About this Training Course
This 4-day LNG Supply Chain, Regasification, and Terminal Operations course is designed to provide energy professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the LNG supply chain—from upstream supply and transportation, to regasification and downstream integration. As global demand for LNG continues to grow, fuelled by its role in energy transition and diversification, there is a critical need for technically competent professionals who can manage, operate, and optimize LNG infrastructure safely and efficiently.
Through an in-depth exploration of LNG carriers, floating and onshore regasification terminals, port and marine operations, and the transmission pipeline network, participants will develop a holistic understanding of the LNG ecosystem. The course also covers crucial commercial and contractual aspects, such as sourcing strategies, market mechanisms, and geopolitical considerations. Environmental regulations, risk management, and safety standards for terminal operations are emphasized to ensure compliance and resilience in high-risk LNG operations.
After the completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the design, systems, and operational practices of LNG carriers, including STS transfers and propulsion technologies
- Identify major global LNG suppliers and evaluate sourcing options, contracts, and pricing mechanisms
- Comprehend offloading operations and the functionality of FSUs and FSRUs in the LNG supply chain
- Differentiate between floating and onshore regasification technologies, systems, and integration with pipelines
- Design considerations for onshore LNG terminals including storage, regasification units, and utility systems
- Recognize key marine and port operations essential for LNG terminal safety and traffic control
- Apply safety regulations, environmental standards, and risk assessment methodologies relevant to LNG operations
- Understand natural gas transmission infrastructure from regasification terminals to end-users
This course is ideally suited for professionals involved in LNG terminal operations, maritime logistics, supply sourcing, and infrastructure development within the natural gas sector. It is also valuable for those seeking a deeper technical and commercial understanding of the LNG value chain. The course will benefit but is not limited to:
- Operations, Project, and Process Engineers involved in LNG terminal design and operation
- Marine and Port Authority Personnel, Pilots, and Tug Operators
- Energy Procurement, Sourcing, and LNG Trading Specialists
- Terminal and Facility Managers overseeing FSUs, FSRUs, or onshore regasification units
- Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Professionals and Risk Management Practitioners
- Pipeline Transmission Engineers and Midstream Infrastructure Planners
- Government or regulatory bodies involved in LNG infrastructure approvals and policy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
This training incorporates a blended learning approach combining technical lectures, interactive discussions, and case-based learning. Real-world examples, project case studies, and operational scenarios will be used to contextualize the theoretical elements of LNG supply chain and terminal operations.
Lead Trainer
Your expert course instructor, for more than four decades, has worked and consulted in the industry verticals encompassing: Technology, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Petrochemical Process Plants and Power Plant Construction Projects, Logistics & Warehousing, Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Infrastructure Development Projects (Ports, Offshore Supply Bases, Oil & Gas Terminals and Airports etc.), EPCIC Contracts, and Shipyards, in South East Asia, Africa, Middle East, Americas and Europe.
He has served as the Principal Management Consultant with management consultancy firms in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, specializing in corporate management consultancy, international contract reviews, and alternative dispute resolution services. He undertakes special assignments to conduct audits and valuations of intangible properties, including proprietary processes for licensed production, and to license intellectual property rights (IP Rights) in patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. He is frequently engaged in assignments such as due diligence, acquisitions and mergers, resolving operational issues, technology transfer, agency services contract reviews, cost controls, and enhancing Supply Chain Management. He has been conferred the credentials of Chartered Valuer & Appraiser (CVA) by SAC and IVAS, in accordance with the international valuation standards-setting body, the IVSC.
His consulting experience includes Charterparty Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Diversifications, Corporate Development, Marketing, Complex Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Dispute Resolutions, and Market Research.
He has successfully assisted Marine and offshore E&P clients in managing contractual disputes arising from various international contracts for upgrading & conversion projects. He continues to be actively engaged in claims reviews, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and expert witness-related assignments, arising from international contracts and Charterparty Agreements.
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, an MBA in General Management, a Master of Technology in Knowledge Engineering, a Master of Science in Maritime Studies, and an LL.M. (IP Law). He also holds professional qualifications in Business Valuations and Appraisers for CVA, arbitration, law, and marine engineering, including the Chief Engineer’s First-Class Certificate of Competency (MCA, UK).
He is further qualified and accredited as a Certified International Arbitrator, Chartered Arbitrator, Sports arbitrator under CAS Rules, WIPO Neutral, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Bargaining Code Arbitrator, Accredited Adjudicator, and Accredited Mediator (Malaysia). He is admitted to the international panels of arbitrators and neutrals.
Guest Trainer
Your expert course instructor is a skilled and accomplished professional with over 25 years of extensive C-level experience in the energy markets worldwide. He has a strong expertise in all the aspects of (energy) commodity markets, international sales, marketing of services, derivatives trading, staff training and risk management within dynamic and high-pressure environments.
He received a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Utrecht in 1987. He started his career at the NLKKAS, the Clearing House of the Commodity Futures Exchange in Amsterdam. After working for the NLKKAS for five years, he was appointed as Member of the Management Board of the Agricultural Futures Exchange (ATA) in Amsterdam at the age of 31. While working for the Clearing House and exchange, he became an expert in all the aspects of trading and risk management of commodities. In 1997, he founded his own specialist-consulting firm that provides strategic advice about (energy) commodity markets, trading and risk management.
He has advised government agencies such as the European Commission, investment banks, major utilities and commodity trading companies and various energy exchanges and market places in Europe, CEE countries, North America and Asia. Some of the issues he has advised on are the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework, investment strategies, trading and hedging strategies, initiation of Power Exchanges (APX) and other trading platforms, the set-up of (OTC) Clearing facilities, and feasibility and market studies like for the Oil, LNG and the Carbon Market. The latest additions are (Corporate) PPAs and Artificial Intelligence for energy firms.
Your expert course instructor has given numerous seminars, workshops and (in-house) training sessions about both the physical and financial trading and risk management of commodity and carbon products. The courses have been given to companies all over the world, in countries like Japan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Malaysia, China, India, Belgium and the Netherlands.
He has published several articles in specialist magazines such as Commodities Now and Energy Risk and he is the co-author of a book called A Guide to Emissions Trading: Risk Management and Business Implications published by Risk Books in 2004.
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Regasification converts LNG back into natural gas so pipelines and end users can consume it. The terminal warms LNG from cryogenic temperature and controls outlet pressure and temperature. Operators then meter the gas at custody transfer and manage quality to meet pipeline specifications. Regasification links LNG shipping to downstream demand such as power plants, industrial customers, and city-gas networks.
An LNG receiving terminal supports LNG Supply Chain Regasification and Terminal Operations by managing the steps between LNG carrier arrival and pipeline send-out. The vessel berths and connects to loading arms or hoses. Operators cool down lines to prevent thermal shock and transfer LNG to storage tanks or an FSRU. Vaporizers then warm LNG and convert it into gas. The terminal measures flow, controls pressure, and manages gas quality before pipeline delivery.
Open Rack Vaporizers (ORV) use seawater and deliver high efficiency, but they can affect local seawater temperature and require reliable intake systems. Submerged Combustion Vaporizers (SCV) burn fuel gas and provide flexibility, but they increase emissions and operating cost. Intermediate Fluid Vaporizers (IFV) use a heat-transfer fluid to improve stability and reduce icing risk under some conditions. Site constraints and permits often drive selection.
BOG forms when heat enters LNG during storage, transfer, or tank operations. Terminals control BOG to avoid overpressure, reduce product loss, and limit methane emissions. They typically compress BOG for use as fuel gas or send it into the gas system. Some facilities add re-liquefaction or dedicated power generation options. Good BOG management improves reliability during cooldown, transfer, and low-demand periods.
Terminals use Emergency Shut Down (ESD) systems to stop transfer quickly and isolate equipment. Fire and gas detection systems identify leaks and ignition hazards early. Emergency release systems protect loading arms if vessel movement creates unsafe loads. Operators also enforce exclusion zones, marine procedures, and competency requirements. These layers reduce escalation risk during abnormal events and support rapid emergency response.
A QRA estimates both the likelihood and consequences of credible accident scenarios. It typically evaluates LNG releases, vapor dispersion, pool fires, jet fires, and explosions. Engineers use the findings to set safety distances, optimize layout, and specify protection systems. Regulators and stakeholders often rely on QRA outputs during permitting and safety case reviews. The process helps teams select controls that reduce risk to acceptable levels.
Regas terminals manage seawater intake and discharge impacts when they use ORV or IFV systems. They also control noise, lighting, and water treatment practices. Emissions can come from fuel gas use, flaring, and BOG handling. Operators reduce impacts through monitoring, optimized operations, and methane management programs. Permits often define limits for thermal discharge, chemical dosing, and air emissions.
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This course enables me to enhance my knowledge of LNG and regasification.
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