A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Financing of Energy Projects
Essentials of Sustainable Energy Finance
Course Overview
Energy projects are capital intensive making finance decisions vital to the future success of the organisation. Government and companies also have many strategic alternatives, all competing for limited funds; whether to commit funds to finding new resources, grow existing markets, develop alternative energy sources, or to diversify. This Financing of Energy Projects training course will provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills to enable them to make effective financial decisions regarding energy projects.
Training Outline
DAY 1: An Overview
- Major Energy Projects and Financing Schemes
- The Energy Sector – Strategic Issues affecting Future Finance
- Government Finance
- Traditional Methods of Finance
- Public Share/Equity
- Debt: Loans & Bonds
- Project Finance
- Private Equity Finance & Venture Capital
DAY 2: Project Finance
- What is Project Finance?
- The Structure of Project Finance Schemes for Energy Projects
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
- Parties to Project Finance Schemes
- Recourse & Non-recourse Finance
- The Role of Bonds/Guarantees and Letters of Credit
DAY 3: The Cost of Finance
- The Cost of Finance
- Dividend Policy and the Impact on Finance Costs
- WACC, CAPM & Arbitrage Pricing Theory
- Dealing with Changes in the Cost of Finance
- Interest Rate Swaps
- Credit Ratings and the Impact on Cost
DAY 4: Project Evaluation & Finance Agreements
- Traditional Balance Sheet v Project Finance, Evaluation & Appraisal
- Financial Evaluation / Ratio Analysis of Energy Projects
- Loan Agreements & Covenants;
- Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCRs)
- Evaluating Cashflow Forecasts
- Risk Based Costing of Finance
DAY 5: Financial Risk Analysis
- Determining & Implementing a Risk Management Strategy
- Identification, Measurement and Management of Risk
- Technical, Feasibility & Environmental Risk Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis & Simulation Analysis
- Management of Financial Risks
- Financial Derivatives to Manage Energy Price Volatility
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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