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Introduction to the course
Natural gas is the most energy efficient fossil fuel— it offers important energy saving benefits when it is used instead of oil or coal. It is also a source of hydrocarbons for petrochemical feedstock and a major source of elemental sulfur. Its popularity as an energy source is expected to grow substantially in the future because natural gas can help achieve two important energy goals for the twenty-first century — providing the sustainable energy supplies and services needed for social and economic development and reducing adverse impacts on global climate and the environment in general.
This interactive, application-driven 5-day International Gas Business training course will highlight the added value that International Gas Business can offer a professional the necessary technical, commercial, and business management training.
This KC Academy training course will feature:
- The fundamentals of natural gas extraction, purification, transportation, market dynamics, pricing and its business economics
- Strong perspective of the natural gas industry from wellheads to market
- Wide array of technical, commercial, contractual business transactions
- Technical and economic success factors in business to support strategic initiatives; to mitigate risk; and to direct operational decision making
Course details
By the end of this International Gas Business training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how natural gas is found in nature and how gas wells are developed
- Gain better understanding of the dynamics of the entire natural gas value chain addition from wellhead to the burner tip
- Recognize the major and common processes of the natural gas plants, and understand technical process drawings
- Determine various methods used to purify natural gas
- Understand the oil and gas facilities terminology
- Recognize how gas processing fits into the value chain for hydrocarbon products and identify the key issues at the plants
- Distinguish the difference between various gas conditioning and processing technologies, and decide which technique should be used based on the process
- Understand the principles of gas measurement and common measurement devices Discuss the market’s needs for NGL, LPG, ethane, propane and butane
- Understand the pipeline transfer
- Learn economic evaluation benchmarks and determine return on investments
This International Gas Business training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. Participants will learn by active participation throughout the training through the use of training seminar materials, case study exercises, quizzes, training videos and discussion of business cases issues in their organizations.
This KC Academy International Gas Business training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Business Development Managers
- Corporate Planning Professionals
- Geoscience & Engineering Professionals
- Supply Planners & Scheduling Professionals
- Government Regulators
- Law Professionals
- Tax & Finance Advisors
- Auditing Personnel
- Compliance Officers
- Equity Analyst and Bankers
- Joint Venture Officers
- Negotiators and Contracting Professionals
- Trading Professionals
Daily Agenda
DAY 1:
Setting the Natural Gas Scene in Energy Industry
- Natural Gas Fundamentals
- Introduction
- History
- Natural Gas Origin and Sources
- Natural Gas Composition & Classification
- Natural Gas Resources
- Natural Gas from Wellhead to the Market
- Exploration and Production
- Processing and Production
- Sales Gas Transmission
- Underground Storage
- Distribution
- Natural Gas Fundamentals
- Characteristics of Natural Gas
- Chemistry of Oil and Gas
- Raw Gas Contaminants
- Sales Gas and Product Specifications
- Vapor / Liquid Separation Principals
- Terminology
- Gas Traditional Processes
- Excess Water Removal
- Acid Gas Removal
- Dehydration
- Mercury Removal
- Nitrogen Removal
- NGL Separation
- Gas Sweetening and Sulfur Recovery
- Acid Gas Reinjection
- Natural Gas Liquids and Dew Point Control
DAY 2:
Essential Logistics in Natural Gas Business
- Nitrogen Rejection Processes
- Cryogenic Process
- Absorption Process (using lean oil or solvent) Membrane Separation
- Adsorption Process (activated carbon) Storage System
- Storage Tanks
- Vapour Recovery System LACT Unit
- Sampling
- Natural Gas Transportation
- Pipeline Components
- Compressor Stations
- Metering Stations
- Valves
- Control Stations
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
- Why LNG a Growth Industry
- Compression & Refrigeration
- Transportation of LNG
- Major LNG Exporting Nations
- Major Importing Nations
- Pipeline Operations
- Basics of Gas Pipeline
- Gas Flow Measurement
DAY 3:
Introduction to the LNG Industry
- LNG Sales, Marketing and Trade
- Price Disparity in Different Regions
- LNG Benchmarks
- Major Changes in LNG Business
- Business Sector
- Industry and Market Structure
- Natural Gas Demand
- Natural Gas Supply
- Economics of the Natural Gas Plants
- Global Markets
- Where and Who are the Users of LNG
- Projects Currently under Development
- Key Project Risk and Value Identification
- Understanding the Fundamental Commercial Drivers for Project Success
- Identification of Key Project Risks (from a commercial perspective) and Mitigation Strategies
- Reserves Definitions and Reserves Certification
- Completion and Cost Overrun Risks
- Cost Linkages to Oil and Gas Prices
DAY 4:
Risk Management and Dispute Prevention
- Handling Risks
- Risk Management Techniques
- The Risk Matrix
- Disputes
- Causes of Disputes
- Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration and Expert Determination
- LNG Project Financing Essentials
- Financial Structures in LNG
- Investment Decision Making
- The Key Value Drivers in LNG Financing
- Overview of LNG Financing Options
- Balance Financing
- ECA and Multilateral Agency Funding
- Capital Markets
- Asset based Financing
- Project Financing and Structured Re-seminar Financing
DAY 5:
License Agreements, Regulations, Future Trends
- Upstream Fiscal & License Agreements
- Fiscal and Legal Regimes Worldwide
- Production Sharing Arrangements
- Regulations
- The History of Regulations
- The Market under Regulation
- The Environmental Impact
- The Future Trends in Natural Gas Trends
- Trends in LNG Markets
- Latest Changes and Movements in LNG Trading
- The Impact of Shale Gas
- Hubs vs. Oil for Price Setting
- Market Shifts in Importation and Liquefaction
- Mid and Small Scale LNG
- Floating and Niche LNG Concepts
- Wrap-up and Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.
You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.
Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.
It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.
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