
PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) shares saw modest gains in early Wednesday trading following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) to develop new gas-powered energy facilities tailored for data center operations.
The two firms unveiled a joint venture aimed at designing, constructing and operating combined-cycle natural gas plants across Pennsylvania. The facilities will deliver power to data centers under long-term energy service agreements (ESAs), offering stable returns while minimizing exposure to volatile merchant energy pricing.