes that the deal, which is set to launch at the end of November 2013, is being led by the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi--UFJ.

The article reports on the preparation being conducted by Pattern Energy as of November 2013, to launch a financing support for the second phase of its 1,000 megawatt Panhandle wind project in Texas.

The article reports on the plan of Duke Energy Renewables to secure loan worth 600 million U.S. dollars for the second phase of its wind power facilities in Starr County, Texas. It mentions that several lenders are competing for the deals by lowering the price. It also stresses that Duke will sell the output and renewable energy credits to Austin Energy amounting to 500 million U.S. dollar each, based on their 25-year power purchase agreements. Duke's relationship lenders are cited.

The article reports on the request for proposals issued by oil company Pemex for the third phase of a natural gas pipeline, between Texas and Mexico, that draw interest from developers and financiers. Figure shows the value of the pipeline development project, which is in three phases. The tender for the first section has been won by developer NET Midstream. The requirements for the winning bidder for the third section of the pipeline are stated.

The article discusses the arrangement of Pattern Energy for a bridge loan of 500 million U.S. dollars (USD) to fund its wind project in Texas. The project, it says, is for constructing a 322-megawatt (MW) Panhandle in Carson County, Texas within two years to meet requirements of the new expiry date of Production Tax Credit (PTC) while lining up for a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA). It also notes banks looking at a London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) plus 225 basis points for the loan.

The article reports on a negotiation being held by Panda Power Funds with lenders for financing backing the approximately 750 megawatts (MW) second phase of its natural gas-fired Temple facility in Temple, Texas. According to Panda, it will likely borrow about half of the 700 million U.S. dollars funds for the development from banks. It also plans to recreate the structure used in its two other merchant deals in 2012. A breakdown of the Panda project finance loan is provided.

The article reports that FGE Power, an independent power producer based in Houston, Texas, is seeking for debt financing and equity partners for a 726-megawatt, approximately 500 million U.S. dollar combined cycle project near Westbrook, Texas. The project will have a five- to six-year hedge for the generation output. It is expected to begin construction in the third quarter of 2013.