Infrastructure Investment

Skanska Signs USD 84M Deal to Build 48MW Data Center in Georgia

Stockholm – September 22, 2026 -- Skanska has signed a USD 84 million contract, about SEK 780 million, with an existing client to construct a data center in Georgia, USA, with the value booked into the company's US order intake for the third quarter of 2026.

Facility spans 22,700 square meters with 48 MW of designed capacity

The project covers approximately 22,700 square meters (244,730 square feet) and includes five colocation data halls plus administrative space. The build is engineered to support 48 MW of capacity.

Skanska's scope covers full delivery from civil works to commissioning

The contract encompasses civil, structural, utilities, electrical, mechanical, security, interior amenities and fit-out work, along with commissioning of major equipment through project completion.

ESENTIA to Buy Mexican Pipeline Firm EOM for $400 Million

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ESENTIA to Buy Mexican Pipeline Firm EOM for $400 Million

Mexico City – September 22, 2026 -- ESENTIA Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ESENTIA) has agreed to acquire 100% of Energía Occidente de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (EOM) for a gross purchase price of US$400 million, the company announced.

The deal, signed today, gives ESENTIA the approximately 313-kilometer Guadalajara-Manzanillo natural gas pipeline system, which runs from Jalisco to the Pacific port of Manzanillo, Colima.

Acquisition links Permian Basin gas supply to the Pacific coast

The Guadalajara-Manzanillo System interconnects directly with ESENTIA's existing Villa de Reyes-Aguascalientes-Guadalajara (VAG) pipeline, operated by its subsidiary Esentia Pipeline de Occidente. Upon closing, ESENTIA says it would become the only private company operating an integrated natural gas pipeline network connecting the Permian Basin in Texas to Mexico's Pacific coast.

PV3 Enterprises Reopens Utah Track as West Desert After $50M Investment

Grantsville, Utah – September 21, 2026 -- PV3 Enterprises has poured more than $50 million into the former Utah Motorsports Campus since acquiring the 511-acre site earlier this year, rebranding the facility as West Desert and reopening it to the public after a 20-year run under its original ownership.

PV3 Enterprises returns the 511-acre campus to local Utah ownership

The Tooele County facility, located 30 minutes from Salt Lake City, first opened in 2006 as Miller Motorsports Park. Mark Hancock, Managing Partner of PV3 Enterprises, said the rebrand marks "a new lap" for the venue following its sale to the Utah-based investment group.

PPA Tour, Arizona Athletic Grounds Sign Multi-Decade Pickleball Deal

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PPA Tour, Arizona Athletic Grounds Sign Multi-Decade Pickleball Deal

Mesa, Arizona – September 20, 2026 -- Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) and the Carvana PPA Tour have signed a multi-decade partnership converting AAG's 41-court pickleball complex into the newly branded "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds," a permanent national hub for professional and amateur tournaments.

PPA Tour takes over year-round operations of AAG's 41-court facility

Under the deal, the Carvana PPA Tour assumes year-round operational control of the Mesa, Arizona complex, which includes four medal courts with spectator stands and a covered Championship Stadium court seating up to 2,000. The campus already hosts recurring PPA events, including the Carvana Mesa Cup and the ongoing Veolia Arizona Open.

Gastech 2026 Generates $40 Billion in Energy Deals in Bangkok

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Gastech 2026 Generates $40 Billion in Energy Deals in Bangkok

Bangkok – September 19, 2026 -- Memoranda of understanding, supply agreements and investment commitments worth a combined estimated $40 billion USD were announced or advanced by the end of day three at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, spanning LNG supply, power generation, upstream development, petrochemicals and shipping.

China Gas Holdings Locks 20-Year US LNG Supply from Venture Global

China Gas Holdings and Venture Global LNG signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement for 0.5 million tonnes per annum of US LNG starting in 2030, strengthening supply security for one of the world's largest energy markets.

GE Vernova and B.Grimm Power Expand Southeast Asian Turbine Capacity

GE Vernova and B.Grimm Power signed agreements covering natural gas-turbine supply and long-term services to support new and existing power-generation capacity in Malaysia and Thailand.

River1 Launches Active ETF Targeting $1.4 Trillion U.S. Grid Buildout

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River1 Launches Active ETF Targeting $1.4 Trillion U.S. Grid Buildout

Milwaukee – September 19, 2026 -- River1 Asset Management LLC launched the Rebuild America ETF (Cboe BZX: BUIL) on Sept. 16, 2026, an actively managed fund built to capture a multi-year infrastructure investment cycle in U.S. power, grid, construction and materials markets.

Utilities plan $1.4 trillion in grid spending through 2030

The Edison Electric Institute projects utilities will invest roughly $1.4 trillion in electricity infrastructure through 2030. The Electric Power Research Institute forecasts data centers could consume 9% to 17% of U.S. electricity by 2030, up from about 4% to 5% today, as reshoring and domestic manufacturing add further demand for power, materials and construction capacity.

Kentucky American Water Completes Lexington Main Replacement

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Kentucky American Water Completes Lexington Main Replacement

Lexington – – September 17, 2026 -- Kentucky American Water has completed water main replacement projects in the North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine areas of Lexington, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the region's water distribution system.

City of Lexington to handle final paving and restoration work

With Kentucky American Water's construction finished, the City of Lexington will now perform final restoration and paving in the North Limestone and Fontaine Road areas. At the city's request, Kentucky American Water will handle paving on Euclid Avenue after Sept. 18.

Project replaces aging pipes to cut break risk and improve fire safety

The initiative replaced aging water infrastructure with modern mains intended to improve system resiliency, maintain fire safety, and reduce the risk of service interruptions. The company said the work required thousands of hours of planning, engineering and construction.

MatchPoint NYC Expands Training Infrastructure Ahead of LA28 Olympics

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MatchPoint NYC Expands Training Infrastructure Ahead of LA28 Olympics

New York – September 17, 2026 -- MatchPoint NYC co-founder Dmitry Druzhinsky is expanding the organization's training infrastructure, using the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a benchmark to evaluate a multi-year athlete development strategy.

MatchPoint NYC prioritizes multi-year athlete progression over short-term tournament results

The organization's strategy focuses on consistent preparation, progressive skill-building, and physical conditioning as athletes advance toward higher levels of competition. Rather than judging success through immediate tournament outcomes, the model tracks what athletes can achieve over several years.

Grain Management Merges Ritter, Great Plains Into Rightfiber

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Grain Management Merges Ritter, Great Plains Into Rightfiber

Washington – September 16, 2026 -- Grain Management has completed the merger of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications, forming Rightfiber, one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms operating across 20 states.

New entity secures $1.6 billion credit facility to fund expansion

Rightfiber has entered into a $1.6 billion credit facility led by Fifth Third Bank to finance organic growth and potential acquisitions. CEO Heath Simpson said the company's team is in place, its network connected, and systems integration is under way following the funding close.

Combined network reaches 300,000 fiber passings across 28,000 miles

Rightfiber now serves more than 400 communities in 20 states through a 28,000-mile fiber network with over 300,000 Fiber-to-the-Home passings. The platform provides services to residential customers, businesses, carriers, hyperscalers and community partners.

Albuquerque Deploys 6 MW Solar Across 8 Sites with No Upfront Cost

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Albuquerque Deploys 6 MW Solar Across 8 Sites with No Upfront Cost

Albuquerque – September 15, 2026 -- The City of Albuquerque is deploying approximately 6 MW of solar energy generation across eight municipal facilities, closing the remaining gap toward its goal of 100% renewable energy for city operations. Sustainability Partners (SP), a Public Benefit Company, is financing and delivering the infrastructure alongside contractor Energy Systems Group (ESG) under a zero-upfront-cost model.

Construction begins at first two sites under phased rollout through 2027

A groundbreaking ceremony held last week marked the start of construction at the Eastside Animal Shelter and Highland Pool, the first two of eight planned locations. Additional installations are slated for the West Mesa Aquatic Center, Duke City BMX Park, Isotopes Park, the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility, the City's 911 Call Center, and the Albuquerque International Sunport, with the remaining sites phasing in through 2027.