In depth
10 May 2024

Keynote: Finnvera’s CEO warns on pendulum swings for export finance

Pauli Heikkilä, CEO of Finnvera, reflects on the swinging pendulum for export financing he’s seen in two decades heading Finland’s ECA. Global swings from market forces towards protectionism using public money is not risk free, he warns. More

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15 May 2024

BNK Petroleum borrowing base rises 25%

Kolibri Global Energy subsidiary BNK Petroleum's borrowing base on its revolving line of credit from BOK Financial has increased from $40 million to $50 million. The current outstanding amount drawn is $32 million. More

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15 May 2024

Lucapa puts Lesotho diamond mine up for sale

Lucapa Diamonds plans to divest of its 70% interest in the Mothae mine, in Lesotho.Mothae is an opencast mine, located in the diamond-rich Maluti mountains, which started commercial operations in 2019. It is known to produce large, high-value diamonds which command the... More

In depth
07 May 2024

Exclusive profile: Queen Creole? EBRD's new head of trade facilitation on digitalisation and sustainability

In her first interview since her appointment on 7 May, Shona Tatchell, the new head of trade and supply chain finance, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP), discusses her unusual journey to the role, and how she is well placed to help champion... More

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15 May 2024

Coface announces Mediterranean, Africa leadership changes

Coface has unveiled two changes in its Mediterranean and Africa region management with the appointments of Ernesto de Martinis as Managing Director for the region and Pietro Vargiu as Country Manager in Italy. These changes will be effective from 1 July.De Martinis is based in Milan and will report... More

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14 May 2024

EXIM India eyes $3.5bn in 2024-25

EXIM India is planning to borrow around $3 billion-$3.5 billion in foreign currency in the fiscal year 2024-25. Despite geopolitical concerns, the bank is optimistic about achieving a credit growth of more than 10-12% in the ongoing fiscal year. The bank's research wing predicts a 12.4% growth... More

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14 May 2024

EIB funds Palma de Mallorca Airport upgrades

EIB and Aena have signed a €160 million ($173 million) loan to finance upgrades to the passenger terminal at Palma de Mallorca International Airport. Upgrades will include optimised commercial and passenger management areas, improvements to terminal facilities such as electricity, air... More

Data and research

Deal maturity report

Deal name Structure Maturity Date Volume in $m
Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK) - PXF Pre-Export Finance 17/06/2024 1,200
Castleton Commodities International (CCI)-TL Term Loan 17/06/2024 100
Ophir Energy - RBL Reserve-based lending 20/06/2024 250
Trident Energy EG Operations Ltd - RBL Reserve-based lending 21/06/2024 180
Chesapeake Energy Corporation - TL Term Loan 23/06/2024 1,500
Data and research
18 March 2024

TXF commodity finance full year data report 2023

Get your copy of TXF's 2023 commodity finance full year data report here! 2023 witnessed a shift in dynamics as the industry adapted to...

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Event
May 22 - May 23, 2024

TXF Amsterdam 2024: Global Natural Resources & Commodities Finance

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unveil Amsterdam's allure! Elevate your pipeline with top dealmakers. An Industry Awards dinner adds glamour to this unmissable adventure.

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06 March 2024
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14 May 2024

Euler Hermes mulls support for Turkish wind farm expansion

Euler Hermes is considering support for the expansion of the Balabanli 61.4MW wind farm in Turkey. The upgrades will increase the existing project from 25 to 31 ind wind turbines  to a total capacity of 87MW.Located around 17km north of the city of Tekirdag, the Turkish sponsor of the scheme... More

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14 May 2024

India signs 10-yr deal to operate Iran's Chabahar port

India signed a ten-year contract with Iran to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar.The long-term deal was signed between Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the Port & Maritime Organisation of Iran. IPGL will invest - with support from EXIM India - about $120 million while there... More

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14 May 2024

RWE wraps up Scottish electrolyser studies

RWE has completed FEED studies for a 200MW green hydrogen project at Grangemouth in the UK that will contribute to Scotland's decarbonisation goals.A grid connection has been secured and the company is shortlisting electrolyser suppliers.The next steps will be progressing towards a planning... More

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14 May 2024

De Schepper moves to SMBC

After almost seven years in project finance at Standard Chartered in Dubai, Pieter-Jan De Schepper has moved to SMBC as head of structured finance for the Middle East. Prior to joining Standard Chartered in 2017, De Schepper spent a further seven years at HSBC in Dubai and Singapore in project... More