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.
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.
Holcim has announced a major expansion in Latin America through the acquisition of a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo for USD 1.5 billion. The deal brings a leading Peruvian building materials producer into the Holcim portfolio, adding 5 million tons of annual cement capacity and 28 concrete plants. Projected to close in the first half of 2026, the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share.
A multi-million dollar funding package has been approved for three transformative housing developments in Northern California. MidPen Housing and its partners will deliver 362 affordable units in San José, Alameda, and Watsonville. Each project is tied to major transit upgrades, including new bike lanes and electric ferry charging. This investment aims to reduce carbon emissions while providing homes near essential transport hubs.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Dedicated Housing Company (DHC) have announced a new partnership to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh's Al Malaz district. The development will consist of over 450 serviced residential units and 1,600 beds across two plots totalling 13,000 square metres. The project is an example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), aimed at linking high-quality living with key transportation infrastructure to create more connected and sustainable urban areas.
Global real estate firm JLL has agreed to acquire a significant stake in the Saudi Facility Management Company (FMTECH), a firm established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in 2023. The PIF will remain the majority shareholder. This strategic transaction aims to enhance the facilities management sector in Saudi Arabia by combining the PIF's market scale with JLL's advanced operational and technological expertise, specifically JLL’s digital facility management platforms.
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