The Advanced Natural Gas and LNG Markets Trading Training Course provided by the Imperial Corporate Training Institute is an industry-leading training program aimed at improving the professional skill set of gas trading, risk management, and LNG market understandings. The program gives participants working knowledge of pricing mechanisms in natural gas, negotiation processes with markets, and advanced trading models with respect to participants in natural gas markets around the globe. Natural gas professionals will develop a strategic perspective on how to optimize profits and manage risk in volatile energy markets, by working through real-life case studies and engaging in trading simulations.
The natural gas and LNG market continues to be key industry drivers supporting global economic growth. This training module explores the complex structures that influence gas supply, delivery, pricing, and derivative trading while also discussing new trends associated with spot and long-term contracts for LNG. Professionals will develop a robust knowledge of the market, which will assist in making trading decisions, operating effectiveness, and commercial improvement. Upon completion of this program, professionals will be positioned to better leverage new business opportunities that positively affect their organization and its position in the global gas market.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this training course are:
- To establish a comprehensive understanding of the strategic nature of natural gas and LNG trading activities in global markets.
- To investigate the key elements of market fundamentals, supply/demand conditions, and pricing indices impacting trade flow and price formation.
- To improve judgment and decision making skills regarding LNG contract negotiations and portfolio management.
- To investigate the use of risk management instruments to mitigate the impact of historical and potential volatility in gas pricing.
- To explore the impact of geopolitical and regulatory factors on gas trading and investment.
- To assess market analytics and forecasting models to be used in effective trading strategy development.
- To assess key factors and indicators related to market dynamics such as price formation and market competitiveness.
- To understand the range of platforms and types of derivatives and futures contracts available for trading in the gas and LNG market.
- To build skills and confidence in finding and structuring profitable LNG deals and managing exposure within the market.
- To enhance corporate performance with data-related analytics and decision making frameworks.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Energy traders and risk analysts working at oil and gas companies.
- Professionals involved in LNG procurement and dispatching, shipping and liquid terminal operations, including importers.
- Individuals involved in the investment management or analyst sectors of the energy portfolio.
- Corporate strategy and corporate planning professionals in the energy sector.
- Policy makers and intermediaries in regulatory agencies specifically growing the gas market.
- Financial institutions and consultants working in energy finance and commodity trading.
- Project managers and business development professionals working on LNG infrastructure projects.
- Corporate executives responsible for energy contracts and commercial strategies.
- Operations and logistics managers in gas supply and distribution networks.
- Market researchers and analysts seeking to expand their expertise in gas trading.