Research Article

Identification of Risk Factors Affecting PPP Waste-to-Energy Incineration Projects in China: A Multiple Case Study

Table 1

Risk checklist of PPP projects.

Risk levelRisk categoriesRisk factors

Macrolevel risks1. Political risks1. Government decision-making risk
2. Government credit risk
3. Government behaviour risk
4. Unstable government
5. Expropriation or nationalisation of assets
6. Strong political opposition/hostility
7. Policy risk
2. Legal risks8. Defective legal and regulatory system
9. Industrial regulatory change
3. Macroeconomic risks10. Interest rate volatility
11. Inflation risk
12. Foreign exchange risk
13. Influential economic events
14. Poor financial market
4. Social risks15. Public opposition risk
16. Market demand risk
5. Natural risks17. Force majeure risk
18. Weather/geological condition
19. Environmental risk

Mesolevel risks6. Project selection risks20. Land acquisition risk
21. Delay in project approvals and permits
7. Project finance risks22. High finance costs
23. Project financial attractiveness
24. Availability of finance
25. Inadequate competition for tender
8. Design risks26. Design change
27. Design deficiency
9. Construction risks28. Construction cost overrun
29. Construction delay
30. Materials/equipment procurement risk
31. Poor-quality workmanship
32. Contract change risk
33. Subcontractors or suppliers risk
10. Technical risks34. Technological backwardness
35. Unproven technology
11. Operational risks36. Revenue and cost risk
37. Low productivity
38. Insufficient operation capacity
39. Unreasonable concession period
40. Payment risk
41. Residual value risk
42. Lack of supporting infrastructure
43. Frequent maintenance
44. Equipment risk
45. Safety risk
46. Environmental pollution risk

Microlevel risks12. Relationship risks47. Organisation and coordination risk
48. Inadequate experience in PPP
49. Inadequate distribution of risks
50. Inadequate distribution of authority
51. Differences in working method
52. Lack of commitment
13. Third party risks53. Third party tort and compensation risk
54. Staff crises