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ECONOMY • UNITED KINGDOM

KKR and RWE complete financing for two UK offshore wind projects

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KKR and Germany’s RWE have completed a 50:50 joint venture for the Vanguard West and East offshore-wind projects in the British North Sea, according to Splash247. The projects involve about £12 billion ($16 billion) in investment.

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Why it matters

The projects involve a U.S. investment firm and could affect its investment portfolio; the articles do not specify direct effects on U.S. energy costs or supply. The developments are in the UK and are among its largest offshore-wind projects, according to the Wall Street Journal.

What happens next

RWE and KKR are to develop, build and operate the projects. The articles do not give a construction schedule or expected completion date.

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Any further details on costs, financing or project completion dates