With an outstanding track record spanning over 20 years, €5.8 billion in direct infrastructure debt and equity investments made since inception, and
€3.0 billion of funds currently under management,
we are one of the world’s largest and most experienced independent infrastructure managers.
We are a long-term investor, partnering with clients to invest in true infrastructure assets that protect real investment value, while providing predictable cash returns. This is achieved by investing in assets with clear and measurable cash flows and adding value through active asset management.
December 2017
A significant demand / supply imbalance for large, core infrastructure assets in the traditional OECD markets of Europe and North America has compressed projected investment returns for private market investors. This article explores the merits of investing in Developed Asia infrastructure, a low-risk region that faces less competition.
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September 2017
Whilst emerging market economies are keen for private capital to invest in their many infrastructure projects, private investment to date has been relatively restrained. We discuss the key risks that need to be overcome in order for emerging markets to get a bigger piece of the infrastructure allocation pie.
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December 2016
Australia reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the impacts of global climate change through its ratification of the Paris Agreement. We explore the knock-on implications of such a commitment for renewable energy investments, as well as for investors and shareholders on a forward-looking basis.
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November 2016
Can hedge funds provide a similar return outcome to infrastructure investments? Should investors be indifferent between allocating capital between these two types of investments?
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September 2016
The rise in electricity generation from renewable sources has had a materially negative impact on global electricity generation utilities. We explore the fresh challenges, including the so-called death spiral, facing the Australian electricity transmission and distribution network over the medium to long term.
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Rowville Transmission Facility (RTF) owns an electrical transmission facility located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. RTF converts electricity from 500kV to 220kV for distribution. The facility receives a monthly fee from the Australian Energy Market Operator, while the operation and maintenance of the asset is outsourced to Ausnet Services.
Tawa Solar holds a 68.3% direct equity interest in two solar photovoltaic power plants located in Southern Peru known as Tacna Solar and Panamericana Solar. Together, these solar plants have a combined capacity of 42.4MW. The two solar plants operate under separate long-term power purchase agreements granted as part of the Government’s first renewable energy auction in 2010.
APA Group owns and operates gas transmission, distribution and storage assets across mainland Australia, and has interests in a range of other energy infrastructure investments. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: APA). The APA Medium Term Notes pay a fixed coupon of 3.5% p.a. and mature in 2020.
One of the world’s most experienced infrastructure managers & investment strategy advisers
