The IJGlobal Podcast
IJGlobal - Infrastructure Journal - is host of this podcast series where members of the editorial team delve into matters relating to the finance, procurement, delivery and operation of infrastructure and energy projects around the world. This coverage ranges from greenfield project / corporate finance through to M&A activity in this space, and infra fund activity... all of it in the infrastructure and energy world. You can find IJGlobal at www.IJGlobal.com - and it is an established provider of news and market intelligence in this sector, boasting 2 extensive databases tracking international developments.
Episodes
77 episodes
Infra Dig – Paraguay’s green fertiliser pathfinder
As IJGlobal readies itself for the IJLatAm conference next March in Miami, the timing is perfect to focus on a fascinating green fertiliser project financing in Paraguay. IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville talks to O...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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34:29
IJGlobal Podcast - Apterra, the New Kids on the Block
IJGlobal Editor Ila Patel talks to Michael Panetlogianis and Ralph Cho, the co-heads of Apterra, an infrastructure finance platform backed by New York-headquartered Apollo Asset Management. Launched in 2023, Apterra originates, str...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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20:54
Infra Dig Masterclass – PF for peace & climate change
Returning to the Masterclass series of Infra Dig podcasts, this latest episode falls very much into the training and awareness category, delving into the impact that project finance can have on achieving peace and climate change goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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26:59
Infra Dig – Highview Power… just so interesting
Here at IJGlobal we love to bring you podcasts on the most interesting developments on technology and innovation across the panoply of infrastructure assets classes – and this one’s a cracker. Well, to be fair, it’s not an actual “...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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24:49
Infra Dig – powering the eVTOL revolution
Another technology-based Infra Dig podcast – designed to foster greater understanding of the underlying assets that the infrastructure community invests in and lends to. This latest episode seen IJGlobal editorial director Angus Le...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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21:00
IJGlobal Podcast – Octopus talks LGPS and social infra
Real assets are increasingly on the agenda for UK local government pension schemes, as they offer stable returns. Social infrastructure has been a rising investment focus due to impact it has on the local community and member...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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20:03
Infra Dig – Viridi Energy and the RNG story
When the opportunity cropped up to record a podcast on renewable natural gas – RNG – we jumped at it. This is a fascinating technology that is evolving fast and looks set to play an increasingly large role in the energy mix. In thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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25:42
Infra Dig – The Helios Towers Interview
The latest episode of the Infra Dig podcast focuses on telecoms infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East, interviewing an organisation that is driving the growth of communications across the region. IJGlobal editorial direc...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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27:04
IJGlobal Podcast – DEI and Women in renewables, US
IJGlobal’s editor, Ila Patel chats with Doseke Akporiaye, executive director of WRISE about her upbringing in Nigeria, witnessing energy poverty and the need to provide electricity as a necessity rather than a luxury. This laid the...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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51:07
Infra Dig – Solar PV Game Changer
IJGlobal returns to one of its favourite subjects for this latest Infra Dig podcast – technology – and in this case how it impacts solar panels. IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville settles in for a fireside chat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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29:13
Infra Dig – JF Dusch of EDRAM on Energy Transition
An interview (from a couple of months back) with Jean-Francis Dusch, global head of infrastructure and structured finance at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (EDRAM). IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville talks to...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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38:56
IJGlobal Podcast – CapMan in the Nordics
The Nordics have long been a haven for infrastructure, attracting investors from all over globe. Now, with energy transition ramping up, the region is becoming even more popular, with local infra managers benefitting from this trend. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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28:55
Infra Dig Masterclass – Why Infrastructure Goes Wrong
The latest in the Infra Dig Masterclass series – delving into why infrastructure projects go wrong and the 10 Cardinal Rules to avoid this outcome – is a must listen… especially for people launching their careers in infra.In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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33:13
Infra Dig – Geothermal in the UK
While not many people associate the UK with geothermal energy – and not without good reason – things look set to change dramatically on that front in the coming years. IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville talks to Dr Cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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23:32
Infra Dig Masterclass – Project Finance Evolution
The primary thrust of this latest episode of Infra Dig – IJGlobal’s podcast service – is the financing mechanism that underpins the delivery and operation of billions of dollars of infrastructure around the world… and how project finance is evo...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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26:55
Infra Dig – ESG in Infrastructure
One person’s meat is another person’s poison… a saying that has long been associated with the thorny issue of defining ESG. While this podcast does not focus on the definition of ESG in the infrastructure sector, it does shine a strong light in...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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28:44
Infra Dig – Offshore Wind
Offshore wind went from nascent technology to mature in the blink of an eye… not something that will come as a surprise to anyone who has been kicking around the infrastructure community for a long time. Here IJGlobal content direct...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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30:22
Infra Dig – Banking Nuclear
The thorny issue of nuclear power and its financability is the central theme for this latest Infra Dig podcast between IJGlobal and two senior bankers from Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking. IJGlobal head of content Angus L...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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37:36
Infra Dig – Battery Energy Storage
An episode that warrants the tag line of "everything you ever wanted to ask about battery energy storage, but were too embarrassed to ask". IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville talks to Eva Zimmermann – research associat...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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27:15
Infra Dig – The Energy Transition Podcast
The full scope of energy transition is tackled in this latest Infra Dig episode… a longer-than-usual podcast (it’s a big topic) brought to you by IJGlobal.IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville talks to Adrian Del Maestro, vice-...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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46:11
Africa Uncovered – Roland Janssens, EAIF
This latest IJGlobal podcast revives the “uncovered” series that delves into bigger picture market intelligence for infrastructure and energy.The focus of this podcast turns to Africa and sees IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melvi...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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29:16
Infra Dig – Edward Wilkinson, GScan
Infra Dig – the IJGlobal podcast service – returns to its core function with this latest podcast, building understanding in infra/energy sectors where knowledge is lacking.IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville sits down for a c...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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28:12
Infra Dig – Hamish Lea-Wilson, Igneo IP
The value of long-term investment by infra funds into infrastructure and energy assets is a central theme in this latest episode of the Infra Dig podcast.IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville speaks with Hamish Lea-Wilson, a pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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33:51
Infra Dig – California Drayage with CBRE IM
Having taken a little too long to kick start the year’s podcast service, IJGlobal launches 2024 with an interesting fireside chat on an award-winning project led by CBRE Investment Management.IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melvil...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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26:22
Infra Dig – Álvaro Ortega on US offshore wind
The subject of today’s Infra Dig podcast is the US offshore wind sector and a particularly interesting company that has already featured in an IJGlobal podcast – Gazelle Wind Power.IJGlobal content director Angus Leslie Melville takes th...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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31:59