Ara Energy Fund I reaches final close at $2.5 billion ($1.8B fund commitments, $700M+ co-investment); invests in energy transition across thermal generation (3GW), ethanol production (400M gallons/yr), and fuel distribution (970 stations).
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V closed its final close at $8.7 billion hard cap, 56% larger than its $5.6 billion predecessor, investing in electricity generation, grid equipment, and energy efficiency.
KKR agreed to sell Infinity Transportation, a 50,000-railcar lessor, to Ares Infrastructure Equity and Ares Insurance Solutions funds for ~$2.9 billion enterprise value; KKR held the asset via Global Atlantic since 2016 and grew book value 150% via ABF platform.
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