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Uncertainty around global demand for liquified natural gas (LNG), otherwise known as methane gas, and overinvestment in export infrastructure should raise questions about massive proposed projects like Global Infrastructure Partners’ (GIP) Rio Grande LNG Terminal. There is increased uncertainty for…
The global energy landscape is in a state of flux, propelled by a growing emphasis on sustainability and the urgent need to address climate change. In fact, a recent NOAA analysis showed the…
New research by the Private Equity Climate Risks consortium follows private equity’s role in U.S. liquefied natural gas emissions. Private equity (PE) has played a significant role in driving investments in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry, particularly in…
In a recent blog post by Reclaim Finance, the organization brought attention to the environmental impact of one of the largest private equity firms globally, The Carlyle Group. Highlighting the research conducted by…
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…
In late 2023, The University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) published a list of the top industrial climate, air, and water polluters in the United States. Nine private equity firms…
Statement from Chris Noble, policy director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), on Wednesday’s SEC vote on a final version of its climate disclosure rule: The SEC rule now removes any requirements for public companies to disclose…
South Texas communities deliver demand letter, samples of wetlands to Global Infrastructure Partners headquarters Community members and activists join on day of action against the financial backers of Rio Grande LNG Today, community members from South Texas joined together with…
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…
“Our communities are heavily influenced by multi-billion dollar corporations and private equity giants such as KKR. It is truly David vs. Goliath when it comes to the work we do.” – Kayley Shoupe, Carlsbad…
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…
Private Equity Climate Risks is launching the Private Equity Energy Tracker, the first-of-its-kind, searchable portal that provides a catalog of the energy holdings of eight of the top North American private equity firms:…
