Barouk Energy

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Development services for developers entering new markets

Management of the development of a project on behalf of a developer or investor entering a market in Africa or the Middle East, from site identification to ready-to-build.

When to commission it

  • A developer or investor wants a pipeline in a new market without building a local team first.
  • A project has stalled on land, permits, grid or offtake.

Scope

  • Site identification and screening.
  • Land rights and community agreements.
  • Permits and regulatory approvals.
  • Grid connection studies and agreements.
  • Offtake negotiation with commercial, industrial or distribution company buyers.

What you receive

  • Project brought to agreed milestones, with a documented data room at each stage.

Stage gates

Each stage ends with a gate: a decision with the evidence needed to pass it. Durations are typical for commercial and small utility-scale projects.

  1. Origination1 to 3 months
    Gate 1 Screening memo and site shortlist
  2. Site control2 to 6 months
    Gate 2 Land agreements signed
  3. Permits and grid6 to 18 months
    Gate 3 Permits granted and grid offer accepted
  4. Offtake3 to 9 months, in parallel
    Gate 4 Offtake contract signed
  5. Financial close3 to 6 months
    Gate 5 Loan and EPC contract signed