# On Wall Street, the ‘energy transition’ includes natural gas and data centers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/on-wall-street-the-energy-transition-includes-natural-gas-and-data-centers/
- Published: 2026-11-03T09:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:07:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Grist (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://grist.org/business/energy-transition-funds-private-equity-wall-street-natural-gas-data-centers/
- Topics: Climate, Science

## Key points

- Blackstone’s energy fund raised $8.7 billion this year.
- Transition funds raised $178 billion from 2021 to early 2026.
- Some include gas and data centres in their transition strategy.

## Summary

Blackstone has raised $8.7 billion for its energy investment fund this year, after renaming it to include “energy transition” in 2022. The fundraising highlights the growing appeal of these funds, even as some other climate-focused investment has weakened, and shows how Wall Street’s use of “energy transition” can extend beyond replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy.

Private equity transition funds raised $178 billion from 2021 to early 2026, three times as much as comparable funds focused on fossil fuels and general energy. Some invest in natural gas and data centres, which are benefiting from rising electricity demand; Blackstone reportedly turned away a further $3 billion to remain below its fund cap. The article says the funds’ popularity reflects expectations of electricity scarcity and the growing economic importance of clean energy, but does not establish that every fund is committed to cutting emissions.

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