Course Schedule

Date	Venue	Fees
23 - 27 Oct 2023	Dubai - UAE	$5,950

Course Description

Introduction

Energy projects are capital intensive making finance decisions vital to the future success of the organisation. Government and companies also have many strategic alternatives, all competing for limited funds; whether to commit funds to finding new resources, grow existing markets, develop alternative energy sources, or to diversify. This Financing of Energy Projects training course will provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills to enable them to make effective financial decisions regarding energy projects.

Objectives

By the end of this Financing of Energy Projects training course, participants will learn to:

Evaluate the various methods of financing projects to make sound recommendations
Manage Project Finance contracts
Manage the Costs of Finance and recommend appropriate methods of finance
Evaluate energy projects and meet finance regulations
Manage project risk effectively

Training Methodology

Participants to this Financing of Energy Projects training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes:

The evaluation of real world case studies from the energy sector
Video presentations
Lectures and group discussions
Exercises
Customized delivery methods

Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating the principles and skills of the course to the particular needs of their workplace.

Organisational Impact

As a result of sending employees to attend this GLOMACS training course the organisational will gain:

Informed staff, engaged with the latest developments
Improved risk management
Staff with knowledge of the latest tools and techniques
Improved performance with staff better able to meet customer needs
An improved finance and risk management culture

Personal Impact

As a result of attending this Financing of Energy Projects training course the individual will gain:

Improved knowledge and understanding
The ability to apply new skills
Up-to-date knowledge
Legal, financial and risk management knowledge and skills
The ability to improve their roles and career growth

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Finance managers
Project managers
Those with an interest in financial decision making
Line managers whose role involves making financial decisions
Those acting within budget constraints

Course Outline

DAY 1

An Overview

Major Energy Projects and Financing Schemes
The Energy Sector – Strategic Issues affecting Future Finance
Government Finance
Traditional Methods of Finance
- Public Share/Equity
- Debt: Loans & Bonds
Project Finance
Private Equity Finance & Venture Capital

DAY 2

Project Finance

What is Project Finance?
The Structure of Project Finance Schemes for Energy Projects
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
Parties to Project Finance Schemes
Recourse & Non-recourse Finance
The Role of Bonds/Guarantees and Letters of Credit

DAY 3

The Cost of Finance

The Cost of Finance
Dividend Policy and the Impact on Finance Costs
WACC, CAPM & Arbitrage Pricing Theory
Dealing with Changes in the Cost of Finance
Interest Rate Swaps
Credit Ratings and the Impact on Cost

DAY 4

Project Evaluation & Finance Agreements

Traditional Balance Sheet v Project Finance, Evaluation & Appraisal
Financial Evaluation / Ratio Analysis of Energy Projects
Loan Agreements & Covenants;
Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCRs)
Evaluating Cashflow Forecasts
Risk Based Costing of Finance

DAY 5

Financial Risk Analysis

Determining & Implementing a Risk Management Strategy
Identification, Measurement and Management of Risk
Technical, Feasibility & Environmental Risk Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis & Simulation Analysis
Management of Financial Risks
Financial Derivatives to Manage Energy Price Volatility

Certificates

On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance

Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

In Association With

The Energy Training Centre

Our collaboration with Energy Training Centre aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients

Visit website

Options & Brochure

Request for an Online Format

Enquire about the Course

Run this Course In-House

Send to a Colleague

Print this Page

Download PDF

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Financing of Energy Projects

Essentials of Sustainable Energy Finance