Key facts
- Sojitz is considering investing 100 billion yen ($635 million) in Australian and New Zealand infrastructure over three years.
- The investment will focus on renewable energy grids and related infrastructure.
- Sojitz acquired Australian infrastructure developer Capella Capital Partnership in January 2025 for 47 billion yen ($470 million).
- Capella has led large-scale development projects in energy, social, and transportation infrastructure in Australia.
- Sojitz also invested in Australian energy retailer Next Green Group and mechanical services contractor Climatech in early 2025.
Japanese trading house Sojitz is planning to invest 100 billion yen ($635 million) in renewable energy grids and other infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand over the next three years, according to a September 24, 2026 report. This move is part of Sojitz's strategy to expand its energy-related operations and strengthen its infrastructure development capabilities.
Sojitz has been increasing its presence in Australia's infrastructure sector. In January 2025, the company acquired Capella Capital Partnership, a major Australian public infrastructure developer and asset manager, for 47 billion yen ($470 million). Capella has a history of leading large-scale projects in energy, social, and transportation infrastructure, and manages over 10 social infrastructure development projects across Australia as of December 2024. This acquisition aims to transform Sojitz into an integrated business model managing projects from formation to asset management.
Further supporting its energy transition goals, Sojitz also invested in early 2025 in Australian entities Next Green Group (NGG), an energy retailer that installs solar power systems and storage batteries, and mechanical services contractor Climatech. These investments are intended to build an integrated energy solutions business in Australia, offering energy-efficient and cost-saving services and supporting the country's shift to sustainable energy sources.