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Day 1: Gas value chain
Introductory quiz
This short, team-based quiz introduces the gas value chain in a
topical and entertaining way. It gives participants an opportunity to
meet each other in a relaxed and informal way.
Session 1: Introduction to gas
Designed to introduce the course and the main aspects of the gas
industry to be covered in the three days.
Session 2: Reserves and gas field development
Reveals aspects of a gas field and how reserves are determined.
Session 3: Markets and market structure
Introduces different gas markets.
Session 4: Stranded gas
Uncovers opportunities and challenges.
Session 5: Gas transportation
Outlines the technical and commercial drivers affecting gas
transportation.
Session 6: Gas storage
Considers different storage facilities available in the gas industry,
and their pros and cons.
Session 7: Gas quality and gas processing
Examines the properties of gas that affect its quality and the design and types of gas processing plant.
Session 8: Q&A
Provides an opportunity for participants to question the facilitators.
Day 2: Gas regulation and contracts
Session 1: Upstream regulation
Introduces the upstream regulatory environment and regimes behind the
petroleum industry.
Session 2: Gas regulation
Follows on from upstream regulation. Examines upstream vs downstream
regulation, costs and barriers, competition and legislations. Supports
industry models, trading, pipelines and distribution.
Session 3: Gas contracts
Outlines the different types of gas contracts and their specific
frameworks, including quality, take-or-pay, force majeure and other key
areas.
Session 4: Negotiation exercise
Illustrates interactively a buyer’s or seller’s perspective in trading
gas, consolidating elements from sessions earlier in the day.
Session 5: Q&A
Provides an opportunity for participants to question the facilitators.
Day 3: Liquefied Natural Gas
Session 1: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Overview of the LNG value chain; upstream, liquefaction, transport and
regasification. Considers storage, costs, project development and
project finance, pricing, contracts and short term trading. Refers to a
range of global examples throughout.
Session 2: LNG to China exercise
Creates an interactive session in understanding and determining the
options open to the Chinese government for the structure of its gas
industry. An opportunity to debate and conclude how to reform the gas
industry and bring the benefits of competition to China.
Session 3: Course conclusions and discussion forum
Provides an opportunity for participants to question the facilitators.
