Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a major structured financing agreement worth up to $11 billion for the Hail and Ghasha gas development. Partnering with Eni and PTTEP, the transaction focuses on monetising future midstream production from the offshore site. The project is notable for being a world-first offshore gas development aiming for net-zero operations.
PowerBank Corporation has announced the commercial operation of its first 1.45-megawatt rooftop solar project in Calgary, Alberta. Developed for Fiera Real Estate, the project serves as a pilot for future renewable energy initiatives within Fiera’s global portfolio. The installation will sell power to the local grid while generating carbon offsets through provincial environmental systems.
Mandatum and funds advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing have established a new joint venture to target residential property in Finland. The partnership begins with a seed portfolio of 360 units across seven assets in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Four of these properties were previously owned by Mandatum. This move is part of a broader plan to expand through future acquisitions in the capital region.
Barings has successfully acquired Tazzoli 6, an 11,000 sqm office building in Milan's highly sought-after Porta Nuova district. The deal was executed via an Italian real estate fund managed by Savills IM SGR. This acquisition marks Barings' seventh office investment in Milan and highlights their commitment to the city’s central business district.
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation and Ameren Illinois have launched a new pilot scheme called the Ameren Site Acceleration Program. This initiative aims to speed up the preparation of development-ready land across central and southern Illinois. By focusing on three specific sites in Champaign, Decatur, and Ottawa, the partners hope to attract major corporate investments and industrial expansions.
Barings has expanded its Australian industrial footprint with the off-market acquisition of the Smithfield Industrial Estate in Sydney. Purchased through the BRAVA V fund, the estate covers nearly 57,000 square metres and supports 52 tenancies. The site is strategically located near Parramatta and major freight corridors, offering significant value-add potential. This deal is one of three initial Sydney investments for the fund, which now totals A$686 million in assets.
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