ContourGlobal plc, together with its subsidiaries, acquires, owns, develops, and operates wholesale power generation businesses in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean islands. The company operates in Thermal Energy and Renewable Energy segments. The Thermal segment uses coal, lignite, natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel to generate electricity. The Renewable segment uses wind, solar, and hydro to generate of electricity. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. ContourGlobal plc is a subsidiary of RCGM LLC.