Energy Project Finance

Energy Project Finance focuses on structuring, funding, and managing large-scale energy projects using limited or non-recourse financing structures. It plays a critical role in the development of power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, and energy infrastructure projects by aligning financial, legal, technical, and commercial considerations.

This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how energy projects are financed, from feasibility assessment and risk allocation to financial modeling, lender requirements, and documentation. Participants will explore key concepts such as cash flow analysis, debt structuring, security packages, power purchase agreements, risk mitigation mechanisms, and stakeholder roles.

Objective

• Understand the principles and structures of energy project finance
• Identify key risks in energy projects and apply appropriate risk allocation and mitigation strategies
• Analyze project cash flows and assess project bankability
• Understand lender requirements, security packages, and financing documentation
• Evaluate the role of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other key contracts in project finance
• Apply financial modeling techniques to assess project viability and returns