In depth
16 May 2025

UK biogas: Bigger, longer-dated, and unsubsidised?

Financings for UK anaerobic digester (AD) facilities have been small and have usually closed in the corporate and agricultural debt markets. Can consolidation and a shift towards corporate support for AD produce larger project financings? More

In depth
09 May 2025

Pouring cold water on enhanced geothermal

A new report provides some much-needed scepticism about the newest geothermal boom and its parallels with the fracking industry. More

News
16 May 2025

Dublin MetroLink PPP project may launch in late 2025

The tender for the Dublin MetroLink PPP project may launch by the end of 2025, according to a source familiar with the matter. Expected to cost in the region of €10 billion, the project will include 16 new stations running from Swords to Charlemont. The project will link Dublin Airport, Irish... More

News
16 May 2025

Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection in Canada

Toronto-based lithium battery recycling firm Li-Cycle has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada and expects to start a formal sale for its business or assets. The firm’s US units have also commenced proceedings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.Li-Cycle has... More

Event Session
16 April 2025
News
16 May 2025

Doral secures $1.5bn for Mammoth Solar

Doral Renewables has secured $1.5 billion in financing for the three-phase Mammoth Solar project located in Pulaski County, Indiana. The package comprises $1.3 billion in construction debt financing and a $200 million tax equity commitment from Truist Bank. KeyBanc, Santander, and HSBC are... More

News
16 May 2025

DP World signs $760m MoU for Dominican Republic port

DP World has signed a $760 million MoU with the Dominican Republic government to expand the Port of Caucedo and its Free Trade Zone.The agreement initiates negotiations that will raise Caucedo’s container handling capacity to 3.1 million TEUs, while unlocking 225 hectares of development-ready... More

News
16 May 2025

CBRE invests in Engie storage portfolio

ENGIE North America has entered into a partnership with funds managed by CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) on a US portfolio of battery storage assets.ENGIE will retain a controlling share in the portfolio and will continue to operate and manage the assets. The 2.4GW portfolio consists of 31... More

News
16 May 2025

Nigeria approves PPP for hydro plant upgrade

The Nigerian Government has approved an upgrade of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in Oyo State under a 30-year public-private partnership (PPP).The hydro plant first became operational in 1980 and following the upgrade, capacity would be increased from 6MW to 20MW. Electricity access would be... More

News
16 May 2025

NESO cleared to develop UK strategic energy plan

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has received approval of the methodology it will use to develop the UK’s first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP).The SSEP will provide the first high-level blueprint for Great Britain's energy infrastructure from 2030 to 2050, providing clarity... More

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Recently closed deals

Deal name Cost in $m Country Sector
Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie Rooftop Solar Projects - Financing 25 France PV solar
JFE Steel Acquisition of a 10% Stake in Blackwater Coal Mine Project - Financing 392 Australia Coal, Coke, Anthracite
Riga Water and Sanitation Project - EIB Financing 76 Latvia Water & sewage networks
Recurrent Energy Renewables (Project Atlas) - Financing 416 Spain Renewables (other)
300MW SAEL Kurnool PV Solar Project - DFI Financing 132 India PV solar
News
16 May 2025

Econergy joins SAE battery project at Uskmouth

SIMEC Atlantis Energy (SAE) and Econergy International have entered into a joint venture to develop a battery storage system near Newport, Wales.The Afon Wysg 2 (AW2) 250MW Battery Storage project at SAE's Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park (USEP) is being designed with a duration of up to 5... More

Event
Jun 10 - Jun 12, 2025

Proximo Europe 2025: Energy & Infrastructure Finance

Tivoli Hotel & Congress Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark

Unrivalled new business opportunities for the project finance community. Let us take you on a wild ride that brings together leaders from across export, project & development finance!

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News
16 May 2025

Iloilo grants original proponent status to Aboitiz water proposal

The Iloilo City Government has officially granted Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Original Proponent Status for its unsolicited Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Project proposal.The public-private project would provide a long-term and sustainable water supply to Iloilo City and neighbouring towns. The proposal... More

News
16 May 2025

Switzerland approves five electricity reserve plants

The Swiss government has approved five electricity reserve plants powered by carbon neutral fuel, with a total capacity of 583MW.Contracts with providers in the cantons of Valais, Aargau, and Basel Country are now being negotiated. The plants are expected to be operational between 2027 and 2030.... More