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
Success stories
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...
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...
25 Oct 2024
Supporting the world's first large-scale green steel plant with a groundbreaking water treatment facility
Stegra and John Laing have entered a Private-to-Private Partnership (PtPP) to create a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for...
Supporting the world's first large-scale green steel plant with a groundbreaking water treatment facility
Stegra and John Laing have entered a Private-to-Private Partnership (PtPP) to create a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for...
Clients' successes
Stegra and John Laing have entered a Private-to-Private Partnership (PtPP) to create a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for Stegra's industrial site in Boden, Sweden. The WTP will support the world's first large-scale green steel plant, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 95% and treating wastewater.
Supporting the world's first large-scale green steel plant with a groundbreaking water treatment facility
21 Oct 2024
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce...
Oil & Gas
New projects using fuel cell technology that turn natural gas into electricity without combustion will help reduce carbon emissions while delivering reliable power in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Powering Fuel Cell Expansion in the Northeast US
25 Jul 2024
H2 Green Steel – Building a Decarbonised Steel Industry
Carbon dioxide emissions from steel are a major agenda point for both governments and environmentally conscious...
H2 Green Steel – Building a Decarbonised Steel Industry
Carbon dioxide emissions from steel are a major agenda point for both governments and environmentally conscious...
Expert views
Carbon dioxide emissions from steel are a major agenda point for both governments and environmentally conscious consumers who are committed to reducing their carbon footprints. How H2 Green Steel has financed the first steel plant that will remove almost all of these emissions from the steelmaking process?
H2 Green Steel – Building a Decarbonised Steel Industry
12 Jul 2024
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to...
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to...
Infrastructure financing
In an increasingly digital society, limited access to internet has far-reaching consequences, hindering access to quality education and professional opportunities.
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
04 Jul 2024
Supporting an improved access to health care in Senegal
To address some of Senegal’s health system deficiencies, new infrastructure is needed. Focus on the construction of a...
Supporting an improved access to health care in Senegal
To address some of Senegal’s health system deficiencies, new infrastructure is needed. Focus on the construction of a...
Clients' successes
To address some of Senegal’s health system deficiencies, new infrastructure is needed. Focus on the construction of a new hospital in the region of Tivaouane and on the reconstruction of the Aristide Le Dantec National Hospital Center in Dakar.
Supporting an improved access to health care in Senegal
10 Jun 2024
Abidjan’s metro line 1: the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Sub Saharan Africa
The Abidjan Metro Line 1 project, a critical development infrastructure for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, will bring a...
Abidjan’s metro line 1: the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Sub Saharan Africa
The Abidjan Metro Line 1 project, a critical development infrastructure for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, will bring a...
Clients' successes
The Abidjan Metro Line 1 project, a critical development infrastructure for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, will bring a new fast and safe transport solution to more than 500,000 people each day, boost the economy, while contributing to improve environmental and social conditions.
Abidjan’s metro line 1: the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Sub Saharan Africa 
29 May 2024
Accelerating the transition to Green Mobility in Europe
Providing 14,500 fast charging points by 2030 to become a European EV charging leader is an admirable undertaking. That...
Accelerating the transition to Green Mobility in Europe
Providing 14,500 fast charging points by 2030 to become a European EV charging leader is an admirable undertaking. That...
Clients' successes
Providing 14,500 fast charging points by 2030 to become a European EV charging leader is an admirable undertaking. That is precisely what Electra is set to accomplish thanks to their new €75 million Green Loan project financing.
Accelerating the transition to Green Mobility in EuropeOur Experts' Views
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...
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
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...
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
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
Expert views
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
28 Feb 2023
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian...
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian...
Expert views
Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian drives nearly 13,000km per year (Footnote 1,2). Both numbers are higher than almost anywhere except North America.
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
11 Jan 2023
Re-engineering infrastructure finance for the energy transition
Hervé Le Corre, Global Head of Infrastructure Finance at Societe Generale, has penned his thoughts on how we push the...
Re-engineering infrastructure finance for the energy transition
Hervé Le Corre, Global Head of Infrastructure Finance at Societe Generale, has penned his thoughts on how we push the...
Expert views
Hervé Le Corre, Global Head of Infrastructure Finance at Societe Generale, has penned his thoughts on how we push the boundaries of infrastructure finance in IJGlobal Magazine - article published on January 6, 2023.
Re-engineering infrastructure finance for the energy transition 
30 Sep 2022
Is hydrogen about to take off? Equity is plentiful, projects numerous, technology ramping up, but bankability is still at early stage.
A year after the launch of the first pure-play dedicated hydrogen equity fund, we anticipate that large-scale hydrogen...
Is hydrogen about to take off? Equity is plentiful, projects numerous, technology ramping up, but bankability is still at early stage.
A year after the launch of the first pure-play dedicated hydrogen equity fund, we anticipate that large-scale hydrogen...
Expert views
A year after the launch of the first pure-play dedicated hydrogen equity fund, we anticipate that large-scale hydrogen projects will get closer to lending decisions in the next six to 18 months.
By Louis-Aynard de Clermont Tonnerre,
Global Head of Power, Utilities & Infrastructure at Societe Generale
Is hydrogen about to take off? Equity is plentiful, projects numerous, technology ramping up, but bankability is still at early stage.
30 May 2022
Development of fibre in France: the final stretch
In France alone, the bank has been involved in the financing of 25 fibre optic projects with all the major private...
Development of fibre in France: the final stretch
In France alone, the bank has been involved in the financing of 25 fibre optic projects with all the major private...
Expert views
In France alone, the bank has been involved in the financing of 25 fibre optic projects with all the major private operators, enabling the connection of 16 million homes and businesses.
Development of fibre in France: the final stretch
02 Feb 2022
How a European bank’s unique expertise can help advance the massive US infrastructure agenda
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure bill) that was signed into law on November 15th,...
How a European bank’s unique expertise can help advance the massive US infrastructure agenda
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure bill) that was signed into law on November 15th,...
Infrastructure
The $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure bill) that was signed into law on November 15th, 2021, is intended to “make long overdue improvements for our nation’s ports, airports, rail, and roads, and grow the economy sustainably.” For Societe Generale, the approval of this massive agenda means a once in a lifetime opportunity to put...
How a European bank’s unique expertise can help advance the massive US infrastructure agendaAwards and Rankings
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...
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.
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
16 May 2024
Societe Generale awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards and topped 2023 Export Finance League Tables
Societe Generale has been awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards 2023!
Societe Generale awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards and topped 2023 Export Finance League Tables
Societe Generale has been awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards 2023!
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale has been awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards 2023!
Societe Generale awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards and topped 2023 Export Finance League Tables
22 Apr 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC