Project Sponsorship

We initiate and execute selected large-scale projects in the energy and infrastructure spaces as a project sponsor. We support project or asset owners to achieve their objectives, and tailor our solutions appropriately. We also conceptualize and sponsor projects as a principal; and carry them through to execution and close-out.

Our project sponsorship is end-to-end: including project conception/initiation, defining and/or refining the project scope, developing the business and commercial case and relevant analytics, establishing costs and budgets, detailing technical work packages, logistical metrics and timelines, structuring and procuring the appropriate finance, all the way through to project execution and close-out.

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Project Conceptualization

  • Through our networks, we are always becoming aware of economic, developmental and/or industrial trends where a particular new project or set of projects may be required to meet certain challenges or address an opportunity.

  • Our multi-disciplinary and cross-industry knowledge and expertise enable us to conceptualize the appropriate project and follow through with proof of concept as relevant.


Project Initiation

  • Whether it is a project conceived by us; or that of an owner of a project in embryonic, concept or early stages, we then deploy our expertise to the appropriate action steps.

  • Definition, setting and/or refining of clear overall project objectives.

  • These could include but not be limited to: Quantity of a given output or throughput from a specific set of inputs; physical deliverables such as energy infrastructure and assets; measurable quality and performance objectives; financial and/or fiscal objectives; internal and external stakeholder mapping; top-level timelines; process, regulatory and compliance objectives; and political objectives (if applicable)

  • Establishment and definition of very clear objectives is often not focused on sufficiently ab initio, and in our experience, this often leads to issues down the line.

  • From the objectives, specific detailed plans with goals, timelines, milestones, deliverables and metrics can be developed.


Development of commercial and business cases and studies

Based on the plans and deliverables, the relevant information can be gathered (or assembled if this has not already been done), including, but not limited to:

  • Front-end/preliminary technical and design work (as applicable)

  • I/O estimation and measurement

  • Business, legal, contractual and financial structure

  • Economic, commercial and financial modelling

  • Outline and full business and accounting forecasts

  • Stress testing and scenario analysis

  • Feasibility and bankability assessments and studies


Project Financing

  • Each project or asset tends to have its own particular context and circumstances which require differing approaches to financing.

  • Even with projects where the owner is providing all the required funding initially, it is still essential to carry out a thorough cost-benefit analysis (which may also include qualitative or non-commercial objectives). This can lead to more efficient use of scarce resources and/or result in providing an option to partly or wholly refinance or monetize the owner’s investment if desired and practicable.

  • We have expertise in structuring and procuring financing for projects where we are the project sponsor.

  • Amongst other avenues, we utilize our global network of relationships with financial investors: including but not limited to institutional investors, asset managers and funds, specialized oil & gas, power, infrastructure and real estate investors, SWFs; as well as DFIs and ECAs (where applicable).

  • We also at any point in time, are aware of the various credible strategic investors who may be interested in a particular industry sector and/or geography for for market entry or expansion.

  • These different groups of investors have significantly varied risk appetites, asset preferences, investment criteria and financial capacity and sophistication.

  • Our longstanding relationships and expertise with these issues enhances our ability to overcome the often-encountered problem which we see happen constantly – i.e. of project and asset owners entering into lengthy and frequent discussions and meetings with potential investors/financiers that do not not lead to any meaningful end result.


Project Execution

  • Our extensive broad and deep expertise and network of technical partners enables us to execute projects - utilizing the most efficient and optimal combination of technologies, project management methodologies, and cutting-edge innovation and work practices possible.

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