Introduction

This paper will begin by briefly examining some of the metrics driving development of and investment in global infrastructure in general and cross-border oil and gas pipelines in particular. The paper will then turn to focus on the core market and project risk factors that are typically taken into account in developing and financing cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects. Principal de-risking considerations, tools and processes involved in structuring a financeable oil or gas pipeline project will be referenced. Differences in the way that Chinese state capitalist ...