Analysis Archive
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BlackRock Global Renewable Power II fund: The largest of its kind
Renewables North AmericaBlackRock Real Assets recently raised the largest global renewables fund in the world by reaching final close on its Global Renewable Power II at $1.65 billion, confirming that the asset class has...
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Less whine, more stake for Argentina
Power Latin AmericaThe country’s low sovereign credit rating and high default risk have largely deterred investors, but they are once again being lured into the country thanks to favourable government policy
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Maple leave
Oil & Gas North AmericaInternational oil majors are exiting Canadian upstream assets at a time when the US oil and gas market is beginning to look more attractive
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The Spanish infra piñata
Transport EuropeFor those of you with a good number of infrastructure years under the belt, today’s announcement that Spain is launching a €5 billion roads investment plan will likely induce PTSD flash-backs
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Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm, Germany
Renewables EuropeThe financing of the €1.3 billion, 252MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm in German waters is active, but it represents a costing for offshore wind development which no longer exists
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A bright year for UK renewables portfolio M&A
Renewables EuropeWith six portfolios of renewable energy assets sold already in the UK this year, at this pace 2017 could see the highest number change hands since 2014, according to IJGlobal’s data
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Interview: Siemens' Dr. Armin Bruck
Renewables Asia PacificThe chief executive of Siemens ASEAN, Dr. Armin Bruck, outlines in an exclusive interview with IJGlobal where he sees the "unbelievable " opportunities in his region
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IJ League Tables – everyone’s not a winner
Renewables Asia PacificIt’s that time of year again… League Table Time. Back in the day, we used only to publish them twice a year and – frankly – that was quite enough. But no, you turn your back for seven years and it’s...
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League table high achievers
Oil & Gas Asia PacificWith every new set of performance rankings, whatever or whoever is being measured, there are winners and there are losers. Those who exceed expectations, and those who have had a shocker
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University of Hull student accommodation, UK
Social & Defence EuropeUPP’s student accommodation deal for the University of Hull reached financial close earlier this summer. The deal is being financed via AllianzGI’s issue of a 40-year Baa3 rated £127.6 million...
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Zero hour for European offshore wind
Renewables EuropeGrid parity on German offshore wind has thrown a cat among the pigeons – possibly an albatross into the turbines – for the European renewable energy market and its ramifications look set to impact on...
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Interview: FRV’s Javier Huergo
Renewables Asia PacificJavier Huergo, treasurer and chief investment officer for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures' parent company Abdul Latif Jameel speaks to IJGlobal
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Rise in US airport concessions
Transport North AmericaThe US airport sector is witnessing a substantial increase in the number of long-term concessions and terminal redevelopment-type PPP projects put out to market. The number of ongoing airport PPP...
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Vietnam: solar PPA is “unbankable”
Renewables Asia PacificThe Vietnamese government has released a new draft solar power purchase agreement (PPA). But, while the feed-in-tariff (FIT) seems acceptable, key clauses in the new PPA will need to be reformed to...
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Corruption takes its toll on 4G
Transport Latin AmericaRipples of the Lava Jato shockwave have not bypassed Colombia
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As I was saying…
Transport EuropeAfter 10 years as an infrastructure journalist and three as a head hunter in the same space, Angus Leslie Melville has returned to IJGlobal and is resuming his Friday afternoon editorial slot…
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Redexis Gas sale, Spain
Oil & Gas EuropeThe formal auction process for the sale of Redexis Gas ran from 2016 into the first quarter of 2017, with owner Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners putting 100% of the company up for grabs.
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Australian solar growth trajectory assured
Renewables Asia PacificThe number of solar deals to reach financial close in Australia has increased steadily from 2013 to 2017 and - while challenges lie ahead for the industry this coming year - there is a strong pipeline...
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How much do politics affect UK energy?
Oil & Gas EuropeThe UK finds itself at a political impasse this week, waiting for clarity on exactly who will lead the country in the coming months