Natural Gas Market Fundamentals
Key Facts
Dates:
October 18-19, 2012. Calgary
November 29-30, 2012. Regina
December 17-18, 2012. Edmonton
Venue: Please refer to the calendar.
Fee: $1195. Discounts apply for more than 1 registrant.
Application Process: Click here to register.
Course Contact:If you have any questions about this course, e-mailor phone 403-457-0260.
Overview
Natural Gas Market Fundamentals was offered at the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) but has been redesigned and updated. Now the focus has been narrowed to a general overview of North American gas markets and associated commercial practices, including a specific look at the main natural gas marketing functions. Alan Murray, the instructor, also examines government policy and regulation affecting gas marketing to show how pricing and access to pipelines affects marketability. This course moves beyond theory to practice – giving participants the tools they need to function and succeed in the marketplace.
This course is ideal for newly-hired employees that require the guidance of someone that knows the ins-and-outs of gas markets and policy developments. It is also useful for experienced employees that are moving from other areas to natural gas. After a 25+ year career at TransCanada and his most recent position as Head Engineer at the NEB, Alan has worked both for industry and government, understanding how both entities affect the marketplace. Customized versions of the course are available to address in-house course and training needs within a specific organization.
A continental breakfast and catered lunch will be provided for both course days, and every participant will take home a highly-detailed, colour participant workbook.
Description
- Introduction
- Basic Concepts
- Natural Gas in World Energy Trade
- Natural Gas Market Fundamentals
- Technical Analysis
- Fundamental Analysis
- Supply Basics
- Canadian Exploration
- Canadian Production
- Transportation Basics
- Canadian Natural Gas Pipeline and Transportation Systems
- Storage Basics and Canadian Storage
- Demand Basics
- Canadian Consumption and End Use Markets
- Natural Gas / Electricity Convergence
- Canadian Regional Markets & Transportation Systems
- The Influence of US Supply and Demand
- Price Formation & Discovery in Natural Gas Markets
- Price Risk Management
- Political, Policy & Regulatory Environment for Natural Gas Marketing
- Main Contracting Features in Natural Gas Marketing
- Natural Gas Marketing Functions
- Information Sources
- Course Summary and Conclusions