Tango Holdings, LLC (Tango)—a joint venture between Savion Equity, LLC (Savion) (a subsidiary of Shell plc) and a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Equity strategy (Ares)—has commenced commercial operation at a new solar project in Oklahoma, delivering 85 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the U.S. grid.
Choctaw Fields Solar Project: Situated near Fort Towson in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, the project commenced construction in November 2024 and spans 920 acres with 206,500 modules on single-axis trackers. It is expected to operate for 40 years and is projected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 16,000 Oklahoma homes each year. A long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) has been executed with Cargill for offtake of the facility’s full solar energy generation.
“Solar energy is helping meet America’s energy needs,” said Nick Lincon, president and chief executive officer of Savion. “We will continue deploying large-scale energy facilities and delivering power to communities nationwide. We greatly appreciate our partner, Ares, and the support of local leaders and officials who helped bring Choctaw Fields Solar Project online.”
“This latest milestone in Oklahoma further supports the efforts of our joint venture with Savion to enhance the reliable supply of power in key U.S. markets,” said Steve Porto, partner in Ares Infrastructure Equity. “As solar becomes a larger share of the nation’s energy mix, we remain committed to advancing the long-term operational performance of these high-quality projects.”
Choctaw Fields Solar Project represents the latest solar asset announced under the July 2025 joint venture, which encompasses five original facilities with a combined capacity of 496 MW. All five projects have now reached commercial operation. Savion developed the projects and will serve as a project-managing JV member, with Shell Renewable Asset Management International overseeing ongoing asset management.