> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸŒ† Infra Futures #13 - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/infra-futures-13/ - Published: 2024-10-21T11:30:24.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-21T11:30:23.000Z - Description: HolonIQ's Infra Newsletter covers the latest developments in energy infrastructure, transport infrastructure, buildings, and social infrastructure and highlights the week's top infrastructure deals. - Author: QS - Tags: Green Skills **Happy Monday πŸ‘‹** [India and Nepal](https://www.indianewsnetwork.com/en/20241013/india-and-nepal-strengthen-energy-partnership-with-b2b-petroleum-infrastructure-deal?ref=newsletters.qs.com) strengthened their energy partnership through a B2B petroleum infrastructure deal, aligning with India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Meanwhile, Google is backing startup Kairos Power to build [small nuclear reactors](https://www.belganewsagency.eu/google-turns-to-nuclear-plants-to-power-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to power its data centers. In Milan, Skyports Infrastructure is collaborating with two Italian aviation companies to develop [air taxi infrastructure](https://zagdaily.com/zag-air/air-taxi-infrastructure-to-be-deployed-in-milan/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) across the city and the Lombardy region. In South Korea, the number of [unsold households](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/11139586?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Gwangju has surged 13 times in five years, driven by rising construction costs and interest rates. Additionally, Alpine Fire has entered the data center sector by [acquiring](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/alpine-fire-acquires-das-fire-expands-into-data-center-sector/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) DAS Fire, enhancing its service offerings. ## πŸ—οΈEnergy Infrastructure **🀝 India and Nepal Strengthen Energy Ties with Petroleum Infrastructure Deal.** India and Nepal have strengthened their energy partnership through a business-to-business (B2B) [petroleum infrastructure deal](https://www.indianewsnetwork.com/en/20241013/india-and-nepal-strengthen-energy-partnership-with-b2b-petroleum-infrastructure-deal?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This action supports India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which has already delivered substantial benefits to the country's energy infrastructure. **βš›οΈ Google to Power AI with Nuclear Energy from Kairos Power.** Google is backing startup Kairos Power, which plans to build small nuclear reactors to supply electricity to [Google's data centers.](https://www.belganewsagency.eu/google-turns-to-nuclear-plants-to-power-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **πŸ”Œ Mitsubishi Power Completes Massive 5.3 GW CCGT Power Plant in Thailand.** Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed the construction of a 5[.3 GW combined cycle gas turbine](https://www.enerdata.net/publications/daily-energy-news/mitsubishi-power-completes-53-gw-ccgt-project-thailand.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (CCGT) power plant project in Thailand. ## 🚘Transport Infrastructure **✈️ Air taxi infrastructure coming to Milan.** Skyports Infrastructure partnered with two Italian aviation companies to develop [air taxi infrastructure](https://zagdaily.com/zag-air/air-taxi-infrastructure-to-be-deployed-in-milan/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) across Milan and the Lombardy region. **πŸš† Uganda Signs Deal to Start Building 1,700km Railway.** The government of Uganda signed a contract with Turkish contractor Yapi Merkezi to build the first section of the country's standard gauge railway [after nine years of effort.](https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/uganda-finally-signs-deal-to-start-building-1700km-railway/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **πŸ›« UK Government Backs Stansted Airport Expansion Plan.** The UK government welcomed a [$1.3B plan](https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4369521/government-welcomes-gbp-1bn-plan-expand-stansted-airport-capacity?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand the capacity of Stansted Airport, but environmental campaigners have warned against the expansion, citing concerns over climate change. ## πŸ›οΈ Buildings **🏫 New Centre to Accelerate Net Zero Buildings for Cities.** The University of Strathclyde is collaborating with the Centre for Net-Zero High-Density Buildings to reduce carbon emissions in [high-density housing](https://www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathclyde/news/2024/researchersinvolvedinnew10mcentretoacceleratenetzerobuildingsforcities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) across Edinburgh and Glasgow. **🚧 Construction Equipment Market Expected to Grow Significantly by 2032\.** The construction equipment market is projected to experience substantial growth, reaching a value of USD [334.8B by 2032](https://www.openpr.com/news/3697086/construction-equipment-market-size-is-expected-to-reach-usd?ref=newsletters.qs.com), according to a report published on openPR ## 🏫Social Infrastructure **πŸ“ˆ Surge in Unsold Households in Gwangju.** The number of unsold households in Gwangju, South Korea, surged [13 times compared to five years ago](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/11139586?ref=newsletters.qs.com), attributed to economic factors like rising construction material costs, high prices, and interest rate hikes. **🏠 $350M Spent on Social Infrastructure in Westmoreland, Jamaica.** The Government of Jamaica spent [$350M](https://jis.gov.jm/350-million-spent-on-social-infrastructure-in-westmoreland/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) on social infrastructure projects in the parish of Westmoreland. ## **πŸ’°** Infra Deals **πŸ”₯ Alpine Fire Expands into Data Center Sector with DAS Fire Acquisition.** Alpine Fire, a company, [acquired](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/alpine-fire-acquires-das-fire-expands-into-data-center-sector/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) DAS Fire, marking its entry into the data center industry. **πŸ—οΈ Construction Company Acquisition.** Undivided Life Holdings, a company, [acquired](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/undivided-life-holdings-acquires-mcknight-133000813.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) McKnight Construction, another company in the construction industry. **πŸ”€ Osmose Utilities Services Acquires Associated Utility Supplies.** Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. [acquired](https://energycentral.com/news/osmose-utilities-services-inc-acquires-associated-utility-supplies-aus-ltd-0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Associated Utility Supplies Limited (AUS), a specialist in equipment and services for distribution network operators in the UK and Ireland. **πŸ”Œ Shermco Acquires Power System Engineering Firm KTR Associates.** Shermco, a provider of power system engineering services backed by Gryphon, [acquired](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shermco-industries-acquires-ktr-associates-a-power-system-engineering-company-302275593.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) KTR Associates, a power system engineering firm. --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or suggestions? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com [ ](https://newsletters.qs.com/psychedelic-mental-health-treatments-south-asia-health-tech-100-2/)