Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry, Infrastructure and Regulations

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
12 Jul 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
01 Nov 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry, Infrastructure and Regulations

Introduction

The introduction to the Natural Gas training provides a high-level overview of the natural gas value chain and business, covering technical, commercial and management aspects of the natural gas industry. Rapidly advancing technology, increasing complexity, and competitive pressures demand a better understanding of the gas market. This training course brings together various gas concepts that affect the energy industry. It will discuss commercial structures, non-technical risks, and other topics to examine how gas grows as an investment opportunity. In addition, it will discuss the gas formation, the different types of gas, production, and processing. The delegates will also learn about the production and transport of natural gas, the different ways to monetise gas reserves, global, political, and environmental developments, and other issues within gas projects. It will get into economic valuation, talk about regulatory issues, and discuss LNG. These skills are critical to staying competitive and optimising the company’s resources for maximising value.

Objectives

    By the end of this training course, the delegates will be able to:

    • Develop a high-level understanding of the natural gas value chain and activities in the gas business
    • Acquire knowledge of how gas opportunities are identified and developed
    • Develop a high-level understanding of key gas technologies, e.g., liquefaction, gas-to-liquids, etc.
    • Grasp the key commercial aspects of gas opportunities
    • Network with other professionals in the gas business

Training Methodology

The delegates will better understand the subject matter with an experienced international instructor committed to informing and broadening the participants' perspectives. The trainer will use a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques with presentations, interactive discussion, and possibly case studies.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of Professionals of the Oil & Gas and Energy Sector but will particularly benefit:

  • Technical and Commercial Staff who are new to the gas business
  • Staff with roles in global functions (legal, finance, communications, etc.) that need to understand the gas business
  • Non-technical staff that support gas projects
  • Staff with roles in cross functions (logistics, supply chain, etc.) need to understand the gas business
  • Anyone who aspires to be part of the natural gas business

Course Outline

Day 1: INTRODUCTION & HOW IS GAS FORMED/PRODUCED 

  • Overview
  • World Gas Statistics
  • Oil & Gas Formation
  • Oil & Gas Processing
  • Drive Mechanisms

Day 2: TYPES OF GAS AND ITS RECOVERY ISSUES 

  • Types of Natural Gas
  • Properties of Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Recovery
  • Components of a Wellbore and Wellhead
  • Non-Technical Risk Integration

Day 3: CONTRACTS AND LEGAL ISSUES

  • Commercial Structures
  • Operating Models
  • Authorities & Permissions
  • Petroleum Contracts
  • Liabilities
  • Regulatory Considerations

Day 4: PROJECT ECONOMICS

  • Project Cash Flow
  • Opportunity Cost of Capital
  • Discounted Cash Flow
  • NPV & Economic Indicators
  • EMV and Decision Analysis

Day 5: TRADING AND LNG

  • Gas Trading
  • Major Gas Movements
  • Types of SPAs
  • What is LNG
  • LNG Cargo Issues and FLNG
  • Closeout

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