Lenders unite! Join Project Finance Heads as they explore the new capital environment and navigating associated risks 

• Is “amend and extend” here to stay? How have changes (or lack thereof) in interest rates affected investment decisions? 

• How are we defining private credit? institutional debt only, or do a broader range of credit market options apply? Does the distinction matter how it acts?

This panel looks at the best structures, strategies and investors for both greenfield and brownfield project financings including the role of bank syndications and insurance in a market struggling with political and regulatory instability. Experts will discuss how the project finance sector is adapting to emerging challenges while identifying key trends in risk management and lender strategies.

• How are lenders evolving their approach to address changing risk profiles and market conditions?
• What trends are there in the secondary loan market for project finance in 2025?
• In which sectors are insurance products most applicable moving forward? How do insurers manage risks associated with policy shifts and regulatory uncertainty?
• Do lenders still consider the US market fertile for project finance, or has uncertainty (in policy, regulations, and inflation) dampened enthusiasm? What strategies are being used to counteract these risks?
• Future Outlook: How are lenders positioning themselves for the next wave of infrastructure and energy projects in North America?

Project finance serves as a vital catalyst, transforming ambitious energy and infrastructure ideas into tangible, operational assets. In North America, shifting regulatory environments and growing stakeholder expectations demand innovative financing approaches that can bridge capital shortages and foster collaboration. This panel will explore current best practices, examine real-world examples, and identify the emerging trends shaping successful project finance deals.

• Structuring project finance deals to manage risk and optimize capital- what new strategies and funding sources have become most popular for borrowers and investors? What attributes make them attractive? 

• Harnessing public and private partnerships for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.

• Leveraging innovative funding models and sustainable financing options