Funds managed by BlackRock’s Alternative Solutions Group, in partnership with BlackRock Real Assets, entered an agreement to invest approximately 10% in the 1,100 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) Cricket Valley electric generating facility, utilizing proven General Electric 7FA.05 combustion turbine generators.

Construction of the plant is expected to begin in Q4 2016 and is projected to be completed in Q4 2019. Once constructed, the project will benefit from an attractive location providing electricity to a supply-constrained lower Hudson Valley and New York City markets.

“We’re pleased to partner with Advanced Power on Cricket Valley and we look forward to growing our relationship in the future,” states David Giordano, Head of the North American Renewable Power Infrastructure team. “This transaction represents the strong growth in natural gas investment opportunities given the increased retirements in aging generation facilities, and will bring much needed generation capacity to the supply-constrained Hudson Valley region.”

The developer of this project, Advanced Power (AP), seeks to develop, acquire, own and manage power generation and related infrastructure projects throughout Europe and North America. AP’s team has successfully developed over 15,000 MW of power generation projects, and subsequently closed $7 billion of limited recourse project financing. Said Advanced Power’s CEO, Tom Spang, “BlackRock’s investment in Cricket Valley represents a strong vote of confidence in a project that enjoys strong community support. We are delighted that BlackRock has joined the Cricket Valley project and we look forward to working together to see it through to construction and operation.”

BlackRock operates one of the largest infrastructure investment platforms in the world with over $9 billion in investor commitments and invested assets as of June 30, 2016, and over 90 people located in Dublin, Mexico City, New York, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Paris, Seattle, Chicago and Stockholm.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At June 30, 2016, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.890 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. As of June 30, 2016, the firm had approximately 12,700 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

About BlackRock Real Assets

BlackRock, the largest investment manager in the world, sits at the intersection of global capital and Real Asset investing opportunities. With deep industry expertise, demonstrated access to proprietary deals and a purely fiduciary mindset, our experienced investment professionals leverage BlackRock's risk management capabilities, global reach and deep local presence to deliver compelling investment opportunities to meet our clients' needs. BlackRock provides investors with Private Real Estate Debt & Equity, Real Estate Securities and Infrastructure Debt & Equity via funds, co-investments and managed accounts, and currently has over $30 billion in invested and committed Real Estate and Infrastructure assets and capital as of June 30, 2016. Our approximately 300-person team is based in 22 offices globally.

About Advanced Power

Advanced Power is a privately owned company that develops independent power projects in North America and Europe and has 7,000 MW in development or operation. Majority-owned by senior management, Advanced Power has offices in Boston and London and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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