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Sandbrook Climate Infrastructure Fund, US
Renewables North AmericaSandbrook’s $2.1 billion fundraise for its inaugural vehicle made the firm one of the largest emerging managers with an exclusive focus on the energy transition
MAPFRE, Spain
Renewables EuropeSpain’s Official Credit Institute, in May, joined MAPFRE’s green biomethane development fund as an LP
Ardian's Verne acquisition, Europe
Telecoms EuropeDespite all external factors, Ardian’s acquisition of Verne for $575 million was a clean and clinical deal with very few hiccups along the way
Virginia Solar IPP, South Africa
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaSouth Africa’s Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme is a major driver behind the country’s growing sector of IPPs, evidenced by the latest deal to hit final close – the Virginia Solar project
Texas Energy Fund: the banker for fossil fuel generation
Power North AmericaAs the Lone Star State begins to face the climbing summer temperatures, intense weather events, specifically Winter Storm Uri, remain at the top of Texans' minds.
Texas Energy Fund: the banker for fossil fuel generation
Power North AmericaAs the Lone Star State begins to face the climbing summer temperatures, intense weather events, specifically Winter Storm Uri, remain at the top of Texans' minds
Aquila and FNSF’s portfolio financing, New Zealand
Renewables Asia PacificSingapore-headquartered Aquila Clean Energy APAC and Far North Solar Farm, a New Zealand-based independent developer closed a portfolio financing with Westpac last month, creating some firsts and showcasing the potential for solar deals in the country
Henry Ford Health energy system P3, US
Social & Defence North AmericaIn April, Henry Ford Health’s central utility plant P3 reached financial close using tax-exempt senior secured revenue bonds amounting to $249.34 million, a first of its kind deal
Bruc’s green loan for solar pipeline, Spain
Renewables EuropeSolar arrays produced more electricity than any other source in Spain in May. The country has emerged as a key player in the buoyant global solar PV sector, putting to best use its favourable geographic conditions and abundant sunshine. The project financing of over half a billion euros closed by Bruc in April highlights the thriving state of the sector
Terrenus Energy rooftop solar, Singapore
Renewables Asia PacificTerrenus Energy closed a S$297.5 million loan facility last month (20 May) to finance the construction of rooftop solar facilities in Singapore
Minority acquisition in East Anglia ONE, UK
Renewables EuropeL&G NTR clean power fund and Development Bank of Japan completed on 30 April the acquisition of a 10% stake in EA1 from Macquarie Group-owned Green Investment Group
Infra Dig – Offshore Wind
Renewables EuropeOffshore wind went from nascent technology to mature in the blink of an eye… not something that will come as a surprise to anyone who has been kicking around the infra community for a while. Sherif Gebaly form Arcadis talks about this challenging sector
The H2 rainbow: commercialising clean hydrogen
Renewables North AmericaClean hydrogen projects across the US are generating enormous interest but many struggle to reach bankability as many risks, such as technology, supply chain, regulation and offtake, are halting progress.
The H2 rainbow: commercialising clean hydrogen
Oil & Gas North AmericaClean hydrogen projects across the US are generating enormous interest but many struggle to reach bankability as many risks, such as technology, supply chain, regulation and offtake, are halting progress
Infra Dig – Banking Nuclear
Power EuropeThe thorny issue of nuclear power and its financability is the central theme for this latest Infra Dig podcast between IJGlobal and 2 senior bankers from Natixis CIB. Energy transition specialists Ivan Pavlovic and Eric Benoist drill down into bankability in a growing sector
Al Ansar Hospital PPP, Saudi Arabia
Social & Defence MENASaudi Arabia’s first healthcare PPP reached financial close in February 2024, marking the country’s first success under its Vision 2030 privatisation programme