Notarc buys Panama Canal Container Port Terminal, resumes $1.4b construction project by Andrea Zander | May 19, 2022 Notarc Management Group, a Latin America–focused private investment and asset management firm, which launched its Panama Development Fund (PDF) in 2021 and has led significant investments across the Caribbean and Latin America over several decades, has announced the acquisition and finalization of plans for the completion of the Panama Canal Container Port, a $1.4 billion modern port facility.
GI Partners buys data center in Northern Virginia by Andrea Zander | May 19, 2022 GI Partners has purchased 22262 Cloud Plaza in Sterling, Va., a highly networked and energy-efficient data center currently leased to a global technology firm, from Sentinel Data Centers.
City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System concludes nationwide search for CIO by Kali Persall | May 19, 2022 The City of Austin Employees' Retirement System (COAERS) has tapped industry veteran David Kushner as its new CIO, following a nationwide search that began in October 2021.
Rockland Power Partners IV surpasses $100m by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 Texas-based Rockland Capital has collected more than $105 million for its Rockland Power Partners IV fund, according to a recent filing with the SEC.
LACERA slates €150m for DIF Core-Plus Infrastructure Fund III by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 The $73.8 billion Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has approved a commitment of up to €150 million ($160 million) to DIF Core-Plus Infrastructure Fund III, managed by DIF Capital Partners.
PSC of the District of Columbia launches RFP for community heat pump pilot project by Released | May 18, 2022 The Washington, D.C.–based Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has issued an RFP to support the development of a large community heat pump system to replace existing fossil fuel space conditioning systems.
Ghelamco to deliver photovoltaic energy in Poland by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 Ghelamco, a European real estate investor and developer, has commenced construction of more than 10 megawatts of photovoltaic farms in six locations within the Opole region of Poland.
Russia-Ukraine war could derail global net-zero progress by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 The Russia-Ukraine war has the potential to derail the world from its path toward net zero, according to a new report by MSCI.
Downing’s Bagnall Energy expands onshore wind portfolio in Finland by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 Bagnall Energy, the renewable energy and infrastructure arm of Downing Estate Planning Service, has agreed to acquire a 30-megawatt onshore wind farm in Finland once it begins operations.
AXA IM Alts and Swiss Life Asset Managers acquire Spanish fiber business by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 AXA IM Alts and Swiss Life Asset Managers have formed a new joint venture to acquire Spanish fiber business lyntia Networks from Antin Infrastructure Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GreenPoint closes inaugural technology fund at $134m by Released | May 18, 2022 GreenPoint Partners, a New York–based alternatives firm investing at the intersection of real assets, technology and sustainability, has closed its inaugural technology fund at $134 million (approximately $200 million inclusive of associated co-investment capital), as well as the first investment by its innovative real estate private equity platform.
EQT Real Estate II buys six PBSA assets in U.K. by Released | May 18, 2022 EQT Real Estate II Fund, a fund managed by EQT Exeter, has agreed to acquire six flagship student accommodation assets in two separate transactions from subsidiaries of Watkin Jones and Tide Construction.
Q1/2022 infrastructure fundraising sets blistering pace by Sheila Hopkins | May 17, 2022 According to the i3 fundraising database, private equity infrastructure funds reaching final closing in Q1/2022 raised $70 billion — an amount typically raised in three quarters. Q2/2022 looks to be keeping up the pace.
City of Bloomington, Ind., signs high-speed internet agreement with Meridiam by Kali Persall | May 17, 2022 The City of Bloomington, Ind., has inked an agreement with Meridiam for a $50 million high-speed internet investment.
HICL Infrastructure acquires 50% stake in German road P3 by Kali Persall | May 17, 2022 HICL Infrastructure, the first infrastructure investment company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, has made its foray into the German market with the acquisition of a 50 percent equity interest in the B247 Mühlhausen-Bad Langensalza Road public-private partnership (P3).
