Project Finance: Structuring, Risk Mitigation and Financial Modelling

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Course Outline

This intensive course equips professionals with end-to-end expertise in financing large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. Participants will master the unique financial, legal, and risk management techniques used to fund billion-dollar energy, transportation, and PPP projects without recourse to sponsor balance sheets. Real-world case studies (renewable energy plants, toll roads, desalination projects) reveal how to align lenders, investors, and governments in complex deals.

Target Audience

• Bankers & Investors: Infrastructure funds, DFIs, and commercial lenders
• Corporate Developers: Energy/mining firms and engineering contractors
• Government Officials: PPP unit staff and regulators
• Advisors: Lawyers, consultants, and credit analysts

Key Takeaways

•Deal Structuring: SPVs, ring-fencing, and contractual ecosystems (offtake agreements, concession contracts)
• Risk Allocation: Mitigating construction, revenue, and political risks through guarantees and insurance
• Lender Due Diligence: Modeling debt sizing, DSCR, and LLCR thresholds
• Documentation Mastery: Term sheets, credit agreements, and intercreditor issues
• Emerging Trends: Energy transition projects and blended finance solutions

Industry Applications

• Energy: Wind/solar farms, LNG terminals, and hydrogen projects
• Transport: Airports, railways, and ports
• Emerging Markets: Addressing funding gaps with multilateral agency support