In other news today, for example, the firm said it is acquiring an equity interest in EIG Global Energy Partners.  EIG’s management team continues to hold a majority of the equity in the company and will retain operating autonomy of the business.

Meanwhile, William Sonneborn has been appointed as president of EIG, effective May 5.

EIG is a global alternative investment firm specializing in private investments in energy and energy-related infrastructure. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in Houston, Hong Kong, London, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Seoul. As of December 31, 2013, it had $15.9 billion in assets under management.