Commences: 21 November 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Overview: 

Even without the rapid growth of EVs, our current power systems are in the midst of a disruptive transition towards cleaner, diversified and more flexible structures. If a transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) is to be achieved, what will be the impact on these systems? What are the barriers to scale and which solutions (and hence market opportunities) will be essential? 

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multi-sector issues that must be understood and integrated, plus the competitive battles ahead, including: technology status and trends, management of electricity demand & supply, charging network players and competitors, consumer behavior influences.

Course Sessions:

1. The EV market and its bulk impact on electricity systems;
2. Charging challenges, smart charging and EVs as grid assets;
3. Value chain convergence and technology disruption.

Benefits of Attending:

• Quantify the variables which will determine the impact of EVs on electricity supply;
• Identify the key barriers to widespread EV integration and growth, from a power system perspective;
• Assess where and how EVs can help the grid, through smart charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions;
• Get up-to-date on the most significant value chain activities and pilot study findings;
• Analyze and segment the competitive landscape for EV charging;
• Understand and discuss which future technologies, behavioral trends and policy influences will be crucial to creating long-term, sustainable business models.

Testimonials:

“This was one of my best spent weeks of training all year! I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in presenting the material, also enabling knowledge exchange between participants in the group. Thanks.” - Statkraft Development AS

“The course was well researched, interesting and on point.” - Tullett Prebon

“Very well-organized class with excellent trainers. Impressive!” - Bangkok Cogeneration Co.

“He is a professional trainer with excellent presentation skills. He is able to make simple presentations of complex issues and has a very good knowledge of renewable energy matters. I highly recommend him as a trainer!” - IDETA

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 3 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Dates: 31 October - 4 November 2022 and 17 - 20 January 2023

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies.

This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial energy usage. 

Attendees will leave with a clearly explained and independent perspective on how, where and why CCUS is happening now and could grow in future – covering the range of technological solutions and business drivers, including policy. In addition to reviewing existing CCUS approaches, the course will highlight new opportunities and integrated value creation possibilities through carbon utilisation. This will include how the fate of CCUS links to other aspects of the clean energy transition, such as clean hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation and the transition away from oil & gas.

Course Sessions:

1. Carbon sources & capture technologies;
2. Carbon storage, transport & utilisation;
3. Hydrogen, carbon and industrial clusters;
4. Growing CCUS: scalability, markets, policies & strategies.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand the most challenging aspects of the clean energy transition & the role of CCUS in addressing them;
• Examine the various technological aspects of the CCUS value chain, from capture through to storage and/or utilisation pathways;
• Discuss the key economic and policy variables which will determine how CCUS plays out in different markets;
• Review up-to-date examples of projects and strategies from around the world, and evaluate the lessons from them;
• Learn the dynamics of the new competitive environment, including the risks of ‘business as usual’ and the importance of industrial clusters in CCUS deployment;
• Identify approaches to sustainable strategic planning and new business opportunity assessment.

Testimonials:

“This course has provided me a good understanding and cleared all false expectations about CCUS and of its cross entanglement to the hydrogen sector and the importance of both for decarbonising the world's (or part of the world's) economy.” - Acquisitions Manager, Solar Clear

“Very engaging and informative presenter. I found the course to be interesting and full of useful, up to date examples which are highly valuable.” - Solicitor, CGG Services

“The up-to-date information was provided in course. The materials were available before the course, that is why it was possible to think about questions. The course materials were logically structured. The lecturer was highly professional. The organization of course was wonderful. Thank you very much!” - Planning Engineer, Latvenergo

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 26 October 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Mastering the integration of solar power plants with energy storage, plus other value-add solutions.

A business-focused training course designed to provide business developers with an accessible and concise, yet comprehensive understanding into how advanced utility-scale solar power projects are providing greater value to the industry, its investors and energy system planners alike.

‘Dispatchable’ solar power projects are crucial to the scalability of solar within energy systems, increasing its ability to replace conventional thermal power capacity while maintaining power system flexibility and resilience. Compared to traditional solar-only projects, new considerations include the components required and the project design, development and integration processes involved. Understanding the market drivers and new revenue opportunities that such hybrid, multi-technology projects create are key to making the business case.

This course will lead attendees through the technologies, processes and financial return and risk considerations for those involved in dispatchable solar project development, with a particular focus on solar + storage. Explanations will be provided in clear, business-friendly language accessible to non-engineers. If you need a valuable, up-to-the-minute and independent introduction to these crucial trends in the future development of solar power projects, this online course provides a unique learning opportunity.

Course Sessions:

1. Market trends and business cases driving ‘dispatchable’ solar power;
2. Integrating utility-scale solar power with battery storage;
3. Hybrid projects, hydrogen integration and other solutions to dispatchable solar power;
4. Economic variables and sizing of solar + storage projects.

Among the key points to be answered:

• What are the market factors driving integrated solar + storage projects?
• How can the addition of storage and other flexibility solutions create new revenue opportunities?
• Which other technology integration trends are emerging, including hybridisation & hydrogen?
• How are competitive tenders and utility & regulatory requirements driving dispatchable solar?
• What do examples from around the world indicate about changing market environments?
• What are the key considerations around plant design, components and grid connectivity?
• How do economic & financial aspects of solar with/without storage compare?
• How does solar resource assessment data feed into project design, sizing and site selection?
• How much storage or flexible capacity is needed, and which technologies are most appropriate?

Testimonials:

“This was one of my best weeks of training all year! I found him very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in presenting the material, also enabling knowledge exchange between participants in the group. I really enjoyed his interesting lessons and the group work he provided for additional learning outcomes. Thanks.” - Vice President, Statkraft Development AS

“He represents a thoughtful and unbiased view in the realm of renewable energy. His insights are well reasoned, clear and, perhaps most importantly, backed up by hard numbers. Definitely a person I would turn to for guidance in this space.” - Investment Officer, responsAbility Investments AG

“Highly accomplished trainer with a broad knowledge and the right mix between slides and exercises.” - Director, Crédit Agricole CIB

“In the past couple of months, I have attended several of his webinars which never failed to impress.” - Business Advisor & Project Development, Sokasolutions

Live Online Course - How It Works

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 11 October 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: 

In the global marketplace of the 2020s, both developed and developing economies urgently need to master the key techniques and models for transforming to renewable generation while strengthening the reliability of new energy markets and systems. These focus on adapting and negotiating the latest models for Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) and on rapidly attracting new private investments in renewable energy sources. Unlike past fossil-fuel based Independent Power Project (IPP) models that featured standardized take-or-pay contracts – today’s renewable energy markets demand more innovative incentives to attract RE supply, conform to RE generation availability, ensure power system reliability, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Government power sector strategies are now struggling to choose among different practical incentives for new private investments in renewable technologies including solar energy, wind power, bio-mass incineration and mini-hydro investments.

These interactive 5-session workshops will provide clear explanations of the new models of Renewable Energy PPA risk allocation, of ensuring project bankability, of allowing RE generators to compete in energy markets and power pools. Case Studies will include real examples from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Why Attend:

• Best practices from international case studies of successful RE PPAs to avoid common pitfalls;
• Direct the legal design of RE PPAs based on your own company’s risk profile and corporate goals;
• Lead strategies for the design and regulation of new competitive electricity markets to attract renewable private power investments;
• Develop clear incentives for bankable private investments in renewable energy generation;
• Environmental, social & governance (ESG) impact mitigation techniques to ensure sustainability;
• Manage successful renewable power project finance transactions.

Testimonials:

“A well delivered course and trainer with deep experience. Particularly valuable sessions included the group work negotiating a PPA.” - Associate Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

“This was well delivered training - covering many aspects both theory and practical.” - Power Engineer, Marsh

“I wish to express my thanks to you for the chance given to follow this training. Since I am an Engineer, I come from a very technical background and through this training I have learned a lot about the purchase agreements’ terms and laws.” - System Planning Engineer, Central Electricity Board

“I found the course was well structured and the material as well as the presenter were very engaging. By far the biggest takeaway was the insight and discussions from the group activity.” - Chief Executive Officer, Premier Solution

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Dates: 4 – 7 October 2022 and 12 – 15 December 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A business-focused assessment of energy storage opportunities, competing solutions and project delivery essentials.

Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. While naturally focusing on battery storage, we also cover the variety of competing storage technologies and describe the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales, including key issues around practical project delivery.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are growing, what could limit this growth and what the future trends will be. So, if you are thinking of investing in or developing an energy storage business case, this course provides your essential grounding in the core issues.

Course Sessions:

1. Battery storage;
2. Utility-scale applications for power system optimisation;
3. Decentralization (energy storage at the network edge);
4. Long-duration and alternative storage solutions.

Benefits of Attending:

• Gain a clear understanding of energy storage market opportunities & deployment considerations;
• A core focus on batteries, including clear explanations of the technologies and performance considerations (in language accessible to non-technical people);
• Discuss the key project delivery issues for battery storage projects;
• Review up-to-date examples from around the world and the lessons from them;
• Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that impact energy storage business cases;
• Stay ahead of trends and emerging solutions, including growth opportunities for longer-duration storage solutions.

Testimonials:

“You provide an excellent course. I will without a doubt recommend it to anyone interested in the interplay between energy storage systems, electricity networks and energy markets, policies, procurement and regulations. Trainer’s knowledge and group interaction makes the course not only highly informative, but also engaging and fun as we learn how to successfully transition to more environmentally sustainable energy systems.” - Department of Energy

“The course has given me a broader perspective and understanding of energy storage which equips me better in managing projects for development.” - SN Aboitiz Power

“Very comprehensive look into the Energy Storage industry.” - AC Energy Corporation

“The course has been informative, very practical and covers a wide range of energy storage technology. It is a good introduction to ESS.” - Tuas Power Generation

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 13 September 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: 

In the global marketplace of 2020’s both developed and developing economies urgently need to master the key techniques and models for financing the transformation to renewable generation while strengthening the reliability of new energy markets and systems. Today’s renewable energy frameworks and markets feature more innovative incentives to structure and analyze RE financial models to ensure that PF transactions are bankable, and conform to RE generation availability and system reliability requirements.

Today’s wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. This online course covers both the key PF financial modeling requirements and techniques, risk analysis instruments, as well as bankability practices. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the financial modelling and key documentation requirements of all interested parties to today’s RE PF transactions. This programme provides you with proven PF modelling techniques and transaction management techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. The practical models for wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal PF models will be demonstrated through a series of real case examples of projects and transactions from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Course Sessions:

1. Special requirements for managing Renewable Energy (RE) limited-recourse project finance transactions;
2. Key requirements of Renewable Energy investments: Technical, management & investment requirements of reliable RE power systems & electricity markets;
3. Designing RE financial models part 1: Financial model design requirements & work plan management;
4. Designing RE financial models part 2: RE PF financial model capital expenditures and profit & loss statements;
5. Designing RE financial models part 3: Programming balance sheets and reviewing & stress-testing solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal PF models;
6. Summary interactive wind/solar project financing group exercise: Evaluating an RE PF financial model for risk allocation, transaction closure and post-transaction economic regulation & tariff adjustment.

Benefits of Attending:

• Identify key requirements of limited-recourse Project Finance for Renewable Energy transactions, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) & PF documentation management;
• Review solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal PF financial model design requirements, presentation & formatting standards;
• Program financial statements, cash flows, profit & loss statements and managing international accounting standards for RE PF transactions;
• Project RE PF balance sheets, SPV reserve accounts, PF refinancing, and conducting sensitivity analyses;
• Oversee the design and review of RE PF financial models based upon your own company’s risk profile and corporate goals;
• Apply clear investment incentives and renewable energy credit (REC), feed-in-tariffs (FIT), and credit enhancements for bankable private investments in RE generation;
• Manage and oversee successful renewable power project finance transactions.

Testimonials:

“I have been very impressed with the course content and with the trainer's knowledge, experience and delivery. I am not a numbers person but the trainer has enabled me to finally understand a financial model!” - Head of Legal, Low Carbon Contracts Company

“I am very satisfied by the depth and breadth of the trainer's experience in the energy sector. His presentation slides are easily understood and he was responsive to all of our questions.” - Project Finance Manager, Adaro Power

“You will find this course useful and practical. I will recommend this course to not only the ones with experiences in this field but also the ones with no or less experiences. You will definitely gain knowledge and be able to apply it during the course.” - Chief of Department, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

“The trainer has in-depth knowledge in the subject. The discussion is very good, especially since most of the participants are seasoned players with the industry, so a fruitful discussion indeed.” - Regional Finance Controller, ib vogt

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 6 September 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: 

2022 is proving to be a year of change for the LNG business. LNG demand is growing as Covid restrictions are eased but reduced investment during the pandemic and delays in construction are slowing the addition of much needed new liquefaction capacity. The Ukraine crisis has added to the demand for LNG as Europe implements policies to reduce and eventually end the import of pipeline natural gas from Russia. Trading patterns are changing as sellers respond to the need for more LNG in Europe by diverting cargoes from other markets. Prices for spot LNG supply in Europe and Asia have risen to unprecedented levels, putting pressure on buyers in price sensitive markets and delaying the start of imports into new markets. Developers of new liquefaction capacity are responding to the increasing demand with Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) taken on 38 mtpa of capacity in 2021 and 13.33 mtpa in the first five months of 2022. Capacity under construction in June 2022 was 138 mtpa but more is needed if forecasts of LNG demand growth is to be met. Buyers who delayed decisions on signing new supply contracts because of demand uncertainty are returning to the market, which has put the developers of planned new projects, especially in the USA, in a position to commit to construction. As a result, more FIDs are expected to be taken by the end of 2023.

Energy transition has brought increased demands for the LNG business to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all parts of the LNG chain from natural gas production through to the combustion of regasified LNG in downstream markets. It raises questions over LNG's role in long-term energy supply. Will demand increase as natural gas replaces coal in power generation and is used as a back-up fuel for renewables or will natural gas be seen as a fossil fuel whose consumption has to be reduced if targets of net zero carbon emissions are to be met? How are producers, buyers and investors responding to the increased long-term uncertainty?

The online course will, over 6 sessions, provide an overview of the LNG business in 2022 with a commercial focus but technology and shipping will also be covered. It will consider the outlook for the business over the period to 2040 in terms of markets, sources of supply, pricing and trading and the response to energy transition. It is designed not only for newcomers to LNG but also those who want to refresh their knowledge or who have experience in one part of the business or one region and want to widen their knowledge.

Course Sessions:

1. LNG value chain in 2022;
2. Safety, shipping and current status of the LNG business;
3. LNG markets and terminals;
4. LNG shipping and supply;
5. Acquiring LNG supply and LNG pricing;
6. LNG contracts and LNG spot and short-term trading.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand LNG chain technologies, costs, economics and safety;
• Appreciate how the LNG business is changing and the implications for those working in the business;
• Gain insights into LNG pricing and how it is evolving;
• Acquire in depth knowledge of world LNG markets and supply sources;
• Assess the increasing role of spot and short-term trading.

Testimonials:

“Excellent overview of the LNG industry end-to-end. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about the industry.” - Senior Business Analyst, MURPHY EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION

“The presenter was very clear and the content was communicated very well with many examples and was really very topical. I learned a lot during these sessions and will pass this on. Thanks again.” - Head of Department, AQUALECTRA

“Good, interesting and useful for my place of work. Taking into account an LNG plant that is being built in my country.” - Legal Department Manager, MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM

“Thank you for the fruitful training course which I really appreciated. Everything was excellent. Training materials were well prepared and up to date.” - PETROLEUM INSTITUTE OF THAILAND

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Dates: 30 August – 7 September 2022 and 16 – 25 January 2023

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: 

There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging markets. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and lessons learned for transforming and strengthening today’s electricity sector. These include the latest models in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), in designing and managing new competitive power markets, as well as attracting the right mix of renewable energy sources. 

This live online training course gives you clear explanations of the new models of PPA risk allocation, of designing and managing competitive power markets, attracting private investments in renewable energy, through a series of real case examples of contracts and markets. Case Studies will include real examples from Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America. Furthermore, cases stimulate independent thinking and discussion among participants.

Course Sessions:

1. Utility and corporate renewable PPA structures;
2. PPA risk assessment and valuation;
3. PPA pricing;
4. PPA contracts and risk mitigation;
5. Financing and PPA negotiations.

Benefits of Attending:

• Learn about all the essentials of corporate renewable PPAs;
• Perform a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts;
• Learn theory and practice of pricing and tariff design;
• Run a risk assessment;
• Evaluate different risks and mitigate these risks under the PPA;
• Lead successful power project finance transactions;
• Negotiate fair and sustainable PPAs.

Testimonials:

“Infocus International organized a fabulous PPA training. One that is relevant to the needs of any energy sector practitioner.” - Uganda Electricity Generation Company

“The course was an eye-opener for me as it clarified for me the parties & responsibilities as such.” - Enel Green Power

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was just marvelous, up to the game. It was a value for money workshop.” - Electricity Generation Company Malawi

“Very practical topics presented by experts. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - Neconde Energy

“The course on PPA has really broadened my understanding of how a bankablePPA should be. It covers all aspects of it.” - Energy Commission Malaysia

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Dates: 2 - 12 August 2022 and 7 – 14 November 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: 

The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly advised to ensure they understand the complexities and competitive environments of the hydrogen landscape. This new course combines an excellent overview of the different elements of the clean hydrogen sector with a series of critical thinking and analysis exercises which provide clear guidance on market assessment requirements, including key opportunity and risk influences.

This comprehensive course is designed for those seeking a wide-ranging, hype-free and independent perspective on the markets and supply chain activities which will (and won’t) drive demand for clean hydrogen. You will have a clearly explained, business-focused perspective on the competitive context of hydrogen across its various use cases. You will be able to separate what is actually happening in the market from the headlines and hype, and to identify the drivers and credible near-term opportunities for your business. You will evaluate barriers to hydrogen within certain market segments and its competitive advantages in others, illustrated by examples from a global perspective.

Course Sessions:

1. Hydrogen market segmentation and assessment;
2. Examining key hydrogen applications and markets;
3. Producing hydrogen from renewable power;
4. Storing and moving hydrogen;
5. Developing and growing hydrogen value propositions.

Benefits of Attending:

• Gain a clear understanding of hydrogen industry technologies, terminologies & metrics;
• Review the value chain from hydrogen production to end-use market demand;
• Focus on the production of clean hydrogen from renewable power (‘green’ hydrogen);
• Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that will impact it;
• Discuss the key practical delivery challenges facing clean hydrogen projects;
• Learn key lessons from project examples and proposals from around the world.

Testimonials:

“From zero to great knowledge and full of information regarding hydrogen production. The sessions cover everything including policies around the globe, market segmentation, technical and commercial analysis of hydrogen plants.” - Tenaga Nasional Berhad

“The course was informative, extensive in coverage and insightful. The five sessions were able to build up a tempo very well, and I am happy that I attended the course and also endorsed it for participation by some of my other colleagues.” - PTC India

“Very well-organized class with excellent trainers. Impressive!” - Bangkok Cogeneration Co.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

        Visit Website >>

Commences: 5 July 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies.

This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial energy usage.

Attendees will leave with a clearly explained and independent perspective on how, where and why CCUS is happening now and could grow in future – covering the range of technological solutions and business drivers, including policy. In addition to reviewing existing CCUS approaches, the course will highlight new opportunities and integrated value creation possibilities through carbon utilisation. This will include how the fate of CCUS links to other aspects of the clean energy transition, such as clean hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation and the transition away from oil & gas.

Course Sessions:

1. Carbon sources & capture technologies;
2. Carbon storage, transport & utilisation;
3. Hydrogen, carbon and industrial clusters;
4. Growing CCUS: scalability, markets, policies & strategies.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand the most challenging aspects of the clean energy transition & the role of CCUS in addressing them;
• Examine the various technological aspects of the CCUS value chain, from capture through to storage and/or utilisation pathways;
• Discuss the key economic and policy variables which will determine how CCUS plays out in different markets;
• Review up-to-date examples of projects and strategies from around the world, and evaluate the lessons from them;
• Learn the dynamics of the new competitive environment, including the risks of ‘business as usual’ and the importance of industrial clusters in CCUS deployment;
• Identify approaches to sustainable strategic planning and new business opportunity assessment.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 23 June 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Today’s project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing instruments are now available. This online course covers both the latest PF strategies, risk mitigation instruments, as well as financial modelling best practices.

The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the practical & documentation requirements of all interested parties to today’s PF transaction. This programme provides you with proven PF analytical strategies and transaction structuring techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. This programme is also designed to enhance the check lists and benchmark metrics by which you can reduce losses and which will be viewed favourably by both management and the regulatory community.

Course Sessions:

1. Limited-recourse Project Finance models & key requirements;
2. Project finance documentation management, risk analysis models & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) mitigation options;
3. Sources of PPP financing: financial products, guarantee instruments, credit enhancements & bankability techniques;
4. Designing financial models part 1: Financial model design requirements & work plan management;
5. Designing financial models part 2 & 3: Programming financial statements and interpreting international accounting standards;
6. Designing financial models part 4: Project finance model stress-testing, simulation analyses, and modelling for credit enhancements;
7. Summary group exercise: Evaluating a financial model for PF risk allocation, transaction closure and post-transaction economic regulation & tariff adjustment.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand the key practical and transaction management requirements of today’s project finance (PF) marketplace;
• Oversee and direct PF transactions including managing specialist transaction advisors;
• Manage PF documentation requirements and manage detailed lender due diligence requirements to reach commercial & financial closure;
• Designing commercial financing instruments, funding products, credit enhancements, and “blended finance” strategies to ensure PF bankability;
• The latest standards for analyzing and mitigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts of PF transactions;
• Best practices for resolving practical PF challenges in specific infrastructure and industrial sectors including - renewable energy; power transmission & energy pipelines; logistics & transport facilities; airports, ports, & roads; desalination plants; water & wastewater treatment facilities; accommodation, hospitals & education facilities; commercial real estate, agro-industrial facilities; mining & natural resources, etc.;
• Practical standards for designing & programming financial models for PF transactions, data assumptions, financial statements, international accounting standards, and bankability metrics;
• Review and critique PF financial models prepared by specialist PF financial advisors;
• Stress-test PF models: sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and simulation analysis techniques;
• Use PF financial models to guide risk-allocations, credit enhancements instruments, bankability measures, and reach transaction financial closure.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 8 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 17 June 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A business-focused assessment of energy storage opportunities, competing solutions and project delivery essentials.

Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. While naturally focusing on battery storage, we also cover the variety of competing storage technologies and describe the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales, including key issues around practical project delivery.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are growing, what could limit this growth and what the future trends will be. So, if you are thinking of investing in or developing an energy storage business case, this course provides your essential grounding in the core issues.

Course Sessions:

1. Battery storage;
2. Utility-scale applications for power system optimisation;
3. Decentralization (energy storage at the network edge);
4. Long-duration and alternative storage solutions.

Benefits of Attending:

• Gain a clear understanding of energy storage market opportunities & deployment considerations;
• A core focus on batteries, including clear explanations of the technologies and performance considerations (in language accessible to non-technical people);
• Discuss the key project delivery issues for battery storage projects;
• Review up-to-date examples from around the world and the lessons from them;
• Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that impact energy storage business cases;
• Stay ahead of trends and emerging solutions, including growth opportunities for longer-duration storage solutions.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 7 June 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Practical models and techniques for analyzing & structuring, drafting, and negotiating Renewable Energy PPAs for bankable green investments in today’s competitive energy markets.

In the global marketplace of the 2020s, both developed and developing economies urgently need to master the key techniques and models for transforming to renewable generation while strengthening the reliability of new energy markets and systems. These focus on adapting and negotiating the latest models for Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) and on rapidly attracting new private investments in renewable energy sources. Unlike past fossil-fuel based Independent Power Project (IPP) models that featured standardized take-or-pay contracts – today’s renewable energy markets demand more innovative incentives to attract RE supply, conform to RE generation availability, ensure power system reliability, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Government power sector strategies are now struggling to choose among different practical incentives for new private investments in renewable technologies including solar energy, wind power, bio-mass incineration and mini-hydro investments.

These interactive 5-session workshops will provide clear explanations of the new models of Renewable Energy PPA risk allocation, of ensuring project bankability, of allowing RE generators to compete in energy markets and power pools. Case Studies will include real examples from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Why Attend:

• Best practices from international case studies of successful RE PPAs to avoid common pitfalls;
• Direct the legal design of RE PPAs based on your own company’s risk profile and corporate goals;
• Lead strategies for the design and regulation of new competitive electricity markets to attract renewable private power investments;
• Develop clear incentives for bankable private investments in renewable energy generation;
• Environmental, social & governance (ESG) impact mitigation techniques to ensure sustainability;
• Manage successful renewable power project finance transactions.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 7 June 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: An essential guide to the business of wind power project planning & development.

Attendees will gain an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through technology trends, project development and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks.

The course will include the illustration of key concepts using online tools, wind resource datasets, energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with discussion of key planning and market environment considerations.

In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, any illustrative materials are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors. They are therefore accessible to non-experts, not designed to replicate the complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken - over much longer periods! - by experienced engineers and technical teams.

Course Sessions:

1. From wind flow to electricity: wind turbines and wind farms;
2. Understanding and measuring wind resources;
3. Successful delivery of wind power projects;
4. Taking wind power offshore;
5. Making money from wind power projects.

Benefits of Attending:

• Learn from global experiences in wind power project development;
• Understand unique properties of wind resource, and how these feed into financial risk analysis;
• Gain a business-focused, up-to-date perspective on current and emerging wind technology innovations and project delivery best practices;
• Analyse and discuss practical and project delivery risks facing wind power projects, including key stakeholder engagements;
• Get hands-on with a financial model to better understand financial risks and returns for wind power projects;
• Compare and contrast the unique extra costs and complexities of offshore wind projects with those onshore.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 1 June 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A commercially-focused overview of LNG business in 2022 with a commercial focus but technology and shipping will also be covered. The course considers the outlook for the business over the period to 2040 in terms of markets, sources of supply, pricing and trading and the response to energy transition.

2021 has been a year of recovery for LNG demand as governments of importing countries have relaxed some of the restrictions imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic recovery has started. However, the growth in LNG supply has been curtailed by unscheduled maintenance at some of the world’s liquefaction plants and by shortfalls in feedgas supply at others. The result has been a tightening of the supply demand balance causing LNG and natural gas prices to surge reaching over $25/MMBtu in September 2021. It is a very different market to 2020, when demand fell because of the pandemic and supply increased as output built up from liquefaction trains commissioned in 2019 and the first half of 2020, which led to LNG and natural gas prices in Asia and Europe declining to $2/MMBtu in the middle of the year. At this level, prices were below the short-run marginal cost of US LNG exports and around 180 US cargoes were canceled.

The Covid pandemic also led to delays in final investment decisions (FIDs) on new liquefaction capacity. In 2020, commitment was made to just one project, Sempra LNG’s 3.25 mtpa Energia Costa Azul project in north-west Mexico. Qatar Petroleum’s commitment to its 33 mtpa North Field East project in February 2021 boosted the capacity of projects under construction to 133 mtpa but more will be needed if forecasts of LNG demand in the second half of the 2020s and in the 2030s are to be met.

Energy transition has brought increased demands for the LNG business to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all parts of the LNG chain from natural gas production through to the combustion of regasified LNG in downstream markets. It raises questions over LNG's role in the long-term energy supply. Will demand increase as natural gas replaces coal in power generation and is used as a back-up fuel for renewables or will natural gas be seen as a fossil fuel whose consumption has to be reduced if targets of net zero carbon emissions are to be met?

The online course will, over 6 sessions, provide an overview of the LNG business in 2022 with a commercial focus but technology and shipping will also be covered. It will consider the outlook for the business over the period to 2040 in terms of markets, sources of supply, pricing and trading and the response to energy transition. It is designed not only for newcomers to LNG but also those who want to refresh their knowledge or who have experience in one part of the business or one region and want to widen their knowledge.

Course Sessions:

1. LNG value chain in 2022;
2. Safety, shipping and current status of the LNG business;
3. LNG markets and terminals;
4. LNG shipping and supply;
5. Acquiring LNG supply and LNG pricing;
6. LNG contracts and LNG spot and short-term trading.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand LNG chain technologies, costs, economics and safety;
• Appreciate how the LNG business is changing and the implications for those working in the business;
• Gain insights into LNG pricing and how it is evolving;
• Acquire in depth knowledge of world LNG markets and supply sources;
• Assess the increasing role of spot and short-term trading.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 24 May 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A comprehensive, participative course, providing the knowledge and tools to segment and analyze opportunity & risk within emerging hydrogen economies.

The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly advised to ensure they understand the complexities and competitive environments of the hydrogen landscape. This new course combines an excellent overview of the different elements of the clean hydrogen sector with a series of critical thinking and analysis exercises which provide clear guidance on market assessment requirements, including key opportunity and risk influences.

This comprehensive course is designed for those seeking a wide-ranging, hype-free and independent perspective on the markets and supply chain activities which will (and won’t) drive demand for clean hydrogen. You will have a clearly explained, business-focused perspective on the competitive context of hydrogen across its various use cases. You will be able to separate what is actually happening in the market from the headlines and hype, and to identify the drivers and credible near-term opportunities for your business. You will evaluate barriers to hydrogen within certain market segments and its competitive advantages in others, illustrated by examples from a global perspective.

Course Sessions:

1. Hydrogen market segmentation and assessment;
2. Examining key hydrogen applications and markets;
3. Producing hydrogen from renewable power;
4. Storing and moving hydrogen;
5. Developing and growing hydrogen value propositions.

Benefits of Attending:

• Gain a clear understanding of hydrogen industry technologies, terminologies & metrics;
• Review the value chain from hydrogen production to end-use market demand;
• Focus on the production of clean hydrogen from renewable power (‘green’ hydrogen);
• Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that will impact it;
• Discuss the key practical delivery challenges facing clean hydrogen projects;
• Learn key lessons from project examples and proposals from around the world.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 17 May 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow.

Attendees will gain a good understanding of the key factors from an integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies.

The course schedule includes illustrations of key project development considerations, including energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with the chance to discuss key planning and market environment considerations.

In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative exercises are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors. They are therefore accessible to non-experts, not designed to replicate the complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken – over much longer periods! – by engineers and technical teams.

Course Sessions:

1. What makes a solar power plant?
2. Solar resource assessment and project design;
3. Solar project development and delivery;
4. Selling solar power;
5. The economics and financing of solar power projects.

Benefits of Attending:

• Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance;
• Understand the key variables determining the economics of solar PV projects;
• Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including integrations such as energy storage;
• Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks;
• Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects;
• Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders;
• Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities;
• Identify key investment and project performance risks;
• Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 5 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 10 May 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Techniques & models for bankable green energy transactions of solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal power investments in today’s competitive energy markets.

In the global marketplace of 2020’s both developed and developing economies urgently need to master the key techniques and models for financing the transformation to renewable generation while strengthening the reliability of new energy markets and systems. Today’s renewable energy frameworks and markets feature more innovative incentives to structure and analyze RE financial models to ensure that PF transactions are bankable, and conform to RE generation availability and system reliability requirements.

Today’s wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. This online course covers both the key PF financial modeling requirements and techniques, risk analysis instruments, as well as bankability practices. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the financial modelling and key documentation requirements of all interested parties to today’s RE PF transactions. This programme provides you with proven PF modelling techniques and transaction management techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. The practical models for wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal PF models will be demonstrated through a series of real case examples of projects and transactions from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Course Sessions:

1. Special requirements for managing Renewable Energy (RE) limited-recourse project finance transactions;
2. Key requirements of Renewable Energy investments: Technical, management & investment requirements of reliable RE power systems & electricity markets;
3. Designing RE financial models part 1: Financial model design requirements & work plan management;
4. Designing RE financial models part 2: RE PF financial model capital expenditures and profit & loss statements;
5. Designing RE financial models part 3: Programming balance sheets and reviewing & stress-testing solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal PF models;
6. Summary interactive wind/solar project financing group exercise: Evaluating an RE PF financial model for risk allocation, transaction closure and post-transaction economic regulation & tariff adjustment.

Benefits of Attending:

• Identify key requirements of limited-recourse Project Finance for Renewable Energy transactions, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) & PF documentation management;
• Review solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal PF financial model design requirements, presentation & formatting standards;
• Program financial statements, cash flows, profit & loss statements and managing international accounting standards for RE PF transactions;
• Project RE PF balance sheets, SPV reserve accounts, PF refinancing, and conducting sensitivity analyses;
• Oversee the design and review of RE PF financial models based upon your own company’s risk profile and corporate goals;
• Apply clear investment incentives and renewable energy credit (REC), feed-in-tariffs (FIT), and credit enhancements for bankable private investments in RE generation;
• Manage and oversee successful renewable power project finance transactions.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 6 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 20 April 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: Mastering the integration of solar power plants with energy storage, plus other value-add solutions.

This popular course is intended as a time-efficient primer for those from a non-financial background, who wish to better ‘read’ financial models & analyses presented to them, and to understand the variables which most influence renewable power project investment decisions.

Attendees will receive clear explanations of the common elements of a power project financial model, the key terminologies, and the changing economic and market context in which renewable power business plans must exist (and create financial returns).

This course will highlight the key financial inputs and outputs, without swamping those who lack a financial background in unnecessary detail or complexity. It will thus enable people from a variety of non-finance job roles – from engineering to project development to marketing – to better understand how economic and investment considerations influence, and are influenced by, their own activities.

A provided Excel cashflow model plus numerous other handouts will help with revision and cementation of learning long after the course has been completed.

Course Sessions:

1. ‘Reading’ a project cashflow model;
2. Risks, returns, and the costs of finance;
3. The changing value of electricity;
4. Power project business cases and profitability.

Among the key points to be answered:

• Learn to speak the language of finance, to better interact with investors and business case developers;
• Understand how to ‘read’ a financial analysis sheet, without being swamped by the minutiae and detail;
• Take away an Excel cash flow sheet which you can use to revise and solidify your learning;
• Learn how project risks feed through to financing costs and energy price competitiveness;
• Analyse which internal project variables and external market factors are most important to financial outcomes;
• Explore the financial considerations of trends such as multiple revenue streams and energy storage;
• Examine the balances of risks and returns, at various stages in a project’s lifecycle;
• Understand the relevance of metrics such as ‘LCOE’, ‘WACC’ & ‘DSCR’ in business planning;
• Quantify how key market trends are impacting renewable power business cases, risks and returns.

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 4 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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Commences: 5 April 2022

Location: Virtual

Organizer: Infocus International

Description: A comprehensive online course to one of renewable energy’s fastest-growing sectors.

A business-focused training seminar designed to provide business developers and investors with an accessible and concise, yet comprehensive understanding of the many facets of these capital-intensive and lengthy projects.

Offshore wind projects are very different from their onshore cousins, both in terms of the components required and the project development and installation processes involved. From turbines and timescales to cabling and costs, the scales are often supersized – with clear economic and practical rationale for this.

This course will lead attendees through the technologies, processes and financial return and risk considerations for those involved in offshore wind project development. Explanations will be provided in clear, business-friendly language accessible to non-engineers. Trends and emerging disruptive technologies, such as floating turbines and integrations with other clean energy solutions, will be introduced and placed into context.

If you need a valuable, up-to-the-minute and independent introduction to the fast-growing offshore wind sector, this online course provides a unique learning opportunity.

Course Sessions:

1. Developing offshore wind projects;
2. Constructing offshore wind projects;
3. Operating & innovating with offshore wind.

Benefits of Attending:

• Essential offshore wind farm components and installation processes;
• How has offshore wind turbine technology diverged from that utilised onshore?
• Key delivery risks at various stages in a project’s life;
• Challenges to consider in operating an offshore wind farm;
• Key drivers of financing and financial return in offshore wind projects;
• Essential policy and market trends to consider in forward planning;
• Status of floating wind, and how it will impact the industry;
• Other disruptive technology and energy integration trends;
• Which markets and geographies offer the greatest growth potential?

Live Online Course - How It Works:

The structure of our virtual learning program is designed to keep the same levels of engagement and networking as our on-site public courses. Course content is delivered through our easy-to-use online learning platform and is supplemented by case studies and practical exercises.

Like our classroom-based public courses, you will have live interaction with our course facilitators and other participants. Our live online courses are led by our experienced instructors, who will provide you with easily digestible content, using knowledge learned from many years in the industry, during scheduled times. Delegates will receive copies of the course materials electronically.

This course is scheduled to take place over 3 live online sessions using virtual learning technology.

To register/enquire, please contact:

Emilia Mok | Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.com | Tel: +65 6325 0210

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