Energy and Infrastructure
Energy and Infrastructure are 2 critical pillars of Africa's sustainable development and economic growth. As we participate in the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in Cape Town from 23 to 25 August 2026 and the Infrastructure Connect Summit KwaZulu-Natal on 3 September 2026, we continue to partner with clients, governments and industry leaders to share insights, mobilise investment and help shape the infrastructure and energy systems that will drive the continent's future.
Infrastructure
Across Africa, expanding cities, growing economies and increasing regional trade are creating new demands for the systems that connect people, businesses and markets. Infrastructure provides the foundation for this growth - from transport and logistics corridors to water and energy supply. As investment accelerates across the continent, the ability to mobilise capital, foster collaboration and deliver projects at scale will play a defining role in shaping Africa's future. We partner with clients to help turn infrastructure ambition into lasting impact. Combining deep sector expertise with advisory, structuring and financing capabilities, we support the development of complex infrastructure projects that strengthen municipal resilience, improve regional connectivity and unlock long-term economic value across the continent.
Our experience includes landmark transactions across water, cement & construction, rail, roads, airports, ports and logistics. These include Standard Bank participation in a landmark US$660 million road financing programme supporting the rehabilitation, maintenance and expansion of Kenya's transport infrastructure, a US$30 million term loan to Mozambique's national rail and port operator, supporting the acquisition of rolling stock to increase freight capacity along strategic regional trade corridors, and a US$40 million term loan supporting the modernisation of border posts across the DRC and the redevelopment of Lubumbashi International Airport. Standard Bank also played a leading role in arranging and funding a ZAR4 billion financing package for the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, South Africa's bulk water infrastructure agency. Together, these transactions demonstrate how strategic advice, innovative financing and long-term capital can turn infrastructure ambition into connected systems that deliver tangible economic and social value.
As Africa's infrastructure agenda continues to evolve, leading forums such as the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA), taking place in Cape Town from 23 to 25 August 2026, and the Infrastructure Connect Summit KwaZulu-Natal, taking place on 3 September 2026, provide valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and advance practical solutions. Through our participation and thought leadership, we continue to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of infrastructure across Africa while sharing insights that help clients navigate an increasingly dynamic investment landscape.
Energy
Africa's energy markets are changing. Across the continent, energy systems are becoming more decentralised, interconnected and flexible, creating new opportunities for investment, infrastructure development and growth. As financing Africa’s energy transition accelerates, innovative funding and advisory solutions are playing an increasingly important role in enabling progress.
We work across the energy value chain, supporting projects that span generation, storage, trading, transmission and distribution. By combining deep sector expertise with proven structuring and execution capabilities, we help clients navigate complexity and unlock opportunities that support sustainable growth across Africa.
Our experience includes landmark transactions across multiple energy technologies and markets, including the Orkney Solar PV project, the Mulilo Mercury Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Etana Energy Facility and the CIPREL Gas-to-Power project. Together, these transactions reflect the evolution of Africa's energy landscape and the growing demand for innovative project finance and energy infrastructure finance solutions.
We are a proud sponsor of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) that took place in Cape Town from 16 to 19 June. We contributed to the conversations shaping the future of Africa's energy sector. Through continued investment in energy infrastructure, advisory expertise and long-term partnerships, we remain committed to supporting the projects and systems that will help power Africa's future.
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Infrastructure
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Energy
Across Africa, expanding cities, growing economies and increasing regional trade are creating new demands for the systems that connect people, businesses and markets. Infrastructure provides the foundation for this growth - from transport and logistics corridors to water and energy supply. As investment accelerates across the continent, the ability to mobilise capital, foster collaboration and deliver projects at scale will play a defining role in shaping Africa's future. We partner with clients to help turn infrastructure ambition into lasting impact. Combining deep sector expertise with advisory, structuring and financing capabilities, we support the development of complex infrastructure projects that strengthen municipal resilience, improve regional connectivity and unlock long-term economic value across the continent.
Our experience includes landmark transactions across water, cement & construction, rail, roads, airports, ports and logistics. These include Standard Bank participation in a landmark US$660 million road financing programme supporting the rehabilitation, maintenance and expansion of Kenya's transport infrastructure, a US$30 million term loan to Mozambique's national rail and port operator, supporting the acquisition of rolling stock to increase freight capacity along strategic regional trade corridors, and a US$40 million term loan supporting the modernisation of border posts across the DRC and the redevelopment of Lubumbashi International Airport. Standard Bank also played a leading role in arranging and funding a ZAR4 billion financing package for the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, South Africa's bulk water infrastructure agency. Together, these transactions demonstrate how strategic advice, innovative financing and long-term capital can turn infrastructure ambition into connected systems that deliver tangible economic and social value.
As Africa's infrastructure agenda continues to evolve, leading forums such as the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA), taking place in Cape Town from 23 to 25 August 2026, and the Infrastructure Connect Summit KwaZulu-Natal, taking place on 3 September 2026, provide valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and advance practical solutions. Through our participation and thought leadership, we continue to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of infrastructure across Africa while sharing insights that help clients navigate an increasingly dynamic investment landscape.
Africa's energy markets are changing. Across the continent, energy systems are becoming more decentralised, interconnected and flexible, creating new opportunities for investment, infrastructure development and growth. As financing Africa’s energy transition accelerates, innovative funding and advisory solutions are playing an increasingly important role in enabling progress.
We work across the energy value chain, supporting projects that span generation, storage, trading, transmission and distribution. By combining deep sector expertise with proven structuring and execution capabilities, we help clients navigate complexity and unlock opportunities that support sustainable growth across Africa.
Our experience includes landmark transactions across multiple energy technologies and markets, including the Orkney Solar PV project, the Mulilo Mercury Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Etana Energy Facility and the CIPREL Gas-to-Power project. Together, these transactions reflect the evolution of Africa's energy landscape and the growing demand for innovative project finance and energy infrastructure finance solutions.
We are a proud sponsor of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) that took place in Cape Town from 16 to 19 June. We contributed to the conversations shaping the future of Africa's energy sector. Through continued investment in energy infrastructure, advisory expertise and long-term partnerships, we remain committed to supporting the projects and systems that will help power Africa's future.
Deals within the Energy and Infrastructure Sector
Standard Bank Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Future by Financing NOA’s Clean Power Projects
Standard Bank is proud to partner with NOA Group, one of South Africa's fastest growing and largest emerging energy aggregators, in building a cleaner, more competitive and secure energy future for the country.
Standard Bank Invests in Namibia's Diaz Wind Project - A Major Renewable Energy Initiative by InnoVent
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has partnered with InnoVent SAS to provide NAD1.2 billion in funding for the Diaz Wind Project, Namibia's largest wind energy farm. This investment underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting renewable energy and driving sustainable development across Africa.
Stanbic IBTC served as lead financing institution and issued ₦53 billion to fund Lagos Free Zone
Stanbic IBTC is proud to announce that it has issued a ₦53 billion bond to fund the Lagos Free Zone, which is designed to enhance Nigeria's trading landscape by providing organisations with access to top-tier facilities and services.
Standard Bank backs TotalEnergies’ major hybrid renewable project
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has partnered TotalEnergies through its renewables’ affiliates in South Africa and Hydra Storage HoldCo to successfully facilitate a major hybrid renewables project.
Standard Bank supports Seriti Green’s goal towards renewable energy solutions in Mpumalanga
Standard Bank is pleased to announce that it has successfully reached financial and commercial close on Seriti Green’s 155MW renewable energy wind project in Mpumalanga, the initial phase of the greater Ummbila Emoyeni facility.
Standard Bank paves the way for Malawi’s growth with K34.5 billion landmark road project
In line with our efforts to improve the lives of African citizens, we are proud to announce our partnership with the Malawian Government, where we secured K34.5 billion (R500 million) in funding for the landmark Kenyatta Drive and Mzimba Street project.
Standard Bank supports the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority with Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to support Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Listen to our latest sector - focused podcasts
Sectors
Episode 1: A look at factors shaping the energy sector
Listen to episode one of our sector-focused podcast series, where Rentia Van Tonder, Head: Power; Vincenzia Leitich, Executive: Energy and Infrastructure; and Pieter Joubert, President and Chief Investment Officer, CrossBoundary share insights on the current and future state of the energy sector in Africa.
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Episode 2: Opportunities to improve water infrastructure in South Africa
In this episode of our sector-focused podcast series, Zen Dlamini, Executive Head of Infrastructure, Sovereign and Public Sector at Standard Bank CIB, and Zodwa Mbele, Chief Financial Officer at the Development Bank of Southern Africa, reflect on the state of water infrastructure in South Africa.
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Episode 3: Outlook on the consumer sector in South Africa
Listen to episode 3 of our sector-focused podcast series. 2024 presented many challenges for dealmakers in South Africa, as the country faced the impact of the national elections, muted economic growth, high interest rates and foreign exchange concerns. To discuss the evolving landscape of the consumer sector, Karen Van Der Westhuizen, Head of Consumer Sector for South Africa at Standard Bank is joined by Michael Dempster, Head of Consumer Mergers and Acquisitions at Standard Bank; and Zanelle Scheepers from the M and A team at Pepkor.
Energy and Infrastructure
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Olivier Fleurentin
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Maina Kigundu
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