CME Group to launch six Japanese energy futures contracts in February by Released | Jan 7, 2021 CME Group is planning to make four new Japanese electricity futures contracts and two new LNG futures contracts available for trading on Feb. 8, 2021, pending regulatory review.
InfraCo Africa signs EPC contract to build storage facility in Liberia by Released | Jan 7, 2021 InfraCo Africa has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Liberian contractor BMC Group to enable construction to commence on the Liberia Inland Storage Facility (LISF) project.
CPP Investments invests €245m in renewable platform in the U.K. by Kali Persall | Jan 7, 2021 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has committed up to €245 million ($301 million) to its newly launched Renewable Power Capital (RPC) platform in the United Kingdom.
Northern Data buys renewable-powered data center in Northern Sweden by Kali Persall | Jan 7, 2021 Northern Data has acquired a data center facility, consisting of six data center halls spanning 2.5 hectares (6.1 acres), in Northern Sweden.
Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners pools €600m in capital commitments by Kali Persall | Jan 7, 2021 Foresight Group has completed a second close for Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners (FEIP) €430 million ($529 million) in equity commitments, including co-investments, representing a total capital pool of more than €600 million ($738 million).
Pacific Current Group takes minority stake in Astarte Capital Partners by Kali Persall | Jan 7, 2021 Pacific Current Group, a global multi-boutique asset management firm, has agreed to purchase a minority stake in Astarte Capital Partners.
NOVA Infrastructure invests in Canadian telecom operator telMAX by Kali Persall | Jan 7, 2021 NOVA Infrastructure has acquired a majority interest in telMAX Inc., an owner and operator of fiber-based telecommunications infrastructure serving the suburban regions of the Greater Toronto Area. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CBRE Global Investors creates new EMEA head of ESG role by Released | Jan 7, 2021 CBRE Global Investors has appointed Robbie Epsom as the EMEA head of ESG. This is a newly created position that expands the growing ESG team, led by Aleksandra (Sasha) Njagulj, global head of ESG at CBRE Global Investors.
TortoiseEcofin raises $125m in IPO for open-end renewable trust by Kali Persall | Jan 6, 2021 TortoiseEcofin has floated an open-ended fund focused on renewable energy investments, on the London Stock Exchange, according to the International Comparative Legal Guides.
Owners weigh $11b sale of Global Switch Holdings by Kali Persall | Jan 6, 2021 The Chinese owners of Global Switch Holdings are mulling a potential sale that could value the data center operator at £8 billion ($11 billion), people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.