First Reserve Company Description
First Reserve Corporation fuels the companies that help fuel the world. The private equity firm invests in middle-market energy companies, and currently manages about $12.5 billion. Its typical investment ranges from $100 million to $500 million in enterprises involved in energy manufacturing and services, energy infrastructure, and energy reserves. The company's current portfolio includes stakes in some 20 firms, including Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Dresser. In 2008 the company bought CHC Helicopter for more than $3 billion. First Reserve's investor base is primarily comprised of corporations, endowments, foundations, and public retirement funds.
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