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Infrastructure News 8 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

TCGL goes vertical: TechCreate cites no undisclosed news as Gujarat’s TCGL opens bids for ₹100 crore “green” Tourism Bhawan

TCGL goes vertical: TechCreate cites no undisclosed news as Gujarat’s TCGL opens bids for ₹100 crore “green” Tourism Bhawan

TechCreate Group Ltd said it has no knowledge of undisclosed information after its NYSE American-listed shares swung between $8.90 and $459.90 Thursday, closing at $86.36 on heavy volume. The Singapore-based payment software firm responded to an exchange query as trading surged over 1,200% at one point. The company said it holds no material nonpublic information.
30 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
27 January 2026
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ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

Commonwealth Edison submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to Illinois regulators, covering 2028–2031. If approved, average residential bills could rise by $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. The state review is expected to conclude by year’s end, with a separate rate filing planned for 2027. ComEd says demand is already stressing over 70 substations in its network.
23 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid said four planning applications for its Pentir-to-Trawsfynydd electricity upgrade in north Wales have been validated by local authorities. The project includes a 5.8-km cable replacement under the Glaslyn Estuary and a new substation south of Bryncir. Construction could begin in summer 2026 if approved, with full operation targeted for 2030.
22 January 2026
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Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo, New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:45 EST On Wednesday evening, New York State transportation officials updated locals on a plan to renovate five bridges spanning Route 33, the Kensington Expressway, local outlets reported. Construction could kick off in spring 2027, with traffic detours expected during certain phases of the work. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/dot-holds-meeting-over-upcoming-bridge-repairs/ The timing is critical since Route 33 serves as a key east-west route into Buffalo’s East Side and the airport corridor. Even brief bridge closures can push traffic onto local streets that aren’t designed to handle highway-level flows. The meeting took the form of an open house, with
15 January 2026
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Solaris Energy Infrastructure stock jumps 6% as traders chase data-center power play — what to watch next for SEI

Solaris Energy Infrastructure stock jumps 6% as traders chase data-center power play — what to watch next for SEI

New York, January 13, 2026, 12:49 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. rose $3.31, or about 6.4%, to $54.64 in midday trading on Tuesday. The move keeps Solaris in the middle of a crowded trade: investors hunting for companies that can get electricity to data centers quickly, as new buildouts run into grid bottlenecks and long waits for interconnection. Northland Securities analyst Bobby Brooks has flagged Solaris as a beneficiary of that push, lifting his price target to $70 and pointing to 900 megawatts of open capacity — a measure of power output — that
13 January 2026
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30,000 Homes Without Water: Major Incident Declared in Kent as South East Water Scrambles

30,000 Homes Without Water: Major Incident Declared in Kent as South East Water Scrambles

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 14:24 (GMT) Kent County Council declared a major incident on Monday as roughly 30,000 homes across parts of Kent and Sussex lost running water or experienced a severe drop in pressure. The disruption spilled into the start of the week, forcing some schools to close and public services to pivot while households line up for bottled water. For local officials, it’s turned into an emergency-planning challenge just as much as a plumbing issue. The sector is already facing political heat, with outages and leaks under intense scrutiny. Companies are being pressured to prove they can maintain
12 January 2026
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Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

New Delhi, Jan 11, 2026, 23:03 IST A damaged pipeline supplying Gurugram’s Basai water treatment plant has disrupted water flow to large parts of the city. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) halted supply from the Chandu Budhera plant and began repairs. The outage affected Sectors 1–23 and 81–115, covering around 150 colonies and villages in Old Gurugram plus nearly 50 societies in newer sectors. GMDA said it was providing limited water from Basai to some areas while the fixes were underway. (Hindustan Times) This incident highlights just how fragile the pipe network is across the Delhi-National Capital Region. One
11 January 2026
Tunbridge Wells taps wobble again: South East Water targets Jan 13 fix as MPs press for answers

Tunbridge Wells taps wobble again: South East Water targets Jan 13 fix as MPs press for answers

LONDON, Jan 10, 2026, 06:30 GMT South East Water said on Friday it expects to restore water supplies in Tunbridge Wells by Tuesday after recent pipe bursts left some customers facing low pressure or no water, even as repairs continued across the network. The company said the water “remains safe to use as normal” and stressed the latest disruption is separate from the earlier boil water notice. (southeastwater.co.uk) The Kent town is still jittery after last month’s crisis, when about 24,000 homes were without drinking water for roughly two weeks. This week’s problems hit as cold weather drove a “series
10 January 2026
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Ontario unveils first Siemens-built Northlander trainset as Toronto-to-Muskoka rail return nears

Ontario unveils first Siemens-built Northlander trainset as Toronto-to-Muskoka rail return nears

Toronto, Jan 8, 2026, 18:10 EST Ontario unveiled the first of three new Northlander passenger trainsets on Thursday and said the long-promised service linking Toronto and northeastern Ontario is edging toward a return later in 2026. “The Northlander is more than a train,” Premier Doug Ford said at the event in Etobicoke. “It’s a lifeline to jobs, education, family and friends.” Trains Passenger service on the corridor was halted in 2012, leaving buses and cars to do most of the work between Toronto and northern communities. The province ordered three Siemens-built trainsets in 2022 for C$139.5 million, with Ontario Northland
9 January 2026
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MYR Group stock sinks nearly 8% as infrastructure contractors slide ahead of U.S. jobs data

MYR Group stock sinks nearly 8% as infrastructure contractors slide ahead of U.S. jobs data

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 15:03 EST — Regular session MYR Group Inc shares were down 7.6% at $218 on Thursday afternoon, putting the electrical contractor among the sharper decliners in U.S. infrastructure-linked stocks. The stock opened higher and then slid, hitting an intraday low of $215.30. The selling came as major U.S. indexes eased and Treasury yields firmed, with investors reluctant to add risk before Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. That report is a key input for rate-cut bets because it can shift views on growth and inflation. Reuters Fresh labor-market data did little to calm nerves. Initial jobless claims
8 January 2026
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MasTec stock drops nearly 9% in Thursday trade as infrastructure contractors slide — what to watch next

MasTec stock drops nearly 9% in Thursday trade as infrastructure contractors slide — what to watch next

New York, January 8, 2026, 14:55 ET — Regular session MasTec, Inc. (MTZ) shares fell about 8.9% to $214.86 in afternoon trading on Thursday, after opening near $236 and sliding to an intraday low of $213.98. The stock was last down $20.89 on the day. The move underscores how quickly sentiment can flip in U.S. infrastructure contractors, where investors have been leaning into multi-year work tied to power grids, pipelines and network upgrades. When the trade gets crowded, small shifts in risk appetite can turn into a big tape move. MasTec’s drop came alongside a broader selloff in the group.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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