Essar Energy transition fuels secures $650 mn in financing

According to the official press release, the new funding includes a $150 million receivable facility with ABN AMRO Bank, an extension and increase of the HCOB and UMTB facility to $200 million for receivable financing, and a $300 million trade credit financing agreement with an international oil company.

These facilities are designed to enhance EET Fuels’ strategic and financing partnerships, particularly with major European banks and established trading partners. The funding will also support the development of customer offerings and bolster relationships and sales volumes, further strengthening EET Fuels’ balance sheet.

“This is a fantastic outcome for EET Fuels. With the backing of significant financing partners for our decarbonization strategy, we can continue to invest in and grow our business with confidence,” stated Satish Vasooja, CFO of EET Fuels.

Tarun Naruka, head of corporate and structured finance at EET Fuels, added that these new facilities will enhance the company’s financial flexibility and strengthen its balance sheet.

The press release also highlighted that EET Fuels is setting a new global standard for industrial decarbonization, aiming to become the first low-carbon process refinery and planning to reduce emissions by 95% by the end of the decade.