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Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm, Taiwan
Renewables Asia PacificOffshore wind power developers are focused on the Taiwan Strait as the government prepares to kick off the third auction round for 1.5GW offshore wind by June. The 298MW Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm valued at more than $2 billion builds the picture of a promising sector, having achieved financial close in December
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The Russian invasion
Oil & Gas EuropeWhile IJGlobal never takes a political stance and tends to steer clear of covering international developments that have limited or no impact on infrastructure and energy… this clearly is not the case with the war being waged by Russia against Ukraine
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Electrifying times – hair on end
Renewables EuropeThere’s an old Italian saying “tutto il mondo è un paese”, and never has this been truer than it has been this week as petrol prices surge and – with the wisdom of herd creatures (possibly sheep) – the masses rush to buy electric vehicles
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Waste Not Want Not – Ancala digests UK AD
Renewables EuropeThe UK anaerobic digestion sector experienced a watershed moment late last year with a government initiative giving it a much-needed shot in the arm that will result in ramped up performance
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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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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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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 – 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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CDPQ, Cathay's Greater Changhua 1 acquisition, Taiwan
Renewables Asia PacificEarlier this month, CDPQ and Cathay Capital completed their combined acquisition of 50% equity interest in part of Ørsted’s 900MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farm complex in the Taiwan Straits. IJGlobal talks with the Canadian institutional investor to learn more about this innovative deal
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B247 Road PPP, Germany
Transport EuropeIt proved to be second time lucky for the first federal road PPP in Germany that made it to financial close this September after a previous failed procurement in 2018
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COP in the rearview – M&A to the fore
Renewables EuropeProtesters and the political dregs are upping sticks from the COP26 summit to take “sustainable” transport solutions for the next hot air symposium as dust settles on more MoUs than you can shake a toothy grin at
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Augean take-private
Oil & Gas EuropeA months-long struggle for ownership of UK-based waste management company Augean was bought to a close in October
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IJGlobal ESG Award, Technology – Quinbrook
Renewables EuropeWinning over the judges to scoop the IJGlobal ESG Award for technology, Quinbrook enjoyed a successful launch event with two significant prizes and a highly commended
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IJGlobal ESG Award, Governance – CDPQ
Renewables North AmericaSeparating out the three elements of ESG proves challenging when it comes to presenting awards, but CDPQ won over the panel with governance strategies enacted over the last year
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IJGlobal ESG Award, Social, Highly Commended – Quinbrook
Renewables EuropeThe judges were not happy for Quinbrook to leave without recognition for its activity on the social side of ESG and so awarded it “highly commended”
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IJGlobal ESG Lifetime Achievement Award – James Cameron
Renewables EuropeWith a list of achievements in this space as long as your arm, James Cameron was a shoo-in as the first winner of the IJGlobal ESG Lifetime Achievement Award
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IJGlobal ESG Rising Star (Advisory) – Amy Cleaves
Renewables EuropeThe inaugural winner of the IJGlobal ESG Rising Star in the Advisory category is Hogan Lovells associate Amy Cleaves who thoroughly impressed the judging panel with her passion for ESG