Sector Investment 8 Hours

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Infrastructure & Energy Deals

The infrastructure investment sector saw activity across regulatory approvals and construction strategy as LS Power secured a $5 billion gas regulatory sweetener amidst slowing growth in U.S. data centres, which reportedly declined by 50 percent. Simultaneously, Quinbrook is establishing an in-house Australian construction team to manage its expanding battery storage pipeline, aiming to gain control over execution amid tight labour conditions. The return of the Global Summit is scheduled, signaling renewed focus on large-scale infrastructure dialogues.

Real Estate & Valuation Strategies

In core-plus real estate investment, Hines acquired four UK mid-box logistics assets for a total consideration of £60 million, adding to its existing portfolio managed under the HEPP fund. Separately, Igneo Infrastructure Partners’ global head Niall Mills discussed valuation discipline, emphasizing the firm’s preference for quarterly valuations to preempt client concerns about falling asset prices, a lesson learned from the exit of their first European fund.