Omnes takes minority stake in Aventim by Kali Persall | Jul 11, 2023 Omnes, a private equity firm dedicated to energy transition and innovation, has acquired a minority stake in Aventim, a French developer and real estate operator, to support its development focused on the environmental and social transition.
Ontario to deploy 3 new GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy reactors at nuclear site by Released | Jul 11, 2023 The Province of Ontario announced that it is working with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to begin planning and licensing for the deployment of three additional GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site.
Nikola, Caltrans secure $42m grant to build heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in California by Kali Persall | Jul 11, 2023 Nikola Corp. and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have been awarded a $41.9 million grant to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern California.
Copenhagen Infrastructure V completes €5.6b first close by Kali Persall | Jul 10, 2023 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced a first close of its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), with €5.6 billion ($6.1 billion) in capital commitments.
HH2E moves forward with green hydrogen production plant in Germany by Kali Persall | Jul 10, 2023 HH2E, a new green energy company in Germany, is developing a large-scale green hydrogen production plant in Lubmin.
Forcepoint sells its Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure business to TPG by Kali Persall | Jul 10, 2023 Forcepoint, a global security leader, has agreed to sell its Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business to TPG, an alternative asset management firm.
Duke Energy, Amazon unveil Kentucky’s largest utility-scale rooftop solar project by Kali Persall | Jul 10, 2023 Duke Energy, in partnership with Amazon, has delivered Kentucky’s largest utility-scale rooftop solar project at the 800,000-square-foot Amazon Air Hub.
Brazil increases installed electricity capacity by 5.1GW in H12023 by Kali Persall | Jul 10, 2023 Brazil saw an increase of 5.1 gigawatts of installed capacity for generating electricity during the first half of 2023, with renewable sources accounting for 83.64 percent of the 193.9 gigawatts in operation in the country.
U.S. adds 209,000 jobs in June by Loretta Clodfelter | Jul 10, 2023 The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in June — fewer than forecast — and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.6 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New York State Common Retirement Fund backs EQT, Antin infrastructure funds by Kali Persall | Jul 7, 2023 The pension fund committed $450 million to EQT Infrastructure Fund VI and €250 million ($272 million) to Antin Infrastructure Partners V.