This note is an overview of project financing. It provides an introduction to project finance, outlines a typical project finance structure, discusses the parties and their objectives and explains the key issues for lenders involved in project financing.

This note also contains links to a global guide to finance, a global guide to project finance and a detailed note on project financing in the US.

This note was originally authored by Practical Law Finance and was subsequently reviewed by Roger McCormick, except for those sections on environmental issues (which were reviewed by Practical Law Environment) and any materials linked to from the note. This note is maintained solely by Practical Law Finance.