Project Finance
EDC's Project Finance specializes in structuring complex, limited recourse financing transactions for large-scale global infrastructure and industrial projects. EDC may act as an advisor, arranger, underwriter and/or direct lender.Project Finance also provides advisory services to developers and sponsors.
Business Benefits
- Total solution: EDC can arrange financing and provide Political Risk Insurance for the project.
- Impressive track record: EDC’s Project Finance Team has closed more than 115 transactions in more than 30 countries, exceeding USD 6.5 billion in financing support.
- Matchmaking: EDC helps sponsors identify Canadian companies that can supply goods and services to the project.
- Competitive advantage: EDC’s financing capacity and strong relationships with sponsors often enhance a Canadian company’s bid on the project.
Coverage Details
Qualification Criteria
Cost
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Contact Us
To learn more about Project Finance, complete our Contact Us form or call 1-866-283-2957 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.
Coverage Details
EDC’s Project Finance has focused on three key sectors—energy, telecom and diversified industries. The time and process in structuring financing vary with the complexity of each project. We recommend that all potential lenders (including EDC) be involved early.
View highlights of recent EDC-financed limited recourse projects.
To qualify, the project must clearly demonstrate economic benefits to Canada. EDC requires the following documentation, including:
- details of the project’s financial model and any agreements in place
- market studies
- an insurance review
- an independent engineer’s report
- an environmental assessment
Cost
Competitive, market-based pricing is assigned case by case, based on project sponsor profile, geographical market and industry segment. Transaction costs, including legal counsel and independent consultant reports, are typically borne by the project sponsor.
More information
Call 1-866-283-2957, weekdays between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
Complete our contact us form