Our Services

Orion Infrastructure Africa assists governments in developing national infrastructure strategies by providing expertise in planning and aligning infrastructure projects with broader economic and social goals.

This service ensures that national infrastructure plans are comprehensive, sustainable, and meet the needs of both the current and future population.

Orion works to prioritize projects based on their economic, social, and environmental impact. We also assist in creating actionable roadmaps for infrastructure development.

Orion conducts in-depth diagnostics to evaluate the current state of various sectors, including transport & Connectivity, energy & Climate resilient, and Urban & Social infrastructure.

Our team analyzes sector performance, identifies key challenges, and assesses the potential for improvement or expansion.

This diagnostic approach helps determine investment opportunities, ensures sectors align with broader development objectives and highlights the most pressing needs in these critical infrastructure areas.

Orion performs detailed demand and gap analysis to identify discrepancies between existing infrastructure capacity and projected future needs.

This service helps in understanding the demand for infrastructure in key sectors and enables clients to make informed decisions regarding where to invest.

Our analysis ensures that infrastructure projects are designed to meet the needs of growing populations, businesses, and industries while addressing any service delivery gaps.

Orion supports the creation of a robust pipeline of infrastructure projects, ensuring a steady flow of viable and strategic projects for governments or private developers.

Our service includes identifying priority projects, developing project concept note, conducting pre-feasibility studies, and creating structured plans for implementation.

By developing a comprehensive project pipeline, we help ensure that investments are made in areas that will drive long-term growth and meet public demand.

Orion evaluates the legal and regulatory environments governing infrastructure projects to ensure that they support successful implementation and sustainability.

We analyze existing policies, laws, and regulations to identify potential barriers to project execution and propose solutions for improvement.

This service ensures that all infrastructure projects comply with relevant legal frameworks and are structured to minimize risks related to legal and regulatory challenges.

Orion's project identification, screening, and prioritization services help governments private investors, and developers assess the feasibility and importance of various infrastructure projects.

We use detailed criteria, including economic impact, sustainability, bankability, commercial viability, and alignment with national goals, to screen and rank projects.

This process ensures that resources are allocated to the most impactful and viable projects, optimizing both short-term and long-term benefits for stakeholders.

Orion conducts comprehensive technical feasibility studies to assess the practicality and viability of infrastructure projects.

This involves evaluating the technical requirements, potential challenges, and available resources for project execution.

Our team ensures that the proposed project can be implemented successfully within the specified technical constraints, addressing any engineering or design challenges that may arise during construction and operation.

Orion performs detailed Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIA/EIA) to evaluate how a project may affect local communities and the surrounding environment.

We identify potential negative impacts, propose mitigation measures, and ensure that projects align with local and international environmental standards.

Our assessments help ensure that infrastructure projects contribute positively to sustainable development while minimizing harmful effects on ecosystems and society.

Orion provides financial feasibility studies and detailed modeling to assess the economic viability of infrastructure projects.

We analyze costs, revenue potential, and funding options, ensuring that the project is financially sustainable and attractive to investors.

Our financial models help stakeholders understand key metrics like return on investment (ROI), payback periods, and financing structures, facilitating informed decision-making for project implementation.

Orion conducts rigorous economic analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, to assess the broader economic impact of a project.

This includes evaluating the project’s potential to generate value, create jobs, improve productivity, and contribute to overall economic growth.

Our analysis helps determine whether the project's benefits outweigh the costs, providing decision-makers with critical information to justify investment and ensure long-term economic sustainability.

Orion assesses the legal and institutional frameworks necessary for the successful implementation of infrastructure projects.

We review the readiness of laws, regulations, and institutional arrangements, identifying any gaps that may hinder project progress.

This service ensures that legal and institutional frameworks are well-prepared to support project development, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Orion supports the preparation of a Full Business Case (FBC) or Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), providing a comprehensive evaluation of the project from multiple perspectives.

This includes technical, financial, legal, and environmental considerations, presenting a clear justification for investment.

The FBC/DPR is a critical document that outlines the project's scope, risks, benefits, and implementation strategies, providing stakeholders with the information necessary to proceed to the next phase of development.

We specialize in designing robust project structures and comprehensive risk allocation matrices.

This crucial step ensures a fair and balanced distribution of risks between public and private partners.

By identifying, assessing and allocating project risks, we minimize potential disputes and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle, laying a stable and transparent foundation for its long-term success.

Our team conducts a detailed analysis of various Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models, such as Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM), Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), and Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) etc.

We determine the most suitable option for a specific project based on its unique requirements, strategic objectives, and financial goals.

This rigorous process ensures the selected model aligns perfectly with project needs and maximizes stakeholder value.

We perform a rigorous value-for-money (VfM) assessment to evaluate whether a PPP approach is more cost-effective and beneficial than traditional public procurement.

This analysis compares both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the options, ensuring optimal resource utilization and enhanced public benefit.

Our assessment provides a clear, data-driven justification for the chosen project delivery method, building confidence in the investment.

Our team provides thorough commercial due diligence to assess a project's commercial viability and financial sustainability.

We analyze key factors such as market demand, revenue projections, and the competitive landscape to identify potential risks and opportunities.

This comprehensive process mitigates uncertainties, builds investor confidence, and informs critical investment decisions, ensuring the project's long-term success and profitability.

We design and implement viability gap financing (VGF) mechanisms to bridge the funding gap for projects that are socially and economically essential but not commercially viable.

By creating a framework for strategic government support, we make these critical projects attractive to private investors.

This ensures the successful execution of vital infrastructure that serves a broader public good.

We identify and analyze potential revenue streams and design optimal payment models, such as availability payments or user fees.

This ensures a sustainable financial structure for the project and provides clarity on how the private partner will be compensated.

Our work secures a steady and reliable income for the project, benefiting all parties involved and ensuring financial predictability.

We specialize in developing robust project financial models using Excel-based and scenario-based tools.

Our models are crucial for accurately forecasting cash flows, assessing financial viability, and evaluating potential returns for investors.

By simulating various market conditions, we help clients understand and effectively manage financial risks, ensuring their projects are both resilient and attractive to funders.

Our team excels at capital structuring, identifying the most efficient combination of debt and equity for your project.

We conduct a detailed analysis of all available funding sources, from commercial banks to development finance institutions, to create a capital stack that minimizes costs and maximizes returns.

This ensures a strong financial foundation, attracting the right blend of capital for project success.

We assess a wide range of financial instruments, including equity, debt, guarantees, and blended finance.

Our analysis helps determine the optimal combination to meet your project's unique financial needs.

We guide you in leveraging these tools to attract investment, mitigate risks, and secure the necessary capital for project implementation and long-term sustainability, ensuring financial security.

We provide expert advice on integrating support from major donors and grant providers, such as the World Bank, AfDB, and PIDG.

Our guidance helps you navigate the complex requirements for accessing these critical funds, which can bridge financing gaps and significantly improve project viability.

We ensure your project's financial structure is optimized to attract this crucial support.

Our firm conducts targeted market sounding and investor engagement to gauge private sector interest in your project.

We connect with potential investors, lenders, and development partners to gather feedback on project structure and financial terms.

This process refines the offering, ensuring it aligns with market expectations and substantially increases the likelihood of a successful financial close.

We develop comprehensive tariff and pricing strategies that balance affordability for users with financial viability for the project.

Our analysis considers market demand, operational costs, and regulatory frameworks to create a sustainable pricing model.

This ensures a reliable revenue stream for the private partner while providing essential public services at fair and justifiable rates.

We develop a detailed procurement strategy and roadmap that outlines the entire transaction process.

Our plan identifies key milestones, timelines, and legal requirements, ensuring a clear and efficient path to project success.

This strategic approach minimizes delays and mitigates risks, providing a transparent framework that guides all stakeholders from initial concept to financial close.

We prepare all necessary procurement documents, including Requests for Qualification (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP).

Our team also drafts comprehensive concession agreements and term sheets.

These documents are designed to be clear, legally sound, and compliant with all relevant regulations, attracting qualified bidders and ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Our team provides full bid process management, overseeing all aspects from the initial public advertisement to the final submission.

We manage communications with bidders, handle clarifications, and ensure strict adherence to all procedural rules.

This structured approach maintains the integrity of the process, fostering a competitive environment and building confidence among all participants.

We conduct rigorous bid evaluation and compliance assessments to identify the most suitable private sector partner.

Our team evaluates technical proposals, financial submissions, and legal compliance against pre-defined criteria.

This objective assessment ensures the selection of a bidder who offers the best value for money and has the proven capacity to successfully deliver the project.

We provide expert support during negotiation and contract award, helping clients finalize the concession agreement.

Our team works to secure favorable terms, resolve outstanding issues, and ensure all contractual details are legally sound.

We guide you through the final stages of the transaction, leading to a successful contract signing and a solid foundation for the project.

We offer dedicated financial close advisory to guide projects through the final close phase.

Our services include coordinating with all parties, satisfying all conditions precedent, and resolving any last-minute issues.

We ensure all legal and financial requirements are met, leading to the successful disbursement of funds and the official start of project implementation.

We specialize in risk identification and quantification, creating detailed risk registers that list and assess all potential project risks.

Our process involves systematically identifying technical, financial, and legal risks, and then quantifying their potential impact and likelihood.

This foundational step provides a clear overview of all vulnerabilities, enabling a proactive approach to project management.

We develop a comprehensive risk allocation matrix and detailed mitigation strategies.

Our matrix ensures that each risk is assigned to the party best equipped to manage it, whether public or private.

We also create practical strategies to mitigate these risks, minimizing their potential impact and ensuring project continuity. This structured approach provides a clear framework for managing uncertainty.

We serve as the key interface with legal counsel throughout the drafting of PPP agreements.

Our role is to ensure that all commercial and technical aspects of the project are accurately reflected in the legal documents.

We work to translate project complexities into legally sound terms, ensuring the final contract is robust, fair, and protective of our client's interests.

We perform thorough contingent liability and fiscal impact analysis to assess the potential financial burden on the government.

Our work identifies hidden risks and calculates the potential cost of various scenarios, such as project failure or unexpected events.

This analysis is critical for ensuring fiscal responsibility and providing a complete picture of the project's long-term financial implications.

We offer expert insurance structuring support to protect against a wide range of project risks.

We advise on the types and levels of insurance coverage required, helping to design a robust insurance program that minimizes financial exposure for all parties.

Our support ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, providing financial security against unforeseen events and operational disruptions.

We provide comprehensive construction monitoring to ensure the project is built according to the agreed-upon specifications and timeline.

Our team conducts regular site visits and progress reviews, identifying potential issues early to prevent delays and cost overruns.

This proactive oversight ensures that the construction phase meets all contractual obligations and quality standards.

We conduct detailed operational readiness assessments to ensure a smooth transition from the construction phase to commercial operations.

Our review covers key areas such as staffing, maintenance plans, and operational procedures.

This process identifies and addresses any gaps, guaranteeing that the project is fully prepared to deliver high-quality, reliable services from day one.

We offer expert contract management support to ensure all parties adhere to the terms of the concession agreement.

Our team helps resolve disputes, manages change orders, and monitors performance to prevent non-compliance.

This ongoing support is crucial for maintaining a healthy working relationship between public and private partners and safeguarding the project's long-term viability.

We specialize in performance auditing, particularly for availability-based PPPs.

Our team independently verifies that the private partner is meeting all contractual performance metrics, such as service availability and quality standards.

This objective assessment ensures the public receives the agreed-upon value, providing a transparent and accountable framework for project performance.

For long-term concessions, we perform a thorough handback condition assessment.

Our work evaluates the project's physical condition at the end of the concession term to ensure it meets the contractual requirements for transfer back to the public authority.

This crucial step protects the public's asset and ensures a smooth and orderly transition at the end of the contract.