Biocircular Secures Project Financing for Biomethane Plant

Deal News | Nov 19, 2024 | PedersoliGattai

PedersoliGattai, a prominent advisory firm, has assisted a consortium of banks including BCC Banca Iccrea, La BCC Ravennate Forlivese Imolese, Credito Cooperativo Romagnolo, and Emilbanca in a project financing deal for Biocircular Srl. Biocircular, a special purpose company supported by Amadori Group, Ayrion, and CAB Campiano, aims to finance part of a biomethane production plant's construction in Ravenna. The financing, initiated by Credito Cooperativo Romagnolo with Iccrea as the arranger, will support a facility expected to produce 500 sm/h of biomethane. The legal guidance provided by PedersoliGattai involved negotiations and drafting of finance documents, led by Nicola Gaglione and supported by a team of experienced associates including Marco Moscatelli, Eleonora Banfi, and others. This strategic financing is a significant step forward in sustainable energy production for Biocircular.

Sectors

  • Renewable Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Legal Advisory

Geography

  • Italy – The project is located in the province of Ravenna, Italy, and involves Italian banks and advisory firms.

Industry

  • Renewable Energy – The article centers around the financing of a biomethane production plant, a significant project within the renewable energy sector.
  • Financial Services – The involvement of multiple banks in project financing reflects the financial services industry’s role in supporting energy projects.
  • Legal Advisory – PedersoliGattai's role in negotiating and drafting finance documents highlights the legal advisory industry’s influence in corporate financing deals.

Financials

  • – No specific monetary figures were disclosed for the project financing.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Biocircular SrlTarget CompanyCompanyA special purpose company focused on the production of biomethane.
Amadori GroupParticipantCompanyAn Italian food company participating in Biocircular Srl.
AyrionParticipantCompanyInvolved in Biocircular Srl.
CAB CampianoParticipantCompanyInvolved in Biocircular Srl.
BCC Banca IccreaArrangerCompanyAn Italian bank serving as the arranger in the financing deal.
La BCC Ravennate Forlivese ImoleseLenderCompanyA participant bank in the project financing.
Credito Cooperativo RomagnoloOriginatorCompanyThe bank that originated the project financing.
EmilbancaLenderCompanyA participant bank in the project financing.
PedersoliGattaiLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal advisory services for the financing deal.