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Richard Kleinman, managing director, research and strategy at LaSalle Investment Management, discusses the U.S. market place.
Michael Freedman, president at GWG Holdings, discusses the realities versus the myths in the life insurance secondary market.
Don Deans, managing director at Deans Consulting, discusses the benefits of investing in conservation easement.
March 24, 2017 - Union at BHP's Escondida mine to end strike
March 24, 2017 - Seattle's I-90 light rail cost rises $225m
March 24, 2017 - Keystone XL oil pipeline approved by Trump
March 24, 2017 - U.S. water infrastructure challenges need private sector participation
March 24, 2017 - 8 wind projects are waiting to be built in Ohio
March 24, 2017 - Big Oil replaces rigs with wind turbines
March 24, 2017 - New Harbor Bridge construction to start next week in Texas
March 24, 2017 - Pensacola Bay Bridge designers share updated plans with public
March 23, 2017 - Virginia to utilize old coal mines for hydropower
March 23, 2017 - Duke Realty to develop 420-car parking deck in north Atlanta
March 23, 2017 - Xcel expands wind energy in New Mexico, Texas
March 23, 2017 - Maine searches for opportunities in offshore wind power
March 23, 2017 - Oil to run through Dakota Access Pipeline this week
March 22, 2017 - ODOT sets up paving work for part of I-75 highway
March 22, 2017 - Verot School Road construction continues in Lafayette, La., until 2018
March 22, 2017 - Xcel keeping Hale Wind project energy local
March 22, 2017 - City approves agreement with KDOT for Farmland Road construction in Kansas
March 22, 2017 - Solar panels at Waukegan , Ill., schools now generating energy
March 22, 2017 - Beijing shuts down its last coal power plant, replaces with natural gas
March 21, 2017 - County grants will help Phoenix with drainage infrastructure
March 21, 2017 - Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota Access pipeline
March 21, 2017 - TransCanada seeks approval for pipeline construction project
March 21, 2017 - New Market pipeline construction to begin
March 21, 2017 - Oklahoma City streetcar project begins
March 21, 2017 - Dominion plans two new solar energy projects in South Carolina
March 20, 2017 - No longer tax-exempt solar in the U.K.
March 20, 2017 - International organization urges U.S. to spend more on infrastructure
March 20, 2017 - Natural-gas pipeline construction begins on Rover Pipeline
March 20, 2017 - Avangrid Renewables wins rights to develop wind energy off North Carolina
March 20, 2017 - MHI Vestas eyes U.S. offshore wind expansion
March 20, 2017 - Xcel Energy plans new wind farms for Dakotas, Minnesota
March 17, 2017 - Trump's "skinny" budget nukes U.S. renewable energy research
March 17, 2017 - US 61 could be four-lane highway within 10 years
March 17, 2017 - TransCanada, M2 to build new crude storage facility
March 17, 2017 - Construction begins on final phase of Mount Rushmore Road
March 17, 2017 - Madison Hospital in Alabama to undergo expansion
March 17, 2017 - Peru could suspend $525m airport project if comptroller recommends doing so
March 16, 2017 - Robots for inspecting pipes could help repair U.S. infrastructure
March 16, 2017 - Construction begins on Florida-region's largest-ever infrastructure project
March 16, 2017 - Buckhorn Energy Services to build water gathering pipeline in McKenzie County, N.D.
March 16, 2017 - FERC approves all remaining Orion Project pipeline construction
March 16, 2017 - EDF builds U.S. solar and energy storage unit
March 16, 2017 - Construction begins on final phase of Mount Rushmore Road
March 15, 2017 - EDF Renewable Energy expands into new Distributed Electricity and Storage business unit
March 15, 2017 - Argentina plans water infrastructure push
March 15, 2017 - Ferrell Hospital in Illinois gets $37.5m expansion approval from state board
March 15, 2017 - South Australia sets out A$550m energy plan
March 14, 2017 - Los Angeles to build light rail
March 14, 2017 - Maryland takes next step toward offshore wind
March 14, 2017 - Old funding methods considered for new Idaho road projects
March 14, 2017 - Pipeline cuts land, faces backlash in Northwest Georgia
March 14, 2017 - U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure get near-failing grades
March 13, 2017 - ASLA plan provides top U.S. infrastructure recommendations
March 13, 2017 - China to invest in railway construction, and highway and waterway projects
March 13, 2017 - Slide bridge construction coming to Indiana highway project
March 13, 2017 - Construction begins on a Texas Department of Transportation highway project
March 13, 2017 - First phase of construction at Burnley Bridge Business Park completed
March 13, 2017 - ARTBA CEO says the time is now to fix transportation funding formula
March 10, 2017 - Enable Midstream announces open seasons for Oklahoma expansion projects
March 10, 2017 - Australia to build an electricity network with 100% renewable energy
March 9, 2017 - Mortenson gets approval to build Xcel wind project
March 9, 2017 - MMEX Resources to build $450m crude oil refinery in the West Texas Permian Basin
March 9, 2017 - Rail project in Nigeria to be ready in 2018
March 9, 2017 - Keystone XL pipeline resumes construction
March 8, 2017 - 4 signs Texas could lead the clean energy economy
March 8, 2017 - Indxx launches the Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index
March 8, 2017 - Global X Funds announces launch of U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
March 8, 2017 - FERC approves construction activities for New York Bay Expansion Project in Chester County, Penn.
March 7, 2017 - Plenary-led P3 wins $685m Toronto hospital contract
March 7, 2017 - Tolls might fund infrastructure work, U.S. transportation secretary says
March 7, 2017 - New bill proposes to speed approval of new water reservoir in Northern Calif.
March 7, 2017 - State Road 38 in Indiana to close for major pavement project
March 6, 2017 - Bertha construction halted to conduct measurements on tunnel in Seattle
March 6, 2017 - N.Y. bridge project uses precast pile caps to prevent corrosion
March 6, 2017 - Amazon launches solar energy initiative on fulfillment center rooftops
March 6, 2017 - Calgary council debates city's infrastructure 'wish list'
March 6, 2017 - Canada and Quebec announce investment of more than $33.6 million for 12 water and wastewater projects
March 3, 2017 - Telefonica reaffirms $3m investment in Peru
March 3, 2017 - Great Lakes Commission pushes for infrastructure investments
March 3, 2017 - New York's water infrastructure needs estimated at $80b over 20 years
March 3, 2017 - Mississippi River Mayors propose $8b infrastructure plan
March 2, 2017 - Banks Renewables gets £210m investment to build three onshore wind farms
March 2, 2017 - India's government formulates policy for development near urban transit corridors
March 2, 2017 - Construction on Pennsylvania's I-83 and two of its bridges set to begin
March 2, 2017 - MUSC to spend $52m in construction of New Children's Hospital
March 2, 2017 - Private investor divests $34.8m from firms tied to Dakota Access Pipeline
March 2, 2017 - Gazprom close to revealing financing for $11bn Nord Stream 2 pipeline
March 1, 2017 - Infrastructure stocks rise on Trump's $1t 'national rebuilding' plan
March 1, 2017 - Gauteng Infrastructure to spend R41b on infrastructure over the next 3 years
March 1, 2017 - E.ON announces Texas energy storage projects
March 1, 2017 - Carmel to tackle nearly 40 infrastructure projects this year
March 1, 2017 - Actis buys 1.5 GW LatAm solar, launches new platform
March 1, 2017 - Draft EIS issued for 2 pipeline projects
February 28, 2017 - Mexico's telecommunications firm Axtel seeks to expand to the United States
February 28, 2017 - Asia's $26t infrastructure gap threatens growth, ADB warns
February 28, 2017 - Berkeley, Calif., needs to invest in improving infrastructure
February 28, 2017 - Younicos to upgrade Kodiak Island to lithium energy storage
February 28, 2017 - Sabal Trail Pipeline construction starts this summer
February 28, 2017 - Diamond Pipeline construction continues across Arkansas
February 28, 2017 - Proposed $1.5b deep-water staging facility will serve Port Cameron's offshore energy needs
February 27, 2017 - MPLX files with U.S. agency to expand Ozark pipeline
February 27, 2017 - Vattenfall plans 16-turbine expansion to Aberdeenshire wind farm
February 27, 2017 - China to spend $2.2t on transport infrastructure
February 27, 2017 - Gas pipeline in New Jersey approved
February 27, 2017 - New Jersey counties to get $3.1m in new water mains
February 24, 2017 - Three investor strategies for energy storage's exponential growth
February 24, 2017 - United Kingdom's High Speed 2 railway project work to begin soon
February 24, 2017 - Arch bridge on a U.K. rail project was swung into place
February 24, 2017 - Sadc needs $100m to recapitalize railways
February 24, 2017 - Over 150 road and sidewalks projects planned for Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2017
February 24, 2017 - Howard Energy Partners to significantly expand deep-water terminal in Port Arthur, Texas
February 23, 2017 - Florida's Mexico Beach City Council takes action on development of takes action on development, infrastructure
February 23, 2017 - Gov. Rauner backs Illinois Tollway to allow access to O'Hare International Airport
February 23, 2017 - APM Terminals invests additional $200m in infrastructure plan at its Port Elizabeth facility
February 22, 2017 - Kosciuszko Bridge in N.Y. City, to be demolished this summer
February 22, 2017 - 19% of Seattle's King County bridges will need to be fixed by 2040
February 22, 2017 - China makes plans for 35 rail projects in 2017
February 22, 2017 - South Stream approves contract to build second string of TurkStream gas pipeline's offshore section
February 21, 2017 - Galp Energia plans expansion in Brazil, raises earnings outlook
February 21, 2017 - 100% by 2045 renewable energy bill introduced in California
February 17, 2017 - Mexico will add 5 GW of new clean energy capacity
February 17, 2017 - BP weighing upgrade of U.S. wind turbines to compete with gas
February 15, 2017 - Progress continues on construction of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
February 14, 2017 - Petrobras $5.2b deal with Brookfield halted by Brazilian Court
February 14, 2017 - Offshore wind generation to fuel demand for T&D equipment market in Europe
February 14, 2017 - Judge throws out Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux's request to halt Dakota Access Pipeline construction
February 14, 2017 - UPS to invest $18m in onsite solar energy
February 13, 2017 - "Pay-as-you-go" solar could electrify rural Africa
February 13, 2017 - Amazon Wind Farm U.S. East completed in North Carolina
February 13, 2017 - Duke Energy's first Oklahoma wind farm begins operations
February 13, 2017 - Texas bullet train clears some land issues
February 13, 2017 - ONCF to invest $700m in the growth of freight and passenger traffic in 2017
February 13, 2017 - Airports Authority of India plans telecommunication infrastructure to make flights safer
February 10, 2017 - TransCanada working on new application for pipeline
February 10, 2017 - India's first wind energy tender oversubscribed by more than double
February 10, 2017 - Canadian National Railway says 64% of its $US 1.9b capital investment budget will be used railway infrastructure upgrade in 2017
February 9, 2017 - Dakota Access Pipeline work resumes under reservoir
February 9, 2017 - Trump says much of the nation's transportation infrastructure needs significant improvements
February 9, 2017 - Mainstream secures planning consent for 245MW Chilean solar PV project
February 9, 2017 - Algeria to build $3.3b new deep-water port
February 9, 2017 - FERC approves Spectra Energy's request to begin construction on Access South Project
February 9, 2017 - California puts forth $100b list of priority infrastructure projects
February 8, 2017 - Aecom CEO sees transportation as top U.S. infrastructure project
February 8, 2017 - I Squared expands presence in clean energy sector with solar, district energy platforms in Asia
February 8, 2017 - Toronto hospital developers ask for proposals
February 8, 2017 - GE Renewable Energy notched 7GW of wind turbine orders in 2016
February 7, 2017 - Eight areas of electricity innovation to watch in 2017
February 7, 2017 - Chicago City Hall unveils $20m Fulton Streetscape infrastructure project
February 7, 2017 - South Carolina asks Trump for $5b to help infrastructure needs
February 7, 2017 - Rhode Island DOT seeks proposals to design and build new commuter rail station
February 6, 2017 - Williams gets U.S. approval for $3b shale gas line
February 6, 2017 - Sound Transit to invest $1.6b in 2017
February 6, 2017 - Florida to spend $173m on state's 15 ports
February 3, 2017 - Argentina says foreign direct investment to double in 2017
February 3, 2017 - Velocity Midstream to build Oklahoma oil pipeline
February 3, 2017 - Asian developer to build 100 MW solar farm in South Australia
February 3, 2017 - Auckland City Rail Link invites bids for contract
February 3, 2017 - Blackstone may want $40b for infrastructure
February 2, 2017 - GPIF to invest in U.S. infrastructure blitz as Japan, U.S. plot new policy framework
February 2, 2017 - Ontario, Canada launches Hamilton light rail RFQ
February 2, 2017 - Saudi Arabia will invite bids for renewable energy projects in April
February 1, 2017 - Protesters call for Seattle's billions to be pulled from Wells Fargo over Dakota Access Pipeline
February 1, 2017 - O'Hare International Airport has rare upgrade opportunity
January 31, 2017 - Pipeline Systems to construct $20m gas pipeline project in Westmoreland County, Pa.
January 31, 2017 - Meter station construction approved for pipeline project in Wharton County, Texas
January 31, 2017 - NextEra Energy, WPPI Energy to build 100 MW U.S. solar energy center
January 30, 2017 - Africa faces internal and external pressures to its raw material supply
January 30, 2017 - African small hydropower market's potential capacity projected to reach 49,706 MW by 2024
January 30, 2017 - Nitin Gadkari to develop 1,253 km of roads in Assam
January 30, 2017 - New York approves construction of the largest offshore wind farm in the country
January 30, 2017 - Trump makes $137b list of "emergency" infrastructure schemes
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Underground infrastructure: connecting the property developments Brisbane creates
January 27, 2017 - Cuomo kicks off renewable energy goals with Long Island, N.Y., offshore wind farm
January 27, 2017 - Hyperloop line will be up and running within 3 years
January 26, 2017 - $50b project could make Saudis major renewable energy exporters
January 26, 2017 - Iceland drilling three miles deep to source renewable energy
January 26, 2017 - Dubai releases RFP for 200 MW CSP project
January 25, 2017 - Buffalo, N.Y., Peace Bridge denies Trump's replacement plan
January 25, 2017 - Trump team compiles infrastructure priority list
January 25, 2017 - Home-grown African wealth funds seeking foreign partners to fix infrastructure gap
January 25, 2017 - New construction for military infrastructure is booming in Russia
January 25, 2017 - California utilities seek $1b to build out electric vehicle infrastructure
January 25, 2017 - Trans Adriatic Pipeline done with first phase of road construction in Albania
January 24, 2017 - Minnesota renewable energy fund gets critical look
January 24, 2017 - Appalachian Power seeks its first utility-scale solar projects
January 24, 2017 - Russia boosts domestic oil, gas pipeline capacity
January 23, 2017 - Masdar, Bee'ah plan Sharjah waste-to-energy plant
January 23, 2017 - Work begins on €1.5b rail freight link between the Netherlands and Germany
January 23, 2017 - German F&S Solar Concept to build 222 MW of PV plants in Dominican Republic
January 19, 2017 - With a record $1.4t in sustainability assets, investors bail on fossil fuels
January 18, 2017 - Bill Gates is heading a $1 billion clean energy venture fund
January 18, 2017 - Oil producers turn to wind power
January 18, 2017 - Operations at main Venezuelan oil terminal halted by spill
January 18, 2017 - Amtrak's $24b renovation program in N.Y. City, inches closer to federal financing
January 18, 2017 - Jack Ma says the U.S. wasted trillions on warfare instead of investing in infrastructure
January 17, 2017 - China's sovereign wealth fund wants to invest in the U.S. infrastructure rebuild
January 17, 2017 - Saudi Arabia to invest $30b to 50b in renewable energy by 2032
January 17, 2017 - E.ON, IBC Solar to open 7.45 MW solar farm in Germany
January 17, 2017 - The U.S. is increasingly looking at this Texas region for oil
January 13, 2017 - DataGryd completes infrastructure upgrades at its 60 Hudson data center
January 13, 2017 - Britain to go ahead with £1.3b tidal lagoon energy project
January 13, 2017 - FPL announces completion of three new universal solar energy centers, plans for substantially more new Florida solar in 2017
January 13, 2017 - Vegas is the first large U.S. city with 100% renewable energy for city-owned infrastructure
January 13, 2017 - Philippines to upgrade infrastructure network
January 12, 2017 - EDF Renewable Energy announces commercial operation at Great Western wind project
January 11, 2017 - Colas opens world's first stretch of solar road in France
January 11, 2017 - Carrier-port agreement for N.Y.-N.J. chassis rejected
January 10, 2017 - UAE to invest $163b to diversify energy
January 9, 2017 - Spanish infrastructure group FCC Construction completes boring of Bolaños tunnels
January 9, 2017 - Sendero Midstream to build natural gas gathering system in New Mexico
January 9, 2017 - A Virginia county approves construction of a natural gas compressor station along the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
January 9, 2017 - AES, ImMODO to construct 13.3 MW of solar PV projects in California
January 6, 2017 - Canada rules out Arctic oil drilling extensions for Exxon and BP
January 6, 2017 - Transnordestina Railway's $134m construction to resume this year
January 6, 2017 - $470m Salvador light rail consultation underway
January 5, 2017 - Cuomo proposes $10b overhaul for New York's JFK Airport
January 5, 2017 - Israel to build world's tallest solar tower
January 5, 2017 - ArcelorMittal, CSN, Usiminas to raise Brazil flat steel prices
January 5, 2017 - Systra and Aecom JV to design Dubai tram extension
January 4, 2017 - Texas oil, gas economic contraction hit 2-year mark in November
January 4, 2017 - China Railway sets out 2017 targets
January 3, 2017 - Argentina decrees telecoms rule changes to increase competition
January 3, 2017 - Gas pipeline construction project awaits approval in South Carolina
January 3, 2017 - U.S. doubles down on wave energy, plans $40m utility scale test
January 3, 2017 - Boviet Solar launches new solar module lineup, plans to ship in Q1 2017
January 3, 2017 - Philippines reopens bidding to Japanese bidders for LRT-1 trains
December 29, 2016 - Acciona provides 2,000 MW of wind power for grid balance services
December 29, 2016 - U.K. Planning Inspectorate completes examination of EA3 offshore wind farm
December 22, 2016 - Concerns about $8.5b natural gas plant headed to Plaquemines Parish, La.
December 22, 2016 - FERC approves construction of Coastal Bend Header pipeline projects
December 22, 2016 - Synertec awarded contract for Northern Gas Pipeline project
December 21, 2016 - Brazil court upholds injunction on Petrobras oilfields sale
December 21, 2016 - ExxonMobil, ENI, Total to negotiate Cyprus gas exploration
December 21, 2016 - Saudi Arabia to shift to solar power generated energy
December 21, 2016 - Largest biogas plant in U.S. to be built in N.C.
December 21, 2016 - Vestas installs first V136-3.45 MW turbine
December 20, 2016 - Wärtsilä to supply Germany with groundbreaking biohybrid plant
December 20, 2016 - TEX Rail secures $499m, plans to launch commuter train service in Dallas by late 2018
December 20, 2016 - Former Calif., farm produces 155 MG of solar power
December 20, 2016 - Obama expected to invoke 1953 law to indefinitely block drilling in Atlantic and Arctic oceans
December 19, 2016 - Saudi Aramco, GE to launch Saudi Arabia's first wind turbine next month
December 19, 2016 - OneWeb raises $1.2b to build satellite internet constellation
December 16, 2016 - Dynapower, Samsung SDI introduce energy storage platform
December 16, 2016 - Gamesa contracted to build 86 MW wind farm in Jordan
December 16, 2016 - U.K. wind investor Greencoat Capital launches solar vehicle, buys 108 MW
December 15, 2016 - DOI approves two transmission lines in southwest, works to develop more renewable projects
December 15, 2016 - DONG teams with Eversource Energy to develop Bay State Wind project
December 15, 2016 - U.S., Estonian leaders launch NATO infrastructure projects
December 15, 2016 - Infrastructure boom will be a bumpy ride for investors
December 15, 2016 - Spain to hold 3 GW renewables auction in 2017
December 15, 2016 - First gas to flow at Cygnus, U.K.'s largest producing gas field in 2017
December 14, 2016 - Infrastructure delay hits solar parks
December 14, 2016 - Nokia to install 4.5 G wireless network infrastructure
December 14, 2016 - Shell consortium sets new lowest offshore wind price
December 13, 2016 - Oil hits highest since mid-2015 on non-OPEC cut agreement
December 12, 2016 - Iraq invites bids to build first phase of oil export pipeline to Jordan
December 12, 2016 - Shell, Van Oord, Eneco and Mitsubishi/DGE to build 700 MW Borssele III and IV projects
December 9, 2016 - Oil above $50 on hopes for non-OPEC output cuts
December 9, 2016 - Saudis order oil cuts to U.S., Europe before non-OPEC talks
December 9, 2016 - Russia to build its first offshore wind farm in the White Sea
December 8, 2016 - Carlos Slim and ICA join forces for $3.5b Mexico City airport terminal bid
December 8, 2016 - TransCanada to proceed with Saddle West natural gas project
December 8, 2016 - High-pressure CO2 pipeline isolation breaks new ground
December 8, 2016 - India builds world's largest solar plant
December 8, 2016 - Ohio regulators sign off on RES Americas' plan to combine the two-phase Hog Creek wind farms into single 66.7 MW development
December 7, 2016 - Nigeria, Morocco agree to build natural gas pipeline
December 7, 2016 - Retail gasoline prices are forecast to average $2.30/gal in 2017
December 7, 2016 - Chinese-Korean group to build $2b lithium batteries plant in Chile
December 7, 2016 - Trump's $1t infrastructure plan could spur steel demand
December 7, 2016 - Medallion Midstream to build southern Delaware Basin crude oil pipeline
December 7, 2016 - Two Chinese companies aim to set up 1 GW solar park
December 7, 2016 - 3 solar parks, totaling 1.5 GW capacity, approved for Maharashtra, India
December 6, 2016 - Deepwater Wind plans Maryland offshore wind farm as Block Island nears operation
December 5, 2016 - First commercial wind farm in southeastern U.S. nearly finished in N.C.
December 2, 2016 - Oil steadies after big OPEC driven weekly rally
December 2, 2016 - China aiming to phase out coal imports
December 1, 2016 - Oil price surges as OPEC agrees first cut in output since 2008
December 1, 2016 - U.S. oil companies cut 2016 capex by $54b, or 40%
November 30, 2016 - Canada approves controversial expansion of Trans Mountain oil pipeline
November 30, 2016 - IRENA announces funding round for renewables in developing nations
November 29, 2016 - Bank of England 'stress test' to consider oil price dropping below $20
November 29, 2016 - Coal is still king for Canadian railways despite Liberal government's energy plant phase out
November 23, 2016 - Victoria calls for potential partners for 100% renewable energy plan
November 23, 2016 - UK government to launch £2.3b Housing Infrastructure Fund
November 22, 2016 - OPEC output-cap talks send oil prices higher
November 22, 2016 - Oil firms including Sinopec express interest in Ugandan oil refinery
November 22, 2016 - Canada plans major shift from coal to clean energy by 2030
November 18, 2016 - U.S. oil rig count rises by 19 to 471 for biggest jump in 5-month recovery
November 17, 2016 - Largest oil deposit ever found in U.S. discovered in Texas
November 17, 2016 - Oil rises on optimism over OPEC deal; stronger dollar caps gains
November 15, 2016 - President Energy to generate $20m through share placing
November 14, 2016 - Production resumes at Chevron's Gorgon LNG project
November 11, 2016 - Envision plans for 2MW machines in India
November 11, 2016 - Tucson Electric seeks offers on 100MW solar project in Arizona
November 11, 2016 - Canadian government invites proposals for 6-lane international bridge
November 10, 2016 - Aker BP starts production from viper-kobra oil field
November 8, 2016 - Juniper Capital Advisors raises $500m for new oil & gas fund
November 8, 2016 - SMA hits 10GW installation milestone in North America
November 7, 2016 - Cape Sharp Tidal deploys first 2MW OpenHydro open-centre turbine at Fundy Ocean Research Centre
November 7, 2016 - China eases back 2020 renewables targets with latest 5YP goals
November 4, 2016 - Alberta kicks off its own renewable energy initiative
November 4, 2016 - Alberta to launch 400 MW renewable power auction in 2017
November 3, 2016 - InstarAGF Asset Management achieves subsequent closes
November 3, 2016 - Mercedes-Benz energy storage systems are coming to the U.S.
November 3, 2016 - Tracklaying begins on Copenhagen - Ringsted high-speed line
November 2, 2016 - India to create $2b renewables equity fund
November 1, 2016 - Aker BP to forge ahead with trio of Norwegian projects
November 1, 2016 - Statoil submits development plan for 76 million barrel Trestakk discovery
October 31, 2016 - Angola, Zambia to restart talks on pipeline construction
October 31, 2016 - Tesla unveils solar roof
October 31, 2016 - Permian Basin a hot spot for deals despite low oil prices
October 28, 2016 - ExxonMobil makes $1b barrel find offshore Nigeria
October 28, 2016 - Businesses chiefs in Britain call for £6b boost to infrastructure investment
October 27, 2016 - Stanford U. Electricity to be 65% solar
October 27, 2016 - Interserve and McLaughlin & Harvey bid for TfGM's
October 27, 2016 - Transport for London begins contractor search for £1b Silvertown Tunnel job
October 27, 2016 - AfDB approves Somalia infrastructure fund
October 26, 2016 - DNV GL and EPCRC awarded NOK $40m for JIP on CO2 pipelines
October 26, 2016 - Acciona Windpower to build $7.6m tower factory in Brazil
October 26, 2016 - Massive U.S. Southeast container terminal project moves forward
October 25, 2016 - Three Boston area organizations jointly buying solar energy
October 25, 2016 - Reliant offers 100% solar plan in Texas
October 24, 2016 - Rockland Capital markets third power fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Rockland Capital has a third energy infrastructure fund in the market.
October 24, 2016 - Palisade launches A$500m renewables fund
October 24, 2016 - New Zealand pledges $100bn for infrastructure
October 24, 2016 - Simmons private equity invests in LEAP energy
October 24, 2016 - Invenergy proposes to build 700 MW of wind, solar for Long Island
October 18, 2016 - Saudi Arabian wealth fund partners Japanese telecom firm to establish tech fund
Outlet: zawya.com
October 17, 2016 - Omnes Capital creates a Green Building department and launches a €100m fund
Outlet: Released
October 14, 2016 - Kayne Anderson holds $2b close for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has held a $2 billion final close for its energy-focused private equity fund.
October 14, 2016 - Dubai to launch $27b Green Energy Fund
Outlet: arabianindustry.com
October 13, 2016 - Ardian to raise $500m fund for new North American arm
Outlet: Reuters
October 10, 2016 - Actis plans new emerging market energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Actis has plans to launch an energy fund.
October 5, 2016 - InfraVia fund holds €1b close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
InfraVia Capital Partners has held the final closing raising €1 billion ($1.1 billion).
September 29, 2016 - Integrated Asset holds $347m close for infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Integrated Asset Management Corp. has announced the close of its first infrastructure debt fund.
September 27, 2016 - Golding holds €485m first close for infrastructure vehicle
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Golding Capital Partners has held a €435 million ($487 million) first close for its infrastructure vehicle.
September 23, 2016 - TIR Europe holds $74m first close for timberland fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Timberland Investment Resources Europe has held a first close.
September 20, 2016 - UBS Asset Management raises €570m for infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
UBS Asset Management has announced the final close for its first infrastructure debt fund.
September 13, 2016 - Federal government allocates $156m for Ottawa transit projects
Outlet: Ottawa Construction News Online
September 13, 2016 - UCalgary receives funding for eight infrastructure projects totalling $160m
Outlet: Gateway Gazette
August 30, 2016 - New Asia infrastructure fund attracts Japan Inc, says ADB official
Outlet: Yahoo! Finance UK
August 29, 2016 - Cerestra Advisors plans to launch InvIT and offshore edu-infra fund
Outlet: livemint.com
August 26, 2016 - Cerestra Advisors plans to launch InvIT, offshore education-infra fund
Outlet: dealstreetasia.com
August 26, 2016 - Kerogen Capital holds final close for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Hong Kong–based Kerogen Capital holds final close.
August 23, 2016 - London takes infrastructure crown, despite local ambivalence
Outlet: efinancialnews.com
August 16, 2016 - Lansdowne to launch renewable energy fund
Outlet: HFMWeek
August 15, 2016 - Ahmed inaugurates committee on Infrastructure Development Fund
Outlet: Yohaig
August 15, 2016 - Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment to change fiscal period end date
Outlet: Reuters Online
August 15, 2016 - Wynne promises September start to $560m in infrastructure funding at AMO meeting
Outlet: TVO
August 8, 2016 - BlackRock raises €650m for European renewable energy fund
Outlet: IPE Real Estate
August 1, 2016 - EIB participates in SUSI Renewable Energy Fund II
Outlet: Government Opportunities - Online
August 1, 2016 - Firm helps establish $1b renewable energy fund
Outlet: My informs
August 1, 2016 - Kwara to launch N4.2b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Nation (Thailand) - Online, The
July 18, 2016 - Alceda and CBRE Clarion launch listed infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Alceda has partnered with CBRE Clarion Securities to launch a new infrastructure fund on its Luxembourg-based UCITS platform.
July 18, 2016 - PiP completes first debt investment
Outlet: Property Funds World
July 12, 2016 - Brookfield closes $14b global infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Brookfield Asset Management has announced a $14 billion final close.
July 11, 2016 - Ares Energy Funds underperformance exacerbated by failed Kayne Anderson merger
Outlet: KNDO-TV - Online
July 5, 2016 - $1B housing pitch unveiled by Prime Minister John Key
Outlet: Unlimited - Online
July 5, 2016 - Auckland will soak up all of government's $1b housing infrastructure fund, major builder says
Outlet: stuff.co.nz
July 5, 2016 - Legg Mason launches global infrastructure income fund
Outlet: Investment Week - Online
July 5, 2016 - Central Government to create temporary fund to pay for roads and pipes in high growth cities
Outlet: My informs
July 5, 2016 - IL&FS targets $500m for new infrastructure fund
Outlet: AltAssets
July 5, 2016 - Crabb reveals £100b infrastructure fund
Outlet: City AM - Online
July 5, 2016 - Mirova raises €350m for third renewable energy fund
Outlet: InvestmentEurope
June 27, 2016 - Allianz Global launches €300m renewable energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Allianz Global launches €300m renewable energy fund
June 27, 2016 - North Sky raises over $196m for second clean energy infra fund
Outlet: AltAssets
June 22, 2016 - China asset owners pile into Morgan Stanley Infrastructure fund
Outlet: Asian Investor
June 20, 2016 - €200M local Infrastructure fund to increase the supply of housing
Outlet: Enviro-Solutions - News Update
June 8, 2016 - 3i Infrastructure completes £385m fundraising
Outlet: Sharecast
June 8, 2016 - Bernhard Capital Partners raises over $750m and closes its inaugural energy services fund
Outlet: Business Wire - Online
June 2, 2016 - Joint venture to invest in African infrastructure sector
Outlet: Biz Community
May 31, 2016 - Florida-based pension fund commits $10m to infrastructure
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
May 27, 2016 - China takes long view on Latin American infrastructure investment
Outlet: FT.com
May 26, 2016 - Lime Rock fund holds $754m close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
May 26, 2016 - OppenheimerFunds and Macquarie announce strategic partnership
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
May 25, 2016 - Aquila Capital launches renewable-energy bond
Outlet: IPE.com
May 24, 2016 - Rep. John Conyers proposes water fund in wake of Flint crisis
Outlet: Detroit Free Press
May 23, 2016 - UBS pulls the plug on energy transformation fund
Outlet: Citywire
May 19, 2016 - Legg Mason launches listed infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Legg Mason has announced the launch of a U.S.-listed infrastructure fund.
May 19, 2016 - Newcore launches second U.K. real estate fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
U.K.-based alternative real estate investment manager Newcore Capital Management has launched a second U.K. real estate fund.
May 17, 2016 - Post Oak raises $600m for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Post Oak Energy Capital has raised $600 million for its energy fund.
May 17, 2016 - John Laing Infrastructure fund says portfolio performing well
Outlet: Thomson Reuters - UK - Online
May 16, 2016 - Investec to manage $670m fund for Infrastructure in Africa
Outlet: Business Journal Nigeria
May 12, 2016 - 3i Infrastructure 3IN Launch of £350m capital raising RNS
Outlet: Digital Look
May 12, 2016 - 3I Infrastructure to raise up to £480m
Outlet: Reuters Online
May 12, 2016 - Triloma EIG Global Energy Funds to expand range of investment opportunities
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May 10, 2016 - Government diverts $250m infrastructure fund
Outlet: Daily Guide Africa
May 10, 2016 - Investec to run $670m Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: ABN Digital
May 10, 2016 - CEFC mandated for clean energy fund
Outlet: IJGlobal.com
May 3, 2016 - Budget 2016: North Queensland hoping for slice of $5b infrastructure fund
Outlet: ABC Online
May 3, 2016 - Chile proposes $9b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Philly.com
April 29, 2016 - India attracted $14b renewable energy investment in three years
Outlet: CleanTechnica
April 29, 2016 - India offers $100m for infrastructure fund to PNG
Outlet: Outlookindia.com
April 29, 2016 - Lighthouse launches Australian solar fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
April 29, 2016 - Lighthouse launches A$100m for solar fund
Outlet: Released
April 28, 2016 - Venezuela's Vepica launches energy fund
Outlet: IJGlobal.com
April 27, 2016 - Ant Financial raises $4.5b to invest in infrastructure
Outlet: Medianama
April 27, 2016 - France's Meridiam raises €1.3b for infrastructure investments
Outlet: Reuters
April 25, 2016 - U.K. infrastructure platform holds £125m first close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform has held a first close for its direct infrastructure fund.
April 25, 2016 - Peppertree raises $224m for latest growth fund
Outlet: AltAssets
April 22, 2016 - $1B infrastructure fund for NT
Outlet: HOT 100 Darwin
April 20, 2016 - GSIS plans $400m infrastructure fund
Outlet: Manila Standard Today - Online
April 20, 2016 - Macquarie launches second U.K. inflation-linked infrastructure fund
Outlet: IJGlobal.com
April 18, 2016 - Ardian raises $14b in funds of funds
Outlet: Yahoo News
April 15, 2016 - Vepica and Petromanoa sign agreement to create the "Vepica Energy Fund"
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
April 11, 2016 - The Carlyle Group holds $1.5b final close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The Carlyle Group has announced a $1.5 billion final close for its energy fund.
April 8, 2016 - Saudi Aramco share sale may raise $106b for wealth fund
Outlet: Bloomberg
April 6, 2016 - €250M renewable energy fund chooses Jersey
Outlet: Businesslife.co - Online
April 5, 2016 - Brookfield said close to raising $10b for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Bloomberg (US)
April 1, 2016 - ADB, JICA create new $1.5b fund to spur private investment in infrastructure
Outlet: dealstreetasia.com
March 30, 2016 - Goldman Sachs raises $1.5b in first close for new infra fund
Outlet: Deal Street Asia
March 22, 2016 - GIP raises $2.75b for first Australian infrastructure fund
Outlet: The Australian Financial Review
March 21, 2016 - Pioneer Calls for creation of $20m middle cities infrastructure fund
Outlet: Bloomberg (US)
March 16, 2016 - Infrastructure giants line up for new U.K. fund
Outlet: Yahoo! News UK
March 14, 2016 - Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $35b infrastructure fund
Outlet: WAtoday.com.au
March 7, 2016 - BNP Paribas Investment Partners launches £1b water fund into U.K.
Outlet: Eubankers.net
March 7, 2016 - BP natural gas LP nears half-point of $500m fundraise
Outlet: Infrastructure Investor - Online
March 3, 2016 - InstarAGF holds C$372m first close for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
InstarAGF Asset Management and AGF Management have held a C$372 million ($278 million) first close for its infrastructure fund.
March 3, 2016 - Morgan Stanley Infrastructure raises $3.6b
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure has raised $3.6 billion for its infrastructure fund.
March 2, 2016 - Aquila Capital launches €500m infrastructure strategy
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Aquila Capital has launched a €500 million ($542 million) vehicle to invest in infrastructure assets and funds.
March 1, 2016 - Star America holds $183m close for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Star America Infrastructure Partners has raised $183.2 million so far for its first infrastructure investment vehicle.
February 29, 2016 - New renewable energy retailer in Australian market
Outlet: World Energy News
February 29, 2016 - €250M close for NTR Wind Fund
Outlet: Released
February 24, 2016 - AMP Capital raises $1b for global infrastructure platform
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
AMP Capital's global infrastructure platform has raised more than $1 billion in new commitments as it nears its final close of $2 billion.
February 24, 2016 - Statoil launches $200m renewable energy fund
Outlet: Industrialinfo.com
February 22, 2016 - Macquarie Infrastructure closes $3.1b Asian infrastructure platform
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets has raised $3.1 billion in equity commitments for its Asian regional infrastructure platform.
February 11, 2016 - AGL tests the wind with new renewable energy fund
Outlet: Energy Business Review
February 11, 2016 - Companies line up for $1b fund
Outlet: Advertiser - Online, The
February 11, 2016 - India invites UAE to invest in National Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: IndUS Business Journal - Online
February 9, 2016 - Aurium Capital targets £500m for RE investments to plug coal gap
Outlet: Recharge
February 5, 2016 - Govt setting up $1.25 b renewable energy fund
Outlet: mint Online
February 4, 2016 - National investment and infrastructure fund to be major vehicle for infra funding from next fiscal
Outlet: UAE NewsApp.com
February 3, 2016 - BlackRock renewable power fund completes first close
Outlet: Released
February 3, 2016 - NIIF in pact with Russian state-run Rusnano for Indian tech fund
Outlet: VC Circle
February 1, 2016 - Dewa invites proposals to develop Dh100b clean energy fund
Outlet: UAE NewsApp.com
February 1, 2016 - DP World forms JV with Russian fund
Outlet: Gulf Industry
January 26, 2016 - Churchill Stateside Group completes Tax Equity Fund IV
Outlet: IT Business Net
January 26, 2016 - Distress in the shale oil patch spurs new type of JV
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
January 25, 2016 - Mitsubishi Research Institute to launch solar fund
Outlet: pv-magazine.com
January 25, 2016 - The Climate Trust issues RFP for inaugural carbon investment fund
Outlet: Houston Chronicle Online/chron.com
January 22, 2016 - International Solar Alliance will raise $1t, says renewable energy secretary Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/50671111.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Outlet: Economic Times
January 21, 2016 - New York creates $5b clean energy fund to spur renewables
Outlet: Fresno Bee Online
January 19, 2016 - Ardian plans first U.S. infrastructure investments
Outlet: peHUB
January 14, 2016 - China Everbright to set up European M&A infrastructure fund
Outlet: Out-Law.com
January 14, 2016 - GCP to launch U.K. open-ended infrastructure fund
Outlet: Citywire
January 13, 2016 - India Ventures Group to launch $1b debt fund for infra projects
Outlet: VCCircle
January 13, 2016 - Development Bank of Japan to create $423m wind power fund
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
January 11, 2016 - Ardian raises €2.7b for European infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Ardian has raised €2.65 billion ($2.89 billion) for its fourth infrastructure fund.
January 11, 2016 - Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners closes second fund at $3.5b
Outlet: Business Wire - Online
January 11, 2016 - Access holds €130m first close for dedicated infrastructure fund
Outlet: AltAssets
January 7, 2016 - Lords LB sets up Lithuania's first energy, infrastructure investment fund
Outlet: Congoo News
January 5, 2016 - U.K. infrastructure platform to launch first internally managed fund
Outlet: IPE.com
December 23, 2015 - FG to create Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: Nigeria News Shafaqna
December 15, 2015 - B100bn infrastructure fund wins nod
Outlet: Bangkok Post - Online
December 15, 2015 - Sungevity raises $600m fund from Apollo to finance residential solar
Outlet: Greentech Media
December 4, 2015 - India plans $1b equity fund for renewable energy projects
Outlet: PV Tech
November 30, 2015 - Centre planning for a $1b private equity fund for the renewable energy
Outlet: New Indian Express - Online
November 30, 2015 - $25B infrastructure fund coming
Outlet: Latest Nigerian News
November 30, 2015 - Bill Gates is launching a multibillion-dollar clean energy fund
Outlet: ViralNewsChart
November 30, 2015 - Jinke Property to set up new energy fund worth 401m yuan
Outlet: Reuters Online
November 30, 2015 - Federal government to float $25b fund for infrastructure development
Outlet: Uncova.com
November 25, 2015 - CNP Assurances, Meridiam launch French green infrastructure fund
Outlet: IP Real Estate
November 19, 2015 - Thailand plans $2.8 b infrastructure fund by year-end
Outlet: Reuters - Africa Online
November 12, 2015 - Swiss infrastructure fund holds first close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Geneva-based Quaero Capital has held a first close for its European infrastructure fund.
November 10, 2015 - AMP Capital launches third infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
AMP Capital has started fundraising for its third infrastructure debt fund.
November 9, 2015 - $5B infrastructure fund for Northern Australia
Outlet: Rail Express
November 9, 2015 - Wind in line to benefit from $3.9b Brazil energy fund
Outlet: RE Charge
November 2, 2015 - Debt market key to FG's $25b Infrastructure Fund target
Outlet: Nigeria News Shafaqna
October 29, 2015 - Quercus Assets launches two Italy-focused renewable energy funds
Outlet: CleanTechnica
October 28, 2015 - India's ReNew Power raises $265m in fresh funding round
Outlet: cleantechnica.com
October 28, 2015 - Quercus launches new European renewables funds in bid to raise €500m
Outlet: Business Green
October 22, 2015 - $300M fund from ReNewAll targets clean energy projects
Outlet: Tech Investor News
October 14, 2015 - China-Africa Investment and Development completes U.S. roadshow to raise funds for power-related projects in emerging markets
Outlet: TickerTech.com
October 8, 2015 - Scott Morrison open to Bill Shorten's $10b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald Online, The
October 5, 2015 - Germany announces €1b solar power fund for India
Outlet: Huffington Post - San Francisco Bureau, The
September 29, 2015 - Japanese Companies and ADB plan $750m green energy fund in Asia
Outlet: 3BL Media - theCSRfeed
September 23, 2015 - African Renewable Energy Fund reaches final close at its target of $200m
Outlet: AidNews
September 22, 2015 - African Renewable Energy Fund reaches investment target, now fully capitalized
Outlet: TechLoy
September 21, 2015 - Chicago Teachers invests in infrastructure
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The $10.9 billion Public School Teachers Pension & Retirement Fund of Chicago has committed to infrastructure.
September 21, 2015 - QLD Government launches $59m infrastructure fund
Outlet: ConstructionIndustryNews.Net
September 17, 2015 - Mirova raises €600m for European brownfield infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Mirova has raised €600 million ($678 million) in equity commitments for the first close of its first brownfield infrastructure fund.
September 17, 2015 - Qatar, Indonesia to 'reactivate' $1b joint infrastructure fund
Outlet: Middle East North Africa Financial Network (MENAFN)
September 17, 2015 - Northleaf Capital Partners Reaches $1.5b in infrastructure capital commitments
Outlet: Gazette Online, The
August 26, 2015 - CGN Capital reaches $292m first close on China Renewable Energy Fund
Outlet: China Money Network
August 18, 2015 - SunEdison, Goldman Sachs funds form $1b investment vehicle
Outlet: My informs
August 17, 2015 - Carlyle energy fund raises $839m
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Carlyle Power Partners II has raised $839.3 million since its launch in June 2014.
August 10, 2015 - Shapoorji Pallonji raises `2,610 crore in largest infra refinancing deal
Outlet: mint Online
August 10, 2015 - Sun Life Global Investments continues growth by deepening product line-up with new energy fund
Outlet: Vision Monday Online
August 4, 2015 - Three infrastructure funds raise $2.8 billion
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Three infrastructure funds have raised approximately $2.75 billion in equity commitments.
August 3, 2015 - Convergence Partners raises $200m for largest ever fund dedicated to Africa ICT infrastructure
Outlet: African Business Central
August 3, 2015 - QIC announces first close of Global Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: Released
July 30, 2015 - Africa50 raises $830m for infrastructure in Africa
Outlet: DangoteNews.com
July 30, 2015 - Cabinet approves creation of National Infrastructure and Investment Fund
Outlet: United News of India (UNI)
July 29, 2015 - ArcLight holds $5.6b final close for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
ArcLight Capital Partners has announced a $5.6 billion final close an energy fund.
July 29, 2015 - Goldman Sachs raises $400m for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Goldman Sachs has raised $400 million for its infrastructure fund.
July 29, 2015 - Cabinet approves Rs 20,000-crore infra investment fund
Outlet: ZeeNews.com
July 28, 2015 - Convergence Partners concludes successful Pan-African ICT infrastructure fund
Outlet: Naija247News
July 14, 2015 - Bluefield targets €200m for European solar fund
Outlet: PV-tech.org
July 13, 2015 - $7B energy fund told to shun wind power in Australia
Outlet: Times of Oman - Online
July 9, 2015 - Indian PE unit to launch $500m infrastructure fund
Outlet: Asian Investor Online
July 8, 2015 - KKR closes $3.1b global infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
KKR has announced the final closing of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors II, raising $3.1 billion in equity commitments.
July 6, 2015 - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners raises €2b for new fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has held a €2 billion ($2.21 billion) final close for its new investment fund.
July 6, 2015 - $500M for water infrastructure in ag white paper
Outlet: Coolum and North Shore News - Online
July 6, 2015 - Abbott government to announce $500m dam funds in $4b agriculture package
Outlet: Tenterfield Star - Online
July 6, 2015 - Osborne's pension fund infrastructure plan raises just £1b
Outlet: Aging Infrastructure
June 18, 2015 - CEFC, CFSGAM to establish clean energy infrastructure fund
Outlet: Sustainability Report, The
June 17, 2015 - Aviva, pensions infrastructure body raise $206m for solar fund
Outlet: Money Market
June 16, 2015 - Why we're building an investment fund to back solar energy in Africa
Outlet: Quartz
June 16, 2015 - Consol Energy's coal MLP IPO may raise $200m
Outlet: Theneeds
June 10, 2015 - Aquila Capital announces first closing of Aquila Renewables Fund III
Outlet: Released
June 9, 2015 - ARC Financial raises $1.5b for eighth Canadian Energy Fund
Outlet: WND
June 8, 2015 - Quercus launches Italian wind fund
Outlet: Released
June 3, 2015 - Global Infrastructure Dividend Fund confirms intention to merge with Middlefield Global Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: TickerTech.com
June 3, 2015 - Fengate launches fund for South Korean investors
Outlet: Released
June 2, 2015 - Fengate Capital Management launches $180m infrastructure fund mandate
Outlet: GlobeAdvisor.com
June 1, 2015 - Board likely for proposed infrastructure fund
Outlet: News Reality
May 27, 2015 - A $1b U.S.-Asia infrastructure deal sealed by Minter Ellison
Outlet: Lawyer 2B
May 26, 2015 - African fund raises $345m for power
Outlet: IOL
May 26, 2015 - Rupert, Nhleko's fund raises $345m for infrastructure
Outlet: Mzansi Lately
May 21, 2015 - South African fund in $245m first close
Outlet: Private Equity Wire
May 15, 2015 - ICBC, Caixa said to set up $5b Brazil infrastructure fund
Outlet: Individual.com
May 15, 2015 - Only 10% of €70m renewable energy fund invested
Outlet: Accountingnet.ie
May 11, 2015 - Argo's new global infrastructure entity to raise up to $600m in IPO
Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald - Online
May 7, 2015 - Aquila Capital launches European hydropower fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Aquila Capital has launched a European hydropower fund, which the firm claims is the world's first dedicated European hydropower fund for...
May 6, 2015 - Ares Management launches energy fund despite past problems
Outlet: Business Wire - Canada - Online
April 30, 2015 - Oman, Spain to establish €200m investment fund,Oman
Outlet: MUSCATDAILY.COM
April 23, 2015 - SolarCity Corp launches fund for commercial solar projects
Outlet: ValueWalk
April 23, 2015 - USDA announces funding for rural electric infrastructure projects
Outlet: Imperial Valley News
April 21, 2015 - Old Ironsides closes Energy Fund II
Outlet: Oil and Gas Investor - This Week
April 20, 2015 - I Squared Capital closes $3b global infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
I Squared Capital has announced a final close for its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund with $3 billion in equity commitments.
April 14, 2015 - Global Infrastructure Partners prepares new Aussie dollar fund
Outlet: Financial Review - Online
April 13, 2015 - Angola's sovereign fund allocates further $1.4b to Africa projects
Outlet: Reuters - India - Online
April 10, 2015 - Brazil to create $6.5b investment fund for renewable energy
Outlet: Clean Technology Business Review - Online
April 9, 2015 - GP Investments to start $1.5b fundraising effort
Outlet: Thomson Reuters - UK - Online
April 8, 2015 - EnCap raises $6.5b private equity fund
Outlet: Reuters Online
March 30, 2015 - Dreyfus and CenterSquare launch global infrastructure mutual fund
Outlet: Morningstar.com
March 27, 2015 - AGF's infrastructure joint venture fund aiming for $400m first close
Outlet: Financial Post Magazine
March 27, 2015 - Grupo Mexico hopes to raise $1.3b in rail unit IPO
Outlet: American Journal Of Transportation - Online, The
March 26, 2015 - £275M infrastructure fund share for 28 councils
Outlet: Government Business
March 23, 2015 - The Carlyle Group raises $2.5b for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The Carlyle Group raises $2.5 billion for energy fund.
March 20, 2015 - Carlyle Group raises $2.5b for international energy deals
Outlet: Washington Post - Online, The
March 20, 2015 - Mexican bank Banorte set to launch $3b joint infrastructure fund
Outlet: Reuters Online
March 19, 2015 - Infrastructure fund holds $1b final close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
British private equity firm Pantheon has held a final close for its Pantheon Global Infrastructure Fund II.
March 19, 2015 - EnCap raises $2.96b for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
EnCap Investments has raised $2.96 billion for an energy fund.
March 16, 2015 - Renewables infrastructure group raising money for clean power
Outlet: Bloomberg
March 13, 2015 - Carlyle nears $1.3b second close for second energy mezzanine fund
Outlet: MoneyScience's Blog
March 10, 2015 - China launches $4.8b green ecological silk road fund
Outlet: China Money Network
March 9, 2015 - AMP Capital raises $540m for global infrastructure fund
Outlet: 4-Traders - Online
March 5, 2015 - Ardian approaches €2b final close for infrastructure fund
Outlet: AltAssets
March 2, 2015 - Aviva and U.K. PIP launch solar fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Aviva Investors and the U.K. Pensions Infrastructure Platform have launched of a solar photovoltaic fund.
March 2, 2015 - Legal & General allocates £1.5b infrastructure fund
Outlet: EIN News
March 2, 2015 - EFG Hermes mulls $100m renewable energy fund in Egypt
Outlet: mubasher.info
February 26, 2015 - Pensions infrastructure platform announces launch of solar PV fund
Outlet: Released
February 23, 2015 - Blackstone Energy Partners II is oversubscribed at $4.5b
Outlet: Released
February 18, 2015 - ArcLight raises another $900m for Fund VI
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
ArcLight Capital Partners has had another successful month of fundraising for ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VI.
February 17, 2015 - China's Silk Road dreams are falling into place with a $40b investment fund
Outlet: Business Insider
February 13, 2015 - Vertical launches Vertical Capital MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: PRLog
February 12, 2015 - Egat to be first state unit to set up infrastructure fund
Outlet: Daily Mail
February 11, 2015 - Leaf Solar Power raises $75m in financing to install solar power systems for businesses and homeowners
Outlet: Released
February 5, 2015 - Harbert Independent Power Fund closes at $485m
Outlet: RenewableEnergyWorld.com
February 4, 2015 - JPMorgan launches infrastructure fund for Australian investors
Outlet: Financial Standard- Sydney Office - Online
January 28, 2015 - Ridgetop Capital raises $200m for shale assets
Outlet: Shale Energy Insider
January 27, 2015 - $1B energy fund for Caricom
Outlet: Trinidad Express - Online
January 26, 2015 - Blackstone is said to raise $4.5b for energy fund
Outlet: Business Standard - Online
January 23, 2015 - Bloomberg launches $48m clean energy fund
Outlet: FierceEnergy
January 22, 2015 - KKR said to target oil, Asia with $3b distressed fund
Outlet: Bloomberg
January 22, 2015 - Cheung Kong Infrastructure to raise $593m
Outlet: The Star Online
January 16, 2015 - NGP Energy Capital Management closes $5b private equity fund
Outlet: Released
January 16, 2015 - Five Point closes $450m midstream energy fund
Outlet: MoneyShow.com
January 14, 2015 - Access, EREN launch Africa-focused renewables firm
Outlet: AME Info
January 13, 2015 - Ridgewood launches $2b energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Ridgewood Energy has launched third energy oil and gas fund.
January 8, 2015 - PetroCap reaches $350m target
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
PetroCap has reached its equity fundraising target with PetroCap Partners II.
January 7, 2015 - Dallas-based firm holds $1.2b final close on energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Dallas-based energy firm has raised $1.2 billion for its seventh fund from 93 institutional investors, equaling its $1.2 billion hard cap.
January 5, 2015 - Arclight raises $1.6b for sixth energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Boston-based ArcLight Capital Partners $1.57 billion for the fund in total for its sixth energy fund.
January 5, 2015 - Megafund nears final close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
A Texas-based firm has raised $5 billion for its natural resources fund.
January 5, 2015 - Gov't to establish 1.5m Infrastructure fund – Spio-Garbrah
Outlet: Citifm Online
January 5, 2015 - Carlyle raises $1.86b so far for international energy fund
Outlet: Private Equity News - Online
December 29, 2014 - Manager raises $283m for power and natural resources fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
New York City–based Reservoir Capital Group has raised $282.6 million for Reservoir Resource Partners.
December 22, 2014 - TIB partners U.K., Spanish banks to float $500m infrastructure Fund
Outlet: Guardian - Online, The
December 18, 2014 - Capital Dynamics closes $463m for clean energy and infrastructure fund
Outlet: peHUB
December 17, 2014 - Sheridan Production Partners raises $1.5b to acquire onshore U.S. producing oil and gas assets
Outlet: Investorpoint.com
December 15, 2014 - Tailwater Capital closes Energy Fund II at $650m
Outlet: SYS-CON Media
December 11, 2014 - Hastings teams up with Japanese bank
Outlet: Investor Weekly
December 10, 2014 - Boston investor raises $770m for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
A Boston-based infrastructure firm has raised $770 million for its sixth energy fund.
December 9, 2014 - Japanese bank opens $200m infrastructure fund
Outlet: Philstar.com
December 3, 2014 - Leading pension funds create £10b pooled investment vehicle
Outlet: LGC Pool
December 1, 2014 - Infrastructure firm holds £579m close for U.K. vehicle
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Global infrastructure firm holds a first close for its U.K. infrastructure debt vehicle.
November 25, 2014 - Bluefield Solar Income Fund raises $192m for UK PV
Outlet: Recharge
November 19, 2014 - Wells Fargo unit to launch Europe infrastructure fund, target $1b
Outlet: Reuters
November 14, 2014 - Mexican president announces $2.4b fund for infrastructure construction
Outlet: China News Service - English
November 13, 2014 - LWARB launches £20m fund for waste infrastructure projects
Outlet: Resource Efficient Business
November 11, 2014 - Global infrastructure fund raises $1.2b
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
A private equity firm has raised $1.24 billion for its second global infrastructure fund.
November 10, 2014 - Fortum to sell its shareholding in Estonian natural gas transmission company AS Võrguteenus Valdus
Outlet: Kauppalehti Online
November 6, 2014 - Macquarie collects $1.1b for Asia Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: AltAssets
November 6, 2014 - Philippines' GSIS eyes new infrastructure fund
Outlet: Asia Asset Management
November 5, 2014 - AMP Capital exceeds $1b target
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
AMP Capital has held a $1.1 billion final close.
November 5, 2014 - China planning $16.3b New Silk Road fund
Outlet: South China Morning Post
November 5, 2014 - Thailand's junta plans $609m infrastructure fund
Outlet: THE BUSINESS TIMES
November 4, 2014 - Hermes beats £800m target for infra fund
Outlet: AltAssets
November 4, 2014 - Healthy pipeline triggers Bluefield £150m raise
Outlet: Clean Energy Investor
November 3, 2014 - Molpus raises $662.5m for fourth timberland fund
Outlet: Citybizlist - Charlotte/Raleigh
October 31, 2014 - EDF, Amundi to raise €1.5b green fund
Outlet: Energy Live News
October 29, 2014 - Former Shaw execs seek $750m for energy fund
Outlet: Advocate - Online, The
October 29, 2014 - Privium Fund Management launches platform for European emerging managers
Outlet: Hedgeweek
October 29, 2014 - Carlyle is said to seek $2.5b for energy mezzanine fund
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
October 29, 2014 - Infracapital Partners closes fund II on £1b
Outlet: peHUB
October 28, 2014 - Warburg Pincus raises $4b for energy investments
Outlet: Released
October 28, 2014 - Blackstone to launch new $13b global real estate fund
Outlet: Seeking Alpha
October 23, 2014 - GSIS ready to invest $350m in second infra fund
Outlet: Philippine Daily Inquirer - Online
October 21, 2014 - Cocoon Wealth launches Green Energy Solar fund
Outlet: Fundweb
October 21, 2014 - AMP Capital launches Global Infrastructure Fund
Outlet: Business Spectator, The
October 21, 2014 - AMP launches closed-ended fund, targets $2b
Outlet: Sydney Morning Herald
October 16, 2014 - NGP raises $4.4b for 11th oil and gas fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
NGP Energy Capital Management has raised $4.37 billion for its NGP Natural Resources XI, according to a SEC filing.
October 16, 2014 - Patagonia partners with Honolulu capital firm to create $27m solar energy fund
Outlet: AZCentral.com
October 15, 2014 - IL&FS mulling $1b clean technologies fund for India
Outlet: Economic Times, The
October 15, 2014 - Innovative solar investing fund launched
Outlet: Energy Harvesting Journal - Online
October 10, 2014 - IDFC Alternatives raises $900m under India Infra Fund II
Outlet: Business Standard - Online
October 7, 2014 - Blackstone to close above $4b energy fund target by end of 2014
Outlet: AltaAssets
October 3, 2014 - Goldman Sachs announces partnership with BRP
Outlet: Commercial Observer - Online
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group has partnered with real estate investment and development firm BRP Companies to launch a $75 million investment fund.
October 2, 2014 - Danish pensions unite for €1b infrastructure push
Outlet: aiCIO - Online
Some of the largest institutional investors in northern Europe have joined forces, committing €1.05 billion to launch an infrastructure fund.
October 1, 2014 - Mira closes fourth North American infrastructure fund with $3b
Outlet: Released
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets announced the final close of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III after reaching its $3 billion hard cap. MIP III is MIRA's fourth unlisted infrastructure fund in North America.
September 25, 2014 - New York proposes $5b for clean energy fund, new regulatory model
Outlet: Greentech Media
New York wants to spend $5 billion over the next decade to transition from a regime based on soon-to-expire renewable-energy and efficiency mandates into a new regulatory and economic model that brings distributed, customer-owned energy assets into account.
September 25, 2014 - Sweden plans to invest in UAE energy and health care sector
Outlet: Gulf News - Online
Sweden's Minister for Trade Dr Ewa Bjorling who is on a six-day tour to the UAE to boost trade ties between both countries said that the country is trying to deepen ties and invest in health care and energy sectors in the UAE.
September 19, 2014 - Sierra Oil & Gas announces commitment of $525m
Outlet: MLive.com
Sierra Oil & Gas S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico's first independent exploration and production company, announces that it has secured equity commitments of US$525 million.
September 3, 2014 - Texas P.E. Firm Turnbridge raises $400m for maiden fund
Outlet: Fin Alternatives
Fundraising for Turnbridge Capital Partners I exceeded the firm's $350 million target. The fund will continue the firm's strategy of investing in companies providing services and manufactured products in the energy sectors.
September 2, 2014 - Glennmont Partners raises €500m for clean energy investment
Outlet: Released
Clean energy fund manager Glennmont Partners has raised €500 million ($657 million). The fund, Glennmont's second, exceeded its €450 million target.
August 28, 2014 - ArcLight is said to seek $4b energy infrastructure
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
ArcLight Capital Partners is seeking $4 billion for a private-equity fund to take advantage of rising demand for infrastructure to support the shale boom.
August 27, 2014 - China sets up $3.25b aviation fund
Outlet: airport-technology.com/
The vehicle, which is expected to raise 80 percent of its capital from the private sector, will help finance new airports, aviation economic zones and other aviation projects.
August 25, 2014 - Carlyle raises $1.9b for energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The Carlyle Group has raised $1.86 billion for its Carlyle International Energy Partners, according to a filing with the SEC.
August 20, 2014 - Alex Salmond announces £20m local energy fund
Outlet: Blue & Green Tomorrow
The first minister for Scotland has this week unveiled a new local energy challenge fund available to community partners, in order to promote low carbon initiatives.
August 19, 2014 - New Mexico commits $50m to infrastructure
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The $11.3 billion New Mexico Educational Retirement Board has committed $50 million to ISQ Global Infrastructure, managed by I Squared Capital.
August 14, 2014 - Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa supports Mali in promoting renewable energy
Outlet: EIN News
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa approved a $530,000 grant to Mali as co-funding for a project to promote renewable energy in the country
August 8, 2014 - Fortress announces successful close of transportation and infrastructure fund
Outlet: Released
Fortress Investment Group has closed its Fortress Worldwide Transportation and Infrastructure Investors.
August 5, 2014 - NGP raises $1.3b for natural resources fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
NGP Energy Capital Management has raised $1.3 billion for NGP Natural Resources XI, which launched in July 2013 with a $4.8 billion hard cap.
August 4, 2014 - Aberdeen launches fifth infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Aberdeen Asset Management has launched its fifth infrastructure fund.
July 31, 2014 - IL&FS to raise $1b to invest in infrastructure
Outlet: Economic Times, The
IL&FS Investment Managers will raise roughly $1 billion from primarily overseas investors to invest in roads, ports, power and real estate developers besides other companies as it exhausts funds raised in the three verticals
July 28, 2014 - U.S. White House Council launches $10b plus rural economic infra fund
Outlet: AltAssets
The White House Rural Council has launched a $10 billion infrastructure fund to promote potential investment opportunities throughout rural America.
July 25, 2014 - Swiss pensions form infrastructure investment club
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
A group of nine Swiss pension funds has committed to forming an investment club to make infrastructure investments using an evergreen fund platform - IST 3 Infrastructure Global.
July 24, 2014 - U.S. launches $10b rural infrastructure fund
Outlet: Business Insider
The Obama administration on Thursday launched a $10 billion rural infrastructure fund that it hopes will jump-start investments in a wide range of projects in farm states.
July 22, 2014 - Macquarie eyeing new Latin American fund
Outlet: Bendigo Advertiser - Online
Macquarie Group is planning to launch a new infrastructure fund spanning key Latin American economies, as investors seek out higher yield in emerging markets.
July 18, 2014 - Northleaf Infrastructure holds $520m final close
Outlet: Released
Northleaf Capital Partners has closed its pooled infrastructure fund, Northleaf Infrastructure Co-Investment Partners, with $520 million in commitments, surpassing its $300 million fundraising target.
July 16, 2014 - Partners Group launches Mexican energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Partners Group has launched a new energy fund, Partners Group Mexican Energy Infrastructure 2014.
July 14, 2014 - NGP raises $1.2b for 11th natural resources fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
NGP Energy Capital Management has raised $1.16 billion for NGP Natural Resources XI, which launched in July 2013 with a $4.8 billion hard cap, according to a filing with the SEC.
July 14, 2014 - Government readies Rs 50,000 crore equity fund for power sector
Outlet: Times of India - Online
The government is readying a mega Rs 50,000 crore equity fund for the power sector as it looks at 24x7 electricity supply in villages in at least those states that are ruled by BJP.
July 14, 2014 - Hermes holds interim close for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Global Fund Wire
Hermes Fund Managers has held an interim close for the Hermes GPE Infrastructure Fund and its related accounts, raising an additional £210 million ($357 million).
July 11, 2014 - UBS raises $380m for second infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
UBS Global Asset Management has raised $379.9 million for its second infrastructure fund, UBS International Infrastructure Fund II, according to a filing with the SEC.
July 10, 2014 - McMorgan raises $1.3b for first infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
San Francisco-based McMorgan & Co. has now raised $1.33 billion for McMorgan Infrastructure Fund I.
July 10, 2014 - ARM to launch Nigeria's first infrastructure fund with $250m
Outlet: Reuters
Nigeria's ARM Infrastructure is close to raising $250 million in the country's first infrastructure fund, to invest in transport, energy and utility sectors across West Africa, with much of the money coming from pension funds.
July 9, 2014 - Global Infrastructure Partners kicks off debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
New York City-based Global Infrastructure Partners is marketing its first-ever infrastructure debt fund, which will reportedly target brownfield and greenfield energy, transportation, water and wastewater assets.
July 7, 2014 - Obama administration announces $4b U.S. clean energy fund
Outlet: Huffington Post
President Obama's new climate change push was reaffirmed on Thursday when the Department of Energy announced that it will make $4 billion in loans available to clean energy projects.
July 1, 2014 - AllianzGI launches U.K. infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Allianz Global Investors has launched U.K. Infrastructure Debt Fund with £500 million ($858 million) target.
June 30, 2014 - IDB launches $2b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Released
The Islamic Development Bank has launched the $2 billion Islamic Development Bank Infrastructure Fund II, the largest private equity infrastructure fund dedicated to the 57 member countries of the IDB.
June 26, 2014 - IDB announces $2b new infrastructure fund
Outlet: BERNAMA - Malaysian National News Agency
The Islamic Development Bank has launched the $2 billion Islamic Development Bank Infrastructure Fund II.
June 25, 2014 - British offshore wind energy fund launched
Outlet: Reuters
Britain's government-funded bank investing in green energy projects will launch a
June 10, 2014 - P2 Brasil raises $407m for Brazilian infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Brazilian investment firm P2 Brasil has raised $407 million for its P2 Brasil Private Infrastructure Fund III.
June 10, 2014 - Antin Infrastructure Partners reaches final close
Outlet: Released
Antin Infrastructure Partners has announced the final closing (at hard cap) of its second fund, Antin Infrastructure Partners II, with total commitments of €2 billion.
June 6, 2014 - AfDB establishes $100b Africa50 Fund for infrastructure financing
Outlet: AllAfrica.com
African Development Bank has instituted a 100 billion dollars infrastructure fund to fast track the continent's industrial development.
June 2, 2014 - VAM launches clean energy fund with Lagun-Aro
Outlet: Investment Europe
Lagun-Aro, the Spanish corporate pension fund, is the anchor investor in the new VAM Accessible Clean Energy fund, a Luxembourg domiciled Ucits IV product that uses SRI principles.
June 2, 2014 - Vertical Capital Markets Group introduces MLP Energy Fund
Outlet: PR.com - Online
Vertical Capital Markets Group announced the launch of the Vertical Capital Innovations MLP Energy Fund, sub-advised by Capital Innovations.
May 22, 2014 - Energy & Minerals raises more than $3b for third fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Energy & Minerals Group has been marketing a third fund to invest globally in the oil, gas, iron ore and coal mining sectors.
May 21, 2014 - EnCap Flatrock Midstream closes $3b fund
Outlet: Released
EnCap Flatrock Midstream has closed EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund III. Substantially oversubscribed, the fund exceeded its $2.25 billion target and reached its $3 billion hard cap within four months.
May 21, 2014 - Pembani targets $500m for debut Africa infrastructure fund
Outlet: Dow Jones
Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, a partner in Carlyle Group's first sub-Saharan Africa deal, is seeking as much as $500 million for its debut infrastructure fund.
May 12, 2014 - Quantum Energy targets $2.5b for Fund VI
Outlet: peHUB
Quantum Energy Partners is back in the market targeting $2.5 billion for its sixth energy-focused private equity fund, according to two people who have heard the firm's fundraising pitch.
May 8, 2014 - OFS Energy Fund III closes oversubscribed at $175m
Outlet: peHUB
OFS Energy Fund has completed a one-and-done closing on its third private equity fund. The vehicle was oversubscribed at its $175 million hard cap.
May 6, 2014 - AfDB plans $3b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Punch - Online, The
The African Development Bank has plans to inaugurate a $3 billion infrastructure fund this month, aiming to raise money from regional and non-African pension funds, insurance groups, Sovereign Wealth Funds and institutional investors.
May 1, 2014 - FLAG Capital has $200m final close on infrastructure fund of funds
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
FLAG Capital Management has had a $200 million final close on FLAG Energy & Resources Partners III, an infrastructure fund of funds, according to a filing with the SEC.
April 23, 2014 - Ardian raises $10b in fund of funds
Ardian, the premium independent private investment company, has reinforced its global market-leading position in funds of funds by today announcing its latest cycle of fundraising has attracted US$10 billion from investors worldwide.
April 23, 2014 - £50m infrastructure fund launches as ministers outline £150m plan to renew London estates
Outlet: Northern Housing
A £50 million fund for investing in infrastructure to support the development of new homes has opened for bids.
April 8, 2014 - Energy Capital holds $5b final close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Energy Capital Partners holds $5.043 billion final close for its Energy Capital Partners III, exceeding its $3.5 billion target. The final close was announced April 8.
April 2, 2014 - AMP reaches $750m with its second infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
AMP Capital has raised an additional $450 million for its AMP Capital Infrastructure Debt Fund II, bringing its total fundraising to $750 million with the fund's $300 million first close in August 2013.
April 1, 2014 - Alterna holds second fund close
Outlet: Fort Mill Times - Online
Atlantic-Pacific Capital has held a final closing for its Alterna Core Capital Assets Fund II with $722 million of capital commitments, significantly oversubscribed on its target of $600 million.
March 24, 2014 - Fiera Capital launches an infrastructure fund for investors
Outlet: Released
Fiera Capital Corp. has launched the Fiera Private Infrastructure Fund, which provides Canadian accredited investors with access to investments in core infrastructure assets, previously only available to institutional and private wealth investors.
March 24, 2014 - Macquarie launches first pooled infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Macquarie has launched Macquarie Infrastructure Debt, the first fund to have an explicit focus on investing in U.K. inflation-linked infrastructure debt.
March 18, 2014 - South Africa EU DBSA launch €100b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Big News Network - (press release)
The European Union and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have launched a €100-million program to provide grant funding in support of loans for essential essential infrastructure projects in South Africa and the southern African region.
March 6, 2014 - OFS launches $175m energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Houston-based OFS Energy Fund has launched a third energy fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
March 5, 2014 - KKR holds $2b final close
Outlet: Released
KKR announced the final closing of KKR Energy Income and Growth Fund I. EIGF represents a $2.0 billion strategy focused primarily on investing behind the development of North American unconventional oil and gas resources.
March 3, 2014 - IHS raises $490m for Africa towers
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
IHS Holding Ltd., Africa-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, said it raised $490 million in equity and debt from investors including Goldman Sachs Group to fund acquisitions and investments.
February 27, 2014 - Dalmore raises £260m for first PIP fund
Outlet: Released
The National Association of Pension Funds has raised £260 million for its PPP Equity PIP Limited Partnership. Dalmore Capital will act as manager of the fund.
February 18, 2014 - Strategy change for $600b China fund
Outlet: Technology Spectator
China Investment Corp is selling energy and commodity holdings while seeking to capitalize on recovering United States and European economies, a major shift in strategy for the $600 billion ($A660 billion) sovereign wealth fund.
February 17, 2014 - Solar PV thriving, says Savills Energy
Outlet: Global Solar Technology - Online
Savills Energy has secured its 10th consecutive planning permission for ground-mount projects in the United Kingdom on behalf of leading British solar developer Solarcentury.
February 14, 2014 - Ottawa launches $14b infrastructure fund
Outlet: Globe and Mail - Online, The
Prime Minister Stephen Harper fired the starting pistol on a $14-billion spending spree on infrastructure, announcing the long-awaited details on a Building Canada Fund first mentioned in last year's budget.
February 14, 2014 - GBM to launch new infrastructure fund in Mexico
Outlet: Business News Americas - Online
Mexican investment group GBM plans by year-end to launch a second fund for up to $1.14 billion in order to take advantage of the government's plans to expand transport and energy infrastructure.
February 13, 2014 - Equis Funds to invest $500m in Japanese solar projects
Outlet: South China Morning Post - Online
Equis Funds plans to raise $500 million over the next year to fund solar-energy projects in Japan where the use of renewable energy is expected to at least double over the next 15 years.
February 12, 2014 - Cavanal Hill Funds launches new energy mutual fund
Outlet: HispanicBusiness.com
Cavanal Hill Funds has filed a registration statement with the SEC indicating its intent to offer the World Energy Fund so investors can take advantage of what some believe is the coming end of cheap energy.
February 12, 2014 - Mexico says in talks with China to form infrastructure fund
Outlet: Thomson Reuters - UK - Online
Mexico and China are discussing creating a joint fund for investments in infrastructure projects in Latin America's No.2 economy.
February 10, 2014 - John Laing-backed infrastructure fund targets £174m launch
Outlet: Materials Recycling World - Online
A new environmental fund backed by investment firm John Laing has revealed plans to float on the London Stock Exchange, eyeing 'significant' opportunities including the waste sector.
February 10, 2014 - Harbert raises $247m for fifth energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Harbert Management Corp. has raised $246.7 million for its fifth fund, Harbert Power Fund V, according to a filing with the SEC.
February 7, 2014 - Kensington closes first infrastructure fund
Outlet: CNW Group - Online
Kensington Capital Partners has a final closing of the Kensington Power Income Fund L.P. in December 2013, which raised over $41 million.
February 5, 2014 - Thai state power firm may delay $515m infra fund
Outlet: Australasian Legal Business - Online
State-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has plan to raise at least 17 billion baht ($515 million) by listing an infrastructure fund could face delays due to the country's ongoing political unrest.
February 5, 2014 - BlackRock to liquidate energy trust
Outlet: Fundweb
The £104 million BlackRock New Energy trust is to be liquidated. BlackRock offered shareholders the choice of to either receive cash or to have their shares transitioned to the $1.4 billion BGF Energy fund on Dec. 19.
February 5, 2014 - Canada pension board opens Brazil office
Outlet: Released
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has opened an office in Sao Paulo in April, intent on boosting real estate and infrastructure investments.
February 4, 2014 - Post Oak Energy holds $600m close
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
Post Oak Energy Capital has held a close for its second fund, Post Oak Energy Partners II, with commitments totaling $600 million.
February 3, 2014 - Cavanal Hill Funds launches innovative new energy mutual fund
Outlet: CNBC - Online
Cavanal Hill Funds has filed a registration statement with the SEC indicating its intent to offer the World Energy Fund so investors can take advantage of what some believe is the coming end of cheap energy.
January 30, 2014 - 3i suspends new investments in Brazil
Outlet: Venturewire
3i Group reported a 3 percent rise in diluted net asset value per share and said that it will not make any new investments, or raise a new fund in Brazil due to changes in the macro-economic conditions of the country.
January 29, 2014 - OFI surpasses €400m target with European infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
OFI InfraVia has surpassed its €400 million ($546 million) target, holding a €530 million ($724 million) close for its second European infrastructure fund.
January 29, 2014 - AENO raises $500m for U.S. drilling investment
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
American Energy – NonOp, an affiliate of American Energy Partners, has raised $500 million in equity commitments to pursue a business plan focused on various onshore basins in the United States.
January 29, 2014 - GreenWood raises $400m for timber fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
GreenWood Resources Capital Management has held a $400 million close for its Global Timber Resources fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
January 28, 2014 - Nippon secures further funds for Japanese solar market
Outlet: Released
Nippon Renewable Energy has announced the closing f a JPY 26.1 billion ($250 million) equity raising into Japan Solar L.P., to fund Japanese solar generation facilities managed and operated by NRE.
January 27, 2014 - Huadian raises $152m selling shares
Outlet: Finance Asia
Huadian Fuxin Energy i selling new shares at HK$3.30 each to a small group of investors. The Fujian-based clean energy company raised about HK$1.178 billion ($152 million) over the weekend to boost its working capital.
January 24, 2014 - Macquarie infrastructure fund nears $2b fundraising goal
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III, the latest North America–focused fund offering from Australia's Macquarie Group, has raised $1.89 billion, according to a filing with the SEC.
January 24, 2014 - Abu Dhabi-backed Carlyle to raise $900m for energy fund
Outlet: ACQ Magazine - Online
The Carlyle Group, the U.S. private equity firm in which Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Co. owns a 7.5 percent stake, is expected to raise $900m for its first international energy fund by the end of this week, sources claimed.
January 22, 2014 - Partners holds €1b final close for global infrastructure vehicle
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Partners Group has closed its Partners Group Global Infrastructure 2012 program with $1.35 billion, making it the firm's largest dedicated infrastructure vehicle.
January 21, 2014 - Conergy launches $100m fund for commercial solar projects
Outlet: Solar Review
Germany's Conergy, which like SunPower, both manufactures and installs soar arrays, has launched the Conergy Fund I program, a $100 million fund to support the development of large-scale projects in the United States.
January 15, 2014 - Actis holds $1.15b final close
Outlet: Herald - Online, The
FIRSTavenue has announced the final closing of Actis Energy III with total commitments of $1.15 billion. The fund was oversubscribed and surpassed its initial target of $750 million by 50 percent.
January 14, 2014 - Ridgewood Energy closes latest fund at $1.1b
Outlet: Released
Ridgewood Energy Corp. has closed its latest private equity fund, Ridgewood Energy Oil and Gas Fund II, with total commitments of $1.1 billion, reaching its hard cap.
January 13, 2014 - Ambienta holds second close for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Milan-based environmental investor Ambienta has held a second close for its Ambienta II fund with €202.2 million ($276.3 million) in equity commitments.
January 10, 2014 - NRG Energy announces $700 million fundraising
Outlet: PV Magazine - Online
NRG Energy intends to commence an offering of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, due 2022.
January 8, 2014 - Balfour raises $469m infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Balfour Beatty has raised $469.1 million for its infrastructure funds management business, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners, according to a filing with the SEC.
January 6, 2014 - Starwood Capital holds final close for energy fund
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
Starwood Capital Group Global has closed its Starwood Energy Infrastructure Fund II with $983 million in equity commitments.
January 6, 2014 - IL&FS raises $120m for infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
IL&FS Infra Asset Management, an asset management company promoted by IL&FS Financial Services, has raised $120 million for its IL&FS Infrastructure Debt Fund.
January 6, 2014 - American Infrastructure closes MLP fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
American Infrastructure MLP Funds has held a $630 million final close for American Infrastructure MLP Fund II on Dec. 6, according to a filing with the SEC.
December 20, 2013 - Energy Capital launches $3b energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Energy Capital Partners has launched a third fund, Energy Capital Partners III, with a $3.4 billion fundraising goal.
December 11, 2013 - Rockland Capital closes second power fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Rockland Capital has closed its second energy fund, Rockland Power Partners II, on Dec. 6 with $425 million in equity commitments, confirms Scott Harlan, a Rockland Capital managing partner.
December 9, 2013 - Panda Power raises $310m for second fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Panda Power Funds has raised $310 million for its second energy-sector fund, Panda Power Fund II, according to an SEC filing.
December 9, 2013 - European Investment Bank invests €50m into second Glennmont Fund
Outlet: Released
Glennmont Partners has secured a €50 million investment in its second fund by the European Investment Bank. The investment is the single largest clean energy equity investment made by EIB this year.
December 9, 2013 - Actis surpasses target with $1.15b for Africa, Asia power
Outlet: Released
Actis has raised $1.15 billion from pension and sovereign wealth funds to invest in electricity businesses, exceeding its target by more than 50 percent.
December 9, 2013 - American Infrastructure raises $800m fund
Outlet: CNNMoney.com
American Infrastructure MLP Fund has closed its second investment fund with $800 million in capital commitments.
December 2, 2013 - EIG holds final closing for Energy Fund XVI
Outlet: Released
EIG Global Energy Partners has a held a final close for its Energy Fund XVI, reaching its hard cap of $6 billion.
November 27, 2013 - infrastructure debt fund targets GCC water
Outlet: Global Water Intelligence - Online
A U.K. investment firm has launched a new utility-centred debt infrastructure fund that it says will bring European investors back into the Gulf project finance market – and help free up capital for developers.
November 27, 2013 - Missouri School Pensions commits $75m to infrastructure
Outlet: Investment Management Mandate Pipeline
The Public School and Education Employees Retirement Systems of Missouri closed on two real estate commitments to Alterna Capital Partners and Heitman.
November 19, 2013 - Verbrugge forms partnership with iCON Infrastructure
Outlet: Business Wire
Verbrugge International N.V. has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with iCON Infrastructure pursuant to which iCON Infrastructure Partners II will become a 32 percent shareholder in Verbrugge.
November 18, 2013 - Azure completes TGGT acquisition
Outlet: peHUB
Azure Midstream Holdings has completed its acquisition from EXCO Resources and BG Group of 100 percent of the equity interest in TGGT Holdings for an aggregate sale price of $910 million, plus customary working capital adjustments.
November 14, 2013 - Texas TRS invests $219m in infrastructure
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
The $116.09 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas invested $219 million in the recently closed Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners Fund I.
November 12, 2013 - Rockland raises $352 million for second fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Rockland Capital has raised $352 million for its Rockland Power Partners II, according to a filing with the SEC.
November 11, 2013 - GCP teams up with Exotix to launch Gulf infrastructure fund
Outlet: City A.M.
GCP SovereignDebt Infrastructure, a U.K.-based investment firm, is launching a $250 million debt infrastructure fund to provide financing for major power and water projects in the Gulf.
November 11, 2013 - Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund surpasses target
Outlet: Released
Armstrong Asset Management has raised its first clean energy fund. A total of 10 investors have made capital commitments to the Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund since the fund held its first close in August 2012.
November 8, 2013 - First State European fund completes fourth close
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
First State Investments has raised $818 million for its European Diversified Infrastructure Fund in a fourth close that has increased its total raise to more than $1.7 billion.
November 8, 2013 - Equitix holds closes for two infrastructure funds
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Equitix Investment Management has completed the final close of Equitix Fund III, a vehicle targeting U.K. P3 infrastructure assets.
November 5, 2013 - Brookfield Infrastructure reports strong 2013 third quarter results
Outlet: MarketWatch
Brookfield Infrastructure posted strong results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 with funds from operations (FFO) totaling $167 million compared to FFO of $113 million in the third quarter of 2012.
November 1, 2013 - RDIF and Caisse des Dépôts launch Russia-France investment fund
Outlet: Released
The Russian Direct Investment Fund and Caisse des Dépôts International have launched the Russia-France Investment Fund.
October 29, 2013 - Brookfield closes $7b global infrastructure fund
Outlet: Marketwired - Online
Brookfield Asset Management has a held final close for its Brookfield Infrastructure Fund II. The fund focuses on transportation, renewable power, utilities, and energy assets in the Americas, Europe and Australasia.
October 29, 2013 - Partners Group raises $717m for infrastructure fund
Outlet: Venturewire
Switzerland-based private equity manager Partners Group has closed on $716.5 million for its latest infrastructure vehicle, Partners Group Global Infrastructure 2012.
October 22, 2013 - First Reserve begins marketing second infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newline
First Reserve has a second infrastructure fund, First Reserve Energy Infrastructure Fund II, in the market, with a $2.5 billion fundraising goal.
October 15, 2013 - IFC holds $1.2 billion final close for global infrastructure fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
IFC Asset Management Co., a subsidiary of the International Finance Corp. (IFC), held a $1.2 billion close for its IFC Global Infrastructure Fund on Oct. 8.
October 8, 2013 - Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners raises $1.65 billion
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners has completed fundraising for its inaugural standalone fund, closing Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund I with $1.65 billion.
October 1, 2013 - Hancock Timber raises $528.1 million for 12th fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Hancock Timber Resource Group has raised $528.1 million for Hancock Timberland XII.
September 6, 2013 - Request for proposals issued for Ontario Place urban park and waterfront trail project
Outlet: MLive.com
Infrastructure Ontario has issued a request for proposals seeking landscape architects with the expertise and capacity to design an urban park and waterfront trail along the east island of Ontario Place.
September 4, 2013 - Pension funds approve infrastructure commitments
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
A number of U.S. public pension funds have made commitments to infrastructure managers.
September 4, 2013 - Fundraising round-up
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
A number of infrastructure funds raised equity in July and August.
August 27, 2013 - AMP completes first close of infrastructure debt fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
AMP Capital has raised more than $300 million from 17 institutional investors from Australia, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to complete the first close of the AMP Capital Infrastructure Debt Fund II.
August 20, 2013 - Brookfield closes $1 billion global timberlands fund
Outlet: Released
Brookfield Asset Management has held the final close on Brookfield Timberlands Fund V with equity commitments totaling $1 billion, creating a global fund that will invest in timberlands, primarily in the United States, Brazil and Australia.
August 20, 2013 - Union Investment completes second closing for new infrastructure fund
Outlet: Released
Union Investment has completed the second closing for its UniInstitutional Infrastruktur SICAV-SIF Erneuerbare Energien infrastructure fund.
July 24, 2013 - Post Oak and Goldman Sachs commit $100 million to PetroEdge Energy III
Outlet: Global Energy World
Post Oak Energy Capital and funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management have made a $100 million commitment to PetroEdge Energy III.
July 16, 2013 - LS Power launches $1.5 billion Fund III
Outlet: Private Equity News - Online
LS Power Group has returned to market with a fund half the size of its predecessor, which raised $3.09 billion in 2007. The firm is focusing the vehicle exclusively on investments in operating power plants.
July 12, 2013 - Blackstone spin-out raises $1 billion for debut fund
Outlet: Power Finance & Risk - Online
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners has topped $1 billion for its debut fund. The infrastructure investment shop is expected to shop for long-term contracted assets across broader infrastructure space around North America.
June 27, 2013 - Stonepeak exceeds $1 billion fundraising goal
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners has raised approximately $1.2 billion in equity commitments for its debut Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund.
June 18, 2013 - AXA plans to invest $13.3 billion in infrastructure debt
Outlet: Bloomberg News - Online
AXA has increased its exposure to the infrastructure debt market with a commitment to invest up to €10 billion ($13.3 billion) during the next five years and has appointed AXA Real Estate To source and manage those investments.
June 17, 2013 - Riverstone raises $6.8 billion for global energy fund
Outlet: Institutional Real Estate Newsline
Private equity firm Riverstone Holdings has held a $6.8 billion first close for its Riverstone Global Energy & Power Fund V.
May 27, 2013 - IL&FS, Stanchart launches $600 million
Outlet: ConstructionUpdate.com
A new infrastructure fund would be launched jointly by Standard Chartered Private Equity and IL&FS Investment Managers with a corpus of around $600 million.
May 27, 2013 - Consortium to put improved bid to takeover of U.K.'s Severn Trent news
Outlet: domain-b
A consortium including Canadian and Kuwaiti investors is in the process of lining up an improved £5-billion takeover bid for water giant Severn Trent, a FTSE 100 company.
May 23, 2013 - 3i grows infrastructure arm with Barclays fund purchase
Outlet: Thomson Reuters - UK - Online
3i Group is to buy the European infrastructure fund management business of British bank Barclays as part of a drive to boost its fee income from public-private partnerships and renewable energy projects.
November 30, -0001 - Europe pledges €300m for 19 African renewable energy projects
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