VoltaGrid Secures $1B Equity Investment from Blackstone and Halliburton and Agrees to Acquire Propell

Williams Secures $5.34 Billion Growth Capital Joint Venture With Blackstone, Apollo and KKR

July 16, 2026

Energy

Williams has signed an agreement to receive $5.34 billion of committed capital for five behind-the-meter Power Innovation projects, serving AI infrastructure demand. Blackstone (with Apollo and KKR) will hold a 49% noncontrolling equity interest in the projects, while Williams retains 51% ownership and full commercial and operational control, including a buyout right exercisable between years seven and fourteen.

EQT Majority Invests in Combined Voltera-Revel EV Charging Platform

May 26, 2026

Infrastructure

Voltera and Revel have entered into a definitive agreement to combine to build, own, and operate fast-charging networks purpose-built for autonomous vehicles, electric fleets, and ride-hail deployment in dense urban markets. The combined platform is expected to have more than 1,000 charging stalls operational and under development across 11 major U.S. metro areas, operating under the Voltera brand with Revel CEO Frank Reig leading post-closing. EQT will be the majority owner, while Global Infrastructure Partners (BlackRock) retains a minority stake as Revel’s existing lead sponsor.

Shell USA, Inc. Acquires Volta Inc.

March 31, 2023

Energy

Shell USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the all-cash acquisition of Volta Inc., adding Volta’s EV charging and digital out-of-home media network to Shell’s mobility business. The deal, approved by Volta stockholders and cleared by regulators, transfers Volta’s charging-and-media operations into Shell’s U.S. mobility organization.

Generate Capital Acquires esVolta to Expand Battery Storage and Grid Resilience

July 21, 2022

Energy

Generate Capital has acquired utility-scale battery storage developer esVolta LP, adding a portfolio of more than 900 MWh of operational and contracted projects and a pipeline across multiple U.S. states and Canada. The deal gives Generate entry into the front-of-the-meter battery storage market to expand its grid-connected storage capabilities and accelerate deployment of energy storage projects for utilities and offtakers.

GridTek Utility Services Acquires American Power, LLC and Valiant Energy Services

May 2, 2022

Infrastructure

GridTek Utility Services, a First Reserve portfolio company, has acquired American Power, LLC and Valiant Energy Services, LLC to expand its electric transmission and distribution maintenance, repair and upgrade capabilities across the U.S. The simultaneous add-ons nearly double the size of the GridTek platform (pro forma > $350 million in revenue) and increase its geographic footprint and service capacity for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives and municipalities.

Newlight Partners Makes Equity Investment in Propeller Industries

August 20, 2020

Accounting & Tax

Affiliates of Newlight Partners LP have made an equity investment in Propeller Industries, a provider of financial management and accounting services for venture-stage companies. The growth investment will be used to accelerate organic growth, expand Propeller's technology platform, and support acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.