MOSERS names new executive director by Kali Persall | Aug 22, 2022 The $9.7 billion Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) has chosen a new leader to replace Ronda Stegmann, who will retire as executive director in 2023. Abby Spieler has been named MOSERS’ executive director, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
London CIV selects new CEO by Kali Persall | Aug 22, 2022 London CIV has appointed Dean Bowden as CEO, succeeding Mike O’Donnell.
CitySwitch Tower and CSX Transportation ramp up wireless-tower development by RELEASED | Aug 19, 2022 CitySwitch Tower — build-to-suit, wireless-tower developer and operator — and CSX Transportation have enhanced their strategic alliance, exceeding the 100-tower mark and establishing a robust pipeline in their continued commitment to wireless-tower development.
Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by Denise Moose | Aug 19, 2022 President Joe Biden signed a $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill into law at the White House on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Phillips 66 announces offer to acquire outstanding publicly held common units of DCP Midstream by RELEASED | Aug 19, 2022 Concurrent with Phillips 66’s announcement of the realignment of economic and governance interests in DCP Midstream, Phillips 66 also announced it has submitted a non-binding proposal to the board of directors of the general partner of DCP Midstream offering to acquire all publicly held common units of DCP Midstream for cash.
Korea’s NPS upped alternative investment by 33 percent in 2021 by Denise Moose | Aug 19, 2022 The National Pension Service (NPS) of South Korea committed 204.4 trillion won ($154.4 billion) to alternative investment by the end of 2021, up 32.7 percent from the previous year, according to the The Korea Economic Daily. The world’s third-largest pension fund manages 918 trillion won ($693.3 billion) in assets.
Northland wins EIA approval for Taiwan offshore projects by Denise Moose | Aug 19, 2022 Northland Power has secured environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval for its combined 1,800-megawatt CanWind and NorthWind projects off the coast of Taiwan, according to multiple news sources.
HICL to acquire a minority equity position in Cross London Trains by RELEASED | Aug 19, 2022 HICL Infrastructure announced that it has agreed to acquire a minority equity position in Cross London Trains (XLT) from funds managed by Equitix Investment Management.
NFE, Apollo funds complete $2 billion LNG maritime joint venture, establishing Energos Infrastructure by Denise Moose | Aug 19, 2022 New Fortress Energy (NFE) and Apollo have formed a joint venture that owns and operates 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure vessels.
Digital Realty to build data center in Dallas by Denise Moose | Aug 19, 2022 Digital Realty has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to build a new data center in the Lewisville area north of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent has issued a request for proposals for the Downtown Chatham Centre redevelopment PPP by RELEASED | Aug 18, 2022 The Municipality of Chatham-Kent in Ontario, Canada, is inviting proposals for the services of a qualified consultant and appropriate sub-consultants where necessary with expertise in project management, public consultation, master/development planning, community needs/business feasibility assessments, design coordination and construction costing and valuation.
Cleco Power and DESRI to construct solar project at retired power plant site by Kali Persall | Aug 18, 2022 Cleco Power and U.S. renewable-energy producer D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) have signed a long-term renewable energy offtake agreement in Louisiana.
Switzerland preparing to issue first green Confederation bond by RELEASED | Aug 18, 2022 The Swiss Federal Council intends to strengthen the Swiss financial center’s position as a leading location for sustainable financial services and adopted a framework for the issuance of green Confederation bonds during its meeting on Aug. 17, 2022. The first bond is scheduled to be issued in autumn 2022.
Duke Energy supports reliability, grid operations with two new lithium-ion battery sites in Florida by Denise Moose | Aug 18, 2022 Duke Energy Florida has announced two new lithium-ion battery sites in Florida’s Alachua and Hamilton counties to enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding communities.
MEAG unveils its first infrastructure equity fund by Kali Persall | Aug 18, 2022 MEAG, the asset manager of Munich Re Group, has launched its first infrastructure equity fund, enabling non-group institutional investors to make equity investments in infrastructure along with investors from Munich Re Group.
