CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1997 to manage the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to invest these assets in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of Canadian contributors and beneficiaries while seeking to maximize investment returns without exposing the fund to undue risk. The organization was created in response to demographic challenges that threatened the sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, as fewer workers were supporting a growing number of retirees. CPP Investments diversifies its portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to ensure long-term growth and stability for the pension fund.

Rahul Bhalodia

Principal, Sustainable Energies

Tania Sztamfater Chocolat

Managing Director

Andrew Edgell

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Credit Investments

Bruce Hogg

Senior Principal at CPP Investment Board

Derek Jackson

Managing Director

Manroop Jhooty

Senior Managing Director and Head of Total Fund Management

Pascal Keutgens

Managing Director, Direct Private Equity

Suyi Kim

Managing Director, Head of Asia

Hafiz Lalani

Managing Director

Scott Lawrence

Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure

Arielle Lynn

Associate, Growth Equity

Paul McCracken Ph.D

Managing Director, Growth Equity

Deborah Orida

Head of Asia Private Equity

Bill Rogers

Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Energies

Paul Sinibaldi

Managing Director and Head of Technology Infrastructure

Dushy Sivanithy

Senior Principal - Funds, Managing Director and Head of Secondaries

Geoffrey Souter

Managing Director and Head of Real Assets Credit

Heather Tobin

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets and Factor Investing

Judy Wade

Managing Director and Head of Strategy Execution and Relationship Management

Jonathan Webster Ph.D

COO and Senior Managing Director

Kristopher Weiner

Head of New York Office, Managing Director and Global Leadership Team

Ben Mason

Managing Director and Head of European Credit

Sam Blaichman

Managing Director and Head of Direct Private Equity

Past deals in Natural Gas

Tallgrass Energy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Tallgrass Energy is a midstream energy company that owns, operates, and develops assets in North America. It specializes in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas and crude oil, as well as water services for the oil and gas industry. The company's assets include approximately 8,300 miles of natural gas pipeline, 850 miles of crude pipeline, and 300 miles of water pipeline, serving major basins across 11 states. Tallgrass Energy was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Allete

Acquisition in 2024
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company based in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporated in 1906. It operates through two primary segments: Regulated Operations and ALLETE Clean Energy. The Regulated Operations segment includes Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power Company, which provide electric, natural gas, and water services to a significant number of customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Additionally, this segment encompasses an investment in American Transmission Company, a utility that maintains electric transmission infrastructure across parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. ALLETE Clean Energy focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of clean and renewable energy projects, operating around 660 megawatts of wind energy generation. The company is also involved in coal mining operations in North Dakota and real estate investments in Florida, while owning and operating multiple substations with substantial capacity.

Encino Energy

Funding Round in 2024
Encino Energy, LLC is an oil and gas exploration and production company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company specializes in acquiring both operated and non-operated oil and natural gas working interests, as well as producing and non-producing mineral interests and equity assets in smaller private energy firms. Encino Energy aims to deliver strong returns with low risk by employing a disciplined approach to acquisitions and development. Its operations are characterized by strong cash flow, modest debt levels, and a robust commodity hedging program that supports its development activities.

VoltaGrid

Venture Round in 2021
VoltaGrid LLC, based in Bellaire, Texas, operates in the energy sector and specializes in advanced energy management and generation solutions. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on improving power quality and reliability through a portable and scalable power platform that integrates natural gas and grid power. VoltaGrid aims to transform mobile power generation by providing clean, efficient energy solutions for clients in industries such as pressure pumping, remote mining, utilities, and distributed generation. By utilizing its innovative technology, VoltaGrid enables clients to achieve significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption.

Black Swan Energy

Private Equity Round in 2013
Black Swan Energy Ltd. is an energy exploration company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, founded in 2010. The company specializes in the development of unconventional resources, particularly focusing on proven hydrocarbon trends within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Black Swan employs advanced drilling, completion, and production technologies to enhance the exploration and development of its portfolio, which is centered on liquids-rich natural gas in the Montney and Duvernay formations. The company aims to create value through early-entry positions and emphasizes sustained, repeatable production by actively de-risking its operations.

Cequence Energy

Debt Financing in 2013
Cequence Energy Ltd. is a Calgary-based company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas reserves in Western Canada, particularly in the Alberta Deep Basin. Established in 2000 and formerly known as Sabretooth Energy Ltd., the company has developed a significant asset portfolio, with production exceeding 9,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Cequence generates revenue primarily from the sale of natural gas, crude oil, and condensate, alongside natural gas liquids and royalties. With a strong financial position, Cequence Energy is well-equipped to navigate market fluctuations and pursue growth opportunities in a competitive landscape, emphasizing a strategic approach to its capital spending program while maintaining focus on its liquids-rich gas weighted resource play strategy.
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