Energizing private equity
The shale natural gas boom and the potential for the U.S. to be a net gas exporter have been major drivers of private equity’s recent interest in the energy sector.
Preqin reports there are 95 energy-focused funds seeking to raise $53.2 billion; year-to-date closings are off pace from recent years.
Credit/Source: *January through June. Sources: Preqin; Cambridge Associates








