Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust plc (LSE: EGL) is a UK-listed closed-end investment trust that seeks to provide attractive total returns, primarily through income and capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted equity and debt securities of utilities and infrastructure companies worldwide. The trust's core investments include equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred shares; debt instruments, including corporate bonds, convertible bonds, and high-yield debt; and other assets like infrastructure funds and direct project investments, with a focus on essential services sectors such as electric, water, gas, and renewable energy utilities; transportation infrastructure, including airports, ports, toll roads, and rail; and digital infrastructure, encompassing data centers, telecom towers, and fiber networks. It targets mid- to large-cap companies with strong cash flows and defensive characteristics, serving institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to infrastructure themes for portfolio diversification and inflation-hedging. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the trust operates globally, with primary exposure to North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets, and is managed by Tortoise Sustainable Ancestors Collective Private Markets Fund GP LP, an affiliate of Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. In recent developments, the trust announced a strategic merger with Ecofin U.S. Renewables and Infrastructure Credit plc in July 2025, creating a larger entity with enhanced scale, diversified assets exceeding GBP 1 billion in value, and expanded focus on U.S. renewables and infrastructure credit opportunities; this followed a tender offer in May 2025 where it repurchased approximately 10% of its shares to enhance shareholder value amid market volatility.