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Last updated: May 7, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Infrastructure & Energy Security Investment

Global investment in the energy transition climbed to record levels throughout 2025, even as policy shifts and geopolitical instability persist, driven by an urgent need for energy security. Executives across the sector assert that delivering flexible energy systems is the most direct route to national sovereignty in the current environment, according to Sosteneo executives. This push is evident on both sides of the Atlantic, where I Squared Capital notes a rich pipeline of decarbonisation opportunities exists despite diverging political approaches between the US and Europe. Furthermore, the rising cost of energy and recurrent volatility are accelerating the case for low-carbon alternatives in emerging markets, bolstering the rationale for renewables adoption.

Battery storage, in particular, is positioning itself as a vital component in this energy puzzle, with utility-scale costs falling rapidly, placing Europe at the forefront of deployment, as InfraVia suggests. Such technological advancements are critical for enabling reliable decarbonisation, according to Nuveen Infrastructure, as electrified transport adoption remains contingent on policy support and mitigating infrastructure gaps that currently slow uptake. Meanwhile, the increasing focus on energy sovereignty conflicts with the global nature of the transition, creating onshoring opportunities as supply chains respond to deglobalisation pressures. Simultaneously, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) remains viewed as a reliable pathway to low-carbon power, especially for rapidly expanding growth markets.

Capital Flows and Political Risk in Energy

The redirection of private capital flows in the US has introduced new parameters for political risk assessment within infrastructure funding. The Department of the Interior’s decision to repay lease fees to GIP and CPP Investments for offshore wind projects, while simultaneously diverting that capital toward new oil and gas developments, has raised significant questions among institutional investors about regulatory consistency in the energy sector. Separately, Blackstone Infrastructure’s head emphasized the need for data centre developers to move beyond merely avoiding environmental harm, pointing to the firm’s keen interest in US utilities and European expansion opportunities as essential for managing the massive power demands of AI infrastructure.

Real Estate Capital Raising

In real estate finance, Blue Owl raised $9bn across four distinct funds, with its net lease strategy proving to be a substantial engine for that capital-raising activity over the past cycle. This capital deployment contrasts with site-specific redevelopment projects, such as the transformation of a former bus station in Richmond, Virginia, where the 2910 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard property is being converted into a multifamily community that will incorporate new retail space alongside residential units.