Infrastructure

Our Infrastructure team provides advisory and financing solutions dedicated to essential infrastructure projects such as transportation and mobility, digital infrastructures, waste and water, regulated assets, as well as social infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

The team’s client reach is worldwide. It supports construction companies, toll road concession companies, utilities (regulated power/gas transmission systems, waste and water systems…), public bodies (grantor) or infrastructure funds.

The Infrastructure team is present globally in Europe, the UK, the USA and Australia.

The infrastructure franchise addresses the growing needs in the face of technological change, the imperatives of the sustainability and other stakes related to the energy transition.

Our solutions

  • Arranging of financing for infrastructure projects, covering a wide spectrum of financial instruments for clients in complex diverse project finance activities. 
  • Structuring and financing of all types of PPPs, privatisations, acquisitions, concessions and BOTs (build-operate-transfers) around the world.

Financial Advisory for the Private Sector

Supporting our Clients to Make a Difference Globally

Contributing to Societal Needs - A Snapshot of Some of our 2024 Deals
From Waste and Water to Energy - A Snapshot of Some of our 2024 Deals
Paving the Way for Tomorrow's Mobility - A Snapshot of Some of our 2024 Deals

Success stories

14 Apr 2025
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG...
Clients' successes
Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG characteristics, underpinned by a 15-year CfD subsidy from the Italian government. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in this transaction which will create 9 biomethane plants across Italy for direct injection into the...
Supporting one of Italy's largest Biomethane Platforms
25 Mar 2025
Powering the Data Center Boom in the US
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented need for high-performance computing...
Clients' successes
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented need for high-performance computing infrastructure. Societe Generale recently led the successful USD 600 million debt financing for a new AI and HPC (high-performance computing) data center project leased to CoreWeave, sponsored by Blue Owl, Chirisa Technology Parks and PowerHouse Data...
Powering the Data Center Boom in the US
04 Mar 2025
Supporting the development of renewable district heating based on wood fuels in the Nordics
SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the...
Clients' successes
SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the Nordic countries. In March 2024, Societe Generale delivered a comprehensive financing and hedging solution in the SEK 22bn (c. €1.94bn) long-term financing for the client to refinance its existing debt and to secure its development and...
Supporting the development of renewable district heating based on wood fuels in the Nordics
24 Feb 2025
A leap towards sustainable waste management and energy production
A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy...
Clients' successes
A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy production. The project involves constructing a new energy recovery facility, which will more than double the current site's capacity from 28,000 to 70,000 tons of waste valorized. Societe Generale has been instrumental in supporting this project,...
A leap towards sustainable waste management and energy production
20 Feb 2025
Financing the sustainable modernisation of Beauvais airport in France
Faced with ever-increasing traffic flows in recent years, Beauvais airport (France) is expanding and modernising its...
Clients' successes
Faced with ever-increasing traffic flows in recent years, Beauvais airport (France) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure with an ambitious sustainable focus. Societe Generale acted as Structuring Bank and Mandated Lead Arranger in the EUR 180M financing of this project.
Financing the sustainable modernisation of Beauvais airport in France
03 Dec 2024
Powering up residential buildings: WAAT's expansion of EV home charging infrastructure in France
Particularly well established in the collective residential and tertiary markets, WAAT is playing a full part in the...
02 Dec 2024
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United...
Energy & natural resources
Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...
Boosting Solar Output In Texas and California with Clearway Energy
25 Oct 2024
Financing of a leading Western European diagnostic imaging player developing technologies critical to modern healthcare
In a context of profound change, technological innovation and its progress are crucial to modern healthcare. Founded by...
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Our Experts' Views

22 Apr 2025
Blue Gold: Tackling Water Challenges through Innovation and Investment
The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on...
Expert views
The increasing global demand for water, driven by agricultural and industrial needs, has led to significant pressures on freshwater resources. This pressure is prompting a complex regulatory landscape that compels corporations to adopt effective water management strategies. Notable projects in mining and steel production exemplify how industries are shifting...
Blue Gold: Tackling Water Challenges through Innovation and Investment
21 Nov 2024
Interview of Ilya Polyakov at the Paris Infraweek 2024
Ilya Polyakov, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Advisory at Societe Generale is discussing Societe Generale's...
Expert views
Ilya Polyakov, Deputy Head of Global Banking and Advisory at Societe Generale is discussing Societe Generale's decarbonisation ambitions and its involvement in the energy transition sector.
Interview of Ilya Polyakov at the Paris Infraweek 2024
02 Jul 2024
EV charging infrastructures in Europe: Business models and financing
Extensive and affordable access to public charging infrastructure is needed for the mass-market switch to electric...
Expert views
Extensive and affordable access to public charging infrastructure is needed for the mass-market switch to electric transport.
EV charging infrastructures in Europe: Business models and financing
03 Jun 2024
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Expert views
From gigafactories to green ammonia, bankable new business models are key to accelerating the energy transition.
Turning vision into reality for a sustainable EV solutions pioneer
29 Feb 2024
Milestone for French offshore wind
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the...
Expert views
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the offshore wind sector. By Jérome Deflesselles, Global Head of Energy business initiatives, Yann Le Bot, Renewable Energy Structured Finance, and Bas Thijwissen, Energy Advisory & Project Finance, Societe Generale, article published in January...
Milestone for French offshore wind
30 Jan 2024
Funding aviation’s e-fuel future requires new collaboration
Bringing together equity investors from across aviation is key to raising the billions of dollars required
Expert views
Bringing together equity investors from across aviation is key to raising the billions of dollars required
Funding aviation’s e-fuel future requires new collaboration
27 Nov 2023
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe...
Expert views
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe Generale is deploying the know-how and experience of its teams to design innovative financings for the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs and impactful projects.
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
30 Oct 2023
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
By Harsh Jain, Director, Infrastructure for Asia Pacific and Yi Meng Gong, Director, Energy for Asia Pacific at Societe...
Expert views
By Harsh Jain, Director, Infrastructure for Asia Pacific and Yi Meng Gong, Director, Energy for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
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Awards and Rankings

06 Mar 2025
Societe Generale wins 10 awards in sustainable finance
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025 and the selections for...
Awards & Rankings
Global Finance has announced the winners of its fifth annual Sustainable Finance Awards for 2025 and the selections for its annual Investment Bank Awards
Societe Generale wins 10 awards in sustainable finance
08 Jan 2025
Recognised by PFI as the leader in financial advisory in the project and infrastructure sphere for two consecutive years!
Societe Generale won several prizes at Project Finance International Awards 2024
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale won several prizes at Project Finance International Awards 2024
Recognised by PFI as the leader in financial advisory in the project and infrastructure sphere for two consecutive years!
05 Nov 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
04 Nov 2024
Societe Generale expert recognised at the 2024 InfraNextGen Awards
A Societe Generale Infrastructure professional received the 2024 InfraNextGen award in the Investment – Debt category.
Awards & Rankings
A Societe Generale Infrastructure professional received the 2024 InfraNextGen award in the Investment – Debt category.
Societe Generale expert recognised at the 2024 InfraNextGen Awards
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