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Judgment Day(s) and the die is (mostly) cast
Renewables EuropeWith 3 judging sessions now having been staged for IJGlobal Awards 2021 – APAC and LatAm yet to undergo Judgment Day – the time has arrived to reflect on the process... which included a bullet proof vest and a peleton (we suspect)
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Rio de Janeiro public lighting, Brazil
Social & Defence Latin AmericaBrazil’s emerging smart city sector took a significant step forward in November 2021 as Rio de Janeiro’s public lighting PPP – the second-largest in the country so far – reached financial close
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IJGlobal Awards 2021 – Latin America Judging Team
Oil & Gas Latin AmericaWe are delighted to announce the judging team for Latin America – an esteemed group of infrastructure professionals who will gather to debate and discuss company submissions
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IJGlobal Awards 2021 – North America Judging Team
Oil & Gas North AmericaWe are delighted to announce the judging team for North America – an esteemed group of infrastructure professionals who will gather to debate and discuss company submissions
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IJGlobal Awards 2021 – MENA Judging Team
Oil & Gas MENAThe IJ team has once again pulled together an impressive line-up of judges for the Middle East and North Africa region of IJGlobal Awards 2021, ensuring that we once again host what we believe to be the most peer-review and independent events in the infrastructure and energy calendar
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It’s starting to feel a lot like… the old days
Social & Defence EuropeWhat a curious thing to say: “It’s starting to feel a lot like the old days.” However, this was said to me just last night by an infrastructure banker at a gathering of like-minded infra/energy types at a local hostelry
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IJGlobal Awards 2021 – Europe & Africa Judging Team
Renewables EuropeIt is our annual delight to announce the judging team for Europe and Africa – a fine selection of established industry professionals who will bring their experience to bear while assessing submissions for IJGlobal Awards 2021
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Can PF lenders truly influence ESG compliance?
Renewables EuropeI recall the times, less than a decade ago, when project sponsors, were pushing back on ongoing undertakings re Equator Principles compliance in the finance documentation of greenfield projects
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Alberta schools bundle P3
Social & Defence North AmericaSince 2008, Alberta has seen 40 new schools built using the P3 model and all are currently in the operations phase, maintained by a private partner
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EXCLUSIVE IJ Podcasts S01 Ep01 – The almost right word
Oil & Gas Asia PacificIJ Podcasts' Episode 1 – The almost right word – of its inaugural season focuses on unpacking infrastructure as an asset class and the contours of infra finance. The venture capital industry, in particular, has tended not to have infra finance in its opportunity set. Our guests examine what infrastructure is and how the private sector has taken an increasingly expansive view of the asset class
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2022 – the great energy coin flip
Renewables EuropeHave you noticed that journalists at this time of year have a nasty habit of churning out stories that are the equivalent of sticking a sucked finger in the air to test which way the wind prevails? It’s a bit of a cheat really. It’s journalistic low-hanging fruit… a bit like entering a deal at syndication.
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DC Advisory: ready to ride the energy transition
Renewables EuropeTwo months shy of celebrating its 10-year anniversary, DC Advisory’s infrastructure team has been crowned Financial Adviser of the Year in two categories (EMEA and Americas) at the IJInvestor Awards 2021
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Outstanding Individual of the Year – APAC
Renewables Asia PacificMarko Bogoievski, chief executive of Morrison & Co – an inspirational infrastructure luminary and winner of IJInvestor’s APAC outstanding individual award
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Outstanding Individual of the Year – Americas
Renewables North AmericaThe judges chose Alina Osorio for this prestigious award, recognising that she had “presided over impressive growth in the mid-market space for her fund”
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Outstanding Individual of the Year – EMEA
Renewables EuropeA well-known figure within the international infrastructure community, Karen Azoulay was a popular choice for this individual award from IJInvestor
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IJInvestor Lifetime Achievement Award
Renewables EuropeA true luminary of the infrastructure industry, Geoff Jackson needs little introduction and his recognition with this award is a fitting response to a career well played
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IJInvestor Rising Star of the Year – EMEA
Renewables EuropeInfrastructure is in the blood for Oliver Müllem and his selection as winner of the Rising Star of the Year Award for EMEA is a fitting accolade
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Improving cost and efficiency when analysing visual data
Transport EuropeLarge scale asset networks require huge amounts of oversight to maintain optimal safety and service levels. By using AI, the amount of data which can be processed on a continuous basis increases exponentially, while costs are simultaneously reduced
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Sermsang's Binh Nguyen solar, Vietnam
Renewables Asia PacificThai power producer Sermsang Power achieved financial close on its 50MW Binh Nguyen solar park in central Vietnam, having commenced operations in 2019. The transaction sheds light on alternative ways foreign companies can enter the market and finance renewable projects under restrictive laws and regulations