Macquarie’s GIG and consortium to bid on offshore wind in Norway by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has partnered with Norwegian energy companies Vårgrønn and Agder Energi to develop up to 3 gigawatts of offshore wind in Norway’s Sørlige Nordsjø II area.
‘Blue’ hydrogen may be worse for climate than gas or coal by Andrea Zander | Aug 13, 2021 Researchers at Cornell University and Stanford University have claimed so-called blue hydrogen could potentially be 20 percent worse for the climate than burning natural gas or coal for heat, according to a paper published in the Energy Science and Engineering Journal .
New York State Common Retirement Fund puts $650m into KKR, Northleaf infra funds by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 The New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF) committed $650 million to two infrastructure funds during the month of June.
Consortium approved to build $3.9b new terminal at JFK International Airport by Released | Aug 13, 2021 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a public private-partnership (P3) agreement with JFK Millennium Partners — including JetBlue Airways -— to build a new $3.9 billion state-of-the-art Terminal 6 at JFK International Airport.
Maryland Board of Public Works approves highway P3, solar installation by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 The Maryland Board of Public Works has given the greenlight to a public-private partnership (P3) program to widen two highways in the state, according to a meeting document from Aug. 11.
China Life backs KKR, Stonepeak funds by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 China Life Insurance Co. has put a total of $120 million in two infrastructure funds.
City of Marlborough slates $12m for IFM Global Infrastructure Fund by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 The City of Marlborough (Mass.) Contributory Retirement System has committed $12 million to the open-end IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, IREI had learned
TRS Illinois sets new real assets investment target by Kali Persall | Aug 13, 2021 The $59.5 billion Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) of the State of Illinois has set new long-term and interim asset allocation targets for the investment of its funds.
Fortress REIT launches $61m sustainable bonds to scale up solar energy in South Africa by Released | Aug 12, 2021 South Africa’s Fortress REIT has launched ZAR$900 million ($61 million) of sustainability-linked bonds in line with its ongoing strategic ESG plan to scale up its renewable-energy outputs and deliver more solar energy to the national grid.
Amazon Global Air to expand cargo facilities at New Jersey airport by Released | Aug 12, 2021 The Port Authority Board of Commissioners has authorized the executive director to enter into a 20-year lease with Amazon Global Air to redevelop and expand air cargo facilities at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Blackstone to invest up to $500m in Array Technologies by Kali Persall | Aug 12, 2021 Blackstone Energy Partners has signed an agreement with Array Technologies, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of utility-scale solar technology, to acquire up to $500 million of its perpetual preferred stock.
First Sentier Investors opens Responsible Listed Infrastructure Fund to Australian investors by Kali Persall | Aug 12, 2021 First Sentier Investors has opened its Responsible Listed Infrastructure Fund to institutional and wholesale investors in Australia.
AIA urges lawmakers to up funding for social infra, building improvements by Kali Persall | Aug 12, 2021 The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is urging lawmakers to ensure greater funding for social infrastructure and other building improvements, days after the Senate passed a historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that would allocate billions for investments in U.S. roads, bridges, railways and various other infrastructure projects.
Downing launches project development company in the U.K. by Kali Persall | Aug 12, 2021 London-based Downing has established a business focused on the development of renewable-energy projects in the United Kingdom.
Fiera Capital launches subadvisory partnership with StonePine Asset Management by Kali Persall | Aug 12, 2021 Fiera Capital Corp. has agreed to establish a subadvisory partnership with StonePine Asset Management Inc.
