[Goldman Sachs Forms Global Infrastructure Financing Team, Betting on AI and Energy Transition Opportunities] According to the Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs (GS.N) is ramping up efforts to enter the red-hot market of data center and other infrastructure financing, aiming to secure a larger share amid the artificial intelligence boom. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Goldman Sachs is establishing a dedicated team within its Global Banking & Markets division, focusing on global infrastructure financing. This includes increasing lending in the sector and finding investors for these debts. The move is driven by a new wave of multi-billion-dollar transactions involving AI data centers, their massive energy demands, and financing for processing units that support AI development. The new team will also focus on traditional infrastructure construction or upgrade projects in developed and emerging markets. Additionally, the team will be responsible for raising funds for renewable energy and certain types of liquefied natural gas projects, as well as financing military and other equipment related to rising defense expenditures across various countries.