Global Energy Report 2009
Global Energy Report 2009
The credit crunch has had a significant and negative impact on the global push for more efficient and cleaner forms of energy. Now there are definite signs the crunch is easing, PFI is publishing its annual Global Energy survey to review a market in upswing mode.The survey will case study and profile important landmark deals such as the Rabigh IWPP in Saudi Arabia and Dolphin in Abu Dhabi - which took advantage of the new climate during the summer. These deals showed longer term debt is now available for the right projects. The survey will show how these and other schemes attracted finance over the summer and what lessons can be learned for projects in the pipeline.
Welcome back alternatives
Institutional investors are showing renewed interest in project finance deals. Whether through the loan guarantee programme, 144a offerings or other private placements, project sponsors are investigating alternatives to bank financing. By Deirdre Fretz.
Finding a balance in Turkey
The process of selling nearly half of Turkey's generation capacity is due to start. This article looks at the power market's structure. By Nadia Cansun and Volkan Önkibar of Bezen & Partners.
Quiet thunderstorm
The challenges of structuring and successfully closing mega deals in troubled times. By Rajit Nanda, CFO, Rohit Gokhale, director, Sid Tiku, manager, ACWA Power International.
Sorgenia powers to a close
The Sorgenia power deal is an example of a large project financing that was strongly impacted by the financial crisis, yet successfully completed. By Azadeh Sharafshahi.
Bolt from the blue
On Tuesday September 8 2009, the Indonesian Parliament approved the Electricity Bill. By Brian Scott, partner, on full-time secondment from Herbert Smith LLP to Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung.
The NSW power game
The New South Wales government called for expressions of interest late last month for its retail electricity assets worth an estimated A$8bn. By John Arbouw.
Balkan power plays
Balkan states are having mixed fortunes in bringing new power projects to and through the bank market. By Mark Kolmar.
Majors to go creative
Petrobras and Pemex, two of the world’s biggest oil companies, must drill deeper and spend more money to extract energy from the earth and the sea. By Alan Gersten.
