Natural Gas Pricing, Trading and Hedging – Bridge the Gap Between Gas Market Knowledge and Trading Success

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

• Master the fundamentals of natural gas markets and pricing mechanisms while developing the ability to analyze supply-demand dynamics and their impact on market prices across different regions.
• Develop comprehensive risk assessment skills and learn to implement effective hedging strategies using various financial instruments, including futures, forwards, and options.
• Gain practical expertise in portfolio management and understand how to apply advanced risk metrics and scenario analysis tools in gas trading operations.
• Evaluate and respond to market opportunities by understanding the interplay between gas pricing, market regulation, and emerging trends such as renewable energy integration and environmental regulations.
• Build proficiency in analyzing and managing complex gas contracts, including price review mechanisms and risk mitigation strategies through hands-on case studies and real-world examples.

This course is designed for professionals who need a thorough understanding of gas markets, pricing mechanisms, and risk management strategies. Ideal participants should have basic knowledge of energy markets and a desire to deepen their expertise in gas trading and risk management. The course content is particularly relevant for those involved in gas procurement, trading, risk management, or strategic planning.

• Gas/Energy Traders
• Risk Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Gas Procurement Specialists
• Energy Analysts
• Commercial Managers
• Business Development Managers
• Gas Contract Managers
• Energy Market Strategists
• Treasury/Finance Managers in Energy Companies
• Energy Policy Advisors
• Gas Supply Chain Managers
• Energy Market Regulators
• Investment Analysts (Energy Sector)
• Commercial Operations Managers

• Basic
• Intermediate

This course employs a dynamic blend of learning methods to ensure maximum understanding and practical application. Through expert-led interactive lectures, participants engage in real-time market discussions while building theoretical foundations. Learning is reinforced through three comprehensive case studies that simulate real-world scenarios in gas trading and risk management.

Your expert course leader, based in UK, is a distinguished energy industry veteran with over 20 years of expertise in natural gas, electricity, and commodity trading. As an accomplished trader and commercial expert, he has led negotiations for multiple gas commodity transactions and participated in over 20 price review disputes in pipeline gas across Europe, Asia, and Australia. He has demonstrated exceptional skill in gas portfolio optimization, commodity risk management, and commercial operations, including setting up and managing trading desks for gas and power markets. With his unique combination of technical background in Electronic Engineering, Masters in Engineering Management, and hands-on trading experience, he brings practical insights into gas market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and hedging strategies to the training room. His experience at major energy companies like Gazprom and Santos has given him deep expertise in gas trading, market analysis, and portfolio management, making him an authoritative voice in natural gas markets and risk management.

Unlock the potential of your workforce with customized in-house training programs designed specifically for the energy sector. Our tailored, in-house courses not only enhance employee skills and engagement but also offer significant cost savings by eliminating travel expenses. Invest in your team’s success and achieve specific outcomes aligned with your organization’s goals through our expert training solutions. Request for further information regarding our on-site or in-house training opportunities.

In our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will no longer providing hard copy training materials. Instead, all training content and resources will be delivered in digital format. Inspired by the oil and energy industry’s best practices, we are leveraging on digital technologies to reduce waste, lower our carbon emissions, ensuring our training content is always up-to-date and accessible. Click here to learn more.

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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