Fundamentals of Gas & LNG Contracts & Pricing
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014 - By part-time distance learning UKIBC Academy
ibc-academy.cs@informa.com
Phone:+44(0)20 7017 7636
This practical and valuable 12-week part-time training course will enable professionals in the gas sector and advisory services to develop their legal and commercial knowledge to a high level; make astute sourcing decisions; construct and interpret gas/LNG and gas transportation contracts; and negotiate from a position of strength and gain a competitive edge. Delivering a solid grasp of the principles of global gas and LNG supply, available techniques for price determination, prevailing contract structure and agreement negotiation techniques is crucial to be able to provide contract safeguards for the future - this is a critical course for professional development. Misjudgement in any of these areas could result in unwise sourcing decisions, with significant adverse financial and legal liabilities. Delivered by part-time distance education, the six detailed modules: * Explain the underlying principles and provide practical knowledge of formulation of Gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPA) and Gas Transportation Agreements (GTA) between buyers, sellers and transporters of natural gas and LNG * Demonstrate the principles and provide working knowledge of the pricing of natural gas and LNG in a competitive fuel market, and determination of transportation tariffs * Analyse current developments in international LNG and gas trading activities in regions around the world * Evaluate the commercial and geopolitical aspects of gas transit across international boundaries, and compare different modes of liquefaction, transportation and regasification * Provide a comprehensive guide to contract negotiation techniques * Examine the fundamentals of hub linked gas trading, spot markets and arbitrage * And much more.....