Actis Finalises Sale of Orygen to Grupo Romero

Why It Matters

The deal transfers a strategic renewable portfolio to a leading local conglomerate, accelerating Peru’s clean‑energy transition. It also demonstrates Actis’ ability to create and monetize high‑quality infrastructure assets in emerging markets.

Key Takeaways

• Orygen sold to Grupo Romero via InfraCorp affiliate.
• Platform holds 2.3 GW across wind, solar, hydro, gas.
• Actis issued $1.2 bn bond, Peru's largest private tranche.
• Wayra 2 wind farm (177 MW) completed; Wayra Solar (100 MW) under construction.
• Sale finalizes Actis’ two‑year value‑creation exit in Peru.

Pulse Analysis

Peru’s power sector has attracted increasing foreign capital as the country seeks to meet rising electricity demand while decarbonising its grid. Actis, a global sustainable‑infrastructure investor, leveraged its expertise to assemble Orygen, a platform that now commands 2.3 GW of capacity across wind, solar, hydroelectric and gas‑fired assets. By securing a $1.2 bn investment‑grade bond—the largest single‑tranche private corporate issuance in Peru—Actis not only lowered financing costs but also signalled strong investor confidence in the region’s renewable outlook.

The Orygen portfolio showcases rapid project execution: the 177 MW Wayra 2 wind farm entered commercial operation, and construction began on the 100 MW‑peak Wayra Solar farm. Together with long‑term power purchase agreements and a growing pipeline of third‑party renewable contracts, these assets have positioned Orygen as a preferred supplier for Peru’s commercial and industrial customers. The bond proceeds funded infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation initiatives, further enhancing operational efficiency and making the platform attractive for a strategic exit.

Grupo Romero’s acquisition through its InfraCorp arm signals a shift toward domestic ownership of high‑value clean‑energy assets. The conglomerate can integrate Orygen’s generation capacity with its existing industrial operations, creating synergies that accelerate Peru’s renewable‑energy targets. For Actis, the sale validates its model of identifying under‑developed assets, applying capital and operational expertise, and exiting at peak valuation, reinforcing its reputation as a leading player in emerging‑market infrastructure investing.

Deal Summary

Actis has completed the sale of its Peruvian power‑generation platform Orygen to Grupo Romero, via an affiliate managed by InfraCorp. Orygen, with 2.3 GW of renewable and thermal‑gas capacity, was built under Actis since 2024. Deal value was not disclosed.