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title: "TransAlta posts transcript of Q2 2026 results conference call"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294615055.md"
description: "TransAlta reported Q2 2026 results with CAD 291 million adjusted EBITDA and CAD 143 million free cash flow, maintaining 90.2% fleet availability despite low Alberta spot prices. The company advanced a data-center plan in Alberta and announced a USD 1 billion deal for two Colorado gas peakers, expected to generate CAD 110 million annual EBITDA, targeting a Q4 2026 closing."
datetime: "2026-08-02T22:21:50.000Z"
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# TransAlta posts transcript of Q2 2026 results conference call

-   TransAlta’s Q2 2026 results call drew CEO Joel Hunter, CFO Mike Politeski, COO Chris Fralick, IR head Stephanie Paris; analysts joined. \* Adjusted EBITDA CAD 291 million; free cash flow CAD 143 million; average fleet availability 90.2% despite weak Alberta pricing. \* Alberta spot averaged CAD 29/MWh; about 2,400 GWh hedged at CAD 63/MWh; gas realized CAD 68/MWh; 4,500 GWh hedged for rest of 2026. \* Alberta data-center plan advanced with new provincial rules; management expects AESO clarity on “underutilized” steam units within a quarter or so. \* Colorado deal: two gas peakers for USD 1 billion; expected CAD 110 million annual adjusted EBITDA; closing targeted in Q4 2026, pending approvals and COD. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. TransAlta Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 02, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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