We are one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating assets across the utilities, transport, midstream and data sectors.
Our portfolio, grounded in 120 years of investment experience, provides diversified exposure to scarce, high-quality businesses with significant barriers to entry.
We invest in infrastructure assets that deliver essential goods and services—from the movement of passengers and freight over toll roads and rail networks to the distribution of midstream and other products through ports and pipelines, and much more.
Empowering Digital Connectivity Across India
Summit DigiTel is a portfolio of more than 135,000 communication towers that form the infrastructure backbone of Reliance Jio’s telecom business. These towers are strategically located for pan-India 4G coverage.
Infrastructure sectors
Regulated or contracted businesses which warn a return on asset base.
Regulated Distribution, U.K. — In 2009, as part of the restructuring of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, we acquired a regulated U.K. distribution business connecting homes to the main utility grid. In 2012, we acquired another company in the U.K. and merged the two operations. We have since achieved considerable growth through operational improvements and the addition of product lines. This is a formidable utility franchise in a highly sought-after jurisdiction.
NTS — a well-located regulated natural gas pipeline that connects gas supply to key markets in Brazil.
Regulated Distribution, U.K. — In 2009, as part of the restructuring of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, we acquired a regulated U.K. distribution business connecting homes to the main utility grid. In 2012, we acquired another company in the U.K. and merged the two operations. We have since achieved considerable growth through operational improvements and the addition of product lines. This is a formidable utility franchise in a highly sought-after jurisdiction.
Regulated or contracted businesses which warn a return on asset base.
Systems involved in the movement of freight, commodities and passengers.
Brazilian Integrated Logistics — In 2014, we acquired a 27% stake in VLI, one of Brazil’s largest logistics operators, with 5,000 km of railroads, six port terminals and eight transshipment terminals. VLI is a strong franchise that allows us to participate in the growth of Brazil’s rail space. Since the acquisition, we have undertaken R$9 billion in expansion projects which, combined with rising demand and inflation, should increase cash flows significantly.
South American Toll Roads — Since 2011, we have assembled a 3,400 km portfolio of 14 toll roads in South America, focusing on key arteries in stable, high-growth regions with favorable tolling regimes. We have generated value from our efforts to upgrade and expand these road networks and achieved attractive real returns. We expect additional cash flow to be driven by rising GDP, regulated tariffs indexed to inflation and increasing motorization rates.
Australian Railroad — In 2009, as part of the restructuring of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, we acquired 5,100 km of below-rail infrastructure in Western Australia under a lease with the State Government extending through 2049. The asset links eight ports supporting miners, farmers, interstate and intrastate freight. In 2010, we began a $700 million, two-year project to enhance the network's capacity and subsequently delivered a 35% increase in freight volumes.
Brazilian Integrated Logistics — In 2014, we acquired a 27% stake in VLI, one of Brazil’s largest logistics operators, with 5,000 km of railroads, six port terminals and eight transshipment terminals. VLI is a strong franchise that allows us to participate in the growth of Brazil’s rail space. Since the acquisition, we have undertaken R$9 billion in expansion projects which, combined with rising demand and inflation, should increase cash flows significantly.
Systems involved in the movement of freight, commodities and passengers.
Midstream operations that provide transmission and storage services.
NorthRiver Midstream, Canada — Acquired in 2018, our natural gas gathering and processing operations collect raw natural gas from our customers in the field for aggregation to centralized processing facilities, and remove impurities from the raw gas stream. These activities provide our customers with pipeline quality natural gas and natural gas liquids for sale in downstream markets. Our facilities are located in one of the highest producing natural gas regions in western Canada.
NorthRiver Midstream, Canada — Acquired in 2018, our natural gas gathering and processing operations collect raw natural gas from our customers in the field for aggregation to centralized processing facilities, and remove impurities from the raw gas stream. These activities provide our customers with pipeline quality natural gas and natural gas liquids for sale in downstream markets. Our facilities are located in one of the highest producing natural gas regions in western Canada.
Midstream operations that provide transmission and storage services.
Businesses that provide essential services and critical infrastructure to transmit and store data globally.
French Telecommunications Infrastructure — In 2015, we acquired an interest in TDF, the largest independent communication infrastructure business in France, which serves the media broadcasting and telecom sectors. With 7,000 towers and rooftop sites and 5,500 km of fiber backbone, TDF is a utility-like infrastructure asset with high barriers to entry. Its growth will be driven by continued site deployments by mobile network operators responding to rising levels of mobile data consumption.
French Telecommunications Infrastructure — In 2015, we acquired an interest in TDF, the largest independent communication infrastructure business in France, which serves the media broadcasting and telecom sectors. With 7,000 towers and rooftop sites and 5,500 km of fiber backbone, TDF is a utility-like infrastructure asset with high barriers to entry. Its growth will be driven by continued site deployments by mobile network operators responding to rising levels of mobile data consumption.
Businesses that provide essential services and critical infrastructure to transmit and store data globally.
Infrastructure leadership
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We offer one of the few pure-play, publicly traded global infrastructure entities, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, available today. Investors can also participate in the growth of our assets through our private funds. In addition, we offer access to listed infrastructure funds through our public securities business.