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Most infrastructure GPs may not have yet considered Nepal as an investment destination but the country’s hydropower sector is rife with opportunity, Tom Taylor discovers.

The ramifications of the LNG moratorium will likely be short term – for the most part – but it still fogs up a thriving market. 

Demand from AI alone poses an almost impossible buildout challenge. While equity is abundant, investors have also turned to a number of debt financing options – including asset-backed securities, project finance and IPOs.

The fund, launched in early 2022 and targeting $5bn, is looking to increase the targeted IRR and hurdle rates.

The new fund will focus on renewables and digital infra in the two regions, with a target of $750m.

While CPP Investments has previous experience in the sector, the take-private of Allete marks GIP’s first deal in the US utility space.

The Australian manager was an early mover in the energy transition and feels well placed to profit as the market matures and becomes more complex.

MAM will continue to realise mature green assets over the coming years, although at a reduced level compared to FY22 and FY23.

The strategy, which is targeting €1bn, has found early favour with LPs, with more than 20 already on board.

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