British International Investment (BII)

Company description

The company is a development finance institution and impact investor based in the UK. It invests patient capital to create productive, sustainable and inclusive economies. Established in 1948, BII boasts a rich 75-year legacy of supporting businesses and communities across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. BII invests in renewable energy projects like wind farms and solar power plants, along with essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water treatment facilities. BII supports the development of affordable housing, commercial buildings, and logistics facilities to create jobs and improve living standards. 

 

Company details

City:
London
Address:
123 Victoria Street London SW1E 6DE United Kingdom

Participation in projects

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List of the updates in which the company was involved

Company updates

  • July 17, 2024

    Offtake agreement signed for 100 MW Hydrogen Project in Egypt

    Scatec ASA’s Egypt Green Hydrogen project, in partnership with Fertiglobe, Orascom Construction has secured a green ammonia offtake agreement with Hintco.

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  • December 12, 2023

    US$52 million financing secured for 50 MW solar farm in Sierra Leone

    Planet One Group has secured US$52 million in financing for a 50 MW solar farm (Planet Solar) in Sierra Leone. British International Investment, Dutch development bank FMO, and French finance develop...

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  • September 07, 2022

    Malawi Government, IFC, Scatec JV and EDF sign a binding agreement to develop a 350 MW hydropower project

    The Government of Malawi, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Scatec and EDF have signed a binding commercial agreement to co-develop the 350 MW Mpatamanga hydroelectric power plant project that...

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  • August 04, 2022

    BII, FMO invest in African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4

    British International Investment (BII) and the Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) have announced a joint commitment of US$116 million to the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4)...

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  • June 29, 2022

    BII to invest US$200 million in African Hydropower projects

    British International Investment (BII) has announced its commitment to invest US$200 million in hydropower projects across Africa. A pipeline of new projects will be developed includin...

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