Editor profile
Editora, Financiamento de Infraestrutura
Dr. Lucía Méndez specializes in infrastructure project finance and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Her work evaluates the intersection of private capital and public asset development.
lucia.mendez@globalinfrareview.comIn-depth analysis of the top ten mega infrastructure projects globally, revealing the underlying drivers of global capital flows, national strategic layouts, the urgency of regional connectivity, and the core position of infrastructure in the future geopolitical economy.
In-depth analysis of the five core root causes leading to AI project failure, from vague goal definition to infrastructure deficiencies, providing enterprises and decision-makers with a path to successful implementation to avoid counter-patterns.
In-depth analysis of the disruptive impact of AI data centers on global power infrastructure, examining structural changes in energy supply security, grid resilience, and data center financing logic, and reviewing their strategic significance in regional connectivity and geopolitical competition.
In-depth analysis of how infrastructure investment strategies at the state and federal levels are reshaping regional transportation, digital, and energy networks under the backdrop of the US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Exploring capital flows, the evolution of PPP models, and the mapping of development needs in the Global South.
In-depth analysis of how climate change exacerbates regional poverty in Tanzania through spatial interactions. This paper uses spatial econometric models to reveal the complex coupling mechanisms between climate stress, infrastructure access, and poverty, providing empirical evidence for formulating climate-resilient regional development strategies.
In-depth analysis of the profound impact of the top ten landmark engineering projects in 2026 on engineering capital flows, national strategy, and regional connectivity. From Middle Eastern energy hubs to grand Asian hydraulic projects, exploring how infrastructure becomes a new core of geopolitical competition.
Analyze the structural impact of the exponential growth in data center scale on electricity, water resources, and land. Discuss how state-level governance affects sustainability pathways amid national policy lags, and examine the long-term resilience challenges in the context of AI-driven digital transformation.
In-depth analysis of the impact of global decoupling trends on infrastructure financing, exploring how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can achieve sustainable regional connectivity under capital volatility and geopolitical uncertainty through innovative risk-sharing mechanisms.
A global spatiotemporal analysis covering 204 countries and regions over a 43-year span transforms third-dose hepatitis B vaccine coverage from a mere health indicator into a long-term series for observing countries’ routine immunization delivery networks, cold chain systems, and grassroots service capacity.
As the pace of utility expansion fails to keep up with the commissioning clocks of data centers and advanced manufacturing, power availability is upgrading from supporting infrastructure to a project’s critical path. Using the nearly 100 MW behind-the-meter fuel cell solution disclosed by Hensel Phelps and the Sunnyvale municipal microgrid as examples, this article analyzes how on-site generation, energy storage, and commissioning systems are restructuring engineering schedules, equipment procurement, and project capital structure.
In March 2026, as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, risks in the Strait of Hormuz surged sharply. This article analyzes the impact of the conflict on energy trade, maritime supply chains, European strategic infrastructure, and long-term geoeconomic patterns from a global infrastructure perspective.
Taking Panjin, Liaoning, China as an example, this study analyzes the deep transformation logic of resource-based cities in infrastructure upgrading, regional rebalancing, and sustainable development through the changes in urban expansion and impervious surfaces from 1990 to 2020.
Amtrak completes rehabilitation of East River Tunnel Tube 2, marking a new phase in the century-long renewal of critical infrastructure along the U.S. Northeast Corridor. The project, financed through federal grants coordinated with multi-party funding, illustrates the underlying logic of capital allocation for public works.
AI search is reshaping the B2B procurement journey. This article provides an in-depth evaluation of six leading GEO organizations, analyzing their methodologies and applicable scenarios to offer decision-making references for enterprises seeking to enhance their AI visibility.
A systematic review based on 40 global studies reveals that urbanization and infrastructure expansion are reducing groundwater recharge, but green infrastructure and artificial recharge systems can serve as countermeasures.
This article starts from globally iconic projects such as the Senqu Bridge in Lesotho, the Gibe III Hydropower Station in Ethiopia, the Itaipu and Belo Monte hydropower plants, and Hong Kong International Airport, analyzing the deep value of large-scale infrastructure in project financing, regional economies, energy transition, and geopolitical competition, revealing how infrastructure has become the core engine for the long-term development of the Global South.
This article interprets RAND's latest research report from a global infrastructure perspective, analyzes the five root causes of AI project failures, explores how data, systems, and technology decisions affect the success or failure of digital infrastructure, and provides lessons for engineering capital and policymakers.
Internal documents from Alstom Canada show that the Toronto-to-Quebec City high-speed rail project could operate up to 72 trains per day. The planning of this roughly thousand-kilometer corridor is not only about drastically reducing travel time but also reflects Canada's deeper strategic positioning in engineering capital, regional economy, and geopolitical competition.
This article situates 2026 AI project concepts within the context of global digital infrastructure and engineering capital competition, analyzing how projects ranging from elementary classifiers to advanced RAG systems map onto national competitiveness, workforce skill development, and long-term technology investment logic.
Based on remote sensing data from 1990-2020, this study analyzes the transformation of urban expansion patterns in Panjin, and explores the pathways for infrastructure restructuring and sustainable development of resource-based cities.