Bankruptcies soared in the wake of failing oil prices, forcing energy funds to adapt to the new realities. Fundraising and deal volumes are on the rise as commodity prices recover, but the bigger picture shows an evolving market where funds have become more specialised and renewables are proving a challenge to the dominance of fossil fuel.

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