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Societe Generale acted as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent and Security Trustee in structuring a financing solution to support MSC Air Cargo’s acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft (B777F).

On June 4, 2026, XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Societe Generale announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam to enhance cross-border payment infrastructure and develop integrated financial solutions supporting international trade flows.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is playing an increasingly important role in supporting industrial transformation, enabling hard-to-abate sectors to reduce emissions while maintaining operational output.

Our Shipping expertise received eight prizes, across several categories.

Societe Generale wins multiple accolades at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026 in Hong Kong, including the following house awards:

Societe Generale acted as Arranger in InstaVolt’s £250 million debt facility, supporting one of the largest owner‑operators of rapid public chargers in the UK in the continued rollout of its EV charging platform.

Zelestra is an EQT-backed renewable energy company delivering power solutions for hyperscalers in the US. Societe Generale, alongside HSBC, has led a USD 600m low-carbon project financing credit facility to support the development of Zelestra’s new 440 MW Texas solar portfolio. The project is part of a broader partnership between Zelestra and Meta, which...

This year, Universwiftnet becomes UniversFinance. We are once again delighted to take part, as an official sponsor, in the 22nd edition of UniversFinance, organized by AGEFI, which will take place on May 19 at the Palais Brongniart.

Over the past two years, sustainable trade finance has moved decisively from policy debate to operational reality. What was once dominated by frameworks and commitments is now about implementation: embedding sustainability criteria into real transactions, real workflows and real client conversations. The release of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC)...

We are pleased to announce that Societe Generale has been named “Base Metals House of the Year” and “Cross Commodity Research House of the Year” at the Energy Risk Awards 2026.

For decades, the shipping finance industry has relied on a well established analytical framework to determine whether market conditions justify vessel financing. Traditional supply and demand analysis, fleet development and ordering activity, freight rate cycles, and asset values have formed the backbone of credit decisions. This framework remains relevant and...

Societe Generale acted as Underwriter in a senior portfolio financing of up to £825 million secured by Enviromena, one of the UK’s leading solar power developers. Among the largest solar financings completed in the country this year, the transaction will support the rapid delivery of a 1 GW solar pipeline.

By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

The French Group REDEN is a European player in photovoltaic power plants and electricity storage solutions. The company has just completed a EUR 1.1 billion refinancing, marking a major milestone in its development. Societe Generale acted as Lender in this landmark transaction, supporting REDEN’s continued growth and strategic ambitions.

Mota-Engil, a leading player in the construction sector in Portugal, has secured two “green-labelled” guarantees covering its €47.6 million equity contribution to the construction of the country’s first highspeed rail line. This transaction illustrates Societe Generale’s commitment to supporting and financing low-carbon projects and the transition toward...

Greenvolt Group, through its utility‑scale division Greenvolt Power, has secured a EUR 348 million financing package to develop a 253.1 MW wind farm in Ialomița County, Romania. This large‑scale renewable energy project, expected to reach commercial operation in 2027, will be transferred to ENGIE Romania once construction and commissioning are completed....