February 2008

Landbridge gets government support 29 February 2008

As expected the risk allocation in the $5 billion Saudi Landbridge project has shifted, with the government offering a subsidy of up to 85% of the project costs during construction.

Landbridge gets government support 28 February 2008

As expected the risk allocation in the $5 billion Saudi Landbridge project has shifted, with the government offering a subsidy of up to 85% of the project costs during construction.

Bids due for São Paulo ring road concession 20 February 2008

The São Paulo state government has set a deadline of 11 March 2008 for a 30-year concession of the west section of the Rodoanel ringroad

Perote-Banderillas closes 19 February 2008

Santander and Banorte have closed the $450 million financing for Isolux/Mota's Perote to Banderillas and the Xalapa bypass real toll road concession in Mexico.

Mandates awarded for Pulkovo Airport 15 February 2008

Financial and legal mandates have been awarded for Russia's first airport concession, Pulkovo Airport.

Newcastle coal terminal closes 15 February 2008

ANZ has closed a A$1.195 billion loan for the Newcastle coal export terminal project in Australia.

Chicago issues Midway airport RFQ 14 February 2008

The City of Chicago has issued a request for qualifications for a concession of Midway Airport.

Mexico launches FARAC II 14 February 2008

The Mexican Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) has issued an information memorandum with the details of the second of the FARAC roads packages.

Pennsylvania proposes Turnpike concession in senate 12 February 2008

Pennsylvania Senator John Gordner has introduced Bill 1280 to the state's senate outlining a proposal for a lease of the turnpike.

Chicago issues RFQ for metered parking concession 11 February 2008

The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District have issued a request for qualifications for a concession of the city's metered parking system.

EKPPT toll in general syndication 08 February 2008

Bookrunners, Alpha Bank, Calyon, Millennium bcp and Natixis have launched into general syndication a Eu1.685 billion debt package that finances the 365km Elefsina-Korinthos-Patras-Pyrgos-Tsakona real toll road project in Greece.

General syndication launches for Damietta Port 06 February 2008

The $480 million, 15-year debt facility for Damietta International Port Company in Egypt has launched into general syndication.

Capital Beltway: Cooked and locked 01 February 2008

Transurban and Fluor Enterprises signed the master debenture for the financing of the $1.93 billion Capital Beltway high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes project on 20 December 2007. The project, located in Washington DC and Virginia, promises to be one of the first uses of the private activity bond (PAB)...

Need for speed 01 February 2008

Lender and investor patience is finally paying off in Greece. The last remaining toll road syndications will launch soon and a burgeoning social infrastructure PPP pipeline is developing almost unnoticed. Will Greece get the speed right for PPP phase 2? By Marcus Bensasson

Transport 01 February 2008

Northwest Parkway launches syndication