🏗️ Infra Futures #4

HolonIQ's infrastructure futures coverage for the week ahead.

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Happy Monday 👋

China is now using manufactured sand to mitigate environmental damage from excessive mining. Lithuania installed a solar-powered noise barrier along a railway line, integrating energy generation with sound reduction. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority partnered with the Port of Rotterdam to develop smart ports, enhancing commercial opportunities. On the financial front, Voltera secured a $100M debt facility for EV charging infrastructure, and WSP Global acquired U.S. consulting firm Power Engineers for $1.78B, expanding its North American energy sector presence.

🏗️ Built Environment

🏗️ China Embraces Manufactured Sand for Construction. China is utilizing manufactured sand for construction purposes, alleviating worries about excessive mining and environmental damage.

☀️ Solar-Powered Noise Barrier Installed on Lithuanian Railway. A noise barrier with integrated solar panels that generates electricity is installed along a railway line in Lithuania.

🚢 Saudi-Dutch Partnership for Smart Port Development. Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, and the Port of Rotterdam formed a partnership to develop smart ports and enhance commercial opportunities.

💰 Infra Deals

💰 Canadian Engineering Firm Acquires U.S. Consulting Company for $1.78B. WSP Global, a Canadian engineering firm, acquired Power Engineers, a U.S. consulting firm, in a $1.78B cash deal to expand its North American energy sector presence.

🔋 Voltera Secures $100M Debt Facility for EV Charging Infrastructure. Voltera, a company that develops, owns, and operates charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle fleets, secured a $100M debt facility from ING and Investec.

🏢 Smart Window Startup Miru Raises $20.55M Series A. Miru, a Vancouver-based startup, announced $20.55M in Series A funding to accelerate the commercialization of its electronically tintable window technology.

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