Operations Session
Catalytical Financing Instruments for Clean Energy Projects in Central and West Asia
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (GMT +8)
Central and West Asia possess abundant renewable energy resources, but the region faces significant challenges in mobilizing sufficient capital to develop its clean energy potential. This session will explore how innovative financing mechanisms—such as blended finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships—can be effectively deployed to overcome investment barriers and accelerate clean energy development in the region. Through case studies, expert insights, and interactive discussion, participants will gain practical knowledge on structuring bankable projects and leveraging financial instruments that address the unique challenges of the Central and West Asia context.
AGENDA
2:00 - 2:05 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Mayank Choudhary, Director, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB
Moderator: Ben Carrozzi, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
2:05 - 2:35 p.m.
Keynote Introduction: Importance of Innovative Financing for Clean Energy
Examples of successful clean energy projects that utilized blended finance or thematic bonds in Central and West Asia, best practices from other regions, and regulatory frameworks to attract private capital
Satya Ramamurthy, Chair, Public Sector, Structured Finance Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
2:35 - 3:05 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Guide Questions: What are the biggest risks perceived by private investors in clean energy projects in Central/West Asia? How can thematic bonds, climate funds, and blended finance mitigate key risk factors? What role should public-private partnerships play in structuring these financing mechanisms?
Moderator: Ben Carrozzi, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Panelists:
David Urbaneja-Furelos, Principal Investment Specialist, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB
Xeniya V Rogan, Principal Investment Specialist, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB
Alexander Jett, Senior Investment Specialist, GSU, Blended Finance Team, PSOD, ADB
Jeesun Han, Head, Energy Asia and Eastern Europe, FMO
3:05 - 3:25 p.m.
Q&A With Audience
3:25 - 3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Mayank Choudhary, Director, PSIF1, PSOD, ADB
SPEAKERS
Mayank Choudhary
Director, Infrastructure Finance Division 1, Asian Development Bank
Ben Carrozzi
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Satya Ramamurthy
Chair, Public Sector, Structured Finance Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
David Urbaneja-Furelos
Unit Head, Private Sector Infrastructure Finance, Caucasus Region, Asian Development Bank
Xeniya Rogan
Principal Investment Specialist, Asian Development Bank
Alexander Jett
Senior Investment Specialist (Guarantees), ADB
Jeesun Han
Head, Energy Asia and Eastern Europe, FMO