In depth
04 July 2025

ECAs dig deep in search for critical mineral financing

Critical mineral supply chains sit at the centre of present geopolitical tensions, from China’s processing monopoly to Ukraine’s untapped deposits. ECAs have been armed with new products to develop mining assets, and a host of projects seem set to benefit. However, it is not yet clear that ECAs can... More

In depth
26 June 2025

10 minutes with Abdulrahman Al Sowaidi, CEO, QDB

TXF talks to Abdulrahman Al Sowaidi, CEO of Qatar Development Bank (QDB), at the Exile Global 2025 event, discussing topics such as QDB's multifaceted product offering and its expansion within the international ECA market. More

News
10 July 2025

Masdar, Iberdrola agree €5.2 billion deal for East Anglia THREE

Masdar and Iberdrola have signed a €5.2 billion ($6 billion) co-investment agreement for the 1.4GW East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the UK.Project financing for East Anglia THREE closed at £3.5 billion ($4.75 billion) and was signed with 24 international banks. The wind farm is... More

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10 July 2025

UK agrees £7.5bn clean energy investment with Sumitomo

The UK government and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation have signed a £7.5 billion ($10 billion) energy investment deal aimed at accelerating renewable energy development.The agreement is designed to support new offshore wind farms and hydrogen projects, expand associated supply chains, and... More

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10 July 2025

US issues new coal mining permit

The US Department of the Interior has granted Hurricane Creek Mining approval to begin coal mining operations on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The permit allows production of up to 1.8 million tonnes of coal through 2034, supporting industries such as steelmaking and power... More

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10 July 2025

Epsilon in line for $420m ECA financing for Leland project

Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM) has received a non-binding LOI from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to support capital funding for its battery-grade synthetic graphite facility in Leland, North Carolina. The LOI contemplates potential funding of up to $420 million, with a minimum... More

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10 July 2025

Wartsila to supply 204MW power plant for Reko Diq project

Wartsila has been selected to provide a 204MW power plant solution for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan.The power plant, featuring 12 Wartsila 50 engines and auxiliaries, will ensure a reliable and economical power supply crucial for efficient mining operations.Wartsila will... More

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10 July 2025

Greenergy proposes to close Immingham biodiesel plant

Trafigura's UK-based biofuel producer and fuel distributor Greenergy will begin a consultation with employees to close its biodiesel plant in Immingham, northeastern England.It would mark the latest blow for Britain's fuel industry, a week after the nearby Lindsey oil refinery's owner... More

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10 July 2025

Venture Global and SEFE extend LNG supply deal

Venture Global and Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) have finalised an agreement under which SEFE Energy will purchase an additional 0.75mtpa of LNG from CP2 LNG for 20 years. The announcement amends the existing SPA signed by the companies in 2023, increasing the total volume of LNG purchased by... More

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10 July 2025

MetroLink issues PIN for Dublin transit project

MetroLink has published a global Periodic Information Notice and will hold a series of market engagement events across Europe in September.The engagement begins in Dublin with a briefing presenting updates on the delivery structure, procurement timeline, and bid expectations for Ireland’s... More

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10 July 2025

Orrick grows NYC energy & infrastructure team

Rob Warfield has joined Orrick from The Carlyle Group as a partner in the energy & infrastructure team in New York.He brings deep experience advising private equity and credit funds, portfolio companies, sponsors and lenders in a wide variety of financing transactions in the energy and... More

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10 July 2025

United Energy LNG, Power LNG Merge to scale up modular infrastructure

United Energy LNG and Power LNG signed a merger agreement to form “a scalable small-scale LNG platform serving industrial, power, and transport markets across North America".United Energy LNG will survive as the expanded entity, immediately overseeing three LNG production sites in... More

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10 July 2025

Aksa Energy gets AFC backing for power projects

Aksa Energy has signed a financing agreement worth $150 million with Africa Finance Corporation for natural gas-based power plant projects in the African region. Aksa Energy plays a critical role in strengthening the region's energy infrastructure and ensuring energy supply security through... More

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10 July 2025

ChemOne progresses with HVO plant financing

ChemOne is progressing with the project financing backing its integrated hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) plant, the Pengerang Renewables Complex (PRC). An unnamed European ECA is considering support to the scheme, with bank mandates due this year and debt signing in 2026. Located at the same... More

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Oct 14 - Oct 16, 2025

Asia 2025: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Connecting Innovators in Export, Project & Development Finance - Your 2025 Networking Gateway For The APAC Region

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10 July 2025

Santacruz makes Bolivian asset Glencore payment

Santacruz Silver Mining has made the third payment of $7.5 million to Glencore as part of the company's previously announced plan to exercise its acceleration option and satisfy the Base Purchase Price related to the Bolivian assets acquisition.This third payment of $7.5 million follows the... More

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10 July 2025

World Bank supports Ceara’s green hydrogen strategy

The World Bank has approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company (CIPP) and the government of Ceara.The World Bank’s financial support is provided through an investment project financing instrument. The total financing... More

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10 July 2025

Vannin partners with Philips on turnkey hospital projects

Vannin Healthcare is partnering with Philips as global integrator for turnkey hospital projects.Vannin will incorporate Philips' imaging systems, patient monitoring solutions, and other capital medical equipment into its new-build healthcare projects. The partnership will initially focus on... More

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10 July 2025

Hy24 and Hynamics UK partner on HAR2 project

French clean-hydrogen investor Hy24 has struck an early-stage deal with Hynamics UK to back a 120MW green hydrogen project feeding into ExxonMobil’s vast Fawley refinery site. EDF subsidiary Hynamics — already shortlisted under the UK’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2)... More

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09 July 2025

EDF makes £1.1bn Sizewell C commitment

French energy group EDF will invest £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) for a 12.5% stake in the Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk.EDF is joining the UK government, which has already committed £14.2 billion and holds the majority stake in the project. EDF’s holding in Sizewell C has... More

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09 July 2025

Eastern Green Link 2 project receives ECA support

Swedish ECA SEK has agreed an EKN-backed $1.05 billion loan facility with National Grid Electricity Transmission to fund a portion of Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) – a high-voltage direct current subsea transmission project that will connect Scotland and England. The total cost of EGL2 is... More