• Renergen Limited secures $750 million in debt funding for Phase 2 of the Virginia Gas Project.
• Funding comprises a $500 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation and a $250 million debt facility from Standard Bank of South Africa.
• The loans are subject to standard conditions precedent, including the completion of a mandatory Congressional notification period and approval of preferred contractors. Converted to South African Rand (ZAR), the funding amounts to approximately ZAR 14.3 billion.

Renergen Limited, a leading natural gas and helium producer, has announced the approval of $750 million in senior debt funding for the construction of Phase 2 of the Virginia Gas Project. This milestone was achieved through a $500 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation and a $250 million debt facility from the Standard Bank of South Africa.

The funding secured by Renergen will play a pivotal role in advancing the Virginia Gas Project, a significant undertaking that aims to leverage unconventional gas fields in South Africa. The successful completion of Phase 1 has already established Renergen as a key player in the natural gas and helium market.

The United States International Development Finance Corporation has granted approval for a $500 million loan, subject to the completion of a mandatory Congressional notification period. In addition, the funding from the Standard Bank of South Africa provides a $250 million debt facility specifically for Phase 2 of the project.

To fulfill the requirements for the loan, Renergen must meet standard conditions precedent. These conditions include raising sufficient equity funding through the Nasdaq IPO or other initiatives, receiving approval from lenders for the preferred Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor with a proven track record in managing projects of similar size and scope, as well as securing approval for the preferred operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor with a demonstrated minimum of five years’ experience in projects of similar magnitude.

Stefano Marani, CEO of Renergen, expressed his excitement about this significant achievement, stating, “Having achieved this major milestone bears testament to the quality of the Virginia Gas Project and the impact it can have both locally and globally. The many months of hard work are starting to lay the foundations for the Phase 2 plant, and we are excited to be working with our partners in the US, and to be welcoming our new South African partners, Standard Bank, on this exciting journey.”

The Virginia Gas Project has gained recognition for its innovative approach to natural gas and helium extraction and purification. Helium, in particular, plays a critical role in various industries, including medical technology, electronics, and aerospace.