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The Proximo Podcast brings you the latest news from the global infrastructure and energy finance sectors. Each week, our presenters will introduce you to the best project finance content from Proximo, including key interviews with market participants, top news stories, features, webinars, and events. For more information go to http://www.proximoinfra.com
This week wen run through promotions and hires across the globe; Adapture Renewables hires Kyle Johnson - Sylvain Delion moves from Macquarie to RPC - HIF Global appoints Roberto Simon as CFO - Felipe Fernandez R. moves to Barclays from Mainstream - Mayer Brown promotes Nick Kouvaritakis - CEFC promotes Kathryn Grace - Michael Crosland and Paul Fairbairn join Societe Generale - Societe Generale hires Sang Joon Lee - Deloitte hires Alex De la Vega - Agentis Capital Advisors hires Matt Wright - Brent Tasugi moves to I Squared Capital - Credit Agricole promotes Pablo Garcia-Maestro Gil-Casares
This week's headlines:
- Societe Generale supports Infravia’s investment in Fibre Networks Ireland
- Freeport LNG retracts force majeure
- New Fortress targets green hydrogen production near Beaumont
- Infracapital makes £200m investment in GRIDSERVE
- Turkey in talks with foreign investor group for hydrogen projects
- Actis to acquire majority interest in Levanta Renewables
- Innergex completes $800m refinancing of Chilean portfolio
- Telecoms company Iliad secures €5 billion financing package
- SEC seals $567m ECA-backed interconnection project financing
Plus, look out for our new Energy Transition report and more information on our upcoming event on the topic, taking place in Austin, TX this November.
This week's headlines:
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Toyota-Panasonic battery JV to buy lithium from ioneer's Nevada mine
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CAI and Meridian buy stake in California peaker
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WattBridge finances ERCOT peaking plant expansion
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Enel to sell Chilean transmission business
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Enel secures sustainable loan from Bancolombia
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Garadagh solar PV financing is a first for Azerbaijan
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Pakistan plans solar instead of coal-fired Gwadar plant
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Hiring challenges for US project finance banks
This week we run through some of the top headlines across the globe:
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EIG and Fluxys close on GNL Quintero acquisition debt
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Magnolia Power project debt closed
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Further information on NeuConnect interconnector financing
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Shortlist announced for Omani schools PPP
Plus, here all about our latest industry data and research report and how you can get your copy!
Proximo interviews Patryk Figiel, Partner and Head of the Energy & Infrastructure practice of the Warsaw office of Linklaters, about financing the Polish offshore wind market and the wider offshore potential in the Baltic.
Proximo talks to Rainer Bucher, an executive director at BCI, about Chile's Small Means of Distributed Generation (PMGD) programme. Topics include the history of the PMGD programme, the benefits of distributed solar for Chile, recent regulatory changes to the PMGD scheme, and any alterations to PMGD project financings as a result of the new regulation.
Proximo interviews Joe Robinson, an ESG manager at Equitix, about the growing trend of consumer-led investing and how it is shaping the infrastructure and project finance markets.
Proximo interviews Claire Barclay, a partner at Pinsent Masons, about South African infrastructure development, including sectors such as rail, ports, water, and student housing.
This week we'll be covering
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Ferrovial's plan to buy stake in JFK airport's New Terminal One concession
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New York makes awards to 22 solar projects
-ECP announces sale of Sendero Midstream to Crestwood
-Brookfield completes acquisition of FET stake
-ReVolve signs options for 300MW Mexican wind farm extension
-Pattern Energy plans green hydrogen hub at Port of Argentia
-CABEI helps finance Santo Domingo Metro Line 2C
As we kick off our event on infrastructure and renewables finance, Proximo Europe 2022, in Lisbon this week, we focus on the top headlines across the region:
- Greenvolt signs LIONS solar acquisition debt
- Generg wind and mini hydro portfolio refinanced
- Preferred bidder selected for Stonehenge A303 construction
- RPC to acquire 528MW onshore wind cluster in Sweden
- Infracapital funds expansion of inland waterway business
- G7 countries to stop funding fossil fuel development overseas
Proximo talks to Rodrigo Delaveau, a legal counsellor and head of Public Law at Chilean Legal Firm, Morales & Besa about how the drafting of Chile's new constitution will affect the the country's approach to the energy transition.
In this episode we cover some of the top stories across the Americas and Europe:
- Fuentes joins CIBC in energy transition role
- More details on CleanCapital's $200 million loan for DG pipeline
- Bids pushed back for Colombian riverway PPP
- Romania tweaks tax law to spur offshore Black Sea gas investments
- Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens projects practice
Plus, find out more about Proximo Europe 2022 - coming LIVE to Lisbon on the 8th & 9th June!
Proximo talks to Abhishek Gupta, associate director at the EDHEC Infrastructure Institute and the head of infraMetrics product development, about 'Infrastructure Strategy 2022. A Pivot to the Digital Frontier' - a new report from Boston Consulting Group and EDHECinfra.
Ahead of our live event in Nashville this month, we take a look at the week's top news from across the Americas:
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US DOE offers over $3bn to beef up battery supply chain
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NextDecade and ENGIE sign Rio Grande LNG SPA
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Terna sells Latin transmission portfolio to CDPQ
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IFC invests to promote Colombian green energy
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Orla Mining seals $150m refinancing
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US EPA approves WIFIA loan for Kansas wastewater project
Proximo talks to Paul Colatrella, Managing Director at Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt (US) and Head of Fiera's US-based Infrastructure Debt Team in New York, about debt funds and their role in the North American project and infrastructure finance market.
Listen to the top stories from the week in Canada, the US, and Latin America focusing on updates in hydrogen, digital infrastructure, and regulation in LatAm.
Listen to the top stories from the week in Africa, Asia and the US focussing on project financing within transportation, power, renewables and digital infrastructure.
Sustainability-linked loans have become increasingly common corporate finance and refinancing products. But can they really work in greenfield project finance? Tom Nelthorpe discusses market drivers and deal mechanics with Jennifer Charles, a senior associate at Watson Farley & Williams.
Proximo talks to Ferhat Afkar, a senior associate at Ginting & Reksodiputro in association with Allen & Overy, about the growth of the floating solar sector as a project finance asset class.
Proximo talks to Daniel Riordan, global head of political risk & credit at Vantage, about what the current unsettled political environment might mean for political risk insurance demand and product evolution.
Tune in to hear the latest top stories in project finance, including an update on the potential lasting impacts of the Ukraine crisis on the oil and gas sectors.
The latest updates on big projects and investments around the world this past week - including impacts of developments in Ukraine.
Proximo talks to Allan Marks, partner at Milbank, about President Biden's Build Back Better Bill and it's potential impact.
Proximo talks to Jason Segal, a managing partner at Javelin Capital, about the future of the renewables market in the Dominican Republic.
Proximo talks to John Casola, chief investment officer at the Canada Infrastructure Bank, about the evolution of public-private infrastructure in Canada.
The top stories on the Proximo Podcast this week:
- Amp closes cross-border construction mezzanine
- AES closes on renewables construction facility
- Delfin plans FID on Gulf of Mexico LNG project in 2022
- DeltaFiber signs expansion debt and refi
- South African RMIPPPP projects face further delays
Listen in to hear the top stories from last week:
- AES closes on renewables construction facility
- South African RMIPPPP projects face further delays
- Sempra Infrastructure closes $400m senior notes
- Blackstone funds to invest $3bn in Invenergy Renewables
- SPPC plans $728m bond issue for Noor solar project
This week on the Proximo Podcast, we look at some of the latest updates on deals and projects across the globe:
- Maldives and ADB agree advisory services for solar PVs
- Sacyr closes on ECA-backed equipment financing
- EIB, KfW IPEX help finance new battery-powered trains in Germany
- Rio Tinto to buy lithium project in Argentina for $825m
- Scout Energy acquires $400 million Blue Sky Solar project
Proximo talks to Anne Lapierre about the implications of the COP26 climate conference for project finance and infrastructure development.
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Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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This week on the Proximo Podcast, we cover some of the week's top headlines:
- Climate Investor 2 secures $675m for first close
- MAM finalises €125m loan to SIRO for fibre rollout
- IDB Invest improves broadband in Colombia, Mexico, Peru
- JERA to buy 25.7% stake in Freeport LNG for $2.5bn
- PANYNJ tasks panel with review of LaGuardia transit options
Proximo discusses the battery storage and e-bus sectors with Nicholas Beatty, founder director at Zenobe Energy.
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Hot topic of the week? Sustainability. Listen to the latest developments globally in green hydrogen, 5G financing, and development bank commitments.
This week on the Proximo Podcast, we look at deals, projects and market moves:
- Montem plans renewable hydrogen project at Tent Mountain
- DESRI signs PPA for 160MW Chester Solar
- Myrtle solar-plus-BESS construction facility signed
- Hawaiian Electric files draft RfP for Big Island
- Export credit ban for unabated coal-fired power plants at OECD
Market Moves:
- Endeavour hires Brian Herlihy as CEO
- Olivier Mussat exits IFC
- Royal Vopak names Dick Richelle as new CEO
- Vicky Chan joins Dalmore Capital
This week on the Proximo Podcast, we look at deals, projects and sales across the globe:
- LC extension for ConEd's California solar portfolio
- Midland Cogen refinancing closed
- San Jose seeks venture partner for airport connector project
- IADB finances Argentina internet access project
- TII considers PPP for MetroLink railway in Ireland
- Macquarie purchases stake in Greek electricity distributor, HEDNO
- Frazer Solar signs contract for solar and storage project in Eswatini
- Saudi launches dry gas network tender
- MoU signed for Indonesian coal-to-methanol plant
- Pacifico signs right to first offer for Aussie renewables projects
Proximo talks to Denham Capital's Scott Mackin about Denham’s Sustainable Infrastructure debt platform.
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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In this special episode we talk all things digital infrastructure with Tom Yanagi, managing director, head of capital markets at Digital Bridge, and Quynh Tran, co-head of infrastructure at SMBC.
Focusing specifically on the different types of financing options available to active players in the digital infrastructure space, Proximo, Tom, and Quynh explore how project finance works in the sector, how non-bank lending plays a role, and what the greatest risks and challenges are for the industry over the next few years.
Proximo talks to Brad Fierstein, a principal at Apollo Global Management, about the future of the US offshore wind sector following the closing of the Vineyard Wind project financing.
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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This week on Proximo's podcast, we look at sales, new investment platforms and new projects across North America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Top stories this week:
- More details on BayWa’s Serralonga wind farm financing
- Goldbeck wins German school PPP
- Acme signs land agreement for Duqm green ammonia project
- Karachi Red Line Bus Rapid Transit project deal signed
- EQT set to buy data centre platform EdgeConneX
- First Cobalt secures $45m for refinery construction
- Sao Paulo moves forward with TIC rail concession
- Engie signs PPA for Lima airport supply
Plus, news on our latest research report on energy storage - available to download now.
Join Nicholas Davies, Commercial Director for EMEA at Proximo as he takes you through the top stories, projects and market moves in project finance.
Proximo talks to Highfield Energy's Peter Kavanagh about the Rosspile and Gillinstown solar PV projects in Ireland.
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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This week in project finance: Hartree Capital's debt-backed acquisition, digital infrastructure financings in Europe, and key projects on the horizon - plus, key insights from the IPCC's most recent report on climate change.
This week's stories:
- New Jersey outlines new solar incentive scheme
- I Squared to buy largest Mexican data center operator
- IFC finances 119MW solar PV plant in Mexico
- Colombia launches tenders for two highway concessions
- Canadian Solar closes $100m financing in Brazil
- Kekava Bypass PPP reaches financial close
This week on the Proximo Podcast
- New York approves BESS at former coal-fired power plant
- Cordelio completes financing for Glacier Sands wind project
- AES Andes enters renewables partnership with GIP in Chile
- Mainstream launches 1GW renewables platform in Chile
- Planning submitted for Ennis data centre campus
- Olsztyn Waste-to-Energy Project reaches financial close
- BlackRock acquires Korean offshore wind developer
Proximo discusses the impact of both Covid-19 and climate change on the roads sector with Fernando Rodriguez Marin, a partner at Bracewell.
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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This week on the Proximo Podcast, we’re covering broadband roll-out in rural India, the operationalisation of Europe’s largest PEM green hydrogen electrolyser, Botswana’s first large-scale solar plant, and more. Tune in for the latest updates in project finance around the world, every week.
A round-up of Proximo's news content over the last week, including exclusive details on the MasMovil acquisition financing and the Project DAO financing.
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Proximo talks to Aaron Smith, chief commercial officer at Principle Power, about the latest developments in the floating offshore wind sector.
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Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Proximo talks to Benoit Cambier and Jane Feehan about the EIB's financing of an interconnector project between Mali and Guinea.
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In this week's episode, Proximo Infra talks to Rolf Huber about his green hydrogen company H2 Energy and the green hydrogen sector more broadly.
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Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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This episode features an interview with Pierre Georges from S&P Global Ratings, who discusses his recent report 'The Energy Transition and the Diverging Path for European Utilities'.
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Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Ian Cogswell of Portland Advisors and CCC Training joins this week's podcast to discuss the oil and gas sector in relation to Covid-19.
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This episode features an interview with Arup's Jonathan Turton about UK infrastructure investment in the wake of Covid-19.
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This week's Proximo Weekly Digest features special guest Darryl Murphy, head of infrastructure at Aviva Investors. Darryl gives us his top story of the week as well as some helpful tips for working from home.
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Music:
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Music: Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5710-limit-70 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Music:
Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Music:
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Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod
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Today the Proximo Daily covers new World bank investments, Australian renewables and Glencore's chrome investment.
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During the Proximo Austin: US Power and Renewables Exchange,our content producer Maura Murphy sat down with Bryan Gartenberg, Senior Vice President - Sales Head Escrow & Specialized Agency at Texas Capital Bank to discuss the banks' entrance into the American power and renewables market.