Proximocast: Industry news

Proximocast: Industry news - 11 April

Today Azeem will be looking at the industry moves today. There was a lot covered in this episode, most notably;
Proximo has re-launched its annual survey. The Global Project Finance Survey 2023 is open to all market participants and the results will be published later in the year. The survey will build-out from Proximo’s 2021 survey, which provided some interesting post-pandemic results, some of which still apply, while others have been impacted by fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising interest rates and inflation.

Proximocast: Industry news - 03 April

This week, Proximo's own Maura Murphy takes you through: 
Actis to acquire 11 data centres in the Americas
Macquarie invests in Pavlov Media
Shell signs deal to offtake more LNG from Mexico Pacific export project
Chancay Port project debt signed
Alpen Glasfaser generated solid bank appetite
Vodafone-Altice German FTTH debt in syndication
EOI issued for renewables at South African waterworks
Aramco inks $12.2bn China oil refinery, petchem project deal
And highlights our upcoming Financing America's Infrastructure Exchange - a dual event alongside our Digital Infrastructure Americas event taking place on May 23-24 in Nashville TN!

Proximocast: Industry news - 27 March

We take you through the top stories from the week:
- Peru launches railway PPP project- AES plans 379MW solar project in Chile- Sempra takes FID for Port Arthur LNG Phase 1- Hutchison Ports signs for two Egyptian terminal concessions- UK government plans SMR build-out- Netomnia completes £230m fundraise- China firm wins tender to redevelop Solomon Islands port
Plus, Proximo Americas Digital Infrastructure Forum is back and this year we are joining the who's who of infrastructure in Nashville on May 23! Find out more and book your place via our website – www.proximoinfra.com.

Proximocast: Industry news - 21 March

In this podcast, we'll talk through some of the leading stories from the world of project finance this week researched by our team of in-house reporters.
- Silicon Valley Bank project finance flow significant- Details of debt relief for Eskom announced- Sao Paulo awards Rodoanel Norte PPP- Wales consents first floating wind project- AirTrunk raises A$650m for Japanese data centre- Vauban closes Boreal senior debt refinancing- Navisun closes $235m for solar projects- Afreximbank in talks to help raise $500m for Senegal refinery upgrade- Brazilian street light PPP tenders due- UK to spend £20bn on carbon capture in clean energy push
Plus, we're gearing up for Proximo Financing America's Infrastructure 2023 taking place on May 23-24 in Nashville. We'll dive into what makes assets bankable bond market ready or investable or with a keen eye to projects that are at or near market.
If you're looking to join us in Nashville or if you'd like more information on any of the stories from today's podcast, drop us a message on team@proximoinfra.com.

Proximocast: Industry news - 13 March

This week Azeem looks at the personal changes in the Project and Infrastructure Finance World.
The DBSA has appointed Boitumelo Mosako as its new CEO 
Harbert Management Corporation (HMC) has promoted Claude Estes
Link Legal has appointed Prashanth Sabheshan
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has hired banking and finance specialist Laleh Shahabi 
OYA Renewables has appointed Rob Roberti as Executive Vice President of Project Finance, effective March 13, 2023. 
Latham & Watkins has unveiled a raft of new partners. Owain Davies, in Singapore, is a member of the Project Development & Finance Practice and Finance Department. José María Alonso, in Madrid, is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Litigation & Trial Department. Joshua Marnitz, based in Los Angeles and Houston, is a member of the Environment, Land & Resources Practice and Corporate Department.
Denham Capital has appointed Richard Burrell as an Operating Partner for its Sustainable Infrastructure business (DSI). 
Gaetan Frotte has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer 
CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has appointed Kerron Lezama 
DLA Piper has appointed Thananan Sangnuan as a partner 
Fabrizio Pierdomenico has been appointed as Brazil’s new National Secretary for Ports and Waterway Transport.
Nomi Ahmad has been appointed CEO of GE Energy Financial Services (EFS) to succeed Susan Flanagan, effective March 1. 
Emmanuel Rollin has been appointed chief executive of Iberdrola France.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has appointed Martin Neubert as Partner, Group Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and member of the CIP management board.
Dele Kuti is due to become head of a new energy and infrastructure group at Standard Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Kuti is currently global head of oil and gas at the bank. As part of the transition, Stephen Barnes will move from his position as head of power and infrastructure to a new role within the bank.
 
Shoutout:
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Experience a unique networking opportunity, participate in engaging discussion formats, and meet with trailblazers in the field. Hurry and secure the last remaining spots with a 30% leader discount. You can still register virtually, so it's not too late to join us for this exciting event!

Proximocast: Industry news - 06 March

This week on the Proximocast Maura highlights the news including: 
Tellurian faces new setback as LNG project financing looms
Telefonica looking to replicate IpT in Colombia
PROINVERSION plans 16 PPP awards this year
FMO finances Argentinian renewable energy sector
Denham Capital backs EVC
BNetzA launches 1800MW offshore wind tender
Financing agreement signed for $8.5bn NEOM Green Hydrogen project
Red Rocket reaches financial close on three wind projects
Maura also discusses ACWA Power at our MENA - Project, Agency and Development Finance event, taking place next week in Dubai.

Proximocast: Industry news - 27 February

In this week's episode of Proximocast: Industry news, Naomi highlights the top news for the week:
- Afreximbank, Ndar to develop 250MW CCTG power project- PDG plans 96MW data center campus in Batam- EBRD, InnoEnergy partner on EV recycling in Poland- Leviathan group starts plans for Israeli floating LNG terminal- Osisko, Appian to create joint venture- Batteries fare well at UK T-1 capacity auctions- Contractor chosen for Havant Thicket Reservoir
Plus, hear about our events taking place in the next few weeks in Miami and Dubai! Visit www.proximoinfra.com for more information.

Proximocast: Industry news - 20 February

In this weeks episode, Azeem highlights the movement of personnel across the industry, with Hogan Lovells strengthening the South African team, MET Group hiring a new CEO as well as many more stories. It's been a busy month this month. Azeem also mentions the upcoming event in Miami, for more information on the please find in link below;
 
https://www.proximoinfra.com/events/210/Proximo-Latin-America-Energy-Infrastructure-Development-Finance-2023