This specialized training provides legal professionals, project managers, and industry executives with deep insight into the legal, contractual, and regulatory frameworks governing project development in power, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The course emphasizes Project Development Agreements (PDAs) and related contracts that define the relationships, obligations, and risk allocations between project stakeholders.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the legal frameworks and risk structures underpinning power and infrastructure project agreements.
Draft, interpret, and negotiate project development contracts and related documentation.
Identify key contractual issues, including risk allocation, liability, and performance obligations.
Advise on project structuring, financing, and regulatory compliance.
Manage project disputes and contractual enforcement effectively.
Apply international best practices in project development and public-private collaboration.
Course Content
Module 1: Overview of Project Development and Legal Frameworks Overview: Provides foundational understanding of project development in power and infrastructure sectors within a legal and regulatory context. Key Topics: Introduction to infrastructure and energy project development Legal and regulatory environment for project development Key players and contractual relationships in project structures Overview of project lifecycle: conception to operation Principles of risk allocation and contract structuring Legal due diligence and feasibility considerations Practical Focus: Case study: Comparative analysis of successful infrastructure project structures. Module 2: Project Structuring and Delivery Models Overview: Explores project delivery models and the legal arrangements supporting them. Key Topics: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), BOOT, BOT, and EPC models Ownership, control, and risk allocation in different structures Concession and license agreements Government guarantees and sovereign support mechanisms Legal implications of multi-party project structures Selecting the optimal delivery model for specific projects Practical Focus: Exercise: Evaluate the suitability of different project models for a new power generation project. Module 3: Project Development Agreements (PDAs) Overview: Provides detailed coverage of the purpose, structure, and negotiation of PDAs. Key Topics: Key components and clauses of a Project Development Agreement Roles and obligations of project sponsors, developers, and host governments Conditions precedent and timelines for development Termination provisions and remedies Performance obligations and guarantees Coordination between PDA and downstream project agreements Practical Focus: Workshop: Draft and analyze sample clauses from a Project Development Agreement. Module 4: Power Purchase and Offtake Agreements Overview: Focuses on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other offtake contracts that secure project revenue streams. Key Topics: Purpose and structure of PPAs and long-term supply contracts Pricing, tariff adjustments, and payment mechanisms Risk allocation: force majeure, change in law, and termination events Credit support mechanisms and guarantees Legal implications of offtake arrangements Dispute management in PPAs and offtake agreements Practical Focus: Exercise: Review and negotiate key terms in a sample PPA. Module 5: EPC, O&M, and Related Project Contracts Overview: Examines Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts. Key Topics: Overview and role of EPC and O&M contracts Risk and responsibility allocation in construction and operation phases Performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and warranties Interface management between EPC, O&M, and financing documents Contract administration and monitoring Common disputes and resolution strategies Practical Focus: Workshop: Analyze risk allocation in an EPC contract and propose mitigation strategies. Module 6: Financing and Security Documentation Overview: Covers legal and financial instruments supporting project financing. Key Topics: Project finance structures: non-recourse and limited recourse financing Loan agreements, security documentation, and inter-creditor arrangements Role of lenders and financiers in project oversight Conditions precedent and covenants in financing documentation Legal implications of default, enforcement, and step-in rights Coordination between financing and project development agreements Practical Focus: Exercise: Structure a project finance deal and identify key legal documents required. Module 7: Risk Allocation and Mitigation Overview: Explores how legal frameworks allocate and mitigate risk across project stakeholders. Key Topics: Categories of project risk: technical, financial, political, and environmental Legal strategies for risk allocation Insurance arrangements and indemnities Political risk mitigation through guarantees and multilateral agencies Managing change in law and force majeure Contractual remedies and dispute avoidance mechanisms Practical Focus: Case study: Analyze risk allocation matrix for a large-scale infrastructure project. Module 8: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Compliance Overview: Covers ESG and sustainability considerations in infrastructure development. Key Topics: Environmental impact assessments and legal compliance Social safeguards and stakeholder engagement Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements Governance and ethical standards for project development ESG reporting and monitoring obligations Integrating sustainability into project agreements Practical Focus: Exercise: Draft an ESG compliance clause for a project development agreement. Module 9: Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Overview: Examines dispute resolution mechanisms and enforcement of project contracts. Key Topics: Dispute avoidance and early resolution strategies Arbitration clauses and choice of law considerations Enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments Remedies, damages, and specific performance Handling government-related and cross-border disputes Case studies on dispute outcomes in energy and infrastructure projects Practical Focus: Simulation: Draft and negotiate a dispute resolution clause for a project contract. Module 10: Capstone Project – Structuring a Project Development Framework Overview: Applies all concepts learned to develop a full project development agreement framework. Key Topics: Structuring a power or infrastructure project from concept to financial close Coordinating between legal, financial, and technical advisors Drafting and integrating key agreements (PDA, EPC, PPA, O&M) Managing project risks, compliance, and governance Preparing for negotiation and financial close Presentation and peer review of project frameworks Practical Focus: Capstone Project: Develop and present a complete legal and contractual framework for a power or infrastructure project, including PDAs, risk allocation, and compliance structure.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, contract managers, compliance officers, project finance specialists, and infrastructure development professionals.
It is also ideal for government officials, PPP unit officers, engineers, investors, and project managers involved in the energy, transport, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
