Industry Consolidation in Infrastructure

In light of the series of acquisitions of infrastructure funds that have taken place over the last year (e.g., Actis / General Atlantic, GIP / Blackrock, DIF / CVC, ECP / Bridgepoint....), what are your takes on the drivers behind the mass consolidation? Who is next? 

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