Antin Infrastructure Partners has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in GTL Leasing, a prominent lessor of gaseous hydrogen transportation and storage equipment in North America. This investment, made by Antin on behalf of the NextGen Fund I, marks the fund's second investment in North America and its first in the hydrogen sector. GTL, founded in 2013, specializes in leasing high-pressure gaseous trailers and cylinders for transporting and storing hydrogen and other industrial gases. The partnership with Antin is set to fuel GTL's expansion by enhancing its platform, diversifying its product range, and enabling pursuit of new opportunities in the market. GTL's CEO, Michael Koonce, expressed confidence in the strategic collaboration, aiming to strengthen their position in hydrogen equipment leasing and expand to cryogenic hydrogen transport, fuel cell electric vehicle infrastructure, and fuel cell generators. Antin's substantial investment is expected to facilitate GTL in meeting the evolving infrastructure needs of customers, especially in the transition to hydrogen-powered vehicles. Delisa Leighton, the president of GTL Leasing, highlighted the significance of the capital injection in addressing customers' demands for storage, compression, and fueling solutions. The NextGen Fund's €1.2bn raised in November has enabled investments in sustainable energy solutions, including GTL Leasing's hydrogen equipment leasing. Aligning with their vision for sustainable energy, Antin's partners emphasized the 'grey to green' transition in logistics, showcasing a commitment to green technologies and environmental initiatives.