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Global Infrastructure Partners, LLC (GIP) is an American infrastructure investment fund making equity and selected debt investments across markets worldwide. GIP's main headquarters are located in New York City and its equity investments are based on infrastructure assets in the energy, transport and water & waste sectors. GIP employs approximately 150 investment and operational professionals and has offices in New York, London, Stamford, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore and Hong Kong.[3][4] In total as of 2023, its portfolio companies employ approximately 100,000 people, according to the company website. BlackRock acquired the company in 2024.

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History

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Global Infrastructure Partners was established in May 2006. Two founding investors in its first fund, GIP I, were Credit Suisse and General Electric. Both committed approximately 9% of the US$5.64 billion of GIP I's committed capital.

The firm's first investment was announced in October 2006. It was a 50:50 joint venture between GIP and American International Group (AIG) to acquire London City Airport for an undisclosed sum. GIP announced the sale of the asset in February 2016 for a significant multiple of its acquisition price.

GIP has made two additional notable airport investments: the October 2009 acquisition of Gatwick Airport, the second largest airport in the United Kingdom by passenger traffic, for £1.5 billion from BAA[5][6] and the 2012 acquisition of Edinburgh Airport for £807 million.[7][8]

GIP has made a cross section of investments in other areas of the transport sector as well as the natural resource and power generation areas of the energy sector. These assets include seaports, freight rail facilities, midstream natural resources and power generation businesses.

Global Infrastructure Partners' first fund, GIP I, completed its fund raising in May 2008 with $5.64 billion in investor capital commitments. The fund became fully invested during 2012.

In September 2012, GIP's second fund, GIP II, completed fund raising with US$8.25 billion in investor capital commitments, making it the largest independent infrastructure fund in the world at that time.[9] Exceeding what it had initially projected,[10] GIP's third fund—GIP III—completed fund raising in January 2017 with approximately $15.8 billion in investor capital commitments. GIP's fourth equity Fund, GIP IV, completed fund raising in December 2019, raising $22 billion.

GIP also manages several other Funds which focus on investments in infrastructure in other asset classes or target specific regions. GIP's Credit business manages over $4 billion across three Funds: GIP Capital Solutions I and GIP Capital Solutions II and GIP Spectrum.

In January 2024, the investment management corporation BlackRock announced its acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 billion with Perella Weinberg as financial advisor. This move aims to tap into the infrastructure market, forecasted to be one of the fastest-growing segments of private markets in the years ahead.[11][12][13] On October 1, 2024, it was announced that BlackRock had completed the purchase of GIP.[14]

Current investments

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As of January 2023 Global Infrastructure Partners had aggregate assets under management of approximately US$100 billion, such investments being concentrated in OECD countries, generating revenues of approximately US$80 billion. Its portfolio specifically included investment in the following assets:[15]

  • ADNOC Gas Pipelines
  • Access Midstream Partners
  • ACS Renewables
  • Ascend Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited
  • Atlas Renewable Energy
  • Biffa
  • Bluepoint Wind
  • Borkum Riffgrund 2
  • ChannelView Cogeneration
  • Clearway Energy
  • Compañía Logistíca de Hidrocarburos
  • Competitive Power Ventures
  • CyrusOne
  • East India Petroleum
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Empresa Eléctrica Guacolda S.A.
  • EnLink Midstream (sold to ONEOK in 2024)
  • Eolian Energy
  • Freeport LNG
  • Naturgy (fka Gas Natural SGD, S.A.)
  • Gatwick Airport
  • Gladstone LNG Project
  • Gode Wind 1
  • Great Yarmouth
  • Hess Infrastructure Partners
  • Heathrow Airport
  • Hornsea 1
  • London City Airport
  • Pacific National
  • Peel Ports
  • Perdaman Karratha Ammonia-Urea Project
  • Pluto Train 2
  • Port of Melbourne
  • Port of Brisbane Corporation
  • QCLNG Common Facilities
  • Rio Grande LNG
  • Ruby Pipeline
  • Saavi Energía
  • Signature Aviation
  • Skyborn Renewables
  • SUEZ Group
  • Sydney Airport
  • Terra-Gen Power
  • TransitGas AG
  • Terminal Investment Limited
  • Tramarsa
  • Vantage Towers AG
  • Vena Energy

Previous investments

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  • Medallion Gathering & Processing (sold to ONEOK in 2024)

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Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a leading infrastructure investment firm that specializes in acquiring, managing, and operating large-scale, complex assets worldwide. Founded in 2006 and headquartered at in , GIP targets equity investments in essential sectors including , transportation, digital infrastructure, , and , with a growing emphasis on decarbonization and the . As of August 2025, the firm manages over $183 billion in across a diversified portfolio that generates stable, long-term returns through proprietary deal origination and operational improvements. Led by Founding Partner and Chairman and Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi, GIP, as part of the -GIP platform, has a global team of over 600 professionals with expertise in investment, business enhancement, and credit management, operating from offices in key financial centers including New York, , , and . The firm was acquired by on October 1, 2024, in a $12.5 billion all-stock transaction, which combined GIP's platform with BlackRock's capabilities to create one of the world's largest investors while preserving GIP's independent management and investment strategy. This integration has accelerated GIP's deployment, with over $40 billion committed to major transactions since the deal closed, including the October 2025 acquisition of Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion and partnerships in carbon capture. GIP's portfolio highlights its impact on critical infrastructure, such as expanding Gatwick Airport's annual passenger capacity from 32.4 million to 46.6 million before the and scaling Energy to over 30,000 megawatts of renewable capacity in the United States by 2024. In recent years, the firm has pursued opportunities in emerging areas like and digital assets, exemplified by its August 2025 agreement to acquire a co-control stake of 49.99% in Eni's carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and its November 2025 joint venture with to develop €2 billion in data centers, underscoring its commitment to supporting global energy transitions. Through disciplined sourcing and value creation, GIP continues to play a pivotal role in financing and enhancing that benefits communities and economies worldwide.

Overview

Founding and Early Mission

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was founded in as an independent investment firm focused on equity, spearheaded by Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi, a veteran investment banker from , along with key partners including Matthew Harris, formerly co-head of 's global energy group, and William "Bill" Woodburn, ex-president and CEO of GE Infrastructure. The firm emerged from a between and GE Infrastructure, with each providing initial commitments of approximately $500 million to seed the venture, recognizing the growing demand for private investments in energy and transportation assets worldwide. Headquartered in , GIP was established to capitalize on opportunities in large-scale that were often underexplored by traditional financial institutions. The early mission of GIP centered on investing in, owning, and actively operating complex assets to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while enhancing and value creation. Unlike conventional approaches that treated more like passive bond investments, GIP's founders aimed to apply industrial management techniques—drawing from their backgrounds at and GE—to drive improvements in areas such as , cost reduction, and asset performance. This hands-on strategy was motivated by the belief that many global opportunities, particularly in developed markets, held untapped potential for optimization through expert operational oversight, empowering economies by modernizing essential sectors like and . In its inaugural year, GIP launched its first equity fund, GIP I, targeting control-oriented investments in OECD-country with an emphasis on proprietary origination and value-add through management expertise. The fund quickly garnered commitments from its founding backers and other institutional investors, ultimately closing at $5.64 billion in 2008, surpassing its target and establishing GIP as a pioneer in the burgeoning private equity space. This early structure underscored GIP's commitment to building a portfolio of high-impact assets that could benefit from active involvement beyond mere financial sponsorship.

Business Model and Assets Under Management

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) employs a private equity-style focused on investments, integrating equity funds, direct investments, and operational management to drive value creation across its portfolio. The firm emphasizes proprietary deal origination, rigorous , and hands-on operational enhancements to optimize asset performance, while maintaining long-term ownership horizons that align with the stable, essential nature of assets. This approach allows GIP to own and operate complex, large-scale projects, leveraging sector-specific expertise in areas such as and digital . GIP generates primarily through management fees charged on , from profitable fund realizations, and income derived from asset performance and operational improvements. Management fees, projected to exceed $1.5 billion on a pro-forma basis for private markets in 2025, provide a predictable , while —retained by GIP employees in existing funds and shared approximately 60% with the combined team on future funds—rewards successful outcomes after return hurdles are met. The firm's active involvement in portfolio operations further contributes to by enhancing efficiency and cash flows from underlying assets. As of October 2025, GIP oversees over $189 billion in , reflecting significant scale built through equity commitments from institutional investors such as public and plans, wealth funds, and companies, including the July 2025 closing of its fifth flagship fund at $25.2 billion. These commitments underpin the firm's closed-end funds and separately managed accounts, enabling diversified exposure to global infrastructure opportunities. The 2024 acquisition by has integrated GIP into a broader platform, combining GIP's equity and operational strengths with BlackRock's debt strategies and capital-raising capabilities, thereby expanding access to vast institutional capital pools and accelerating deployment across sectors. This has resulted in a combined platform with over $189 billion in as of October 2025, positioning it as a dominant force in private markets investing.

History

Establishment and Initial Growth (2006–2010)

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was established in May 2006 as a between and (GE), with the inaugural fund, GIP I, initially targeting $1 billion in commitments to invest primarily in energy and transportation infrastructure assets worldwide, including toll roads, gas pipelines, and airports. The firm was founded by , a former executive who served as chairman and CEO, drawing on his extensive experience in to lead the new entity. To build its operational capabilities, GIP recruited key early hires from its founding partners, including Michael McGhee from to focus on transportation deals and Bill Woodburn from GE to oversee and operations. These hires strengthened the firm's teams for deal sourcing, , and long-term , enabling GIP to pursue complex infrastructure opportunities in and . GIP's first major investment came shortly after launch with the December 2006 acquisition of a 50% stake in alongside AIG Financial Products for approximately £400 million, marking an early entry into aviation infrastructure and demonstrating the firm's hands-on approach to operational improvements. This was followed by increasing its ownership to 75% in 2008. By 2009, GIP led a to acquire , the UK's second-busiest, for £1.51 billion, further solidifying its presence in European transportation assets. Fundraising for GIP I progressed rapidly, closing in May 2008 with $5.64 billion in commitments from a diverse base, exceeding initial targets and providing substantial capital for expansion. By 2010, the firm had grown its platform with established headquarters in New York and an office in to support transatlantic deal flow and portfolio oversight, positioning GIP as an emerging leader in investing.

Expansion and Major Milestones (2011–2023)

In 2012, Global Infrastructure Partners closed its second flagship fund, GIP II, at $8.25 billion, surpassing its initial target and enabling significant geographic expansion into and alongside deepened investments in core sectors like and transportation. This fund marked a pivotal scaling phase, with commitments from major institutional investors including funds and wealth entities, building on the success of GIP's inaugural fund and positioning the firm for larger, more complex global deals. By 2017, GIP achieved another milestone with the final close of GIP III at $15.8 billion, the largest infrastructure fund raised at the time, which facilitated further diversification into renewables and emerging markets across , , and the . This fund attracted $15.8 billion in commitments from a broad base, including pension plans and endowments, and underscored GIP's growing reputation for managing high-profile assets like airports and ports. Key expansions included the firm's strengthened presence in the Asia-Pacific region; in 2016, GIP launched its first dedicated Australian fund, raising A$2.75 billion to target local infrastructure opportunities in transportation and energy, following earlier investments like the 2010 stake in the . A notable European milestone came in 2018, when GIP, along with co-shareholders, sold a 50.01% majority stake in London's to for £2.9 billion while retaining a significant , realizing substantial returns from its 2009 acquisition and highlighting the firm's expertise in assets. By 2023, the firm had grown its employee base to approximately 400 professionals focused on and operations, operating from 10 global offices including New York, , , , and Stamford. reached over $100 billion by late 2023, reflecting robust and portfolio . A strategic shift toward sustainable gained momentum in 2021, when GIP acquired the platform of MAP Energy Holdings, including solar and assets across and the , marking a key entry into dedicated renewables management. This move, funded through GIP IV, aligned with broader commitments to , including a 49% stake in Renovables for $441 million to expand solar and capacity in . These initiatives positioned GIP as a leader in low-carbon ahead of escalating global demands for decarbonization.

Acquisition by BlackRock (2024–Present)

In January 2024, BlackRock announced its agreement to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a transaction valued at $12.5 billion, comprising $3 billion in cash and approximately 12 million BlackRock shares, with the enterprise value including GIP's debt. The deal aimed to create a leading multi-asset class infrastructure platform by combining BlackRock's scale in public markets and solutions with GIP's expertise in private infrastructure equity and debt. The acquisition was completed on October 1, 2024, following regulatory approvals including from the . , GIP's founder and CEO, continued in his role as Chairman and CEO of GIP while becoming a Senior Managing Director at and joining its Global Executive Committee, as well as its . Post-acquisition, the integration established a combined platform managing over $150 billion in client , leveraging synergies in origination, operational improvements, and diversified investment capabilities across equity, debt, and solutions. This included enhanced data and AI-driven tools, exemplified by the September 2024 launch of the AI Infrastructure Partnership with and MGX, which expanded in 2025 to include , xAI, and the , targeting up to $100 billion in investments for AI data centers and supporting power , including the October 2025 acquisition of Aligned Data Centers. By mid-2025, early integration outcomes featured the successful closing of GIP V, a flagship equity fund, at $25.2 billion—exceeding its target and marking one of the largest such funds globally—along with co-branded initiatives like the AI that broadened the base through strategic alliances with and wealth entities. These developments positioned the combined entity to accelerate deployment in high-growth sectors, with GIP committing over $40 billion across major transactions since integration.

Leadership and Organization

Key Executives and Founders

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was founded in 2006 by a team of experienced finance and infrastructure professionals, led by Adebayo "Bayo" Ogunlesi as Chairman and . Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-born investment banker, previously spent 23 years at , rising to Executive Vice Chairman and Global Head of Investment Banking, where he specialized in project finance and infrastructure deals. His educational background includes a B.A. with first-class honors in from Oxford University, a J.D. magna cum laude from , and an M.B.A. from ; he also served as a to U.S. Supreme Court Justice and as an attorney at . Ogunlesi's vision emphasized active ownership in essential infrastructure assets, driving GIP's growth to over $100 billion in before its 2024 acquisition by . In January 2025, he joined the board of directors of . Following the acquisition's completion in October 2024, Ogunlesi assumed a dual leadership role, continuing as GIP's Chairman and CEO while joining as a Senior Managing Director, member of its Global Executive Committee, and . Matthew "Matt" Harris, a Senior Managing Director and Founding Partner, brought deep infrastructure expertise to GIP's inception, focusing on energy and strategic investments. Prior to GIP, Harris co-headed the Global Energy Group and Americas Mergers & Acquisitions at , and held senior roles at Kidder Peabody & Co. His B.A. in cum laude from the , complemented his operational acumen, enabling key contributions to GIP's initiatives, including chairing the GIP Transition Fund Investment Committee and serving on boards like GE Vernova and Decarbonization Partners. Harris's commitment to sustainability is evident in his role on the of the World Wildlife Fund, influencing GIP's forward-leaning approach to decarbonization and innovation in portfolio companies. Jonathan Bram, a Founding Partner and Managing Partner, specialized in deal structuring and industrial investments, drawing from his prior experience as co-head of Credit Suisse's Industrial and Services Group. Bram's background in economics from (A.B., 1987) supported his role in shaping GIP's investment and operational strategies, particularly in enhancing business performance and across North American assets. His expertise in has been instrumental in structuring complex infrastructure transactions that bolstered GIP's portfolio resilience. Among current key executives, Michael McGhee serves as Deputy Chairman and Founding Partner, overseeing GIP's transport sector investments in airports, ports, and rail since the firm's launch. McGhee's leadership has driven operational improvements and long-term value creation in global transport assets, leveraging his extensive industry experience to navigate regulatory and market challenges. Raj Rao, President and since 2022 and a Founding Partner, manages GIP's and functions with a focus on energy; previously Global Head of Energy at GIP, Rao spent over a decade at Credit Suisse's Global Energy Group before joining in . His operational oversight has been pivotal in scaling GIP's platform post-acquisition. Bill Woodburn, a Founding Partner and Managing Partner, heads GIP's Americas operations, applying his 23 years at —where he served as President and CEO of GE Infrastructure—to foster industrial and financial strategies that differentiate GIP's approach. Woodburn's background from has informed innovative business improvements in the firm's portfolio.

Organizational Structure and Global Presence

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is organized into specialized teams focused on , business improvement, and credit disciplines to support its infrastructure activities. The investment teams handle equity and selected investments, while business improvement groups emphasize operational enhancements across portfolio assets. Sector-specific teams target key areas such as , transportation, digital infrastructure, and , including a dedicated group for decarbonization opportunities to drive the . Following its acquisition by in October 2024, GIP has been integrated into BlackRock's infrastructure private markets platform, operating as a branded unit while leveraging combined capabilities for origination and operations. As of late 2024, GIP employs a global team of approximately 600 professionals with expertise in , engineering, finance, and legal matters to oversee its diversified portfolio. This workforce supports active management of over 40 portfolio companies spanning developed and emerging markets. GIP maintains its headquarters in New York at , with key offices in (5 Wilton Road, SW1V 1AN), (16/F Champion Tower), , , , , and Stamford. In March 2025, GIP established a new office in , , to expand its presence in the . These locations enable GIP to conduct operations across more than 100 countries, facilitating local market engagement and . Governance at GIP is led by the Office of the Chairman, which oversees strategic decisions and includes an Executive Committee and Investment Committee. The firm maintains an independent approach to board oversight for portfolio companies, with infrastructure experts playing key roles in decision-making. ESG integration is embedded across teams through a dedicated ESG Team, led by a Partner reporting directly to the Office of the Chairman, which advises the Investment Committee on performance and risks. This structure ensures that, as of the end of 2023, 87% of portfolio companies have ESG committees, and 59% incorporate ESG-linked remuneration, promoting responsible practices throughout operations.

Investment Strategy

Core Sectors and Focus Areas

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) primarily targets investments in four core sectors: , transportation, digital infrastructure, and water and . These sectors encompass essential infrastructure assets that support critical societal functions, such as supply, mobility, connectivity, and . GIP's approach emphasizes large-scale, complex assets with high , including regulatory hurdles and capital-intensive operations, which contribute to long-term stability and predictable cash flows. In the sector, GIP focuses on assets like pipelines and storage facilities, alongside a growing emphasis on renewables such as solar, , and offshore projects. This includes investments in initiatives aimed at decarbonization, leveraging expertise in both traditional and sources to address global demand for reliable power. The sector's regulated nature and essential role in economic align with GIP's strategy for resilient, inflation-protected returns. The transportation sector involves , seaports, freight rail networks, and related infrastructure, which facilitate global and mobility. GIP prioritizes assets with monopoly-like characteristics and long concession periods, ensuring steady revenue from usage fees and government contracts. These investments support enduring societal needs for efficient connectivity amid and commerce growth. Digital infrastructure represents a key focus, particularly data centers, fiber optic networks, and telecommunications towers, driven by the expansion of and applications. GIP has increased allocations here to capitalize on surging demand for high-capacity, energy-efficient facilities, including partnerships for AI-enabled data centers that integrate advanced power solutions. This sector's rapid growth complements GIP's broader portfolio by offering scalable opportunities in technology-driven infrastructure. Finally, the water and waste sector targets utilities, wastewater treatment, and recycling operations, addressing fundamental needs for clean water supply and environmental management. GIP invests in regulated utilities and waste-to-energy facilities that benefit from stable demand and public-private partnerships, with an eye toward sustainable practices like resource recovery. These assets provide defensive characteristics, insulated from economic cycles due to their indispensable role in public health and sustainability goals. Overall, GIP's sector strategy prioritizes regulated, essential assets that generate inflation-linked cash flows while allocating increasing resources to renewables and like AI infrastructure, reflecting a commitment to and innovation in response to global challenges.

Approach to Investments and Operations

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) employs a rigorous investment process that begins with comprehensive sourcing of opportunities in large-scale, complex assets, followed by extensive to evaluate financial, operational, and regulatory viability. This process integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors from the outset, assessing material climate-related physical and transitional risks and opportunities for each potential . GIP emphasizes partnerships with experienced operators to leverage sector-specific expertise, while utilizing proprietary analytical models to project returns and mitigate risks, ensuring alignment with long-term characteristics such as stable cash flows and essential service provision. Post-acquisition, GIP adopts an active operational strategy focused on enhancing asset value through hands-on management, including efficiency optimizations via its dedicated Business Improvement team and targeted upgrades in digital and technological capabilities. The firm prioritizes enhancements, such as advancing net-zero transitions and decarbonization initiatives across portfolio companies, integrated into ongoing monitoring and ESG engagements to drive long-term performance. This approach contrasts with passive investment models by emphasizing operational improvements over mere financial structuring to generate alpha. GIP structures its investments primarily through closed-end equity funds with typical lifecycles of 10 to 12 years, designed to match the long-term nature of assets, alongside co-investment vehicles and dedicated credit strategies for broader diversification. These credit funds provide tailored financing solutions across power, renewables, , digital, and transportation sectors, complementing the equity programs like Global Infrastructure Partners Fund V, which closed at $25.2 billion in 2025. The firm targets internal rates of return (IRRs) in the range of 15 to 20 percent, achieved predominantly through operational enhancements and strategic value creation rather than alone, as evidenced by early funds exceeding these benchmarks. This performance orientation underscores GIP's focus on delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns for limited partners while navigating the complexities of global markets.

Portfolio and Investments

Energy Sector Holdings

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) maintains a significant presence in the energy sector through investments in infrastructure, emphasizing assets such as pipelines and processing facilities secured by long-term contracts. These holdings provide stable, fee-based revenues and support the reliable transportation and processing of and related hydrocarbons. GIP's portfolio underscores its strategy of targeting essential that underpins global energy supply chains. A cornerstone of GIP's investments is its stake in ADNOC Gas s, acquired in as part of a that purchased a 49% interest in ADNOC Gas Pipeline Assets LLC for approximately $10.1 billion. This asset encompasses management rights over 38 pipelines spanning more than 2,000 kilometers in the , transporting sales gas and liquids under a 20-year agreement with volume-based tariffs. The enhances distribution efficiency in the region and contributes to ADNOC's operational stability. In the United States, GIP previously held a major interest in Hess Midstream Partners through a with , established in 2015 to own and operate integrated crude oil and gathering, processing, and transportation systems in the Bakken Shale. The partnership included over 1,300 miles of pipelines and multiple processing plants, generating predictable cash flows via take-or-pay contracts. GIP fully exited its position in June 2025 following a , marking the end of a decade-long that supported development in North American oil and gas production. GIP expanded its footprint in 2025 with a lead role in an $11 billion deal for Saudi Aramco's Jafurah gas project, where a GIP-led acquired a stake in Jafurah Gas Company. This entity holds lease rights for the development and operation of a major gas processing plant and associated pipelines in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, designed to process up to 2 billion cubic feet per day of sales gas by 2030. The transaction facilitates Aramco's expansion of unconventional gas resources, bolstering domestic energy supplies and export capabilities. Reflecting GIP's commitment to , the firm acquired a 49.99% co-control stake in CCUS Holding in August 2025, valuing the transaction at around €1 billion and establishing joint control with . CCUS Holding oversees a portfolio of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects, including offshore storage facilities in the and Ravenna region, aimed at sequestering millions of tons of CO2 annually. This investment positions GIP at the forefront of low-carbon technologies, supporting the transition from traditional fossil fuels to cleaner energy systems. Collectively, these holdings play a vital role in enhancing global by ensuring resilient amid rising demand, while advancing low-carbon initiatives like CCUS to mitigate emissions in gas-heavy operations. GIP's focus on transition fuels, such as with carbon management, aligns with broader efforts to bridge conventional needs and decarbonization goals.

Transportation and Digital Infrastructure

Global Infrastructure Partners holds a significant stake in key transportation assets, focusing on high-traffic hubs that enhance global connectivity. In the , GIP maintains a 49.99% ownership in , London's second-busiest facility, following a 2019 restructuring where it sold a majority interest to but retained substantial control. In , GIP acquired a leading position as the largest shareholder in through the 2022 Sydney Aviation Alliance , valued at A$23.6 billion, positioning it as the country's primary international gateway serving over 44 million passengers annually. Shifting to digital infrastructure, GIP has invested in telecom and assets to capitalize on surging demand for AI and . Ascend Telecom Infrastructure, a wholly owned GIP portfolio company in , operates a nationwide network of over 20,000 telecom towers, providing passive infrastructure to major mobile operators and supporting rollout through strategic acquisitions like Tower Vision India in 2023. In the United States, GIP participated in the 2025 acquisition of Aligned Data Centers via the AI Infrastructure Partnership, a valuing the provider at $40 billion enterprise-wide, emphasizing scalable facilities for hyperscale AI workloads. Operationally, GIP has driven enhancements in these holdings to boost capacity and sustainability. At Gatwick, investments support a £2.2 billion expansion approved in 2025, including runway relocation and terminal upgrades to increase annual capacity beyond 50 million passengers while minimizing environmental impact. , under GIP's influence, completed a $169 million international apron expansion in 2025 and unveiled plans for terminal integration adding up to 12 international gates, aiming for 75% passenger growth by 2045. In digital assets, Ascend Telecom secured APAC's first sustainability-linked loan in 2023 to fund efficient tower upgrades, while Aligned Data Centers achieved usage across facilities and deployed innovative on-site battery storage for grid-independent power efficiency.

Water, Waste, and Renewables

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has established a significant presence in the , , and sectors, focusing on sustainable infrastructure that supports environmental resilience and the transition to a . Through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, GIP invests in assets that address critical challenges such as , , and generation, aligning with global goals. In the water and waste domain, GIP holds stakes in leading operators that provide essential services worldwide. A key investment is in Suez Group, a global environmental services provider with over 160 years of experience in water treatment, wastewater management, and waste services. GIP joined a consortium including Meridiam, GIP, CDC Group, and CNP Assurances to acquire a controlling interest in the "New Suez" entity in 2022, following a competitive process amid the Veolia-Suez merger. Suez operates desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, contributing to water security in water-stressed regions, with projects that enhance supply reliability and resource recovery. Complementing this, GIP's portfolio includes , the UK's leading integrated waste management company, which handles collection, , , and special waste services for industrial and commercial clients. emphasizes principles, including (EfW) projects like the Newhurst facility, where it supplies waste and holds equity, generating from non-recyclable materials while reducing use. GIP's renewables investments center on utility-scale projects that drive green energy adoption. In , GIP acquired Atlas Renewable Energy from Actis, positioning it as the second-largest independent renewables developer in with 14 solar assets totaling 2.3 GW of contracted capacity, focused on solar and . Similarly, GIP completed the full acquisition of Skyborn Renewables in September , a major offshore wind developer with operations in and the Asia-Pacific, including advanced-stage projects exceeding 10 GW in pipeline capacity. Skyborn's portfolio supports offshore wind expansion, with recent joint ventures like the 2024 partnership with Ørsted for U.S. projects such as South Fork Wind. Collectively, GIP's water, waste, and renewables portfolio represents approximately $18 billion in invested or committed capital, with ownership in 21 GW of operating renewable assets, underscoring a commitment to practices and green transitions through integrated environmental solutions. These initiatives, including Suez's efforts for and Biffa's EfW advancements, exemplify GIP's role in fostering sustainable utility infrastructure.

Recent Developments

Key Acquisitions and Partnerships in 2025

In 2025, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) advanced its focus on decarbonization through the acquisition of a 49.99% co-control stake in CCUS Holding, valued at approximately €1 billion, marking a significant in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) across . This partnership with consolidates key CCUS projects, including the CCS initiative in , and positions the joint entity to expand industrial-scale efforts amid 's push for net-zero emissions. The deal underscores GIP's strategy to support technologies by leveraging 's operational expertise in subsurface storage and capture facilities. Another pivotal transaction was GIP's leadership in an $11 billion lease-and-leaseback with for the Jafurah gas processing facilities, announced in August and closed in October 2025. Under the agreement, a GIP-led holds a 49% stake in the Jafurah Gas Company (JMGC), with Aramco retaining 51%, enabling optimized operations for Saudi Arabia's largest non-associated gas project, set to reach 2 billion standard cubic feet per day by 2028. This collaboration aligns with regional trends in gas development, providing fixed payments to the consortium over a 20-year term while enhancing Aramco's asset efficiency. GIP further expanded into AI-driven infrastructure via the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), a consortium with , MGX, , and , which completed a full equity buyout of Aligned Data Centers in October 2025 for approximately $40 billion. The acquisition bolsters AI capacity by integrating Aligned's portfolio of about 50 data center campuses, offering more than 5 GW of operational and planned power, to meet surging demand for . This move, the first major deployment from AIP's formation in 2024, supports scalable AI ecosystems through strategic investments in power and digital infrastructure. In November 2025, GIP entered a 50-50 with to develop a global platform, starting with an initial portfolio of 1.7 GW capacity valued at approximately €2 billion. Complementing these deals, AIP targeted $30 billion in initial equity capital from investors, asset owners, and corporations, with the potential to mobilize up to $100 billion including debt, to fuel ongoing expansions in AI-enabling assets. This funding framework highlights GIP's role in bridging private capital with , aligning with global decarbonization and priorities. In December 2025, GIP formed a strategic partnership with Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) by acquiring a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital for approximately P13.7 billion (about $240 million USD), with AEV retaining 60% controlling interest. This partnership secures a meaningful foothold for GIP in Southeast Asia's dynamic infrastructure markets, leveraging AEV's local relationships, execution capabilities, and regulatory navigation strengths.

Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has expanded the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), initially formed in September 2024, in March 2025 in collaboration with , , MGX, , and xAI to invest in data centers and related digital infrastructure essential for advancing capabilities. This fund targets the expansion of next-generation cloud and AI facilities, exemplified by the October 2025 acquisition of Aligned Data Centers, underscoring GIP's strategic pivot toward high-growth digital assets amid surging demand for computational power. Complementing this, GIP enhanced its ESG framework in February 2025 through an updated policy that emphasizes integrating environmental, social, and governance factors across the investment lifecycle to drive sustainable outcomes and mitigate risks. The framework prioritizes decarbonization plans aligned with science-based targets, with 64% of portfolio companies establishing net-zero emissions goals as of December 2023, reflecting GIP's commitment to facilitating the global . As a signatory to the UN since 2020 and supporter of the on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, GIP actively manages portfolio impacts to align with broader climate objectives. Looking ahead, GIP plans to expand into emerging markets, including the and , building on its inaugural Emerging Markets Fund I closed at $2.1 billion in March 2024 and recent moves such as opening a office in in March 2025 to capitalize on regional opportunities in and . This growth strategy leverages the 2024 acquisition by , which has positioned the combined entity with over $183 billion in infrastructure as of August 2025, aiming to scale private markets to $400 billion cumulatively by 2030 through enhanced global reach and integrated platforms. GIP faces challenges in navigating geopolitical risks within the sector, such as regional conflicts and disruptions that could impact projects, while identifying opportunities in policy-driven investments spurred by the U.S. and the EU Green Deal. These frameworks are projected to mobilize trillions in clean spending, enabling GIP to pursue resilient assets that balance with transition goals. In line with its focus, GIP is committing resources to next-generation technologies within the , including renewables and supporting infrastructure like advanced grids, with approximately $18 billion already invested or committed to such areas as of 2023 to address the estimated $5–10 annual global investment need. This approach positions GIP to lead in scalable solutions for decarbonization and efficiency, fostering long-term value amid evolving market dynamics.

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