Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an increasing flow of capital in project finance structured transactions in infrastructure and energy. This ranges from hospitals, and roads, to upstream and downstream energy. International investors have been attracted to the continent due to opportunities for higher yield and higher risk adjusted returns, taking advantage of some of the credit enhancements put in place to mitigate political and credit risk. In addition, the potential for DFI participation alongside commercial banks further mitigates risks.
At this breakfast briefing, key industry experts will evaluate the key successes of African infrastructure projects in the energy sector, focusing on recently closed transactions in some parts of the continent, and discussing the key opportunities arising. The talk will focus on a brief case study on 2 recent transactions in the energy sector, which have been funded by international commercial banks. The case study will discuss the structure of an IPP and Oil and Gas project finance transaction in the region. A panel will then discuss some of the key success factors that are making African energy and infrastructure transactions work.
8:30am Breakfast Registration
9:00am Welcome & Opening Remarks
Holger Rothenbusch, Managing Director, CDC Group Plc
9:10am Case Study: Azura-Edo 450 MW IPP - Nigeria
Ranjani Sankaran,Director, Project & Export Finance, Standard Chartered Bank
9:25am Case Study: Angola LNG
Caroline Smith, Head of Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Execution, SMBC
9:40am Panel Discussion
Moderator: Wandile Mamba, Investment Associate, CDC Group Plc
Caroline Smith, Head of Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Execution, SMBC
Ranjani Sankaran, Director, Project & Export Finance, Standard Chartered Bank
Kasia Sienko, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
Nicolas Pitiot, Investment Director, CDC Group
Question & Answer session
10:40am Closing Remarks from hosts
10:45am IPFA Update
Nick Joseph, Financial Modelling Consultant, BDO LLP; IPFA UK FLN Committee Member
10:50am Networking Breakfast Reception kindly hosted by CDC Group Plc
Please note, this session is part of our IPFA Future Leaders Network (FLN) series which is specifically targeted at the next generation of leaders in the industry and aims to provide a platform for IPFA’s junior members to:
- Keep up-to-date with the latest market developments in infrastructure and energy
- Learn and network with other industry practitioners of a similar organisational level
- Leverage experience and insight from inspirational leaders who have made the journey themselves
For event enquiries, please contact Rachel Allen e: rallen@ipfa.org
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