September 2016, Vol. 243, No. 9
Features
Deloitte: North Sea Pipeline Deals to Rise this Year
The North Sea will see a rise in infrastructure deals this year, with private equity funds playing an increasing role in midstream assets, according to business advisory firm Deloitte. Against the backdrop of a low oil price, more oil and gas companies are looking to rationalize their portfolios and divest non-core assets in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), the firm said – with private equity and specialist infrastructure funds likely purchasers. Deloitte’s latest European Infrastructure Investors survey found that pipelines in particular have provided a solid and steady return over the last five years. The asset class was highlighted by investors as performing well compared with other inf

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