Closed at $300 million in September 2022, the ECI-backed Zarafshan Wind represents Uzbekistan's first utility-scale wind farm. The 500MW project is a landmark for the region, and this case study gathers dealmakers to consider:

• How will Zarafshan help Uzbekistan meet its goal to derive 25% of its energy needs from renewables by the end of the decade?
• What challenges did dealmakers have to overcome to bring the project to financial close?
• What roles did DFI and ECA coverage play in the transaction?

Zishan Iqbal

Director of MLT and Murabaha Solutions, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI)

Bruce Johnson

Associate Director, Structured Finance, Treasury and Insurance, Masdar Energy

Matthieu Jamin

MD - Head of Global Trade, Natixis

Moderator

Jeremy Barker

Counsel, Clifford Chance