EPC-F projects provide technology and financing as an all-in-one solution and are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the infrastructure and energy sectors. As the Austrian Government's Export Credit Agency (ECA), OeKB together with the Austrian Ministry of Finance offer risk-cover and liquidity for the banking sector to support the financing of international EPC-F projects involving Austrian technology.
Your situation
You are an EPC contractor that implements international projects and participates in tenders, offering EPC-F: engineering, procurement, construction and long-term financing via a bank or a consortium of banks. Your projects involve Austrian supplies or services.
Our service
Austrian companies - among them many hidden champions - have particular expertise and experience in many sectors, among them: environmental technology, renewable energy, pulp and paper or railway transport. As Austria's official Export Credit Agency (ECA), we can support international EPC projects involving Austrian technology in various ways:
Export Guarantees for the financing bank
Federal Export Guarantees, issued by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, can reduce the risk of default for the financing bank(s) and cover sovereign risk, bank risk or corporate risk. A prerequisite for coverage by a federal export guarantee is that part of the procurement also includes Austrian technology.
Re-insurance Guarantees for other ECAs
Re-insurance Guarantees reduce the payment default risk for the fronting ECA, covering sovereign risk, bank risk or corporate risk. Re-insurance Guarantees are also issued by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, and the procurement of Austrian technology as part of the project is a prerequisite.
Matchmaking
We can arrange contacts with potential Austrian technology providers, e.g. with tailor-made suppliers’ lists or through personal introductions to your procurement team, organized by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA).
Your benefits
Export credit insurance can cover up to 100% of political risk and 98% of economic risk.
Long-standing experience in risk sharing with other ECAs (Euler Hermes, SACE, EGAP, and many others) in multi sourcing projects. Experience in tailor made solutions for large projects.
Flexible sourcing requirements - starting from 25-50% Austrian content, depending on the project and country.
Contact us
Our specialists offer you and your Austrian partners straightforward support and would be happy to advise you.
Your bank as your partner
Ask your bank about support options available through OeKB.
