Raising Project Financing Capital Globally

Renewable energy projects such as solar PV and solar thermal power plants,   wind turbines, waste-to-energy power plants, biomass power plants, hydroelectric power plants as well as other alternative energy projects are among the most favored for project financing. In fact even Thermal (coal as well as gas fired) power plants, geothermal power plants and nuclear energy power plants   too draw a lot of investor attention. Secured with long term off-take agreements, these projects satisfy a lot of investor appetite. 

Infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, airports, seaports, bridges, tunnels, power transmission, telecom infrastructure, storage tanks, pipelines, irrigation, warehouses, cold storage, Logistics & supply chain projects, etc. are generally preferred along with the PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects that involve a number of very complex legislation as well as financing challenges. These draw much investor interest given the large sizes of such projects. 

Developing low cost public housing is a growing need around societies across the world and governments as well as Finacial organizations have come support such projects in increasing numbers. Urbanization upswing can be seen across the emerging nations and an accompanying demand for commercial and office spaces, apartments, luxury villas. 

Tourism has come to be a priority industry across the world due to its sustainable nature and socio-cultural importance. The ability of this industry to generate economic growth and employment is immense. Hotels, Resorts, Restaurant Chains, Speciality Spas, Entertainment Parks, Boutique chains, Private Beaches, Beach Properties, Travel Operations, Tourist Centers, Recreation Facilities provide the infrastructure required for a flourishing Tourism Industry and hence provide a massive need as well as scope for Project Financing. 

Healthcare is a universal and mushrooming industry across the globe. Pharmaceutical research and Manufacturing facilities, Speciality Hospitals, Care Homes, Medical Training Centers, Diagnostic Centers, Pathological Laboratories, Medical Equipment Manufacturing facilities etc.are intrinsic part of a better healthcare environment. Projects supporting development of these facilities require finance and investors find these an attractive destination for the near term as well as long term term  investment horizon.

A growing number of Schools, Colleges, Universities, Vocational and Skill Development Training Centers, Automotive Training Institutes, Research Facilities, etc., are required to educate and train the citizens. This has an ever increasing potential and requires massive financial inputs to build and operate the supporting infrastructure of this sector. Human Development Index is an extremely important part of development and hence good projects are required which in turn fuels the need for project financing in this sector. 

Upstream oil and gas production and operations identify deposits, drill wells, and recover raw materials from underground. They are also often called exploration and production companies. This sector also includes related services such as rig operations, feasibility studies, machinery rental, and extraction of chemical supply. The sector draws large high risk high returns investments.

Midstream operations link the upstream and downstream entities, and mostly include resource transportation  (by pipeline, rail, barge, oil tanker or truck)  and storage services for resources, such as offshore tanks and reservoirs and gathering systems. Each segment of this sector invites huge investments. This is a less riskier than upstream investment with steadier returns.  

This sector of the oil and gas industry is represented by refiners of petroleum crude oil and natural gas processors, who bring usable products to end users and consumers. They also engage in the marketing and distribution of crude oil and natural gas products. Companies engaged in the downstream process include oil refineries, petroleum product distributors, petrochemical plants, natural gas distributors, and retail outlets. 

The petrochemicals industry is competitive, involves significant technological innovation, is capital intensive and operates in a global product market. In terms of production volumes the industry represents approximately 10% of the total petroleum industry. On the basis of product value, however, the petrochemicals industry represents a larger share of the total industry, reflecting the higher value of petrochemical products compared to fuels 

Fertilizer is a key ingredient in feeding a growing global population, which is expected to surpass 9.5 billion people by 2050. Half of all food grown around the world today, for both people and animals, is made possible through

the use of fertilizer. As demand continues to grow, farmers around the world will continue to rely on fertilizer to increase production efficiency to produce more food while optimizing inputs. Growing demand continues drawing investment capital into this industry. 

Manufacturing Industry is by far the largest sector in terms of varieties. Anything that needs mass production fits the bill. Be it cement, steel, consumer electronics, apparel, processed food and beverages, medicines, cosmetics, toiletries, furniture, utensils, packaging, paper, etc. The list is just endless. To support the manufacturing process, large capital is required and this fuels the evergrowing demand for capital investment. Viable projects with good bankability would always find interested investors in this sector.

Technical projects have their own unique set of needs and challenges. New technology must be researched, downtime must be kept to a minimum, and the organization must be helped to adapt to the change.  The goal of technology projects is to agree on the one way a process will be performed at all times. Integration between technologies is essential. Integration needs to be planned and tested based on agreed processes and detailed requirements. 

Increasing support provided by governments and promoters have seen the emergence of sports as a full time career option for many. This has facilitated the need for providing adequate infrastructure to sporting activities. There is big money involved in sports with increasing number of brands associating themselves with sports and fitness. Large scale sports infrastructure has started drawing unprecedented investor interest. We help projects to source required capital to finance them.

Amusement park features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes. These  parks are stationary and built for long-lasting operation. Well presented amusement part projects with a robust ROI draws lot of investor interest.  

Growing urbanization has entailed the emergence of large consumption hubs and at the same time shrinking land availability for agriculture and farming activities. Newer technologies such as GM crops, Captive Farming, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Polyhouse or Greenhouse farming, Vertical Farming have emerged to augment the supply requirements of a growing population. Lerge investments are flowing into this sector. 

Logistics and Supply Chain Management are used interchangeably these days .  Logistics is generally seen as a differentiator in terms of the final bottom line of a typical “hard and tangible goods” organization; enabling either a lower cost or providing higher value.  Logistics cover the broad functional areas: network design, transportation and inventory management.  Projects in this sector have seen explosive growth recently and this trend would continue into the foreseeable future. 

Broadly speaking, humanitarian projects aim to help people who are suffering the effects of environmental disasters and hardship. These projects will form part of the relief effort, working to mitigate ongoing effects, support the people affected, and put in place long term plans to ensure a brighter future. This means humanitarian projects may vary significantly in their goals, depending on the problem at hand.