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PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in February 2025. Featured coverage Private equity in child care:…
According to a new Sierra Magazine piece, President Donald Trump is promising that a massive expansion of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will lower gas prices and boost the American economy. But recent research suggests…
2024 Private Equity Climate Risks Scorecard & Report This scorecard and report reveals the top 21 private equity firms invested in oil and gas and includes a set of climate demands to hold private equity accountable. New research for…
The Gavin coal plant along the Ohio River, owned by the politically-connected private equity firm Blackstone, is losing money and poses significant environmental liabilities. The plant, owned by Blackstone and ArcLight Capital Partners, is considered the deadliest coal plant…
Common Dreams recently published an op-ed by PESP climate director Alissa Jean Schafer on the dangers of the Blackstone-owned Gavin Coal Plant in Ohio. The world’s largest private equity firm owns one of the US’s largest and dirtiest…
The Carlyle Group plans to establish an oil and gas company in the Mediterranean after acquiring projects in Italy, Egypt, and Croatia from Energean for up to $945 million. The new venture, chaired by former BP CEO Tony Hayward, will…
An article by Verite News published last month discussed the proposed sale of Entergy Corporation’s gas utilities in Louisiana to Baton Rouge-based private equity firm Bernhard Capital. The deal is worth $484 million and would transfer the gas distribution business…
Consumer advocates are expressing concerns about the sale of Duluth energy company Allete to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) investment board for $6.2 billion. GIP, set to be acquired by BlackRock for $12.5 billion…
A recent Semafor piece covered private equity firm The Carlyle Group and the firm’s involvement in large solar projects in the U.S. Southeast region. Semafor April 17, 2024: Carlyle sees a cash cow in AI electricity boom The…
Last month, community members from South Texas joined together with PESP and other activists and watchdog groups at the headquarters of private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to demand an end to GIP’s proposed liquid natural gas project, Rio…
President Biden’s decision to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals has sparked political and business repercussions ahead of the 2024 election. The Energy Department’s freeze on new permits is being seen through the lens of the ongoing political…
During the summer, wildfires devastated Canada, partially fueled by climate change exacerbated by fossil fuel emissions. Some Canadians protested their pension fund’s investments in a Colorado oil and gas company, Civitas Resources, blaming it for exacerbating climate issues. Despite promises…
