RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Structuring and Financing International BOO/BOT Desalination Projects JF The Journal of Structured Finance FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 19 OP 24 DO 10.3905/jsf.2002.320263 VO 7 IS 4 A1 Maarten Wolfs A1 Shane Woodroffe YR 2002 UL https://pm-research.com/content/7/4/19.abstract AB Research shows that there are currently up to US$5 billion worth of desalination contracts in development in the Middle East and Mediterranean region alone. Desalination projects historically have been heavily funded from local and regional players. However, this volume of financing requirement will necessitate enlarging the lender base. That in turn may require a more typical BOO/BOT structure with which international project finance lenders have experience, understanding, and comfort. Key to implementing a bankable commercial structure will be the off-take agreement and the level of risks passed to the project, and consequently to the investors, including the banks. With the right public/private contractual mix, and given the limited but proven bankability of these projects, it is hoped that there will be an increase in private-sector investment in desalination projects that will come to fruition under BOO/BOT structures, thus benefiting all the relevant stakeholders.