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Friday Letter The world of energy still turnsPEI 's recent Energy Forum in New York revealed a still-growing appetite for non-US opportunities.
- Friday Letter The need for fuel
The amount of private equity cash destined for investment in the energy sector is just a drop in the ocean compared to what’s needed globally.
- Friday Letter: Powered up
KKR’s recent East Resources exit – coupled with HitecVision’s specialist energy fund close this week – is further evidence that the energy sector remains active and vibrant for private equity investors.
- Friday Letter PEI 300: chronicling the industry’s evolution
PEI’s proprietary ranking of the world’s largest private equity firms highlights a number of firms and niche strategies that continue to win investor interest despite a general slowdown in fundraising post-financial crisis.
- First Reserve sells UK subsea stake to KKR
The UK’s Acteon Group, a provider of subsea services in the upstream oil and gas sector, will have a new set of private equity sponsors.
- Washington State commits $850m
The board, which oversees about $84bn in public pension assets, has formed new relationships with The Riverside Company and TowerBrook Investors.
- From the editor: Season's Greetings!
We'll be unwinding for the holidays, but we look forward to resuming normal service on Jan 2. Check back here for the views of leading professionals on what they expect in 2013.
- Trilantic ends year with $655m energy exit
Trilantic’s exit of oil and gas company TLP Energy comes as the firm seeks $2bn for its fifth flagship fund.
- Energy Capital closes $2.25bn debut fund
The Short Hills, New Jersey-based private equity firm run by three ex-Goldman pros has already made its first investment – last month’s $1.34bn power generation deal.
- Shale energy to play big role in 2012
Shale energy remains attractive despite concerns regarding environmental impacts, First Reserve Corporation chairman William Macaulay said at an industry conference this week.