Orion Energy Partners

Orion Energy Partners, established in 2015, is a New York-based investment firm specializing in providing creative debt and preferred equity solutions to mid-market energy infrastructure businesses across North America. The firm focuses on various energy subsectors, including midstream, conventional electric power, renewable energy and storage, downstream, asset-heavy energy services, and upstream. Orion seeks to invest between $25 million and $200 million in its companies, with a preference for North American and select international markets.

Gerrit Nicholas

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ethan Shoemaker

Investment Partner

9 past transactions

Alto Ingredients

Post in 2022
Alto Ingredients is a producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels and specialty alcohols in the Western United States. The company operates four ethanol production facilities located in California, Idaho, and Oregon, known as the Pacific Ethanol Plants, and also collaborates with other ethanol producers and third-party suppliers across the country. Alto Ingredients markets ethanol and its co-products, such as wet distiller’s grains and syrup, primarily to integrated oil companies and gasoline marketers that blend ethanol into gasoline. Additionally, the company serves diverse markets including health, home and beauty, food and beverage, and essential ingredients, supplying major food and beverage companies as well as consumer products manufacturers. It operates through three segments: marketing and distribution, production at its Pekin, Illinois campus, and other production activities.

American Nitrile

Debt Financing in 2022
American Nitrile is a manufacturer specializing in premium nitrile gloves for various applications, including medical, non-medical, and industrial uses. The company produces latex-free gloves that cater to healthcare, government, and industry requirements. These gloves are designed to be durable and comfortable, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions associated with natural rubber or latex. Featuring enhanced stretch and a natural feel, the gloves provide users with a textured surface for improved grip in diverse conditions. Additionally, they are ambidextrous, making them suitable for a wide range of sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and retail, thereby promoting access to sustainable protective solutions for everyday tasks.

Global Clean Energy Holdings

Post in 2022
Global Clean Energy Holdings is an integrated renewable fuels company based in the United States, specializing in the production of ultra-low carbon renewable diesel from patented non-food camelina varieties. The company employs a vertically integrated business model that encompasses all aspects of the value chain, from developing and growing camelina to processing, refining, and distributing renewable fuels. Its operations include three key subsidiaries: Sustainable Oils, which focuses on camelina seed and agronomy intellectual property; Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, a large biorefinery being retooled to become the largest of its kind in the Western United States; and Agribody Technologies, which provides additional plant science expertise. The renewable diesel produced by Global Clean Energy Holdings yields 80% fewer emissions compared to fossil diesel and is supported by a long-term purchase commitment from ExxonMobil. The patented camelina variety utilized by the company boasts yields at least twice as high as other types and can be cultivated on fallow land, enhancing farm economics while not displacing existing agricultural use. Additionally, the production process generates high-protein livestock feed as a co-product.

Global Clean Energy Holdings

Post in 2022
Global Clean Energy Holdings is an integrated renewable fuels company based in the United States, specializing in the production of ultra-low carbon renewable diesel from patented non-food camelina varieties. The company employs a vertically integrated business model that encompasses all aspects of the value chain, from developing and growing camelina to processing, refining, and distributing renewable fuels. Its operations include three key subsidiaries: Sustainable Oils, which focuses on camelina seed and agronomy intellectual property; Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, a large biorefinery being retooled to become the largest of its kind in the Western United States; and Agribody Technologies, which provides additional plant science expertise. The renewable diesel produced by Global Clean Energy Holdings yields 80% fewer emissions compared to fossil diesel and is supported by a long-term purchase commitment from ExxonMobil. The patented camelina variety utilized by the company boasts yields at least twice as high as other types and can be cultivated on fallow land, enhancing farm economics while not displacing existing agricultural use. Additionally, the production process generates high-protein livestock feed as a co-product.

Dream Harvest Farming Company

Private Equity Round in 2021
Dream Harvest Farming Company, LLC, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in hydroponic indoor farming using vertical farming techniques. Established in 2015, the company focuses on cultivating a variety of fresh, organic produce, including arugula, bok choy, various types of lettuce, mustard greens, and kale. Dream Harvest employs sustainable practices that significantly reduce water usage, utilizing only 5% of the water required by traditional farms, and minimizes land use while eliminating the need for pesticides. By prioritizing eco-friendly methods, the company aims to provide nutritious food to its customers while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Nautilus Data Technologies

Debt Financing in 2020
Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and constructing water-cooled floating data centers on ocean-going barges, utilizing retired military or construction ships that meet Coast Guard standards. Founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, with an additional office in Stockton, the company employs its patented cooling technology, which uses natural water for efficient cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The waterborne data centers can be assembled rapidly, with deployment times cut from two years to six months, and can accommodate up to 800 server racks. Nautilus' solutions offer substantial cost savings, potentially saving clients up to $4 million annually in energy expenses while producing 19,000 tons fewer emissions compared to traditional data centers. By automating infrastructure in an open-source environment and integrating predictive analytics with military-grade security, Nautilus aims to set a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainability in the data center industry.

Midland Basin Partners(MBP)

Debt Financing in 2018
Midland Basin Partners is a Midland, Texas based energy infrastructure business which provides essential water access to energy producers in the Permian Basin. MBP sources, transports and stores water for local energy producers, with an initial focus on the Midland Basin.

Produced Water Transfer

Debt Financing in 2017
Produced Water Transfer (PWT) operates a comprehensive network of water gathering pipelines and disposal facilities, primarily designed to support natural gas production. The company focuses on the acquisition, construction, and operation of water midstream assets to address the water infrastructure requirements of energy producers. By facilitating the transfer and disposal of produced and flowback water, PWT plays a crucial role in the natural gas industry, particularly in regions such as the Cotton Valley and Haynesville. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency for producers but also ensures compliance with environmental regulations related to water management in energy production.

Future Energy Solutions

Debt Financing in 2017
Future Energy Solutions (FES) is a privately-owned company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in energy-efficient lighting solutions. The business operates through distinct geographical groups, focusing on scaled re-lamping initiatives across North America, Europe, and Australia. FES collaborates with major asset owners and independent operators to provide energy-efficient infrastructure installations, delivering lighting as a service. The company supplies commercial and industrial customers with advanced lighting equipment systems that utilize LED and induction technologies, contributing to sustainable energy practices and improved efficiency.
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