Aegis forms Cordelia BESS, submits IESO LT2 bid

Executive Summary

• Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. has entered into a legally binding agreement with Seetel New Energy Co. Ltd. to form Cordelia BESS Inc., an Ontario-based project company focused on the grid-scale energy storage market.
• Cordelia BESS Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for the Long-Term 2 (LT2) Capacity Stream (C1) procurement.
• The proposed project involves a battery energy storage system (BESS) with an indicative size of approximately 90 megawatt-hours (MWh), located adjacent to an existing Festival Hydro substation in Ontario.

Key Details

• Partnership Structure: Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and Seetel New Energy Co. Ltd. (7740.TW) formed Cordelia BESS Inc., an Ontario-incorporated entity, via a legally binding agreement.
• Project Scope: The project contemplates the development of a battery energy storage system (BESS) with an indicative capacity of approximately 90 MWh.
• Procurement Submission: The proposal was submitted on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in response to the IESO’s LT2 request for proposals under the capacity stream (C1).
• Site Location: The project site is located in Ontario, adjacent to an existing Festival Hydro substation, and is subject to an agreement with land holders.
• Regulatory Context: The LT2 capacity stream is part of the IESO’s long-term electricity planning framework to secure dispatchable capacity for system reliability, addressing forecasted demand growth from electrification, population growth, and industrial development.
• Project Status: The project remains in the development and procurement participation stage. No contract award, revenue, or commercial operation is assured. Advancement is contingent upon IESO procurement outcomes, execution of definitive agreements, and receipt of all required approvals.
• Disclaimer: Participation in the LT2 procurement does not imply selection, preference, or endorsement by the IESO; all proposals are subject to a confidential, competitive evaluation process.

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