Tag Archives: infrastructure investment

New Skanska project in Georgia highlights continued expansion of large scale data center construction

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a USD 75 million contract to build a 22,700 square metre data center in Georgia, USA. The project includes construction of the main facility, site work, utilities, and the fitout of administration areas and five … Read the full press release

Skanska wins major Norwegian rail contract to expand Intercity network capacity and reliability

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a NOK 1.2 billion contract by Bane NOR to construct the Stange–Otterstad double-track railway in Norway, part of the Intercity corridor between Oslo and Lillehammer. The project aims to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency … Read the full press release

DNV Supports Major Battery Storage Transaction in Germany as TotalEnergies Sells Stake to Allianz Global Investors

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as technical advisor to TotalEnergies in the sale of a 50 percent stake in a large battery storage portfolio in Germany to Allianz Global Investors, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 500 million. The portfolio … Read the full press release

DEG Strengthens Financial Position and Global Development Role with EUR 2.9 Billion Business Volume in 2025

(IN BRIEF) DEG, part of KfW Group, reported a strong 2025 financial year with a total business volume of EUR 2.9 billion and significant development impact across emerging markets. Its portfolio supported around 3 million jobs and generated EUR 185 … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Highlights Long Term Expansion and Strategic Focus as It Enters a New Investment Cycle After 20 Years Listed

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA SE is celebrating 20 years as a publicly listed company, highlighting its transformation from a German real estate firm into a global investment manager overseeing around EUR 56 billion in assets. Since its IPO in 2006, the … Read the full press release

EBRD Expands Investment in Green Genius to €150 Million to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Storage Projects in the Baltics and Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased its investment in Green Genius by €50 million, bringing its total commitment to €150 million. The funding will support the company’s renewable energy expansion across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Secures €200 Million Contract to Deliver Sustainable Student Accommodation for University of Southampton Expansion

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF, as part of the Aspire consortium, has been awarded a €200 million contract to deliver a major student accommodation project for the University of Southampton, including design, construction, financing and 50-year operation. The project will provide 1,092 … Read the full press release

Abertis Achieves Full Ownership of Strategic A63 Motorway Strengthening Long-Term Growth and European Infrastructure Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Abertis has completed the acquisition of the remaining 48.8% stake in the A63 motorway in France, securing full ownership of the asset after initially acquiring a majority stake in 2025. The 104-kilometre toll road, which connects Spain with … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank supports Rotterdam shore power project with major financing to advance sustainable maritime operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to support the installation of shore power infrastructure at the port of Rotterdam, complemented by an additional €70 million grant from the European Commission. The project, led by … Read the full press release

Telia Increases Stake in Valokuitunen While Brookfield Acquires Majority Ownership of Finnish Fiber Operator

(IN BRIEF) Telia has agreed to increase its ownership stake in Finnish fiber operator Valokuitunen from 40 percent to 49 percent in a transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 with an estimated value of €30 million. … Read the full press release

E.ON Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results and Expands Investment Program to €48 Billion Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) E.ON reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025, achieving adjusted Group EBITDA of €9.8 billion and adjusted Group net income of €3.0 billion while increasing total investments to €8.5 billion, primarily focused on expanding and modernizing energy … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory Partnership with Estonia Targets Financing Solutions to Expand Affordable Homes Beyond Major Cities

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Estonia have launched a 13-month advisory partnership designed to expand affordable rental housing and stimulate residential investment outside the country’s largest counties. With only a small fraction of new homes currently being built in regional … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product to Drive Domestic Expansion

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product, based in London, in a strategic move to support the firm’s expansion across real estate, impact investing, and infrastructure in the UK. Wiseman joins from the UK Government, where … Read the full press release

New Vattenfall Research Highlights Rising Consumer Commitment to Fossil-Free Energy and Lasting Changes in Everyday Habits

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s latest Energy Barometer reveals that while European consumers are broadly optimistic about the energy transition, most believe stronger government support is needed to drive meaningful progress. The survey, conducted by Statista across five countries, shows that half … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Earns Triple Recognition at the 2026 Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards for Its Impact-Driven Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been recognized at the 2026 Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, winning three distinctions that underline its leadership in sustainable banking and its measurable impact across Türkiye and Central and Eastern Europe. The bank received the … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal and Liberia Secure Long-Term Mining Partnership Supporting Multi-Billion-Dollar Infrastructure Investment

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal and the Government of Liberia have ratified an amended Mineral Development Agreement extending the company’s mining concession to 2050, with an option for a further 25-year renewal, reinforcing Liberia’s role as a key mining hub in West … Read the full press release

New Lloyds Funding Programme Positions the North East at the Heart of the UK’s Green Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has committed to making more than £1 billion of new finance available to businesses across the North East in 2026 as part of a wider £35 billion UK-wide funding programme. The announcement, to be made … Read the full press release

Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant Delivers Strong Output and Advances Modernisation Plans

(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant produced 7.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, covering roughly 10% of Finland’s electricity consumption and achieving an overall availability rate of 89.4%. While production remained at a strong level, output was slightly impacted … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells Half of Greek Wind and Solar Portfolio to Asterion While Retaining Operational Control

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has sold a 50 percent stake in its 424 MW wind and solar portfolio in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners in a transaction valuing the assets at €508 million. The company retains the remaining 50 percent, continues … Read the full press release

National Grid Secures Key Industry Partners to Accelerate Clean Energy Infrastructure and Support Thousands of UK Jobs

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has taken a significant step in its Great Grid Upgrade programme by awarding major contracts for Sea Link, a proposed 140-km subsea electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk designed to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy. Siemens … Read the full press release