Julian [Last Name Unknown]'s questions to Ftai Infrastructure Inc (FIP) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
An analyst, Julian, inquired about the timeline for Repauno's cavern approvals following the May 14 hearing. He also asked for details on the potential structure of data center deals at Long Ridge and sought an update on the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel transaction's potential impact on Transtar.
Answer
Ken Nicholson, CEO, explained that the Repauno cavern permit is expected within 30-45 days of the hearing, potentially allowing Phase III construction to begin later in 2025. For Long Ridge, he detailed a typical data center deal involving a land lease and providing backup power, which would preserve the existing plant's $160 million EBITDA and add an estimated $70 million annually. Regarding the Nippon deal, Nicholson noted the company is encouraged by recent developments and sees an approved transaction as an incremental positive for Transtar.