All Infrastructure articles – Page 5
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PodcastAcquisition of ENSO
In December 2024 Igneo agreed the 100% acquisition of Madrid-based bioenergy company ENSO Group. In this NEWSFLASH episode Ignacio Perez provides an insight into this innovative company and its focus on facilitating the decarbonisation of Iberia’s heat and electricity supply utilising electric, thermal and cogeneration biomass plants.
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Research ReportThe 2025 Private Markets Macro Outlook: Decarbonise, Digitise, Deglobalise
Despite public markets having closed out 2024 near all-time highs, investors continue to face a number of uncertainties – most notably, the war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East – that will impact global economic growth and investment opportunities in a range of ways.
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PodcastInfrastructure: From Niche to Mainstream Asset Class - With Luba Nikulina, CSO of IFM Investors
Luba covers the advantages of infrastructure as an asset class in portfolios, including target sectors, geographies and the significant return potential of sustainable assets amidst the net zero transition.
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White papersAdvances in wind and solar operations and maintenance
This paper examines the latest developments in O&M, including how innovative approaches, from drones to PV module cleaning technologies, are helping deliver better technical performance and profitability to clean energy projects.
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Asset Manager News11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025
CNN — The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether humbler pursuits.
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Research ReportESG Annual Report 2024
Welcome to our annual Environment, Social and Governance report which covers the 12-month period to March 2024. This is our sixth voluntary report, and we are delighted to share our performance and ESG stories.
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Asset Manager NewsActis’ Skyline Brazilian transmission platform expands to total 1,404km through two acquisitions
Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has signed to acquire two projects to diversify and expand its Skyline Brazilian transmission platform, bringing the length of the business’ operational transmission lines to a total of 1,404km.
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Asset Manager NewsNozomi Energy completes largest acquisition to date consisting of 12 solar projects with a 312MW capacity
Nozomi Energy, a Japan-focused renewables platform established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced its acquisition of a major portfolio of 12 operational solar projects together with a Japanese co-investor, totalling 312MW.
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PodcastPodcast: Kyle Mangini on infrastructure and its role in building resilient portfolios
IFM Investors’ Global Head of Infrastructure Kyle Mangini was interviewed for Bridgewater’s Observations podcast series on the topic of infrastructure’s role in building resilient portfolios.
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White papersInfrastructure 2025 Outlook
In 2025, the macro backdrop for private infrastructure is undoubtedly positive. Economic growth is resilient, inflation remains above average, and interest rates are declining. Valuations have also fallen in recent years, offering relative value compared to public markets. All stars appear aligned for the asset class, but here is a simple truth – there is no easy money left in infrastructure.
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PodcastIgneo’s Innovation in Infrastructure - Episode 2 - enfinium and the Carbon Capture Question
In this second episode in our Innovation in Infrastructure Series, Simon is joined by Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium. As one of the UK’s leading energy from waste operators, enfinium is supporting the UK’s journey to a Net Zero economy. enfinium is operating and developing six decarbonisation hubs around the UK and is using waste that would otherwise go to landfill to generate homegrown energy.
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White papersNuclear and the energy transition — Lessons learned from the lost decades
Interest in nuclear energy has ebbed and flowed in the past few decades. We have seen several declarations of a “nuclear renaissance” during this period, depending on prevailing public opinion around carbon emissions, energy security and nuclear safety, as well as country-specific issues.
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White papersEmbodied carbon: Exploring carbon emissions at the construction phase with Datum datacentres
Datum Datacentres operates a network of environmentally efficient, carrier neutral data centers. Below is a snapshot of what the company is doing to assess the emissions in the production and construction phase of its new datacenter as part of its environmental management plan.
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PodcastAcquisition of Autovia Douro Litoral
In October 2024, Autovia Douro Litoral (AEDL) the Portuguese toll-road concession in Porto was acquired by Igneo. In this NEWSFLASH episode Maria Luisa Castro provides an overview of the concession, the factors to consider in acquiring a toll-road and the macro factors impacting the operations of such a concession.
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White papersData centers
Data centers are growing rapidly across the world. How can we manage their sustainability impacts?
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White papersOpen-End Funds: Time is Money in Infrastructure’s New Era
Historically, many infrastructure companies such as utilities, airports, and toll roads exhibited stable, low-growth earnings. However, the investment landscape and its growth opportunities have broadened significantly.
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White papersBeyond renewables: Investing in the global energy transition
The global push to decarbonise will require investment in a wide range of technologies and infrastructure, bringing a diverse array of potential opportunities for investors.
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White papersInfrastructure debt: Capturing the mainstream
Jerome Neyroud, head of infrastructure debt investments at Schroders Capital, on why infrastructure debt is no longer niche, the appeal of the asset class and the sectors poised to drive future demand.
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White papers2024 Global Listed Infrastructure fall update
Recent shifts in equity market leadership have begun to benefit infrastructure stocks. The long-term case for an active listed infrastructure allocation remains compelling.
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White papersSearching for impact: Comparing transport and renewables from an impact perspective
The energy transition has been the largest opportunity within the infrastructure sector over the past decade (~52% of transactions closed1), and we expect this trend to continue.
