This course seeks to make the link between the energy sector and the finance world. Financing energy needs sources of funding and bears risk, this applies both to companies seeking to develop their operations and to energy developer(s) looking to finance new energy projects.

The course is designed to address both financial valuation of an energy company and of an energy project.

At the end of the module students will understand the different steps to build a project discounted cash flow model and they will have the knowledge of main financial indicators that allow them to assess a project’s financial profitability

They will be able to understand:

  • A company's financials and capital structure as well as key financial indicators and ratios that allow analysts to assess a company’s financial health and risk profile : students need to learn how to read a company’s financials  in addition to understanding how a company’s financial performance is valued by both investors and lenders.
  • How to assess a project financial viability and what are the most important financial indicators used in the process of its valuation. They will get a clear understanding of the main financial indicators and ratios that allow them to analyse the model results.