Last updated: March 23, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
Infrastructure & Energy Investments
LS Power secured a $5 billion regulatory sweetener for its natural gas operations, contrasting with a noticeable deceleration in US data centre expansion, which reportedly slowed by 50 percent. Meanwhile, the return of the Global Summit signals renewed focus on large-scale infrastructure deployment globally, even as asset managers adopt new strategies; for instance, Quinbrook is building an internal Australian construction team to manage execution risks across its battery storage pipeline amid tight labor conditions.
Real Estate & Valuation Practices
In core real estate transactions, Hines purchased four mid-box logistics properties across the UK for a combined £60 million, adding to its existing portfolio within the core-plus HEPP fund. This pursuit of physical assets contrasts with internal scrutiny over valuation methodologies, as Igneo Infrastructure Partners recently detailed its decision to conduct quarterly valuations to avoid client surprises regarding portfolio depreciation, a key lesson learned from its first Euro fund exit.