CAREC Energy Investment Forum (October 2016)

The Energy Investment Forum highlighted investment opportunities in the CAREC countries by bringing together key government officials, project developers/sponsors, project financiers, equipment manufacturers, and engineering, procurement, and construction contractors.

Total investment requirement in the energy sector within CAREC member countries between 2017 and 2023 is estimated at $118 billion (estimated amount does not include energy projects for People’s Republic of China).

The forum,held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, covered the following sessions:

• Session 1. CAREC Governments’ Investment Promotion Thrusts: Senior energy government officials highlighted incentives their governments have put in place to attract investments
• Session 2. Investing in CAREC Countries: Private entities shared their experiences on successful investments in the CAREC countries.
• Session 3. Financing Energy Projects: A panel discussion highlighted what project financiers seek in financing projects in the region

(Click here to view more photos from the 1st Energy Investment Forum.)

Related links

• CAREC Country Snapshots and Financing Roadmap Study Reports
• 21st CAREC Energy Sector Coordinating Committee (ESCC) Meeting