[Interview] IFM Investors eyes Europe’s energy projects, debt refinancing
Jul 09, 2018 (Gmt+09:00)
Energy projects and debt refinancing and secondary market deals are expected to create new investment opportunities in Europe, said an executive of Australia-based infrastructure investment company IFM Investors.
To meet the long-term 2050 greenhouse gas reductions target, the European Union is encouraging private investment in new pipelines, electricity networks and low-carbon technology such as solar and wind power generation.
“That (decarbonization) agenda is also creating opportunities in other sectors including electricity grid improvements, interconnectors, energy storage and wider green initiatives intended to reduce energy demand. … we expect it to continue to provide good investment opportunities over the foreseeable future,” David Cooper, regional head of EMEA at IFM Investors, said in a recent written interview with the Korean Investors.
He is responsible for infrastructure debt investments.