Course
Masterclass | Financial performance, reporting and modelling of a biogas plant
Format
1-day course / in-person / max. of 30 participants
Date
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)
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 for 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.
This course 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.
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 anaerobic digestion plants.
- Introduction to simple valuations of anaerobic digestion plants using EBITDA multiples, net present value and discounted cash flow models.
- Analysing and calculating the key sensitivities of an anaerobic digestion 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 anaerobic digestion 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.
Who should attend?
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 other roles with financial exposure who are looking to deepen their understanding of the economic aspects of biogas projects. Operational professionals—such as plant managers or operations managers—are also welcome to attend. However, please note that a basic level of financial knowledge is assumed.What are the advantages?
- Understand how to report and track financial performance of an anaerobic digestion plant.
- Have a clear understanding of the key components that contribute to the revenues and costs of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.
- Learn how to use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), non-financial metrics and management information in financial data analysis.
- Understand the importance of financial projections to produce budgets, forecasts and valuations for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.
- Learn the key sensitivities of an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant and how to mitigate and hedge downside risks.
- Have a deep-dive in financing and capital structuring.
- Understand different capital structures using both equity and debt instruments.
- Learn the impact of capital structure on the positioning of your business and possible impact on valuation.
- Identify the differences to consider when financing new plants to be built and already operational sites.
- Explore the key ingredients of a successful biomethane deal.
- Obtain an overview of exit strategy planning and considerations.
- Have the opportunity to learn from and discuss with finance experts in the field.
Trainers
Adam Francis
Future Biogas
Michiel Klomp
Longspur Capital
Reviews
Masterclass | Financial performance, reporting and modelling of a biogas plant (3 July, 2025, Brussels)
I really enjoyed the workshop on financial topics for biogas plants. It was well-structured, with a great balance of presentations, hands-on exercises, and discussions. The group size made it easy to connect, ask questions, and engage meaningfully.Léonie Gras, Transaction Manager, VORN Bioenergy