Project Development

De-risking Investments, Optimising Returns

The energy transition is driving unprecedented investment flows, demanding robust project preparation and risk mitigation to secure financing and long-term success. Whether developing large-scale infrastructure or small-scale distributed solutions, projects must navigate complex technical, regulatory, and economic landscapes to remain viable.

At AIA, we de-risk projects by ensuring they are technically sound, legally compliant, commercially viable, and economically resilient in volatile markets. Our approach answers four critical questions:

Is the project technically feasible and optimally designed?
Does it meet legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements?
Are commercial structures-supply chains, services, and market access-aligned for success?
Can it sustain long-term economic viability under changing market conditions?

Through rigorous market analysis and advanced techno-economic modelling, we ensure that investment decisions are strategic, data-driven, and positioned for long-term success.

How We Deliver Impact

At AIA, we employ a triangulated methodology that combines macro insights, market validation, and stress-tested modelling to provide a 360-degree risk assessment for projects:

Top-down macro analysis
- Assessing macroeconomic trends, regulatory shifts, and sectoral dynamics impacting supply, demand, and pricing.
Bottom-up market validation
- Direct engagement with industry participants, suppliers, and end-users to validate local demand drivers, cost benchmarks, and commercial risks.
Techno-economic stress testing
- Using advanced modelling tools (e.g., PLEXOS®) to evaluate project economics, simulate real-world scenarios (e.g., fuel price volatility, grid constraints), and optimise risk mitigation strategies.

This data-backed approach allows us to bridge the gap between technical feasibility and commercial viability, ensuring that projects attract investment and deliver sustained value.

Why AIA?

AIA is a trusted partner in project feasibility, due diligence, and risk management, combining:

Deep expertise in Southern Africa's energy and infrastructure markets
Advanced modelling capabilities for precise investment analysis
Real-time market intelligence integrated with economic and technical assessments
Cross-sector insights that align energy, policy, and financial strategies

Our proprietary datasets and modelling expertise allow us to de-risk projects, ensuring feasibility analyses reflect on-the-ground realities and investor expectations.

Service Offerings

Lenders’ Market Studies

We help funders validate critical market assumptions before financing investments. Our granular energy market models, powered by Plexos, provide a detailed analysis of market risks and opportunities, ensuring investment decisions are well-informed and de-risked

Techno-Economic Modelling

AIA's integrated modelling covers upstream, midstream, and downstream energy value chains, delivering:

Optimised investment analysis through precise energy pricing and volume forecasting
Scenario planning to mitigate financial and operational risks
Comparative cost assessments for infrastructure and technology choices

Infrastructure Sizing & Capacity Modelling

Our demand-side modelling provides high-precision sizing recommendations for infrastructure such as:

Power stations and grids
Energy storage facilities
LNG terminals and pipeline networks

Due Diligence
& Feasibility Studies

AIA’s extensive energy market data and techno-economic expertise position us as a trusted advisor in feasibility assessments, helping clients secure investment, optimise infrastructure decisions, and mitigate financial risk.

Secure Your Competitive Advantage

Energy markets are evolving at unprecedented speed. To stay ahead, businesses need accurate data, robust risk analysis, and strategic foresight.

AIA provides the insights, models, and execution frameworks to de-risk projects and optimise investments - ensuring bankability, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Let’s build the future, together. Contact us today to explore how we can support your next investment.

Project Development & Techno-economics