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Aquila and FNSF’s portfolio financing, New Zealand
Renewables Asia PacificSingapore-headquartered Aquila Clean Energy APAC and Far North Solar Farm, a New Zealand-based independent developer closed a portfolio financing with Westpac last month, creating some firsts and showcasing the potential for solar deals in the country
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Henry Ford Health energy system P3, US
Social & Defence North AmericaIn April, Henry Ford Health’s central utility plant P3 reached financial close using tax-exempt senior secured revenue bonds amounting to $249.34 million, a first of its kind deal
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Bruc’s green loan for solar pipeline, Spain
Renewables EuropeSolar arrays produced more electricity than any other source in Spain in May. The country has emerged as a key player in the buoyant global solar PV sector, putting to best use its favourable geographic conditions and abundant sunshine. The project financing of over half a billion euros closed by Bruc in April highlights the thriving state of the sector
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Terrenus Energy rooftop solar, Singapore
Renewables Asia PacificTerrenus Energy closed a S$297.5 million loan facility last month (20 May) to finance the construction of rooftop solar facilities in Singapore
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Minority acquisition in East Anglia ONE, UK
Renewables EuropeL&G NTR clean power fund and Development Bank of Japan completed on 30 April the acquisition of a 10% stake in EA1 from Macquarie Group-owned Green Investment Group
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Infra Dig – Offshore Wind
Renewables EuropeOffshore wind went from nascent technology to mature in the blink of an eye… not something that will come as a surprise to anyone who has been kicking around the infra community for a while. Sherif Gebaly form Arcadis talks about this challenging sector
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The H2 rainbow: commercialising clean hydrogen
Oil & Gas North AmericaClean hydrogen projects across the US are generating enormous interest but many struggle to reach bankability as many risks, such as technology, supply chain, regulation and offtake, are halting progress
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Infra Dig – Banking Nuclear
Power EuropeThe thorny issue of nuclear power and its financability is the central theme for this latest Infra Dig podcast between IJGlobal and 2 senior bankers from Natixis CIB. Energy transition specialists Ivan Pavlovic and Eric Benoist drill down into bankability in a growing sector
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Al Ansar Hospital PPP, Saudi Arabia
Social & Defence MENASaudi Arabia’s first healthcare PPP reached financial close in February 2024, marking the country’s first success under its Vision 2030 privatisation programme
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Mayakan gas pipeline expansion, Mexico
Oil & Gas Latin AmericaFrench energy firm Engie in March closed a $2.5 billion deal to finance the expansion of its Mayakan gas pipeline in Mexico
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Infra Dig – Battery Energy Storage
Renewables EuropeThis week’s Infra Dig podcast lifts the lid on battery energy storage, with informed commentary on how it works and how it integrates within the European electricity grids. Eva Zimmermann takes the listener through the complexities of an infrastructure asset class that so many people are comfortable with… but likely lack granular understanding of
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Ancala Fund III, Europe
Oil & Gas EuropeMid-market investor Ancala raised €1.4 billion for its third flagship fund, continuing the consistent investment strategy the firm has pursued since inception in 2010
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Antin Infrastructure Fund II, France
Oil & Gas EuropeEarlier this year, reports that Grandi Stazioni Retail – a company which manages the retail sector of 14 Italian train stations – had been put to market emerged in the Italian press. The sale will represent the end of an era for Antin Infrastructure Fund II, for which Grandi Stazioni Retail is the final asset yet to be realised
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Offshore wind turbines, bigger is not always better
Renewables North AmericaThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in April cancelled contracts for 4GW of offshore wind projects after GE Vernova "caused material changes" by scrapping its turbine design for the projects
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Infra Dig – The Energy Transition Episode
Renewables EuropeA podcast focused squarely on energy transition in a far-ranging discussion that touches on most of the salient points in this challenging subject. Adrian Del Maestro, VP of global energy advisory at AECOM, takes listeners through the key points of the day while providing a insight into the future
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Seriti Green, South Africa
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaPursuing climate goals and persistent load-shedding have been key drivers for companies based in South Africa to incorporate renewable energy to power their operations
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Northvolt loan for Europe's first gigafactory, Sweden
Renewables EuropeThe push to phase out fossil fuels and transition to the electrification of transport and industry turns the focus on advancing battery storage tech. Swedish company Northvolt in early 2024 secured its first green loan, hugely boosting its significant capital raising to date amidst the challenge of finite critical raw materials
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MásMóvil, Orange Spain merger
Telecoms EuropeFor the last 2 years, 2 of Spain’s 4 mobile operators have sought out a merger to create a behemoth provider and remain leaders in the Spanish telecoms space
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Africa Uncovered – Roland Janssens, Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaThis latest IJGlobal podcast revives the “uncovered” series of interviews that delve into bigger picture market intelligence for infrastructure and energy. This one turns the focus on Africa with Roland Janssens, managing director at the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund