The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has announced a significant investment of $843 million in Tallgrass Energy, a prominent energy infrastructure company based in Denver, Colorado. Tallgrass operates a vast network of pipeline assets spanning 14 U.S. states and is actively engaged in initiatives aligned with the global shift towards a more sustainable and lower-carbon future. These initiatives include the development of CO2, hydrogen, renewable fuels, and decarbonized power assets. Bill Rogers, Managing Director of Sustainable Energies at CPP Investments, highlighted that Tallgrass presents an attractive investment opportunity due to its dual focus on delivering energy solutions for current needs while advancing decarbonization efforts. This investment signifies a strategic partnership between CPP Investments, Blackstone, and Tallgrass to leverage their expertise in energy and investments to support Tallgrass's growth. Matthew Runkle from Blackstone praised the collaboration with Tallgrass over the years in developing large-scale energy infrastructure. He welcomed CPP Investments as a new investor, emphasizing the combined resources dedicated to fostering Tallgrass's development. CPP Investments' Sustainable Energies group, managing assets worth C$34.2 billion, is actively involved in various segments of the global energy landscape, including renewables, carbon capture, distributed energy, and emerging technologies. This investment reinforces CPP Investments' commitment to sustainable energy solutions and aligns with their portfolio diversification strategy.