Vistra Corp.
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- CEO
- James A. Burke
- Full Time Employees
- 6,390
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- Address
- 6555 Sierra Drive Irving TX United States of America 75039
- IPO Date
- Oct 5, 2016
- CIK
- 0001692819
- Website
- vistracorp.com
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- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) operates as a leading integrated power company, focusing on the generation, distribution, and retail of electricity and natural gas across the United States. The company provides a diverse portfolio of energy solutions, including baseload nuclear power from its fleet of plants such as Comanche Peak and the South Texas Project; natural gas-fired generation from combined-cycle and simple-cycle facilities; battery energy storage systems for grid stability; retail electricity and natural gas services through brands like TXU Energy and Discount Power serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers; and renewable energy offerings encompassing wind, solar, and emerging clean tech initiatives. Vistra's operations span key U.S. markets, including Texas (ERCOT), PJM, NYISO, and MISO regions, with a strong emphasis on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) where it holds significant market share in generation capacity exceeding 41,000 megawatts as of late 2024. Founded in 1882 as a predecessor entity and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vistra emerged in its current form following the 2016 merger of Vistra Energy and Dynegy, with no parent company but ownership of key subsidiaries like Luminant for generation and TXU Energy for retail. In recent developments, Vistra completed the $3.43 billion acquisition of Energy Harbor Corp. in March 2024, substantially expanding its nuclear fleet to over 6,400 megawatts and bolstering its position in zero-carbon baseload power, particularly in PJM and ERCOT markets. The company also advanced its clean energy strategy through the April 2024 acquisition of a 1,907-acre site near its Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant for a potential small modular reactor (SMR) development in partnership with Natura Resources. Additionally, Vistra launched Vistra Vision in 2024, a comprehensive decarbonization plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, supported by $1.9 billion in convertible notes issued in March 2025 to fund battery storage expansions and renewable integrations; in November 2024, it announced a 15-gigawatt pipeline of energy storage projects, positioning it as the largest competitive nuclear and storage operator in the U.S. These moves reflect Vistra's strategic shift toward sustainable energy amid surging data center demand, with no recent name changes or major reorganizations reported.
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