Asia Pacific data center providers emphasize ESG strategies by Released | Jul 7, 2022 A new report from global real estate consultant JLL reveals that 85 percent of data center managers in Asia Pacific believe that sustainability will significantly impact their operations and decision making, confirming that the growth of the sector will increasingly be influenced by environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.
KKR’s public tender offer for Albioma moves forward by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 The European Commission has authorized the tender offer initiated on behalf of KKR for the shares and warrants (BSAAR) of Albioma, an independent renewable-energy producer committed to the energy transition.
Blackstone-backed PTI to become largest communications tower owner in Chile by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 Phoenix Tower International (PTI), through its local Chilean subsidiary, has signed an agreement with WOM, a mobile telephony and broadband company belonging to the international investment fund Novator, to acquire up to 3,800 telecommunications sites in Chile.
PAG Renewables launches with $1b slated for investment in Asia by Released | Jul 6, 2022 PAG, an Asia Pacific–focused alternative investment firm with more than $50 billion of assets under management, has launched a wholly owned company with the mandate to develop, build, operate and invest in renewable energy in Asia.
KGAL, Commerz Real, Ingka Group take full ownership of Germany’s third-largest offshore wind farm by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 KGAL, Commerz Real and Ingka Group have acquired the remaining 20 percent in Germany’s third-largest offshore wind farm — the 402-megawatt Veja Mate — bringing their ownership to 100 percent.
New Mexico Educational Retirement Board commits $50m to NOVA Infrastructure Fund I by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) has invested $50 million in NOVA Infrastructure Fund I, a middle-market infrastructure fund managed by NOVA Infrastructure.
IFM subsidiary increases ownership in Vienna Airport by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 Airports Group Europe, an indirect subsidiary of IFM Global Infrastructure Fund (IFM GIF), has acquired additional shares in Vienna Airport, bringing its shareholding to more than 40 percent.
Hamilton Lane closes infrastructure fund at $590m by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 Hamilton Lane has completed the final closing of its Hamilton Lane Infrastructure Opportunities Fund (IOF), surpassing its $500 million target.
National Air Cargo partners with NorthLink Aviation for terminal expansion by Kali Persall | Jul 6, 2022 National Air Cargo Holdings and NorthLink Aviation have penned an agreement for hardstand terminal capacity at NorthLink’s air cargo terminal at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska, the fourth-busiest air cargo airport in the world.
Sonnedix signs solar PPA with Statkraft by Kali Persall | Jul 5, 2022 Global independent solar power producer Sonnedix and European renewable-energy producer Statkraft have signed a 10-year solar-as-produced power-purchase agreement (PPA).
USTDA, CAF renew infrastructure partnership in Latin America, the Caribbean by Released | Jul 5, 2022 The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and CAF-Development Bank of Latin America have renewed their partnership to advance high-quality sustainable infrastructure projects in the Latin America and Caribbean.
China to launch $75b infrastructure investment fund by Kali Persall | Jul 5, 2022 China is planning to establish a state infrastructure investment fund worth 500 billion yuan ($74.69 billion) in the third quarter of the year, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
New Fortress Energy forms LNG JV with Apollo by Kali Persall | Jul 5, 2022 New Fortress Energy and Apollo have agreed to sell 11 LNG infrastructure vessels owned by NFE to a newly formed joint venture that will be 80 percent owned by Apollo funds and 20 percent owned by NFE funds.
GCM Grosvenor and Blue Wolf Capital Partners buy transportation provider Hallcon by Kali Persall | Jul 5, 2022 GCM Grosvenor and New York–based private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital Partners have acquired Hallcon Corp. from Novacap.
Enlight to acquire 525 MW portfolio of solar and wind projects in Croatia by Released | Jul 5, 2022 Enlight Renewable Energy has signed an agreement for the acquisition and joint development of a 525 MW portfolio of renewable energy projects in Croatia, across various stages of development.
