Brookfield Asset Management is close to finalizing a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation system, in a transaction valued at over $9 billion including debt, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The Canadian investment firm has emerged as the top bidder in a months-long auction process led by the pipeline's five owners: CDPQ, Shell, KKR, IFM Investors, and Koch Industries. An official announcement is expected in the coming weeks.

Colonial Pipeline spans more than 5,500 miles from Houston to New York, transporting over 100 million gallons of fuel daily. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. energy infrastructure, moving gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil.

This deal marks one of the biggest infrastructure transactions in recent years, highlighting continued investor interest in energy logistics despite the global push toward decarbonization.

Siemens has inaugurated a $190 million manufacturing facility in Fort Worth to produce electrical equipment for data centers, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. operations. This new plant is part of the German tech giant’s broader $690 million investment in American manufacturing.

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• The 500,000 sq. ft. factory is carbon neutral, powered by renewable energy like solar and wind, and features electric paint lines.

• Equipment will be sold primarily in the U.S., with local sourcing from Texas and North America.

• Siemens plans to employ over 1,700 people at the facility, offering an average salary of $63,000, with no prior experience required.

• The company is collaborating with Tarrant County College for workforce development and training.

Siemens currently employs about 4,500 Texans and sees the Dallas-Fort Worth area as a key hub for business growth in the U.S.

Altech Advanced Materials AG has received the green light to build a 120 MWh sodium chloride solid-state battery factory in Saxony, Germany. The EUR 156 million project, led by its subsidiary Altech Batteries GmbH, will produce CERENERGY batteries—made from salt, nickel, and ceramics—offering a 15+ year lifespan and full recyclability without relying on critical materials like lithium or cobalt.

With permits in hand, Altech is in talks with banks and investors for financing, while three buyers have already signed letters of intent for the majority of the plant's output. A 60 kWh prototype is operational for customer testing.

Germany is on the brink of launching a massive €500 billion infrastructure investment package, aimed at modernizing the country’s transport, energy, and digital networks, while also ramping up defence capabilities and climate action initiatives.

A key component includes €100 billion earmarked for climate-related projects, signaling strong demand in sectors like renewable energy, green tech, construction, and mobility solutions. The fund is expected to unlock long-term public and private contracts, making Germany one of Europe’s largest markets for infrastructure development in the coming years.

Final decisions are expected this week, but leading voices are confident that the package will be approved, setting the stage for unprecedented investmentacross multiple industries.

Wiwynn Corp, a leading provider of cloud IT infrastructure, has announced plans to invest $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Texas, USA. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s global production capabilities and strengthen its support for major clients such as Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp.

As part of this expansion, Wiwynn has raised its capital expenditure to NT$18 billion ($548.2 million) for the year. The investment will fund not only the Texas facility but also a new factory in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and capacity enhancements at existing plants in Mexico and Malaysia.

The decision comes amid growing demand for AI servers and increasing U.S. tariffs on goods from Mexico, prompting Wiwynn to diversify its production network.

This development highlights Wiwynn’s commitment to innovation and supply chain resilience, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving demands of the cloud computing and AI industries.