Will EQT Infrastructure buy Covanta?

EQT Infrastructure, a Swedish private equity firm, plans to acquire all shares of Covanta's stock at a price of $20.25. The transaction (including net debt) is valued at $5.3 billion and could close during the fourth quarter of this year, pending regulatory approval.

When will Covanta expand its waste-to-energy facility?

Asked for a possible timeline on expanding existing U.S. facilities or building new ones, Veenhof projected it could be within the next five to seven years. Covanta currently has 41 waste-to-energy facilities in North America and Europe, with a team of nearly 4,000 people managing an estimated 21 million tons of waste per year.

Does Covanta turn solid waste into energy for Long Beach residents?

"Terminal Island plant converts solid waste to energy for Long Beach residents". Press Telegram. Retrieved September 14, 2019. ^ Englander, David (May 2, 2015). "Covanta Turns Trash to Cash". Barron's. Retrieved September 14, 2019. ^ Wald, Matthew L. (February 19, 2008). "For Carbon Emissions, a Goal of Less Than Zero". The New York Times.

Are Covanta's waste-burning plants an energy solution?

"Covanta's waste-burning plants are controversial, but seen as energy solution". nj.com. Retrieved September 12, 2019. ^ a b Murray, Brian (December 6, 2009). "Newark residents say garbage incinerator poses health risks". nj.com. Retrieved September 14, 2019.

Are private companies entering Oman's hydrocarbons sector?

Indeed, private companies are increasingly encouraged to enter Oman’s hydrocarbons sector. The contracts utilised in this space are concluded in the form of exploration and production sharing agreements (EPSAs).

How much cash will Covanta shareholders receive?

Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by Covanta’s Board of Directors, shareholders will receive USD 20.25 in cash per share of Covanta's common stock in a transaction valued at USD 5.3 billion, including the assumption of Covanta’s net debt obligations.