The Energy & Infrastructure Group at Trust Company of the West (TCW) has separated to form a new company, EIG Global Energy Partners. EIG will start operations as an independent firm with $8.5 billion assets under management.

EIG will continue to invest in energy and energy-related infrastructure projects and companies. Blair Thomas, previously the CEO of the group, will become the CEO of the new firm in Washington, adds Pensions & Investments.

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