Maccailein Campbell

The financing will enable the construction of Twyn Hywel Energy Park, Bute Energy’s first project to move into the construction phase. The development was granted consent by Welsh Ministers in November 2024, and Bute Energy secured a £72.24/MWh Contract for Difference for the project’s full capacity in February 2026. Construction is expected to commence in early summer 2026, with the project anticipated to be operational by the end of 2027.

Introduction The Loan Market Association (LMA) Fund Finance 2026 Conference brought the European fund finance community together in London, and the agenda did not disappoint. Against a backdrop of shifting geopolitics, evolving regulation and a market that continues to mature at pace, the conversations on stage offered both a candid assessment of where we are today and a thoughtful look at where the industry is heading next.

Introduction The Deal Catalyst Fund Finance Europe 2026 conference has now concluded, and what a day it was. As we tee up this edition of our newsletter, we are delighted to reflect on another outstanding gathering of Europe’s fund finance community.