Last updated: March 24, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
Infrastructure & Energy Deals
LS Power secured a $5 billion regulatory sweetener for a new gas project, even as broader infrastructure activity shows signs of tempering, exemplified by a reported 50 percent slowdown in United States data centre growth. Separately, the sector's focus remains global, with the Global Summit returning to convene key players. In Australia, Quinbrook is building an in-house construction team to manage its battery storage pipeline, aiming to secure control over execution amid tight labor markets.
Real Estate & Valuation Practices
In core-plus real estate transactions, Hines acquired four mid-box logistics assets across the United Kingdom for a combined £60 million, adding to its existing portfolio of similar properties via its HEPP fund. Meanwhile, managers are prioritizing valuation transparency; Igneo’s global head Niall Mills emphasized the firm's preference for quarterly valuations to avoid explaining drops to clients, a lesson learned from the exit of their initial Euro fund.