Raising sufficient finance is a critical element of success in project development. Projects in the oil and gas industry usually involve high levels of technical, commercial, legal and political risk and financing projects in this industry often presents special challenges. To raise funds successfully requires creative thinking and thorough understanding of the financial markets. Against this backdrop, SMi's masterclass hosted by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation  will give a comprehensive overview of the application of project finance techniques to the petroleum industry. Using current case studies we will work across the petroleum industry discussing sourcing, risk analysis, cash flow forecasting and more. This is a perfect forum for anyone currently working within the petroleum industry to learn everything they need to know behind project finance. Key benefits to this masterclass are: • Learn about commercial structures and cash flow forecasting • Discuss ways to reduce risk analysis • Develop ideas on different sources of finance • Evaluate the syndicated loans market and project finance process