Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Perspective - Virtual Learning
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is complex component of an energy project and can be used to purchase any type of energy including both renewal and non-renewable. Negotiating a bankable Power Purchase Agreement is essential if a project is to take off.
A PPA must take into account present regulatory environment must also include provisions that will lock in price and quantity and manage risk factors as the agreement is normally for a 20-30 year period. Participant in this course will be given a road map of how to navigate through a PPA and have an in-depth knowledge of the essential clauses.
This Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Perspective training course will draw on a wide range of Power Purchase Agreements and case studies to elaborate on contractual, commercial and risk management issues that will invariably need to be addressed in a PPA. The success of an energy project will depend largely on how well a PPA is negotiated and executed. This training course aims to give participants the tools to achieve this.
The participants will experience an interactive training course involving discussion of several case studies from around the world, reading of model Power Purchase Agreements and participating in a mock negotiation of a PPA.
This Gulf Rowad training course will highlight:
The different project structures and models for a PPA
The roles and responsibilities of the seller and buyer under a PPA
The essential contractual clauses necessary
Risk management strategies
Guarantees and warranties
Pricing, tariffs and take or pay obligations
Contract compliance and penalties
Avoiding common errors and mistakes in negotiating a PPA agreement
Adopting risk management strategies and the allocation and limitation of liability between seller and buyers of energy
5 Days
1620 Sessions
Starting from USD 2,000
Available Face to Face
Course Methodology
Participants to this training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the trainer using a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes both a lecture format and a handbook, case studies and practical problem solving sessions and interactive discussions.
Participants will receive materials that provides the participants with a useful reference resource. The instructor also encourages questions and discussions from participants during the topical presentations.
Course Objectives
At the end of this Gulf Rowad training course, you will learn to
- Analyze the structure of the Power Purchase Agreement document and the terms of a power purchase agreement
- Understand the commercial and legal issues relating to the negotiation and execution of a PPA
- Know the different types of Power Purchase Agreements used for implementing power projects
- Apply effective strategies negotiation, execution and implementation of a PPA
- Understand the various considerations in adopting risk management measures and the allocation and limitation of liability between Sellers and Buyers of energy
- How to negotiate an effective Power Purchase Agreement encompassing all the critical issues faced upon instances of delayed scheduled, cost overruns, substandard quality, pricing volatility, and many more real-life problem scenarios
Target Audience
This Power Purchase Agreement training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Business Analysts
- Business Development and Marketing Managers
- Commercial Managers
- Consultants
- Contract Managers
- Corporate and Project Financing Personnel
- Economists
- Accountants
- Engineers
- External Legal Counsel
- In-house Legal Counsel
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
The organisation will benefit by:
- Expanding the expertise of personnel involved in PPA negotiations and execution
- Will allow project and general management teams to be more effective in dealing with commercial and legal aspects of a Power Purchase Agreement
- Learning how to allocate and manage risk and reduce the possibility of disputes and claims
- Reducing project failure, costly changes, and cost overruns caused by poor understanding and management of risk in a PPA
- Implementing better risk management which will improve the chance of project success
- Developing an appreciation of the true effect of contractual indemnities and limitation of liability which will minimize exposure of the company to project risks
Personal Impact
By the attending this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the essential elements of a Power Purchase Agreement
- Familiar with best contracting strategies for a PPA
- Assess operational, commercial, legal and financial risks in energy projects
- Appreciate the essential elements of the implementation and execution of a Power Purchase Agreement
- Negotiate an effective PPA
- Effectively manage and resolve claims and disputes
Course Outline
Day 1
Power Purchase Agreement – Introduction & Main Features
- Introduction to Energy Industry and the role of the Power Purchase Agreement
- Profile of the Project - Parties
- Different Project Structures & Business Models – Lease, License, Concession, BOT, BOO, BOOT
- Special Purchase Vehicle (SPV) Purpose and Role
- Generator Covenants
- Assignments Rights
- Licences
- Metering, Measurement and Verification
- Indemnifications
- Purchaser Covenants
- Price and Payment
- Avoided Peak Demand Payments
- Liquidated Damages
Day 2
Essential Clauses in a Power Purchase Agreement
- Term and Extension
- Performance Guarantees
- SPV’s Construction & Development Obligations
- Contracted Capacity & Energy
- Representations & Warranties
- Insurances Required
- Maintenance and Scheduled Outages
- Commissioning and Commercial Operations Commencement
- Early Termination Rights & Events of Default
- Off-taker Step-in Rights
- Force Majeure Provisions
- Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability & Indemnification
- Subsidies
- Change in Law
- Transfer of Ownership Rights, Assignments, Novations
- Law & Jurisdiction
Day 3
Risk Assessment in a Power Purchase Agreement
- Liquidated Damages – Delay and Performance
- Performance Bonds
- Retentions
- Variation Orders and Cost Overruns
- Dealing with Political Risk
- Dealing with Currency Exposures
- Minimum & Maximum Delivery Obligations
- Buyer Default
- Seller Default
- Sovereign Risk
- Change in Tax Law
Day 4
Commercial Aspects of a Power Purchase Agreement
- Price, Volume & Tariffs
- Metering
- Take or Pay Obligations
- Shape or Profile Risk
- Balancing Risk
- Credit Risk
- Tenor Risk
- Managing Lender Expectations
Day 5
Negotiation of a Power Purchase Agreement & Dispute Resolutions in PPA
- Negotiate the Best Power Purchase Agreement
- Prepare a Term Sheet
- Set Framework for Negotiations
- Balance Buyer’s and Seller’s Needs
- Know your BATNA
- Focus on Interests not Positions
- Reach Sustainable Agreement
- Negotiation
- Negotiate on Key Milestones to be Achieved & Penalties for Failures
- Negotiate Performance Guarantees
- Dispute Resolution
- Different Types of Dispute Resolution
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Expert Determination
2026 Schedule & Fees
Course Fees Starting From
USD
2,000
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
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| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
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30 Aug – 03 Sep 2026
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30 Aug 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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06 Sep – 10 Sep 2026
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06 Sep 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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13 Sep – 17 Sep 2026
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13 Sep 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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20 Sep – 24 Sep 2026
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20 Sep 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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27 Sep – 01 Oct 2026
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USD 4,000
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27 Sep 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
Oct
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04 Oct – 08 Oct 2026
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USD 4,000
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04 Oct 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
Oct
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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11 Oct – 15 Oct 2026
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USD 4,000
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11 Oct 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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18 Oct – 22 Oct 2026
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USD 4,000
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18 Oct 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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25 Oct – 29 Oct 2026
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USD 4,000
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25 Oct 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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01 Nov – 05 Nov 2026
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USD 4,000
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01 Nov 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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08 Nov – 12 Nov 2026
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USD 4,000
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08 Nov 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
Nov
15
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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15 Nov – 19 Nov 2026
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USD 4,000
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15 Nov 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
Nov
22
2026
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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22 Nov – 26 Nov 2026
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USD 4,000
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22
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Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Pers...
22 Nov 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
Nov
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2026
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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29 Nov – 03 Dec 2026
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USD 4,000
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29 Nov 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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2026
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Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
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06 Dec – 10 Dec 2026
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USD 4,000
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06
2026
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06 Dec 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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13
2026
Face to Face English
Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Perspective
13 Dec – 17 Dec 2026
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USD 4,000
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13
2026
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Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Pers...
13 Dec 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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20
2026
Face to Face English
Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Perspective
20 Dec – 24 Dec 2026
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USD 4,000
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20
2026
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Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Pers...
20 Dec 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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USD 4,000
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27
2026
Face to Face English
Sharm El Sheikh 5 days
Power Purchase Agreement from Commercial and Legal Perspective
27 Dec – 31 Dec 2026
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USD 4,000
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27 Dec 2026 · English · Sharm El Sheikh
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