Climate Tech 360
Project finance for carbon removals
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In this conversation, Martin Kessler, Chief Business Officer at Flowcarbon, discusses the company's role in securing asset-level financing for carbon removal projects. He explains that Flowcarbon is a vertically integrated carbon finance company focused on arranging project finance for carbon removal projects, assisting project developers with carbon credit issuance, and helping buyers procure carbon credits for their net zero goals. Martin emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the carbon markets and the importance of building a strong ecosystem of partners. He also provides insights into the project finance process and highlights the key factors Flowcarbon considers when evaluating projects, such as feedstock availability, revenue streams, and commercial viability. The company aims to demonstrate the viability of carbon removal projects to the private market community. Private credit investors typically get involved in the financing process once the project is at a stage where it is financeable. Flowcarbon helps developers develop financial models, create data rooms of financeable contracts, and secure necessary insurance. They also explore new market opportunities, such as environmental commodities markets and tax credits.
Takeaways
Flowcarbon is a vertically integrated carbon finance company that focuses on project finance for carbon removals, carbon credit issuance, and carbon credit sales.
The company works with project developers to arrange financing for carbon removal projects and helps them navigate the carbon credit issuance process.
Flowcarbon also assists buyers in procuring carbon credits for their net zero goals, primarily targeting corporate clients.
The carbon markets require an interdisciplinary approach, and Flow Carbon leverages its network and partnerships to provide comprehensive solutions.
The project finance process can take anywhere from six to 18 months, depending on the project's readiness and complexity.
Key factors considered when evaluating projects include revenue streams and commercial viability.
They work with developers to structure financeable contracts and secure asset-level financing.
Private credit investors typically get involved in the financing process once the project is at a stage where it is financeable.
Flowcarbon helps developers develop financial models, create data rooms of financeable contracts, and secure necessary insurance.
They also explore new market opportunities, such as environmental commodities markets and tax credits.
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