With over U.S.$23 billion of raised capital since inception dedicated exclusively to the energy and natural resources industries, First Reserve is a premier private investment firm, making both private equity and infrastructure investments throughout the energy value chain.

For 29 years, it has invested solely in the global energy industry, and has developed a preeminent franchise, utilizing its broad base of specialized energy industry knowledge as a competitive advantage. The firm is currently investing its most recent private equity fund, which closed in 2009 at approximately U.S.$9 billion and its most recent infrastructure fund which closed in 2011 at approximately U.S.$1.2 billion. First Reserve invests strategically across a range of energy industry sectors, backing talented management teams and building value by building companies.

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