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First Reserve: Powering value in an evolving landscape
Why it is important to approach the energy industry in a holistic way, according to First Reserve’s Alex Krueger
First Reserve founder Macaulay hands reins to Krueger
William Macaulay, executive chairman of the Greenwich-headquartered firm will step down as co-CEO, passing on day-to-day responsibilities to Alex Krueger, but will remain involved with the firm.
BlackRock to acquire First Reserve’s infra business
The deal further signals the asset manager's interest in energy having hired a Madison Dearborn MD last year to build a strategy focusing on the sector.
First Reserve to acquire power transmission asset
First Reserve will acquire a subset of Crompton Greaves’ international power transmission and distribution division to be known as Pauwels.
Terra Firma boosts team with three new MDs - Exclusive
The firm has added former Triton, First Reserve and Doughty Hanson deal makers to its bench.
First Reserve explores fund restructuring options
The process is in the early stages and Lazard is expected to sent out non-disclosure agreements this week.
First Reserve boosts PE and infrastructure teams
The energy specialist has announced promotions to its private equity and energy infrastructure teams.
First Reserve contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director, Investments | LocationHouston, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleDirector, Investments | LocationHouston, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director, Investments | LocationStamford, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job titleDirector, Investments | LocationStamford, United States | Email |
First Reserve funds managed
Funds in market: 3
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Open dateSep 2025 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Open dateApr 2025 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Open dateMar 2025 | Strategy | |
Closed funds: 21
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Close dateNov 2023 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateMar 2020 | Strategy | |
Fund size | Close dateSep 2014 | Strategy | |
Stories that mention First Reserve
Number Crunch: Oil and gas on the back burner
Private equity firms have turned down the heat on fossil fuel investments.
Energy special: Fundraising’s new normal
LPs are rethinking fund allocations amid a pronounced downturn in the sector, and paying closer attention to sustainable strategies and vehicles focusing on renewables.
Another Terra Firma exec departs while on fundraising trail
The move follows reports Terra Firma is seeking €3bn for its first commingled buyout fund in 12 years.
Terra Firma loses another MD
Michele Russo, a Doughty Hanson and Lazard veteran who joined the buyout firm as a managing director, has left after over one year in the role, Private Equity International has learned.
How hurricane Harvey is impacting private equity
Offices in downtown Houston were closed on Monday, while shut down refineries could lead to increased costs.
Fund restructuring comes of age
Successful GP-led secondaries transactions involving high-quality firms may herald the end of the fund restructuring stigma.
Terra Firma ex-MD to join DH Private Equity
Jyrki Lee-Korhonen will continue to focus on Europe and the Nordics.
Lazard’s De La Infiesta departs
The investment bank's European head of private capital advisory has departed after 11 years.