Three African entities join forces to develop climate change projects by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 Africa50, the African Development Bank and Africa Sovereign Investors Forum have agreed to collaborate on the development of green, climate-resilient infrastructure projects across Africa.
Digital asset company closes series C funding round by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 PolySign, a financial technology company providing institutional investors with blockchain-enabled digital asset infrastructure, has closed its $53 million series C funding round.
Infra investors need ESG data to manage climate risks first, report to stakeholder and regulators second by Released | Jun 28, 2022 A new global EDHECinfra survey of 100 infrastructure investors found that despite the obvious pressure to better report non-financial data, portfolio risk management is the most frequently cited reason for wanting ESG data.
Swiss Life Asset Managers buys into Germany’s largest industrial battery project by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 Swiss Life Asset Managers has acquired a large-scale electrical battery platform in Germany via a 50 percent interest in BCP Battery Holding.
De la Rey Venter to lead EIG-controlled LNG company by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 EIG has appointed De la Rey Venter as CEO of MidOcean Energy, an EIG-controlled LNG company, and as a managing director of EIG, based in the London office.
TPG Rise leads $750m investment in solar developer Intersect Power by Released | Jun 28, 2022 Intersect Power has announced a $750 million growth equity investment led by TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise, with additional participation from existing investors Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, LLC. (CAI), and Trilantic Energy Partners North America.
Quinbrook moves forward with one of U.K.’s largest battery energy storage projects by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has acquired the exclusive development rights for one of the United Kingdom’s largest battery energy storage projects to date.
Gulf Pacific Power increases ownership in two wind portfolios by Released | Jun 28, 2022 Harbert Management Corp. (HMC) has announced that Gulf Pacific Power (GPP) has increased its cash-equity position in two wind portfolios — EGPNA Renewable Energy Holdings and Rocky Caney Holdings.
Kentucky TRS backs Carlyle Renewable & Sustainable Energy Fund II by Kali Persall | Jun 28, 2022 The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) of Kentucky has invested $50 million in Carlyle Renewable & Sustainable Energy Fund II, according to a recent board meeting document.
Infrastructure investors play a central role in the economy of the future by Drew Campbell | Jun 27, 2022 Growth, expansion and full employment are always part of the investment mantra, but now inflation is eating away returns. Where will investors get growth in this new environment?
How to keep the cost of infrastructure projects on track by Gordon Feller | Jun 27, 2022 Even with President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, big projects are at significant risk of delays that result in higher costs. To combat schedule and cost overruns, innovative thinking and new technologies must be implemented that overcome setbacks, such as design and engineering challenges, permit issues and lack of resources.
VIP Infrastructure in Austin: Investors, managers and consultants discuss infrastructure’s growing popularity and the evolution of the market by Drew Campbell | Jun 27, 2022 IREI hosted its first in-person VIP Infrastructure conference since 2019 in Austin, Texas, June 7–9. Attendees traveled from North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. Discussions at VIP Infrastructure focused on the energy transition, opportunities for double-digit returns, digital infrastructure, investment platforms and strategies, capital-flows trends, and shifting supply chains.
Digital 9 takes stake in Arqiva Group by Kali Persall | Jun 27, 2022 Digital 9 Infrastructure has agreed to acquire a 48 percent voting stake in Arqiva Group, which will be funded through a combination of £300 million ($368 million) in cash and a vendor loan note.
Asterion grows rural fiber footprint in Spain by Kali Persall | Jun 27, 2022 Asterion Industrial Partners has teamed up with Teras Capital to develop a rural telecom fiber platform in southern Spain.
Voltalia expands solar offering in Brazil by Kali Persall | Jun 27, 2022 Voltalia, an international player in the renewable-energy sector, is developing a new solar photovoltaic cluster in Brazil.
