We have negotiated deals with a
Combined Value Exceeding USD 50 Billion
across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

International Negotiation Expertise

At iACTa Advisors, we specialize in navigating complex negotiations and resolving high-stakes conflicts to deliver transformative solutions. With a combined project value exceeding USD 50 billion, our expertise spans market entry, project origination, strategic negotiation, and conflict resolution.

The projects below highlight our ability to engage with diverse stakeholders—including governments, corporates, and international finance and development institutions—while managing intricate technical, commercial, and geopolitical dynamics. This extensive experience positions us uniquely to lead strategic negotiations and resolve conflicts effectively across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Some Key Companies We Worked With

Our Reference Projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

North Africa

Egypt

  • Wind and Solar Power Projects: Provided support for the negotiations and implementation and funding of a 500 MW wind power project and a 500 MW solar power project, both executed by a Middle Eastern renewable energy company.

  • Joint Venture Formation: Facilitated the formation of a joint venture with an Egyptian partner for an LNG liquefaction plant on behalf of a large European energy company.

  • Data Center Due Diligence: Conducted negotiations for the acquisition of  existing data centers and engaged in partnership discussions with an Egyptian ICT company for collaboration on sustainable data centers.

Morocco

  • Wind Power Project Development: Negotiated with industrial consumers and with the Government of Morocco to establish Morocco’s first private owned corporate PPA-backed wind power project (120 MW), financed through local and international banks.

  • Noor Solar Projects: Contributed to stakeholder management for Africa’s largest solar complex, ensuring alignment between government goals and private sector interests.

Tunisia

  • Market Entry: Led negotiations to secure market entry for a Middle Eastern energy company, aligning their renewable energy strategy with Tunisia’s national energy goals.

  • Wind Power Prequalification: Negotiated prequalification for a 300 MW wind project program, balancing technical and financial requirements.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Botswana

  • Pithead Coal-Fired Power Project Bid: Structured and negotiated a bid for a greenfield 1200 MW pithead coal-fired power project.

Ethiopia

  • Market Entry: Developed and executed a market entry strategy for a large Middle Eastern energy company in Ethiopia and built the relationship with the Government of Ethiopia.

  • Wind Power Project Negotiation: Led direct negotiations with the Government of Ethiopia for a 300 MW wind power project, ensuring alignment with national energy priorities and securing international funding.

  • Solar PV Projects: Successfully bid for and negotiated two 125 MWac solar PV projects for a large Middle Eastern energy company.

Mauritania

  • Market Entry: Developed a market entry strategy for a large Middle Eastern energy company in Mauritania.

  • Renewable Power Projects: Initiated the development of renewable power projects.

Mozambique

  • Gas-Fired Power Project Bid: Structured and negotiated a bid for a 1000 MW gas-fired power project with a corporate PPA.

  • Greenfield Gas-Fired Power Project: Submitted a bid for a greenfield gas-fired power project.

Namibia

  • Wind Power Project Bid: Structured a bid with the lowest tariff for a 50 MW wind power project.

South Africa

  • Market Entry: Secured South Africa’s first renewable energy projects for a Middle Eastern company through strategic stakeholder negotiations and government engagement.

  • Solar Power Projects: Structured and lead negotiations for a 120 MWp solar power project and a 150 MW solar power and BESS project.

  • Peaking Power Plants: Negotiated competitive bids for over 1000 MW of peaking power plants, aligning technical and financial deliverables with national requirements.

West Africa

  • West Africa Market Entry: Developed a market entry strategy for a large Middle Eastern energy company in West Africa.

Central Asia & Caucasus

Azerbaijan

  • Market Entry: Negotiated and executed a market entry strategy, initiating Azerbaijan's first wind project and laying the groundwork for additional renewable projects.

  • Wind Power Project: Successfully led negotiations with the Government of Azerbaijan for a 240 MW wind power project, securing financing from international development institutions.

Kazakhstan

  • Market Entry: Developed a market entry strategy for a major Middle Eastern energy company.

  • Market Exit: Managed sensitive negotiations for the sale of a European energy company's assets to a government-owned entity, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

Uzbekistan

  • Market Entry: Led strategic negotiations to develop and execute a market entry strategy for a major Middle Eastern energy company, resulting in investments exceeding USD 10 billion in conventional and renewable power projects, supported by international development finance institutions.

  • Gas-Fired Power Project: Negotiated directly with the Government of Uzbekistan for a 1500 MW flexible gas-fired power project, contributing to the country's energy transition.

  • Wind Power Projects: Successfully secured agreements for wind power projects totaling 2500 MW, including a 100 MW project through competitive tender and direct negotiations for larger installations.

  • Sustainable Data Center: Facilitated stakeholder alignment to establish Uzbekistan's first AI-ready sustainable data center, supporting the country's rapid digital transformation.

South, South-East & North-East Asia

India

  • Greenfield Power Projects and Joint Ventures: Led early-stage development of several greenfield power projects and established joint ventures with Indian companies.

Laos

  • Operational Support for Hydropower Plant: Provided support for the operational business and managed relationships with governmental and regulatory authorities for a 130 MW hydropower plant.

South Korea

  • Gas Distribution Company Sale: Successfully negotiated the sale of a stake in a Korean gas distribution company.

Thailand

  • Initial Public Offering: Successfully facilitated the initial public offering of a large European energy company’s Thai subsidiary, which owns approximately 2000 MW of power plants, on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

  • Operational Support: Provided support to an operational power business in Thailand, covering fuel supply, power sales, maintenance agreements, construction contracts, and relationships with governmental and regulatory authorities.

  • Joint Venture Development: Negotiated a successful joint venture between a large European energy company and a major Thai conglomerate for the development of significant power projects in Thailand and Laos.

Türkiye

  • Market Entry and Expansion: designed and executed market entry and growth strategies for a European energy company and for a Middle Eastern energy company, negotiating with local and governmental stakeholders to secure investment opportunities.

  • Inter-Governmental Agreement Negotiations: represented a Middle Eastern country in high-stakes negotiations with the Government of Türkiye, resulting in agreements for the acquisition of a 1400 MW power plant and the development of additional capacity up to 7000 MW.

  • Gas-Fired Power Plant Development: Successfully developed a 780 MW gas-fired power plant, financed by international development finance institutions, with negotiations conducted with the Government of Türkiye.

  • Debt Restructuring: Successfully led debt restructuring negotiations for a 930 MW gas-fired power plant with multiple international development finance institutions.

Middle East

Bahrain

  • Greenfield Gas-Fired Power Project: Participated in the successful bid and negotiations for a greenfield 1000 MW gas-fired independent power project, encompassing development, financing, construction, ownership, and operation. The project was financed by international development finance institutions.

Oman

  • Operational Support for IPP: Provided support for the operational business and shareholder relations concerning the Middle East’s first Independent Power Project (IPP), a 264 MW gas-fired power plant.

  • Combined Cycle Gas Turbines Plant: Supported the negotiation for the successful bid for the development, financing, construction, ownership, and operation of a greenfield 585 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant and water desalination facility.

Saudi Arabia

  • Consortium Structuring and Bid Preparation: Structured and negotiated the consortium and supported the preparation of a bid for a large independent power and water desalination project.

  • Sustainable Data Centers: Strategically negotiated market entry for sustainable data centers, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

UAE

  • Gas-Fired Power Plant and Desalination Plant: Led negotiations for a greenfield 1430 MW power plant and a 385,000 m³/day seawater desalination plant, managing EPC contracts and securing international project finance.

  • Project Extension: Negotiated the successful expansion of the original project, navigating regulatory and partnership dynamics.

Europe

Bulgaria

  • Nuclear Power Plant Negotiations: Conducted negotiations on behalf of a large European energy company with the Government of Bulgaria for a 2000 MW nuclear power plant.

  • Poland

  • Wind Power Projects: Developed and acquired several wind power projects.

Germany

  • Coal-Fired Power Project Development: Successfully contributed to the development and negotiations of a 1200 MW imported coal-fired power project, including the negotiation of supply and EPC contracts.

  • Acquisition Bids: Supported the submittal of several bids for acquiring a stake in German municipal companies.

Greece

  • Gas-Fired Power Plant Acquisition: Successfully negotiated the acquisition of a controlling stake in a 150 MW operational open cycle gas-fired power plant and a 450 MW combined cycle gas-fired power plant under development.

  • M&A Transaction Negotiations: Negotiated on behalf of a large Middle Eastern energy company in an M&A transaction with a major Greek renewable energy company. This included acquiring a stake in operational wind power assets (over 700 MW) and developing new wind, solar, and hydro power projects (over 2000 MW).

Hungary

  • Arbitration: Represented in arbitration against the Hungarian state concerning a power plant.

  • Legal Support: Provided legal support to an operational power generation business in Hungary.

The Netherlands

  • EPC Contract for Gas-Fired Power Plant: Successfully negotiated and signed a turnkey EPC contract with a major equipment manufacturer for the construction of a 900 MW combined gas-fired power plant.

  • Coal-Fired Power Project Development: Successfully contributed to the development of a 1200 MW imported coal-fired power project, including the negotiation of various supply and EPC contracts.

  • Acquisition Bid: Conducted due diligence and submitted a bid for the acquisition of a Dutch wind power development company with assets and projects in the UK, the Netherlands, and Poland.

Poland

  • Wind Power Projects: Developed and acquired several wind power projects.

Romania

  • Nuclear Power Project Bid and Structuring: negotiated for and structured a nuclear power project with the Government.

  • Legal Support: Provided legal support to an operational power generation business in Romania.

Russia

  • Gas Commercialization Transactions: Managed negotiations of gas commercialization transactions with a large Russian gas company, for a large European energy company related to a major gas transportation network in Kazakhstan.