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Oasis de Atacama, Chile – LatAm’s BESS bellwether
Renewables Latin AmericaSpanish renewables developer Grenergy reached financial close in July 2024 for the first 2 phases of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile, the largest storage project in the world according to the company
Juranah ISWR, Saudi Arabia
Water MENASaudi Arabia is one of the most arid and water-scarce countries globally and faces many water supply challenges as it experiences a rapid population growth
IJGlobal Regional Report – APAC, H1 2024
Oil & Gas Asia PacificInfrastructure finance across Asia Pacific slumped in the first half of this year by 52.9% when held against performance from the corresponding period in 2023 – but having marked some key transaction closes. Read the latest IJGlobal regional analysis here...
Acquisition of Enel Libra Flexsys stake, Italy
Renewables EuropeSosteneo closed in June Italy's largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) transaction by acquiring 49% of Enel Libra Flexsys – a deal it is likely to serve as a benchmark for future transactions in Italy
Tax credits: pricing the transfer boom
Renewables North AmericaTax credit transferability has dramatically altered the tax equity market since it was introduced in 2023 under the Inflation Reduction Act
Orana Battery Energy Storage System, Australia
Renewables Asia PacificBlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy last month achieved financial close on a 4-hour battery energy storage system in New South Wales, marking the largest such financing globally
Digital Infrastructure Vehicle II, Germany
Telecoms EuropeIncreased investor demand for digital assets led Digital Transformation Capital Partners to close one of the largest funds in the first half of 2024, reaching final close at €1.56 billion total fundraise for its second infrastructure strategy
IJGlobal Regional Report – Europe, H1 2024
Oil & Gas EuropeThe European infrastructure finance sector in the first half of this year performed marginally better than the corresponding period from 2023, with slight shifts in focus as the market continues its recovery/evolution. Read the latest IJGlobal regional analysis here...
US transmission: capital ready to connect
Power North AmericaThe energy transition in the US has been turbo-charged in recent years by sweeping federal government tax reform and state-level emissions targets. Despite the gigawatts of renewables being built across the nation, getting power connected to load markets remains a problem – transmission infrastructure is the hold up
Centinela Copper Mine expansion, Chile
Water Latin AmericaChile’s Antofagasta Minerals and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni in June concluded the latter of 2 transactions for its $4.4 billion expansion of the Centinela Copper Mine in Chile
IJGlobal Regional Report – North America, H1 2024
Oil & Gas North AmericaThe North American infrastructure finance sector marked a considerable uptick in activity over the first half of 2024,dominated by oil and gas, telecoms and transport. Read the latest regional market update...
Transmission: capital ready to connect
Power North AmericaThe energy transition in the US has been turbo-charged in recent years by sweeping federal government tax reform and state-level emissions targets. Despite the gigawatts of renewables being built across the nation, getting power connected to load markets remains a problem – transmission infrastructure is the hold up.
Infra Dig Masterclass – Why Infrastructure Goes Wrong
Power MENAThe latest in the Infra Dig Masterclass series – delving into why infrastructure projects go wrong and the 10 Cardinal Rules to avoid this outcome – is a must listen… especially for people launching their careers in infra
Border to Coast, England
Renewables EuropeThe Border to Coast pensions partnership added £3.6 billion to its private markets offerings in May this year. With this expansion, the pension pool will look to make bigger ticket infra investments across sectors including the energy transition and digital transformation
Mexico: Bracing for a renewables rebound
Renewables Latin AmericaMexico’s renewables market had been described by some industry professionals as at “rock bottom” but with a change at the political top the market is bracing for a rebound.
Umsinde Emoyeni powers Sibanye, SA
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaSeveral metals mined throughout Africa are critical in supporting the global energy transition, with mining companies having found an increased investment appetite for such “green metals” – used in renewable projects ranging from solar and wind to batteries and hydrogen