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Infrastructure Finance

Infrastructure Finance

Mr Martin Blaiklock

(2017)

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Abstract

This comprehensive new book provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of infrastructure project financing. The boundaries of “infrastructure” are clearly defined and the key processes – from project concept via funding mechanisms, risk analysis, financial structuring and funding sources, to financial close and implementation – are examined in detail. Part 1 covers: characteristics of “infrastructure”; financial structures; sources of finance; risk; quantitative analysis; contractual frameworks and project processes. Part 2 explores: the full range of infrastructure and public service (PPP-type) projects, and highlights the differences between sectors, sector-specific risks and the limits on the use of private capital to support such ventures. The text is illustrated with case studies drawing on the successes, and failures, of global infrastructure projects, covering: transport; power and renewable energy; oil, gas and power transmission; water and waste and municipal and public-private partnerships (“PPP”). The book also addresses the challenges faced in some of the UK’s high-profile mega-infrastructure projects (including “The Super Sewer”, Heathrow Runway 3, Hinkley Point ‘C’ Nuclear Power Plant and HS2), and how these challenges have been overcome. Pitfalls to be avoided are discussed in detail alongside the key steps which should be taken to ensure success.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Frontcover\r 1
Title 2
Copyright 3
Table of contents 4
Acknowledgements 8
About the author 9
Preface 10
Sources 12
Glossary 14
Part 1: Principles 22
What is infrastructure? 24
Financial structures 36
Options for governments 54
Risk 70
Sources of finance 88
Quantitative analysis 118
The contractual framework 132
The project process 152
Part 2: Practice and experience 162
Transport – roads and highways 164
Transport – bridges and tunnels 178
Transport – rail 184
Transport – metros, mass transit, light rail and trams 190
Transport – ports 196
Transport – airports 202
Power generation – thermal(coal, oil, gas) 208
Power generation –hydropower 216
Power generation – nuclear 222
Power generation –renewables (wind, solar,geothermal, biomass) 226
Oil, gas and power transmission and distribution 240
Water and waste management 246
Miscellaneous government services – schools, health, housing, offices, information technology, stadiums, prisons, defence 254
UK infrastructure – issues and challenges 262
Concluding comments 284
Index 286