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Offshore wind has hit heavy resistance on three continents as policy missteps, investor jitters and presidential decrees stall momentum.
Australia’s largest superannuation fund is open to the government offering up infrastructure investment opportunities but warns against the government dictating where superfunds should invest.
There is little evidence of infrastructure investors changing course, but there appears a subtle shift in messaging from ‘ESG’ to ‘sustainability’.
Despite macroeconomic turmoil in some markets, investing in decarbonisation and digitalisation remains a viable and appealing option in Europe, says BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Karen Azoulay.
With heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, diversifying risk exposure is more important than ever, says Northleaf’s Jamie Storrow.
Shortly after the OBBBA scheduled a sunset for renewable construction tax credits, an executive order to revise definitions gave investors pause. Now, they are glad to be able to move forward.
The programme is aimed at mid-market developers and based on the expectation a substantial increase in up-front capital will be needed to qualify for the IRA tax credits post-OBBBA.
CIP’s commitment to green hydrogen, contrasted with an exit from BP, shows serious proponents are backing the industry on a project-by-project basis.
Clarity and robust protections brought infra investors into UK nuclear. But the country’s water sector still looks radioactive.
Some industry leaders caution a boosted Capacity Investment Scheme could sideline private sector innovation without broader policy reform.