Energy and Infrastructure
As one of Africa's largest banks, we take pride in our extensive on-the-ground presence across 20 countries. Energy and Infrastructure are two critical pillars that lay the foundation for Africa's sustainable development and economic growth. With deep expertise, dedicated on-the-ground teams with diverse skill sets in the sector, we are at the forefront of driving Africa towards a sustainable and prosperous future. By prioritizing energy and infrastructure and diversifying the energy mix, we believe Africa can fuel its own growth. Together, we can create a future where energy and infrastructure serve as catalysts for economic growth, delivering financial returns and socio-economic progress. Partner with us, and let’s shape a prosperous and resilient Africa for generations to come.
Driving change and leveraging our expertise to advance the energy sector
In addition to providing solutions to our clients, our team is also committed to engaging with other industry stakeholders to ensure that we all play a role in accelerating growth within the industry. We will be lending our voice at the following upcoming events taking place in October and November: Windaba, Powering a Sustainable Future for KZN, Africa Oil Week, the Green Energy Africa Summit, African Energy Week, National Oil Companies and Africa Investment Exchange. Read more about these events here.
Energy, underpins economic growth in mature and emerging markets, with Africa no exception. In Africa, where around 500 million people do not have access to electricity, increased access to energy (including access to fuels for transportation and cooking) is crucial to human development and the continent’s industrialisation, which can promote increased prosperity and reduced energy inequality. We believe that access to affordable and reliable energy is fundamental to Africa’s development.
Concerning non-renewable energy (82% of current global energy production), Standard Bank will continue to support transactions that are compliant with the Equator Principles in line with our shareholder approved Climate Policy. We firmly believe that gas is a transition fuel and African gas can play a major role in supporting the continent as well as decarbonising the likes of Asia Pacific. Recent examples of transactions we have supported include:
- Acting as ECIC Adviser, ECIC and Commercial Loan MLA, Macroeconomic Study Adviser to Mozambique LNG
- Executing an equity trade for Renergen with us currently acting as Commercial Loan MLA for them
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA to Coral FLNG
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA to CEF and CMG’s acquisition of 40% of ROMPCO
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA of Train 7’s expansion financing by Nigeria LNG
- Acting as Macroeconomic Study Adviser to Tanzania LNG
In order to fulfil the twin goals of providing reliable energy supply for all African citizens and developing Africa, it is important to invest our time and skills in innovative technological solutions. Our investment in various projects has resulted in positive social impacts for the communities in which we operate, from the creation of jobs to skills development and overall social upliftment. We are committed to playing a role in driving a sustainable and just energy transition for the African continent.
As a bank that is at the forefront of Africa’s role in the energy transition, we remain committed to driving sustainable and inclusive economic progress by partnering clients to find the right solutions and support them in their sustainability journey. Some of our recent Renewable Energy partnerships include the following:
- Red Rocket reached financial close on 3 onshore wind projects with a total value of R12 billion.
- EDF Renewables secured financial close on 2 wind-powered renewable energy generation projects within the first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP).
- PAIDF 2 received a R500 million equity financing solution from Standard Bank to invest in the development of African infrastructure.
- Anergi received a EUR50 million structured equity financing solution for Africa's largest wind farm, Lake Turkana Wind Power.
- Tronox partnered with us to build a 200MW solar powerplant to support their mining operations in South Africa.
- Seriti reached financial close on its acquisition of wind-powered renewable energy company Windlab Africa.
- Scatec received R18 billion to fund the development of the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic solar project in South Africa.
Infrastructure development is a crucial aspect of Africa’s growth. With a youthful population, there is an increasing demand for infrastructure that promotes reliable forms of transportation and industrialisation in order to create job opportunities and boost economic activity.
By investing in the development of the continent’s infrastructure, we can begin to create more opportunities to promote inter-regional trade, strengthen relations between African countries, create more efficient ways to import and export products and accelerate economic growth across the continent.
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Energy, underpins economic growth in mature and emerging markets, with Africa no exception. In Africa, where around 500 million people do not have access to electricity, increased access to energy (including access to fuels for transportation and cooking) is crucial to human development and the continent’s industrialisation, which can promote increased prosperity and reduced energy inequality. We believe that access to affordable and reliable energy is fundamental to Africa’s development.
Concerning non-renewable energy (82% of current global energy production), Standard Bank will continue to support transactions that are compliant with the Equator Principles in line with our shareholder approved Climate Policy. We firmly believe that gas is a transition fuel and African gas can play a major role in supporting the continent as well as decarbonising the likes of Asia Pacific. Recent examples of transactions we have supported include:
- Acting as ECIC Adviser, ECIC and Commercial Loan MLA, Macroeconomic Study Adviser to Mozambique LNG
- Executing an equity trade for Renergen with us currently acting as Commercial Loan MLA for them
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA to Coral FLNG
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA to CEF and CMG’s acquisition of 40% of ROMPCO
- Acting as Commercial Loan MLA of Train 7’s expansion financing by Nigeria LNG
- Acting as Macroeconomic Study Adviser to Tanzania LNG
In order to fulfil the twin goals of providing reliable energy supply for all African citizens and developing Africa, it is important to invest our time and skills in innovative technological solutions. Our investment in various projects has resulted in positive social impacts for the communities in which we operate, from the creation of jobs to skills development and overall social upliftment. We are committed to playing a role in driving a sustainable and just energy transition for the African continent.
As a bank that is at the forefront of Africa’s role in the energy transition, we remain committed to driving sustainable and inclusive economic progress by partnering clients to find the right solutions and support them in their sustainability journey. Some of our recent Renewable Energy partnerships include the following:
- Red Rocket reached financial close on 3 onshore wind projects with a total value of R12 billion.
- EDF Renewables secured financial close on 2 wind-powered renewable energy generation projects within the first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP).
- PAIDF 2 received a R500 million equity financing solution from Standard Bank to invest in the development of African infrastructure.
- Anergi received a EUR50 million structured equity financing solution for Africa's largest wind farm, Lake Turkana Wind Power.
- Tronox partnered with us to build a 200MW solar powerplant to support their mining operations in South Africa.
- Seriti reached financial close on its acquisition of wind-powered renewable energy company Windlab Africa.
- Scatec received R18 billion to fund the development of the first sizable battery energy storage and photovoltaic solar project in South Africa.
Infrastructure development is a crucial aspect of Africa’s growth. With a youthful population, there is an increasing demand for infrastructure that promotes reliable forms of transportation and industrialisation in order to create job opportunities and boost economic activity.
By investing in the development of the continent’s infrastructure, we can begin to create more opportunities to promote inter-regional trade, strengthen relations between African countries, create more efficient ways to import and export products and accelerate economic growth across the continent.

Energy and Infrastructure are pivotal to Sub-Saharan Africa’s progress. In a fast-evolving global context, harnessing SSA’s potential is crucial in driving economic growth and maintaining Africa’s global competitiveness.