Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced its participation in the successful $3 billion refinancing for Atlas Renewable Energy, the largest renewable energy independent power producer in Latin America. The refinancing supports large-scale sustainable energy assets across Latin America and underscores MUFG's continued commitment to financing energy solutions in the region.
This transaction consolidates Atlas' diversified portfolio of solar and battery energy storage system projects and other financings across Chile, Brazil, and Mexico. The financing is structured through operating company and holding company term-loan tranches and letter of credit facilities totaling $3 billion, featuring 5-year tenors. The financing is a first-of-its-kind in Latin America in both scale and geographic reach.
MUFG acted as Initial Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, Green Loan Coordinator, and Hedge Provider on the facility, demonstrating its ability to structure and underwrite complex, cross-border financings that advance sustainable infrastructure development.
"The Atlas Global refinancing further highlights MUFG as a facilitator of large-scale energy deals throughout Latin America," said Tatiana Preta, Head of Project Finance Latin America, MUFG. "By supporting such an ambitious and unique facility, MUFG reinforces its expertise in delivering innovative solutions that generate long-term economic and energy-security benefits across the Americas."