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Latin America Update: Energy and Infrastructure

December 13, 2020

By Paul Hastings Professional

Latin America Update: Energy and Infrastructure

What are the critical developments impacting opportunities for energy and infrastructure investment and development in Latin America? What are the most promising paths to growth for our clients to pursue—and how will elections in the region impact them? Our partners share their insights on what to watch for in the second half of 2018.

Energy Lending: Insights from Chile’s Finance Minister

Keep an eye on the valuation of energy assets, says Andres Mena, especially renewables in Chile. He also discusses trends in distressed asset deals—and shares insights from a recent roundtable with Chile’s Minister of Finance.

What Matters Podcast: The Latest on Project Bonds

Cathleen McLaughlin and Alex Herman provide a concise briefing on project bonds—from the history of project bonds to the trends driving current opportunities and what investors need to know in today’s financing environment.

Fibra-E: Introducing A Game-Changer

The Fibra-E is a new investment structure in Mexico, similar to a U.S. master limited partnership. Arturo Carrillo discusses how the Fibra-E opens up tremendous opportunities for innovation in energy and infrastructure financing.

Energy M&A: Good Time for Deal Makers

The outlook for energy M&A in Latin America is robust, says Robert Leung. He discusses the significant opportunities created by political reforms and growing demand—and the one thing clients must do to take advantage of them.