Course

Masterclass: Financial performance, reporting and modelling of a biogas plant

Format

1-day course/ in-person/ max of 30 participants

Date

3 July 2025

Space

Limited availability, max of 30 participants

Course hours

9.00 – 17.00 (lunch included)

Location

Comet Meetings – Louise (Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

Participation fee

€950 (excluding 21% VAT)

Description

Understanding how to track and report financial performance is key to operating a biogas plant in an economically viable and profitable way. It is essential for informed decision-making alongside understanding how to forecast and budget the company’s future financial performance. This information is not only valuable to plant managers but also critical for business stakeholders. A robust financial strategy enables a biogas plant to achieve an optimal capital structure, balancing both equity and debt financing options. The course in this topic offers an in-depth exploration of the economics and key sensitivities of biogas plants, using real-world case studies and financial models. Additionally, the course introduces key methods for hedging and de-risking biogas projects, helping to secure the most attractive financing structures and presenting the range of options available to biogas plant developers and operators. This course is designed for finance professionals such as finance managers, financial controllers, business controllers, and accountants—especially those seeking a high-level introduction to understanding financial performance, reporting and corporate finance structures specific to biogas plants. It is also suitable for individuals in roles with some financial exposure who are looking to deepen their understanding of the economic aspects of biogas projects. Operational roles—such as plant managers or operations managers—are also welcome to attend. However, please note that a basic level of financial knowledge is assumed.

Programme

Financial Performance and Reporting

Key components that contribute to the revenues and costs of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), non-financial metrics and management information to track alongside financial data
Balance sheet and cashflow, including rolling cashflow forecasts and feedstock supply trackers
Reporting templates to analyse performance of AD plants, including graphical representations and variances against forecasts and budgets

Case study: using real life examples of existing plant data

Financial projections, modelling and sensitivities

Financial projections to produce budgets, forecasts and valuations for AD plants
Introduction to simple valuations of AD plants using EBITDA multiples, net present value and discounted cash flow models
Analysing and calculating the key sensitivities of an AD plant; their impact on plant valuation and how to mitigate and hedge downside risks
Practical session, using an example financial model, calculating sensitivities and valuations for different AD plants

Financing and capital structuring

Analysing different capital structures by using equity and debt instruments
The impact of the capital structure on the positioning of your business and possible impact on valuation
Differences to consider when financing new plants to be built and already operational sites
Key ingredients of a successful biomethane deal
Exit strategy planning and considerations
Real life case studies of existing deals and an update on current financing trends in the biogas space

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Who should attend?

Finance managers, Financial controllers, Business controllers, Finance directors, Accountants, Operational managers, Plant managers.

What are the advantages?

Understanding how to report and track financial performance of an AD plant
Creates a clear understanding of the key components that contribute to the revenues and costs of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants
Learning how to use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), non-financial metrics and management information in financial data analysis
Understanding the importance of financial projections to produce budgets, forecasts and valuations for AD plants
Learning the key sensitivities of an AD plant and how to mitigate and hedge downside risks
Gives a deep dive in financing and capital structuring
Understanding different capital structures using both equity and debt instruments
Learning the impact of capital structure on the positioning of your business and possible impact on valuation
Learning the differences to consider when financing new to plants be built and already operational sites
Understanding the key ingredients of a successful biomethane deal
Gives an overview of exit strategy planning and considerations
Brings the opportunity to learn from and discuss with finance experts in the field