NEWS & INSIGHTS
EIG Launches Chilean Renewables Platform, Grupo Cerro
Washington, DC and Santiago, Chile — June 29, 2022 — EIG, an institutional investor to the global energy sector and one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, today launched Grupo Cerro, a new renewable energy platform in Chile. The newly formed entity includes EIG-owned Cerro Dominador plants and the recently acquired ANPAC, the owner of […]
EIG Hires De la Rey Venter as CEO of MidOcean Energy
WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2022) – EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced that De la Rey Venter has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer of MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”) and as a Managing Director of EIG. MidOcean is an EIG-controlled LNG company seeking to create a diversified […]
EIG and Aramco Sign MoU to Extend Energy Collaboration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 16, 2022 – EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Aramco to collaborate on future energy projects. Under the terms of the MoU, the parties will look to pursue investment opportunities in projects that advance […]
HIF Global Secures US$ 260 Million in Equity Investments
HIF Global Secures US$ 260 Million in Equity Investments Funds will be used for the development of pioneering decarbonization projects in the United States, Chile, and Australia HIF Global, the world leader in eFuels development, secured approximately US$ 260 million in equity investments to fund the global expansion of its decarbonization business. The capital will […]
EIG and Fluxys Partner in Key LNG Infrastructure Supporting Decarbonization in Chile
EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, and Fluxys, a leading energy infrastructure company, today announced that they jointly will acquire an 80% equity stake in GNL Quintero S.A. (“Quintero”), the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Chile, from Enagas Chile SpA and affiliates of OMERS Infrastructure. Terms […]
EIG Joins Initiative Climate International: iCI launches North American chapter to drive private equity action on climate change
The Initiative Climate International (iCI) has today launched its North American chapter, joined by leading private equity investors across the region. The region’s introduction into iCI advances the initiative’s ability to represent a truly global perspective when producing outputs and engaging members collaboratively. This is crucial to the initiative’s role in determining and standardising best […]
EIG Hires Flavio Valle as Head of Brazil
Industry Veteran Bolsters EIG’s Brazil and Latin America Operations EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced that Flavio Valle has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Brazil. Mr. Valle has over 15 years of expertise in infrastructure projects, cross-border transactions, project finance, capital markets, and […]
EIG Commits to ESG Data Convergence Project: Private Equity Industry’s First-Ever ESG Data Convergence Project Announces Milestone Commitment of Over 100 LPs and GPs
Global LPs and GPs representing $8.7 trillion USD in AUM and more than 1,400 private companies commit to collaborative ESG reporting system in its inaugural year January 28th, 2022 – Since its launch in September 2021, the ESG Data Convergence Project, which seeks to standardize ESG metrics and provide a mechanism for comparative reporting for […]
8minute Solar Energy Closes $400 Million in Financing from EIG
8minute Solar Energy (“8minute”) today announced that it has closed $400 million in financing from EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors. The financing agreement includes a portion of growth equity and a letter of credit. R. Blair Thomas, EIG’s Chairman and CEO, will join 8minute’s Board of Directors. This […]
EIG Signs Agreement to Acquire 10% Interest in APLNG for US$1.592 Billion
Largest-Ever Sponsor-Led Acquisition of Interest in Integrated LNG Project WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 24, 2021 – EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire a 10% interest in Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited (“APLNG” or the […]
New UK Independent Power Producer Created with Investment from EIG
EIG completes acquisition of 1332 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station and 49 MW battery in Nottinghamshire, England West Burton Energy, a newly created company, is well-positioned to support the energy transition. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, England — August 31, 2021 — West Burton Energy has been created today as a […]
EIG-Led Consortium Closes $12.4 Billion Infrastructure Deal with Aramco
Consortium comprised of a cross-section of renowned investors from North America, Asia and the Middle East WASHINGTON, D.C. – EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy sector and one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, today announced the closing of its previously announced transaction with Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (“Aramco”), under which a consortium […]
