Overview
We will be collecting all transaction data that has a green financing element to it, as well as elaborating on new green financing techniques and strategies we are seeing come to market. To ensure that we have the most up-to-date information, we will be hosting green financing experts who are involved in these transactions to shed further light on this important topic.
Current focus will be on:
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Sustainability-linked loans
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Green bonds
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ESG Metric Reporting
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Carbon Credit Markets
Featured Content
Green Financing Report
Marine Money brings you Green & Sustainability-linked Financing for Shipping: Understanding the Requirements, Benefits and Costs of Responsible Finance. From second party opinions to Key Performance Indicators, this report helps borrowers understand the key considerations of this fast-growing market for capital.
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Green Financing Articles
e1 Marine & the $40 million win, Win, WIN!: The Preferred Equity Deal of the Year
Mar 1, 2022
Shipping companies generally issue preferred shares for three basic reasons: (1) they need the cash; (2) their balance sheet can’t support more cheap debt; and (3) their share price is so low that issuing common equity would be unduly dilutive to shareholders.
Höegh Autoliners Equity Private Placement to Fuel Green Transition of Fleet: Equity Private Placement Deal of the Year
Mar 1, 2022
On November 24th, 2021, Höegh Autoliners, one of the leading global operators in the car carrier shipping segment, completed a landmark private placement of NOK 1,365m (USD 135m).
Green Financing Deals
Headline
Yara International a secures large credit facility
Company
Yara International ASA
Type
Revolving Credit Facility
Sector
Infrastructure
Amount (mUSD)
1400
Transaction Date
3/20/25
Comments
Yara has signed a multicurrency revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 11 banks. The facility matures in March 2030, with options for extension until March 2032 on certain terms. The facility replaces an existing
facility due to expire in July 2026.
Headline
Cloudberry Clean Solutions completes Danish expansion
Company
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA
Type
Equity
Sector
Infrastructure
Amount (mUSD)
95
Transaction Date
3/28/25
Comments
The transaction boosts production capacity in Cloudberry by approximately 160 GWh in the Nordics' most profitable price areas. It also secures a pipeline of high-potential projects and an experienced development and asset management team in Denmark, enhancing local presence and fostering further growth.
Headline
MPC Container successfully taps one of its senior unsecured bonds
Company
MPC Container Ships ASA
Type
Tap Issue
Sector
Container
Amount (mUSD)
75
Transaction Date
3/20/25
Comments
Net proceeds from the tap issue will be applied towards general corporate purposes, including refinancing of existing financial indebtedness and acquisition of maritime assets.
Headline
Eastern Pacific Shipping Secures Lease Financing for Two Newbuild LNG Fueled Containerships
Company
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd
Type
Lease
Sector
Container
Amount (mUSD)
Transaction Date
2/28/25
Comments
Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping received lease financing from SPDB Financial Leasing for two ultra-large containerships capable of running on LNG.
Headline
Part 2: Hapag-Lloyd $4 Billion Financing
Company
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Type
Loan
Sector
Container
Amount (mUSD)
201
Transaction Date
2/4/25
Comments
Part of Hapag-Lloyd's $4 billion financing for 24 container ships, consisting of two bilaterial green term loans from KfW-Ipex and an unnamed bank, a syndicated credit facility, and leasing structure.
Headline
MPC Container Ships ASA inks sustainability linked loan
Company
MPC Container Ships ASA
Type
Bond
Sector
Container
Amount (mUSD)
125
Transaction Date
9/25/24
Comments
Following a successful two-day roadshow, the bond issue attracted strong demand from a broad range of high-quality institutional investors globally. The book was significantly oversubscribed, enabling the deal to be upsized from USD 100 million to USD 125 million. Net proceeds from the bond issue will be applied towards general corporate purposes, including refinancing of existing financial indebtedness and acquisition of maritime assets. An application will be made for the bonds to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.