LNG Commercial and Operations Fundamentals – Bridging Commercial Strategy and Technical Operations in LNG

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Master the intricacies of LNG commercial agreements and contract structures across the entire value chain, from production sharing arrangements to terminal usage agreements
• Develop advanced capabilities in LNG project risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and commercial risk matrix development
• Gain practical experience in LNG terminal scheduling, storage optimization, and operational management through hands-on simulation workshops
• Understand sophisticated LNG pricing mechanisms, including price indexation, S-curves, and spot market dynamics
• Acquire expertise in evaluating LNG project economics and structuring project financing deals, including latest industry benchmarks and financial modeling techniques

This course is designed for professionals who need comprehensive, practical knowledge of LNG commercial management across the entire value chain. Participants should have few years of experience, typically mid-to-senior level managers from international oil companies, national energy organizations, and strategic consulting firms who are directly responsible for complex LNG project development, commercial structuring, and strategic decision-making.

• LNG Commercial Manager
• Gas Project Development Director
• Energy Trading Specialist
• LNG Contract Negotiator
• Terminal Operations Strategy Lead
• Energy Investment Analyst
• Gas Supply Chain Director
• LNG Business Development Manager
• Energy Project Risk Advisor
• International Gas Ventures Manager

• Basic
• Intermediate

The course employs a dynamic and interactive learning methodology that goes beyond traditional lecture-based training. Participants will engage in a combination of expert-led presentations, real-world case study analyses, hands-on workshop simulations, and collaborative problem-solving exercises designed to transform theoretical knowledge into practical commercial skills. The course’s immersive approach includes three intensive case study workshops where participants will actively model LNG project structures, analyze complex commercial scenarios, and develop strategic solutions, ensuring that learning is practical, immediately applicable, and deeply interactive.

Your expert course leader, who based in UK, is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in the global oil and gas industry. His expertise covers various aspects of the energy value chain, including exploration and production, LNG, natural gas pipeline transportation, power generation, and project financing. He is highly regarded for his skills in negotiating gas sales agreements (GSA’s) for both pipelines and LNG, production sharing agreements (PSCs), and joint operating agreements (JOAs). He played a pivotal role as the oil and gas advisor to the president, offering valuable insights into policy and regulatory matters in Guyana’s evolving hydrocarbons sector. Additionally, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Oil, where he led negotiations related to unitization, political Force Majeure claims, and the exit from residual Qatar obligations. Earlier in his career, he held key positions as the manager and board director of Business Development at ConocoPhillips, overseeing heavy oil joint ventures and managing disputes with authorities. He also served as the senior gas negotiator at BP Exploration and as the director of business development at Amoco Exploration.

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To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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