In depth
06 December 2024

Angola: The African ECA benchmark

The latest Angolan Ministry of Finance ECA-backed loan to sign to fund the construction of an airport marks the country's ninth such sovereign deal this year, with Angola now accounting for nearly half of Africa's total deal volume. More

In depth
02 December 2024

Celebrating Sean Keating: ‘A bashed out obit’ for TXF, Proximo and Uxolo

Every article should have a call to action in the 'standfirst'. It's particularly tough to do that on an obituary for a much loved friend and colleague. Thanks to all those who joined us at Sean's alma mater London watering hole, the Cockpit, to raise a glass in his memory. For those who missed it,... More

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10 December 2024

Oil prices ease, but China policy stance checks losses

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as concerns eased about the fallout from the overthrow of Syria's president, despite support from China's plan to ramp up policy stimulus - a potential boost to demand from the world's biggest crude buyer.Brent crude futures fell 24 cents to $71.90... More

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10 December 2024

AFC to mobilise $500 million for Zambia-Lobito Rail

Africa Finance Corporation has committed to mobilising $500 million for the Zambia-Lobito Rail project. As part of a series of announcements around US President Joe Biden's recent visit to Angola, AFC confirmed that the total project financing would cross $1 billion through collaboration... More

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10 December 2024

EFA approves Vulcan Energy financing

Export Finance Australia has approved a €120 million ($198.09 million) commitment for Vulcan Energy's Lionheart project. Vulcan Energy anticipates receiving commitments from other funding parties in the coming weeks, which include Export Development Canada, SACE, Bpifrance and the... More

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10 December 2024

Equinor exits Nigeria and Azerbaijan after 30 years

Equinor has completed a $2 billion sale of assets in Nigeria and Azerbaijan, marking its exit from both countries after 30 years. In Nigeria Chappal Energies paid up to $1.2 billion for assets including a 20.21% stake in the Agbami oil field. In Azerbaijan SOCAR and India's ONGC purchased a... More

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10 December 2024

Next Hydrogen Solutions secures Canadian LoI

Export Development Canada has issued a letter of interest to Next Hydrogen Solutions for working capital debt. Up to $5 million could be available, subject to the completion of technical, ESG and financial due diligence. Next Hydrogen Solutions is a manufacturer of water electrolysers that generate... More

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10 December 2024

EDC issues LoI for Polish nuclear

Export Development Canada has issued a letter of interest to finance Poland's first nuclear power plant. Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe, a state-owned energy company, is responsible for developing the plant at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site in Pomerania. It is expected that a funding package will... More

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09 December 2024

Philippine floating wind project secures grid connection

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has approved the grid connection for BuhaWind Energy Philippines’ 2GW floating wind farm in Northern Luzon.The full project capacity has been approved, according to Copenhagen Energy (CE), which is working with PetroGreen Energy... More

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09 December 2024

JERA and bp to combine offshore wind businesses

JERA Co and bp have agreed to combine their offshore wind businesses to form a new standalone, equally-owned joint venture.The combination will create JERA Nex bp, with a balanced mix of operating assets and development projects with total 13GW potential net generating capacity. The new business is... More

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09 December 2024

Swiss prosecutors seek $156m penalty for Trafigura

Swiss prosecutors are seeking $156 million in penalties from Trafigura as well as a jail sentence for a former executive as part of an ongoing corruption trial. It marks the first time that a trading company has been charged in Switzerland with liability for alleged bribery as well as a rare case of... More

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09 December 2024

Tanzania close Sinosure-backed loan for high speed electric railway

The Ministry of Finance in Tanzania signed a $450 million Sinosure-backed loan to finance the development of a high speed electric railway in the East African country. The deal closed on 21 November and signed in October. The 15-year deal was provided by MLAs Standard Chartered (bookrunner,... More

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09 December 2024

ADB, Asialink sign deal to boost women-owned businesses in Philippines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $115 million (in Philippine peso equivalent) financing package with Asialink Finance Corporation to expand its working capital and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines, especially those owned by women.The financing was led... More

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09 December 2024

ADB approves additional support for infra loan in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan in additional financing to support critical infrastructure development through public–private partnerships (PPP) in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by economic shifts and recent political... More

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09 December 2024

AfDB-TDB Group ink trade finance unfunded risk participation agreement

The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have signed an agreement for a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) facility. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum... More

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09 December 2024

AfDB-TDB Group ink trade finance unfunded risk participation agreement

The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have signed an agreement for a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) facility. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum... More

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09 December 2024

AfDB to lead financing for Moyi power project

The African Development Bank has been named mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power Metro-Grids project, a $340 million private sector-led electrification program  in the Democratic Republic of Congo.This landmark project, by a consortium comprising Gridworks, Eranove, and AEE Power, will... More

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09 December 2024

Malta launches first offshore wind tender

The Maltese government has launched the country’s first public call for offshore wind development, seeking to pre-qualify developers for the next stage of the tender.The tender winner will build Malta’s first floating wind farm which will have an installed capacity of between 280MW and... More

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09 December 2024

IDB Invest issues $30m to support SMEs in South America

IDB Invest has issued $30 million in loans to Eurocapital to support the growth of its financing portfolio for SMEs in Chile, Peru and Colombia. The deal marks IDB Invest's first regional, multi-product and multi-currency transaction with a non-bank financial institution. A two-year $25... More

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09 December 2024

EIB provides €60 million for Ukrainian urban renewal

The EIB has issued loans totalling more than €60 million ($63.5 million) to strengthen critical infrastructure in Ukraine as part of its Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package. €43.48 million is earmarked for the reconstruction of the M01 Kyiv-Chernihiv-Novi Yarylovychi road section,... More