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| 31 Oct 2012 - 2 Nov 2012 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
£2,850.00 |
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A 3–day financial training workshop
You will learn about:
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Structuring renewable energy projects.
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Risk assessment and allocation in renewable transactions.
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What incentives? What countries?
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Carbon–credits and trading markets.
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Cash–flow analysis and structuring alternatives.
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Debt and equity alternatives and incentives.
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Commodity price hedging for wind and other deals.
- Managing international risks.
Course background
In 2008 an estimated USD120 billion was invested new renewable assets, projects and biofuels globally. Despite enormous potential to produce more electricity from abundant wind, solar, hydro, waste and other renewable resources Africa has however lagged behind other parts of the world in undertaking such projects. This program describes how chronic power shortages on the continent may be addressed by taking advantage of rich renewable resource supplies, while conserving finite fossil fuels and reducing noxious greenhouse gases and other atmospheric emissions.
Course Content
By the end of the three-day session participants will have learned how to analyse many different types of renewable energy transactions, negotiate contractual terms and allocate project risks among various players. They will see how a wide variety of transactions may differ from conventional power deals and hear about possible benefits from government incentives designed to promote clean technologies. Aside from feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, tendering and other schemes, the program also explains how carbon credits or certified emissions reductions (CERs) may be used to enhance transaction returns or access additional funding. Potential sources of foreign and local currency funding for these deals are identified in detail. In addition, means for enhancing terms or funding through the World Bank and other International Financial Institutions or other official players Export Credit Agencies are described fully.
Throughout the program case studies and examples from Africa and elsewhere, are used extensively to ensure understanding and give participants practice in the application of concepts. Cashflow analysis and key sensitivities of various renewable energy technologies and project types are emphasised and explained thoroughly.
Supported by:
Johannesburg Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
This programme takes place on a non-residential basis at a central Johannesburg hotel. Non-residential course fees include training facilities, documentation, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the programme. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, however, a list of convenient hotels (many at specially negotiated rates) is available upon registration.
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Margaret E. Osius
Ms. Osius specialises in capital markets, risk management, and international project finance. She works with corporations, financial institutions, public agencies, law firms, and private equity investors. She has considerable
professional experience with the oil and gas, power, transport, and telecom sectors.
Ms. Osius began her career at JP Morgan Chase Manhattan Bank, where she structured highly leveraged transactions and project financings and advised clients on foreign exchange and other price risk management strategies. Ms. Osius was responsible for a team of analysts responsible for evaluating the quality of the bank’s global loan portfolio as well as that of its newly acquired affiliates. In that role she had extensive experience with workout and distressed debt. Ms. Osius has published articles in the business press and co-authored several self-study guides covering international project finance, trade and export finance, foreign exchange, and financial futures. The World Bank has published her articles on approaches to financial analysis in emerging markets.
From 2000 to 2007 Ms. Osius was a member of the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) of the Public Private Infrastructure Advancement (PPIAF) managed by the World Bank. In 2006 and 2007 she was the TAP’s chairperson. The fund provides technical assistance to emerging market governments in order to encourage private involvement in infrastructure development. Ms. Osius received an M.B.A. from INSEAD, the European Institute of Business Administration, in Fontainebleau, France. Her B.A. degree is from Princeton University.
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Course dates
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Location |
Price |
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| 31 Oct 2012 - 2 Nov 2012 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
£2,850.00 |
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