I Squared Capital launches Ezee Fiber by Kali Persall | Jul 30, 2021 I Squared Capital has formed Ezee Fiber, a new digital infrastructure platform to invest in fiber networks in growing and underserved U.S. markets.
Duke Energy brings fifth utility-scale solar facility in Texas online by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 Duke Energy has brought its 144-megawatt Pflugerville Solar facility in Texas online, bringing the company to more than 10,000 megawatts of U.S. solar and wind energy under ownership or operation.
TotalEnergies and Amazon sign renewable PPA by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 France’s TotalEnergies and Amazon have signed a strategic collaboration, focused on powering the tech giant’s operations with 100 percent renewable energy.
Kuwait plans $1.8b infrastructure spend by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 Kuwait is planning to spend roughly $1.8 billion on five strategic infrastructure projects in 2021–2022, according to ME Construction News.
EIB to support hydrogen projects in Europe by Released | Jul 29, 2021 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a consultancy agreement with Hydrogen Europe, a firm representing European industry, research, and national and regional associations in the hydrogen and fuel-cell sector.
AECOM brings on seasoned transport policymaker by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has appointed Shailen Bhatt, a transportation leader and policymaker, to its global transportation business, effective Aug. 30.
IRB Infrastructure Developers closes trust at $50m by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 IRB Infrastructure Developers, India’s largest integrated private toll roads and highways infrastructure developer, has closed its IRB Infrastructure Trust at INR 381.63 crore ($50.3 million).
President Biden announces $550b bipartisan infrastructure plan by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have unveiled what they are calling a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure.
Apollo invests in U.S. fiber carrier, FirstDigital Telecom by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 Apollo Global Management Inc. has agreed to invest $200 million of preferred equity in FirstDigital Telecom, a fiber-based carrier in the western United States.
Australia’s Future Fund names deputy CIO by Kali Persall | Jul 29, 2021 Ben Samild has been appointed to the role of deputy CIO – portfolio strategy of the Future Fund, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Swiss Life and Gelsenwasser acquire German life sciences park operator by Released | Jul 28, 2021 Swiss Life Asset Managers, on behalf of a Swiss Life Infrastructure Fund, and Gelsenwasser have agreed to acquire Infrareal, an owner and operator of Behringwerke and Jena life sciences parks in Germany.
RBC Global Asset Management names head of global infra investments by Kali Persall | Jul 28, 2021 RBC Global Asset Management has appointed Andrew Hay to the new role of head of global infrastructure investments, to help expand the firm’s capabilities in private markets.
Oaktree backs critical infrastructure investment company, Galway Sustainable Capital by Kali Persall | Jul 28, 2021 Oaktree Capital Management has invested in Galway Sustainable Capital, a private equity firm backed by Cordillera Investment Partners.
PPL to invest $50m in EIP’s sustainability platform by Released | Jul 28, 2021 PPL Corp. is expanding its efforts to advance clean energy technologies by joining Energy Impact Partners’ global investment platform, which brings together companies and entrepreneurs worldwide to foster innovation toward a sustainable energy future.
FirstEnergy joins Electric Highway Coalition by Released | Jul 28, 2021 FirstEnergy Corp. has joined the Electric Highway Coalition, a group of electric companies committed to enabling long-distance electric vehicle (EV) travel through a network of EV fast-charging stations connecting major highway systems.
