With an outstanding track record spanning over 20 years, €5.9 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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TDF is the market leader in the provision of TV and radio broadcast networks, telecom infrastructure solutions and digital terrestrial media platforms in France. The company has a portfolio of high quality real assets in key locations with the widest geographic coverage in France, which are critical to the reception of TV and radio channels, and to the functioning of mobile telephone networks.
GasValpo is a Chilean gas distributor and retailer that supplies natural gas to over 96,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers that was acquired by Whitehelm in 2008. GasValpo is the third largest distribution company by volume and the second largest in terms of revenue and network length. Whitehelm currently manages 92% of the shareholding for its clients.
Miaoli Wind is a 49.8MW wind farm located in Taiwan. Its revenues are underpinned by a 15+5-year energy offtake agreement with State-owned power utility Taipower. Enercon is responsible for the O&M of the wind farm under a 15-year agreement. There is no merchant risk with full output contracted under the terms of the PPA to Taipower.
One of the world’s most experienced infrastructure managers & investment strategy advisers
