…Let's Talk Energy Mezzanine with Brian Thomas

…Let's Talk Energy Mezzanine with Brian Thomas

From Speaking of Alternatives by PGIM

November 18, 2025 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode explores energy mezzanine financing and its significance in the evolving energy sector with Brian Thomas from PGIM.

Energy mezzanine financing occupies a unique position between credit and equity, offering growing companies access to capital without diluting ownership. In this episode, Brian Thomas, Head of Real Assets, Private Credit at PGIM, joins Keshav Rajagopalan to explore the specialised world of energy mezzanine investing. They discuss why this niche strategy matters, how it fits into institutional portfolios, and what's driving demand across conventional energy, power, and renewables. Subscribe to Speaking of Alternatives on your favourite podcast platform. Key Takeaways: - Energy mezzanine financing bridges the gap between senior debt and equity, providing tailored capital solutions for mid-sized companies. – [04:00] - The energy sector is shifting from rapid growth to a more disciplined, cash-flow-focused phase, creating opportunities for mezzanine capital. – [06:00] - Financing solutions must align with step-change risk moments, matching capital to project milestones rather than long-term assumptions. – [11:00] - Mezzanine financing is increasingly relevant in renewables and power, helping developers avoid equity dilution while meeting tight deadlines. – [15:00] *The views…

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Host: Keshav Rajagopalan

Guest: Brian Thomas

Topics covered

  • energy mezzanine financing
  • capital solutions
  • institutional portfolios
  • renewable energy
  • power sector

Keywords

  • energy mezzanine financing
  • capital access
  • equity dilution
  • renewables
  • power sector
  • institutional investing

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Organizations: PGIM

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