Marc Dufour

- Coordinating the Projects Directorate’s activities in West and Central Africa, contributing to the development, assessment, and implementation of EIB operations across the region. - Supporting the project pipeline through input on project identification, implementation, and operational aspects, and contributing to project appraisal and monitoring across the full project cycle. - Coaching and mentoring the Projects Directorate team in the regional office, strengthening capabilities, ensuring consistent application of methodologies, and fostering knowledge transfer between headquarters and the regional office. - When assigned to projects, working across multidisciplinary teams (technical, financial, environmental, social, procurement), facilitating alignment between internal services and external stakeholders, including project promoters, public authorities, and international financial institutions. - Providing upstream and policy‑level input on sector developments, market analysis, and project screening, while contributing to techno‑economic assessments and ensuring alignment with EIB and EU standards and policies. - Representing the EIB in regional and sectoral forums, contributing to the Bank’s visibility and engagement with institutional partners.

Senior Renewable Energy Specialist (Senior Sector Engineer) at the European Investment Bank (Projects Directorate). Job progression: Engineer (2018-2022), Senior Engineer (2023 - current) Since 2020: Environmental Assessment Group representative for Renewable Energy, safeguarding the application of the environmental and social policies and procedures of the Bank to the projects. Job level: reporting to the Head of Clean Energy. Worldwide coverage. Key achievements: closing of multiple financings (including corporate finance, project finance, public sector, bank-intermediated finance, equity/funds, etc) for multiple GW of RE projects, both inside EU (Spain, France, Portugal, etc) and outside EU (Western Balkans, Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, etc) Role: - Responsible for appraisal and monitoring, within multidisciplinary teams, of projects in the Energy sector, ensuring compliance with EU and EIB’s policies (environmental, social, procurement, eligibility, etc). - Provide project development support and technical assistance throughout all stages of the project cycle (from pre-feasibility to financing and operations) to promoters (both public & private) with a view to deliver sound and bankable investment projects.. - Provide upstream or policy advice on market studies, sector strategies, and project screening when necessary. Track the evolution of the sector, including active representation at selected sectorial events, and liaise closely with EU institutions and international organisations on energy policy/sector questions. - Deliver capacity building and horizontal matters (e.g. institutional frameworks, methodologies, good practice guides), in the field of Energy. Produce sector, policy and other papers related to matters in areas of expertise - Cooperate closely with the Lending Directorate and provide assistance to the early screening of investments

The Investment Committee approves all investment decisions, ensuring that they comply with the fund’s high standards and the strategic direction laid out by the Board of Directors. The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) is a specialised 1 BEUR impact investment fund to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable economic growth by investing in measures that reduce energy consumption, resource use, and CO2 emissions. Initiated by the European Investment Bank and KfW Development Bank, the GGF is a public-private partnership that leverages risk capital provided by public institutions with additional private capital. The GGF channels dedicated financing to businesses and households through local financial institutions, and also makes direct investments in eligible projects and companies. The GGF’s Advisor is Finance in Motion, a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries.

Job Level: Senior BD Manager, reporting to the Head of Business Development. Key Achievements: - Development and bid submission of renewable projects, winning 687.8 MW in the 2017 power auction (one wind project and three solar projects), for an investment of 580 MUSD. - Structured a Renewable Energy Investment Platform with Tokyo Gas for co-investment in Mexico (Heolios EnTG), including the project finance with a pool of banks. - Managed the development of a 600 MW Cogeneration project supplying primarily the Pemex refinery of Cadereyta (PPP scheme), in collaboration with Grupo Mexico. - Led several M&A opportunities in Gas Infrastructure, LNG, CCGT, Solar PV and Wind - Led the development of Underground Gas Storage opportunities in Mexico, in collaboration with Storengy Role: Development of energy infrastructure projects in Mexico and Central America, from origination up to Final Investment Decision or Notice to Proceed (10 - 1000 MUSD) - Identify projects opportunities, assesses projects feasibility, prepares and presents the necessary project documentation for securing a project development budget - Elaborate business plans with financial advisors - Lead the development of specific projects, prepares and controls the projects development budget, identifies potential partners, negotiates contracts, permits and others agreements - Organise due diligence missions - Select the best technical configuration and contractor - Negotiate joint development agreements or shareholder agreements with local and international partners - Prepares the memoranda for investment committees - Analyses the project risk allocation in accordance with the methodology of the company. Prospecting for new project opportunities, marketing and sales to prospective purchasers of power, client presentations, opportunity screening, project preliminary feasibility analysis (technical and commercial).

Job level: reporting to the CEO. GNLS S.A. was a special purpose company of GDF SUEZ and Marubeni created to build, own and operate an off-shore LNG regasification plant in Montevideo. For this purpose, GNLS S.A. signed a 15 years BOOT contract with Gas Sayago, a company constituted by the state-owned companies UTE and ANCAP. The project went through a restructuration process, and was eventually cancelled in 2015. Role: implementation, preparation of the operations, coordination with the FSRUs providers (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit). - Project Director responsible for supervising the subcontractors for the engineering, procurement and construction of the facilities (total investment of around 1 BUSD) - Responsible for preparing and structuring the future operations of the terminal - Built up from scratch, organized and led a team of 40+ technical specialists of 10+ different nationalities to manage those activities

Job Progression: Officer, Senior Officer, Manager Reporting to the VP Business Development Originating and Developing energy infrastructure projects. Based in Rio de Janeiro to develop projects on the Brazilian market (hydro, gas, LNG...). Key achievements: • Led the development and the bid submission for the international tender of the GNL del Plata LNG regasification project, from pre-qualification to final award of contract, winning over 3 international competitors (15-year contract 2.5 BUSD value) • Started-up and developed an integrated Gas to Power project in partnership with local and international partners (pre-feasibility, feasibility, site selection, business model) • Analysed and developed investment opportunities in gas infrastructures, renewables and hydropower (strategic fit, initial valuation, risks and rewards, packages management) • Developed long-term energy prices forecasts, enhancing company positioning • Defined and led the selection process of a logistics provider (3PL) for the construction of the Jirau Hydro Power Plant (3750 MW, supplying power to 5 million people) Role: • Negotiation of new acquisition opportunities and development of greenfield projects, requiring the interface with legal, technical, financial, tax, accounting, engineering and environmental functions. • Development of project and/or portfolio ownership structures, including partnerships and joint venture arrangements • Preparation of presentations to investment committees for the approval of projects for acquisition and investment. • Development and implementation of project business plan, interface with outside partners, utilities, consultants, review contract documents, review technical documents, prepare economic analysis.

Job Progression: Commissioning Engineer for Bop, Commissioning Engineer for WsC, Lead Commissioning Engineer for BoP Reporting to the Lead Commissioning Engineer for BoP, then to Commissioning Manager for BoP and WSC Field Process/Mechanical Commissioning Engineer. Responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of the commissioning, trial run, acceptance testing and inspection/measurements of various systems of the Shoaiba Stage 2 Power Plant (6x400 MW in Saudi Arabia – oil-fired), covering Balance of Plant and Water Steam Cycle Various Trainings: COMET (Commissioning Engineer Training - Birr, Switzerland), Environment Health and Safety management... Role on site: • Facilitate the turnover of systems from erection to commissioning and from commissioning to the customer • Manage, perform, coordinate and monitor the commissioning of the specified systems in a safe and timely manner, taking into account the environmental protection and local regulations. • Ensure commissioning, operation, quality record and feedback documentation issuance. • Organize and supervise the safe operation of the systems (site rules, safety regulations, shift plan, shift log, etc.) from system turnover from erection until PAC (Preliminary Acceptance Certificate). • Train the customer staff in operation and maintenance. • Ensure that the engineering department is involved in handling technical problems and decisions. Ensure that commercial and technical deviations are reported with a corresponding nonconformance report (NCR) and that the same are followed up until their completion. Work off the open item lists of systems under my responsibility. • Provide, on request, technical experience feedback to project engineering departments • Support and train other commissioning engineers • Manage, assess, supervise and co-ordinate assigned personnel. Ensure that assigned personnel are fully acquainted with the site specific rules, safety regulations and environmental protection measures

Setting up a continuous engineering system between France, India and Canada for achieving mechanical studies for the Snecma Operations and Support Department. 6 months in France (Paris) and 18 months in Canada within Techspace Aero Canada (Montreal) (Volontariat International en Entreprise -VIE)

In-company end-of-studies project : 3 months in the headquarters (Paris) and 3 months in the Indian subsidiary (Bangalore) Aerodynamic design of low pressure compressors for gas turbines (aircraft engines)

Top Ranked Executive MBA developed in cooperation with SMU (Singapore), INSPER (São Paulo) and UCLA (Los Angeles). It is the most senior degree program at IE. The Global Executive MBA from IE Business School provides high-level executives who seek transnational responsibilities with a deeper understanding of how to manage business globally. The structure focuses on the most important economic regions, entrepreneurship, innovation and key interpersonal skills needed to run global teams. IE offers an intensive, 15-month Global Executive MBA, a program for top managers which combines onsite periods in Madrid, Singapore, Los Angeles and Sao Paulo, with online interactive learning. With five face-to-face periods across four continents, this program offers a truly global vision of the business world by adding important components from local markets, sustainable development and an innovative twist on the traditional MBA.

Dual-engineering degree (Supaero-UCL) obtained in the frame of the European exchange program T.I.M.E. (Top Industrial Managers for Europe)'​. Focus on energy, propulsion and aerodynamics. Thesis: aerodynamic design of high loaded compressors (Forward Swept Rotors - GESFAR) Major: Energy Systems Minor: Aerodynamics The École Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace ("Supaero"​), founded in 1909, was the world's first dedicated aerospace engineering school. It offers a broad education in engineering, focused mainly on those subjects that are of interest in the air or space industry, but also touching areas that may find applications in other fields.

I spent 4 years in Belgium in the Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain, the engineering department of the UCL. In Belgium, Master in Engineering is delivered in 5 years (full time). Instead of doing my 5th and last year in Belgium, I joined ISAE and did the 2 last years of the Supaero graduate program, in the frame of the TIME program. TIME program gather more than 50 leading European Engineering Schools. It promotes high-quality engineering education and produces graduates who are able to work transnationally and in trans-cultural environments. Selected students are awarded two Masters-level Degrees from two different countries at the end of their study.

"MBA em Relações Internacionais" - Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu. The Postgraduation in International Relations from the Fundação Getulio Vargas (RJ) provides specialized training in International Relations. The goal is to qualify the student to deal critically with the world situation as well as to work in international environments. Thesis: The Role of Brazil in Regional Energy Integration The course consists of six main topics, 432 contact hours of class, distributed in approximately 14 months. Disciplines: 1. International Policy Analysis 2. Contemporary International Issues 3. Foreign Policy Strategies 4. Global Political Economy 5. Brazil in the World 6. Diplomacy and Strategic Interactions I focussed on the role of Brazil in regional integration, especially gas & energy integration. Related papers can be found here: http://uclouvain.academia.edu/MarcDufour