Gas and LNG: Objectives and suitability
Course objectives
The course will assist attendees in:
- understanding the characteristics and behaviours of natural gas.
- identifying the principal technical and commercial features of
the natural gas value chain, including transportation and storage.
- appreciating the importance of the main terms and conditions of
gas sales contracts.
- identifying and understanding the drivers of different natural
gas markets.
- understanding the fundamentals of the LNG business.
- distinguishing between different petroleum fiscal regimes across
the world and their implications on value creation.
- recognising the principal objectives of mid and downstream regulation of gas, the implications of industry structure and the constraints and opportunities for industry players.
Suitability
Who should attend?
The course is tailored for those new to the industry or wishing to broaden their understanding of the gas value chain. It is suited to people who are exposed to technical, commercial and financial sectors of the industry, in the following functions:
- analysts in energy companies, banks and utilities.
- business developers.
- journalists.
