Our Investment Model
Identify. Evaluate. Structure. Finance. Develop. Execute. Scale.
Every Orbis opportunity follows the same seven steps, from sourcing a strategic opportunity to scaling a successful project into a platform.
Why a model
Discipline first. Scale second.
Energy projects succeed or fail on the quality of early decisions. Orbis applies a consistent sequence so that technical, commercial and financial questions are answered in the right order, capital is structured to fit, and partners always know where a project stands.
Each stage has a clear purpose and a clear output. An opportunity only moves forward when the work at its current stage supports it.
Our Investment Model
The Orbis investment model.
- 01
Identify
Source strategic energy opportunities.
- Sourcing through owners, operators, developers and advisers
- Screening for platform fit and strategic value
- An early view of scale, stage and capital need
- 02
Evaluate
Assess technical, commercial and financial potential.
- Technical review: resource, engineering, infrastructure
- Commercial review: CAPEX, OPEX, offtake and markets
- Financial review: project economics and risk
- 03
Structure
Develop appropriate investment and transaction structures.
- Direct investment, joint venture or strategic investment
- Acquisition, project finance and equipment structures
- BOO, BOT and BOOT frameworks where they fit
- 04
Finance
Arrange potential capital and financing solutions.
- Potential capital solutions for qualified projects
- Project, acquisition and equipment financing
- Subject to due diligence, approvals and definitive agreements
- 05
Develop
Advance qualified projects toward execution.
- Permitting, engineering and partner selection
- Milestones and development timeline
- Readiness for financing and execution
- 06
Execute
Work with experienced operators, EPCs and technical partners.
- Experienced operators and EPC contractors
- Drilling companies and technical specialists
- Clear scopes, schedules and controls
- 07
Scale
Expand successful projects, platforms and strategic positions.
- Expansion of successful projects
- Platform building across markets
- Strategic positions and long-term value
Project Development Pipeline
Opportunity to growth & scale.
Projects are reported by stage, so partners can see exactly where each one stands.
- 01OpportunityStrategic opportunities sourced through owners, operators, developers and advisers.
- 02EvaluationTechnical, commercial and financial assessment of each opportunity.
- 03DevelopmentQualified projects advanced toward structuring and execution.
- 04FinancingPotential capital and financing solutions arranged to fit the project.
- 05ExecutionDelivery with experienced operators, EPCs and technical partners.
- 06OperationsAssets supported through production, optimisation and performance.
- 07Growth & ScaleSuccessful projects expanded into platforms and strategic positions.
For project owners
Have an opportunity that fits? Start at step one.
Owners, operators and developers can submit an opportunity for review. Share what you can: location, sector, stage and an outline of the capital requirement. Confidential information is handled under NDA.
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