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KfW IPEX-Bank’s financing expertise and commitment to the mining sector was represented at Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME)'s „Current Trends in Mining Finance“ Conference in New York City. Bela R. Onken, CFA, Director, Business Development North America at KfW IPEX-Bank, contributed to the panels "Financing U.S. Copper Projects" and "Building Mines, Building Nations: Funding the Next Generation of Canadian Critical Minerals". 💡“Financing domestic U.S. copper projects has transformed into a highly strategic endeavor, supporting both the global energy transition and resilience of supply chains for the United States and its allies”, Bela noted. “While there is a significantly increased appetite to finance copper projects in the United States, large-scale projects continue to benefit from a diversified mix of funding sources where international ECA financing can play an important complementary role.” The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have signed robust international agreements to supply raw materials and develop integrated value chains with trusted allies, e.g. critical mineral partnerships with Germany and the EU. On that note, KfW IPEX-Bank is acting as Mandated Lead Arranger for the debt financing of Troilus Mining Corp.'s copper-gold project in Quebec, Canada. The funding is tied to German export credit agency guarantees (ECA), which are supported by long-term offtake agreements with European operators such as Aurubis and Boliden. In addition, KfW IPEX-Bank is currently pursuing several other critical mineral projects in the United States and Canada, supporting the global energy transition and strengthening supply chain independence across the United States, Canada and Germany. If you would like to discuss how KfW IPEX-Bank may support you in financing mining projects in North America, feel free to reach out to Bela R. Onken, CFA.

✈️ 🌱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌱✈️ We are proud to have acted as Coordinating Lead Arranger and Underwriter in the financing of a Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant in Bahia, Brazil - a cornerstone project with a total transaction volume of USD 1.5 billion. The plant, operated by Acelen Renewables, will convert certified used cooking oil (UCO) and soybean oil (SBO) - gradually to be replaced by macaúba oil - into HEFA based SAF, supporting offtake agreements into Europe and North America. 🔄🛢️➡️🌍 Scheduled for commissioning in 2029, the facility is expected to produce around 20,000 barrels per day (20 kbpd) - a major step for large scale SAF supply and aviation decarbonisation. “The production of SAF is one of the key building blocks in the transformation of the aviation sector and is essential for achieving its climate targets” says Dr Velibor Marjanovic, member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank. “Long-term access to these modern and sustainable fuels is of great value to German and European industry.” “The structuring of this financing confirms the project’s technical, financial, and environmental and social robustness. We are now entering a new phase of large-scale industrial execution,” said Luiz de Mendonça, CEO of Acelen Renewables. At KfW IPEX-Bank we remain committed to financing projects that enhance security of supply and accelerate the energy transition - locally and globally. Together, we’re fueling a cleaner future. 🚀🌿

✨𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗳𝗪 𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗫-𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 ✨ We are excited to join AI Hub Frankfurt’s partner network to advance AI-driven innovation and efficiency in commercial banking and beyond. This collaboration will enable us to connect with cross-industry experts, leverage new technologies, and support sustainable and digital transformation initiatives. 🗣️"KfW IPEX-Bank’s membership in the AI Hub Frankfurt exemplifies our dedication to advancing AI-driven solutions that foster innovation and efficiency in commercial banking. Sharing ideas and insights across different industries accelerates the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and opens opportunities for strategic partnerships supporting sustainability and digital transformation initiatives.", says Wiebke Steuermann, Managing Director Data & AI at KfW IPEX-Bank. What we look forward to: ⚡ Collaborating on initiatives that bridge multiple industries beyond banking ⚡ Accessing talent, expanding our network, and increasing visibility as drivers of digital transformation ⚡ Engaging actively within a community built on expertise exchange and innovation 👣 We’re excited about the journey ahead and grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of AI-powered finance and industry together!

🚘🔋Financing the transition to electric mobility🔋🚘 KfW IPEX-Bank contributes to a GBP 250 million financing for InstaVolt. The financing package includes the refinancing of existing facilities as well as an upsize ahead of the next phase of growth. “We are glad to have won InstaVolt as a new client” says Aida Welker, Member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank. “We consider EV charging infrastructure as a core segment in the transition to net zero and the wider energy transition.” ⚡InstaVolt has an existing network of 2,600 rapid chargers at 900 sites across the UK, with a further 1,100 chargers in construction. ⚡Chargers are primarily located at sites with key retail, food & beverage chains and are 100% powered by renewable energy sources. ⚡While the focus of business activity lies on the UK, InstaVolt has started to expand to other European markets: Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Iceland. InstaVolt follows the philosophy to make its chargers as easily accessible as possible for drivers of any EV brand: Any electric vehicle that is DC compatible and charges via standard DC connectors can use the rapid chargers which deliver DC charging from 50kW to 160kW. In addition, the InstaVolt chargers can be used without any membership cards or subscriptions.  

🌞🔋 We at KfW IPEX-Bank are delighted to join an international banking consortium to finance the Monte Águila solar and battery storage project in Chile’s Biobio region. With a total funding of USD 268 million, this part of the flagship Central Oasis project includes a 342 MW solar plant and a 1,034 MWh battery storage facility, strengthening clean energy infrastructure and grid reliability. ⚡🌍 Developed by our long-standing customer Grenergy, it exemplifies our commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions worldwide. 🤝🌿 As Dr Velibor Marjanovic, member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank, highlights: "In addition to supporting an European investor, we are also underlining our joint commitment to projects that contribute to the global transition to a carbon-neutral future." Together, we’re powering the path to a carbon-neutral future!🔌

🌬️ See you in Singapore: The Recharge Wind Power Summit Asia-Pacific will bring together industry leaders to explore key challenges and opportunities in the region’s wind energy sector. One of the key topics will be financing wind energy projects in the Asian-Pacific market. Michael Brandes, Director Energy Asia-Pacific at KfW IPEX-Bank, will speak at the panel “𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺?”, including these topics: ☁️ Financing challenges and shifting investor sentiment in a dynamic market environment ☁️ New funding models and instruments for large-scale wind projects ☁️ The role of Asia’s capital markets and development finance in global wind growth ☁️ Strategies to strengthen investor confidence in both established and emerging markets Other panelists include Carine GALTIER (Managing Director, Crédit Agricole CIB), Fergus Smith (Partner, White & Case LLP), Matthew Taylor (Head of APAC, Green Giraffe Advisory), and Ganesh Padmanabhan (Managing Director & Head Project Finance, DBS Bank). The session will be moderated by Andrew Lee, Corporate Power Editor at Recharge News. 🌍 This panel will provide valuable insights into financing and market mechanisms that position Asia as a key growth region for wind energy.

🚍 Driving clean mobility🚍 KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing for The Go-Ahead Group which will be part of a refinancing of existing loans as well an increase. In addition to refinancing, the funds will mainly be used to purchase electric buses, thereby also promoting environmental and climate protection in urban transport. “We are glad to support our valued customer Go-Ahead once again” says Aida Welker, Member of the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank. “One of our key priorities is to drive forward the decarbonisation in the transport sector.“ Go-Ahead is the largest operator of electric buses in the UK and is committed to deploying a zero-emission fleet by 2035.

🇪🇺 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🇪🇺 On 9 May, we celebrate Europe Day - a symbol of peace, unity and cooperation. 👉🏻 Growth and prosperity in Germany and Europe are largely based on the strength of the export sector. As a reliable financing partner, we support German and European companies in bringing their innovations and products to market worldwide. 👉🏻 Additionally, with tailor-made financing solutions, we help secure supply chains – for example, by supporting the supply of key raw materials and energy sources. In doing so, we strengthen the resilience of the domestic economy, safeguard jobs and advance Europe’s sustainable development. Our daily commitment brings the vision of peace and integration in Europe to life - for a strong, interconnected and sustainable European economy and society.

Reporting ongoing positive business development: At the end of the first quarter, KfW IPEX-Bank's new commitments amount to EUR 5 billion. With our financings, we support German and European companies on the global markets and strengthen Germany and Europe as a business location. Once again, the mobility sector, which includes the rail transport, maritime industry and aviation entities, should be highlighted, accounting for EUR 2.1 billion of the total commitments in the first quarter. Financing was provided across all sectors, e.g.: for electric trains in the Netherlands and Belgium, measures to decarbonise the maritime industry, investments in gas transmission and distribution networks in Germany, a wind and battery storage portfolio in Finland and Canada’s largest battery storage project. 

Very glad to announce the participation of two renowned KfW IPEX-Bank experts at the Turkish Wind Energy Congress (TWEC 2026): 🎤 Çağrı Güven - Vice President at KfW IPEX-Bank & responsible for Financial Institutions and Treasurer at Türkiye Rüzgar Enerjisi Birliği (TÜREB) - will moderate the panel “Türkiye Through the Lens of International Capital: ECA Financing, Global Investors and Scale Risk” 🎤 Thomas Möller - Co-Head of Renewables & Storage at KfW IPEX-Bank - will contribute his expertise to the panel.