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The pairing of wind with hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives will prove critical to the decarbonisation of transportation and heavy industry, says Prime Capital’s head of infrastructure Mathias Bimberg.

The energy transition is creating an abundance of opportunity and maintaining discipline is essential, say partners and co-heads of Ares Infrastructure and Power, Andrew Pike and Keith Derman.

The decarbonisation of existing infrastructure assets is an essential part of the pathway to net zero, according to IFM Investors’ global head of infrastructure, Kyle Mangini.

From carbon pricing to a focus on natural capital, the concept of ESG continues to evolve, say Deutsche Bank’s Claire Coustar, Emily Kreps and Thalia Delahayes.

The mid-market segment of global infrastructure is less crowded and a localised approach can deliver proprietary dealflow, argues Wim Blaasse, managing partner at DIF Capital Partners.

Participants at our roundtable say infra debt strategies are increasingly segmented and sophisticated – and the asset class is well placed to cope with macroeconomic pressures. The sector has come of age, write Ben Jackson and Zak Bentley

Infrastructure debt is playing a vital role in preserving the future of our planet, says Jean-Francis Dusch, global head of infrastructure and structured finance at Edmond de Rothschild

Taking time to work with borrowers to develop innovative financing solutions is the key to mid-market success, says UBS head of infrastructure debt Alessandro Merlo

Strong origination capability is critical to meeting clients’ growing appetite for infrastructure debt, says Barings’ Global Infrastructure Debt Group managing director Pieter Welman

As the asset class matures, investors are seeking greater customisation, says Karen Azoulay, head of infrastructure debt at BNP Paribas Asset Management