Day 1
Introduction to oil & gas
Oil & gas: Exploration and appraisal
Reserves & exploration commercial issues
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Accounting for risk: expected monetary value (EMV)
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Definition & Calculation of reserves
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Acquiring acreage & fiscal systems
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Joint venture operating agreements
Bidding Exercise
Bidding exercise feedback
Crude oil & gas production
Development exercise
LNG development - a new global market
Day 2
Natural gas
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Market demand & supply
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Major sectors
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Transportation of gas
Crude evaluation and selection
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Crude classification and assay
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Delivered crude cost & transportation
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Gross product worth – refining worth
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Pecking Order -Net margin and crude selection
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Crude slate
Physical oil markets & pricing mechanisms
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Physical oil markets
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Pricing mechanisms
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The Brent market
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Nature of price reporting
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Comparison of physical, futures & swaps pricing influences
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Introduction to the Brent benchmark
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Role as a benchmark
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Why Brent?
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The shipping market
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Oil & freight contracts
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Key Clauses
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Contract performance risks
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Financial risks
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Payment guarantees
Contract choice exercise
Day 3
Oil trading & refining simulation – 1
Oil refining
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The main products
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Refinery configurations
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Deep residue Conversion
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How Refiners Influence Yield Variations
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Alternative Fuels, Bio-fuels & GHG benefits
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Supply & Demand trends and features
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Refinery Margins & Investment
- Overview / Summary
Overview of oil & gas trading markets
Jargon test questions
Oil marketing
Day 4
Price exposure
Hedging instruments – forward & futures
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Evolution of the market
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Crude oil forward markets
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Review of futures contracts & terminology
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Hedging example using futures
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Basis risk and forward curve
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Technical analysis
Jargon test answers
Oil trading & refining simulation – 2
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Crude hedging with futures/basis risk
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Hedging strategy and position management
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Refinery nominations (crude type and mode of operation)
Swaps
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Swaps terminology and principles
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Examples of crude oil and product swaps
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Swaps settlement and pay-out
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Contracts for difference/ Brent CFD market
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Differences between futures & swaps
Derivatives jargon test questions
Day 5
International product trade flows and transport
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Differences between products & crude
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The main product markets
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Product price drivers/differentials
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Refining balance
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Fundamentals of the various product markets
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Fuel oil market
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Product pricing benchmarks
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Importance of refining margins
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Freight
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Arbitrage & trade
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Role of traders/blenders
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Influence of futures/swaps on pricing
Derivatives jargon test answers
Oil trading & refining simulation – 3
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Crude and product hedging with futures/swaps
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Hedging strategy and position management
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Refinery nominations (crude type and mode of operation)
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Product sale
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Profitability & Mark to Market
Management issues
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Control lessons learnt
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The major economic risks
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Controlling risks
Structure of oil & gas industry & key geopolitical issues
Question and answer session
Team exercise conclusions
Course summary and close
19-22 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
4-7 Dec 2012 (London, UK)
This Euromoney Energy Training course examines markets, pricing and products to provide you with a thorough overview of the sector. The course will explore mechanisms and tools for both physical and financial oil trading allowing unparalleled access to the world of trading, its role within the oil industry and its importance in the success of oil companies. You will leave this course with a thorough understanding of the workings of crude oil markets and the range of contracts, tools and techniques available to traders.
26-28 Nov 2012 (London, UK)
This Euromoney Energy Training course examines the roles of benchmarking and performance monitoring through key performance indicators and the analysis of business models.
25-27 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
17-19 Dec 2012 (London, UK)
This Petroleum Company Performance Management training course has been designed to offer personnel from corporations and financial institutions a full complement of tools to use most effectively in developing and analysing the corporate performance measures for oil and gas companies.
24-27 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
The Commercial and Trading Aspects of Oil Refining course will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the refining business and an understanding of how trading/hedging can improve margins and reduce risk. Discover how to optimise refinery margins and manage the profitability of commercial refining.
17-19 Oct 2012 (London, UK)
This Euromoney Energy Training course provides a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas industry from upstream exploration and production to downstream refining, sales and marketing. Under the guidance of our expert course faculty, participants will gain an appreciation of industry dynamics and the key issues affecting its development and future.
10-12 Jul 2012 (London, UK)
This 3-day Euromoney Energy Training course will give you an in-depth understanding of the problems and solutions in unit formation, negotiation of participation factors and operating agreements. The role of governmental agencies in consent and oversight will also be discussed.
12-15 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
11-14 Dec 2012 (London, UK)
This practical Euromoney Energy Training course will enable delegates from all technical and commercial disciplines to understand the theories and methods used to value oil and gas prospects. The four-days will reveal the fundamental aspects of upstream petroleum economics and risk analysis. Through computer-based exercises, participants will construct economic models, incorporating relevant cash flow data for case study projects and scenarios.
10-12 Oct 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
This course explores the structure and mechanisms of production sharing contracts (PSC's) for upstream oil and gas projects. Studying the underlying processes and commercial drivers, participants will examine case studies to illustrate the economic structure of these complex agreements.
17-20 Dec 2012 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
This 4 day International Oil & Gas Contracts course is specifically designed for professionals involved internationally in the oil and gas industry, it offers a unique opportunity to rapidly increase your understanding of the legal issues involved in various UK and international scenarios and to improve your techniques and skills in drafting a variety of international contracts.
3-5 Dec 2012 (London, United Kingdom)
Euromoney Energy Trainings Petroleum Sales Contracts course is designed to give attendees a comprehensive understanding of crude oil, natural gas and refined products markets and the sales contracts that are utilised for transactions through the supply chain.
23-25 May 2012 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
This course explores the structure and mechanisms of production sharing contracts (PSC's) for upstream oil and gas projects. Studying the underlying processes and commercial drivers, participants will examine case studies to illustrate the economic structure of these complex agreements.
29-31 Oct 2012 (London, UK)
This course is designed for professionals who need to develop an understanding of the unique aspects of the energy industry, including the oil and gas commercialisation and business development or facilities evaluation and commercialisation.
The course will focus on the skills required in evaluation (both buyside and sell-side), financing, acquisition, and exploitation planning for an oil and gas entity, a midstream facility or electrical generation plant.
11-13 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
This course explores the structure and mechanisms of production sharing contracts (PSC’s) for upstream oil and gas projects. Studying the underlying processes and commercial drivers, participants will examine case studies to illustrate the economic structure of these complex agreements.
22-24 Oct 2012 (London, UK)
This 3 day Upstream Oil and Gas Acquisition and Divestment course will explain how upstream oil and gas assets are traded from both buyer and seller perspectives.
The course includes references to failed and successful deals and provides valuable insight into how to conclude successful transactions.
The principles of Licensing Rounds, Farm In and Farm Out processes are explored as well as key industry processes underpinning these transactions. It includes assessment of case studies, and an element of group work based on an “acquisition and divestment opportunity” where buyers and sellers meet to consider an opportunity and to “close a deal”.
12-15 Nov 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
The Energy Risk Management: Mastering Volatile and Complex Markets course is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to risk management for complex energy markets. The course will detail why and how risks in energy – particularly gas and electricity - are more acute than in other traded market sectors, and how classic risk management techniques must be adapted and extended to meet these demanding conditions.
1-5 Oct 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
This 5-day course is a comprehensive review of the key features of upstream management ranging from exploration and development through to production and transportation. The course will benefit attendees who wish to broaden and deepen their upstream management skills
16-19 Jul 2012 (London, UK)
People coming to energy risk management for the first time are taken aback by the extreme market conditions that are commonplace in the complex markets of oil, coal, and above all, gas and electricity. Levels of volatility and basis risk are unprecedented: and there are additional risks that are unique to energy. This course shows delegates how to deploy traditional risk management tools in the challenging context of volatile energy markets, and to extend these techniques to master the unique risk characteristics of gas and electricity.
19-21 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
This 3 day course concentrates on a review and analysis of energy trends over the next 20 years. While predicting future energy trends can be fraught with uncertainties, attention is given to reviewing and analysing a variety of key market drivers, applying sensitivities and discussing probable outcomes.
11-15 Jun 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
A 5-day course designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of oil products, oil trading, market participants and fundamentals such as pricing.
17-19 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
21-23 Nov 2012 (Lagos, Nigeria)
Attend this practical and interactive three-day training course and enhance your knowledge in the following key areas: The fundamental economic principles underpinning production sharing contracts (PSC’s); The history and evolution of production sharing contracts (PSC’s); The PSC structure, content and flowchart; Cost recovery, profile share, bonuses, sliding scales; Royalty and Taxation; Ringfencing; Key economic issues in PSC negotiations and bidding, featuring: Nigeria PSC economic modelling workshop, The economic impact of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and Global case studies
19-21 Nov 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
21-23 May 2012 (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
A 3-day intensive course exploring how upstream oil and gas assets are traded from both buyer and seller perspectives. The course will include references to failed and successful deals and provide valuable insight into how to conclude successful transactions.
11-14 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
For operator drilling contractor and service company personnel that desire a specialised familiarisation, understanding and comprehension of Deepwater Drilling Operations, equipment, processes, systems and activities.
25-29 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
This 5-day course is a comprehensive review of the key features of upstream management ranging from exploration and development through to production and transportation. The course will benefit attendees who wish to broaden and deepen their upstream management skills.
16-19 Jul 2012 (London, UK)
4 days of course modules that focus on the review and examination of the key elements of the supply chain from upstream activities of exploration, development and production through transportation to downstream sector that involves trading, refining, petrochemicals and final distribution to the consuming markets.
28-30 May 2012 (London, UK)
This Fundamentals of Crude Oil Valuation & Pricing course covers everything you need to know about how oil is traded and priced in the international market. The course covers the valuation and pricing of physical cargoes of crude oil, as well as how derivatives such as oil futures and swaps are structured.
20-23 May 2012 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
This 4-day training course will enhance your understanding of the legal issues involved in production sharing contracts and to improve your negotiation techniques.
18-20 Jul 2012 (New York, United States)
This course will give you an in-depth introduction to petroleum refining technology and economics. The focus is on transportation fuels refineries, however, petrochemical production and biofuels are also discussed. The first part of the program includes an
overview of crude oil supply and petroleum product demand. This is followed with a description of refinery process technology. Key refining technologies are described such as crude oil distillation, heavy oil conversion options, hydrotreating, and catalytic reforming.
5-8 Nov 2012 (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
4 days of course modules that focus on the review and examination of the key elements of the supply chain from upstream activities of exploration, development and production through transportation to downstream sector that involves trading, refining, petrochemicals and final distribution to the consuming markets.
20-22 Aug 2012 (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
This course is designed for professionals who need to develop an understanding of the unique aspects of the energy industry, including the oil and gas commercialisation and business development or facilities evaluation and commercialisation.
The course will focus on the skills required in evaluation (both buyside and sell-side), financing, acquisition, and exploitation planning for an oil and gas entity, a midstream facility or electrical generation plant.
25-27 Sep 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
This Fundamentals of Crude Oil Valuation & Pricing course covers everything you need to know about how oil is traded and priced in the international market. The course covers the valuation and pricing of physical cargoes of crude oil, as well as how derivatives such as oil futures and swaps are structured.
8-10 Oct 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
This Euromoney Energy Training course examines the roles of benchmarking and performance monitoring through key performance indicators and the analysis of business models.
25-29 Jun 2012 (London, UK)
Featuring 3–individually bookable modules:
- Upstream development & production
- Mid-stream pipelines & LNG projects
- Downstream oil refineries & petrochemical plants
- Including: 16 key industry case studies to improve your understanding
20-22 Aug 2012 (London, UK)
24-27 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
22-31 Oct 2012 (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
20-23 Nov 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
For operator drilling contractor and service company personnel that desire a specialised familiarisation, understanding and comprehension of Deepwater Drilling Operations, equipment, processes, systems and activities.
12-14 Nov 2012 (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
This 3 day course concentrates on a review and analysis of energy trends over the next 20 years. While predicting future energy trends can be fraught with uncertainties, attention is given to reviewing and analysing a variety of key market drivers, applying sensitivities and discussing probable outcomes.
12-15 Nov 2012 (Singapore, Singapore)
14-16 Nov 2012 (Almaty, Kazakhstan)
This course explores the structure and mechanisms of production sharing contracts (PSC’s) and the economic principles that underpin them. Studying the underlying processes and commercial drivers, participants will examine case studies to illustrate the economic structure of these complex agreements.
17-27 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
An 8-day comprehensive, intense and practical programme covering the financial structures used today to finance energy projects worldwide at each stage along the energy supply chain.
17-21 Sep 2012 (London, UK)
This 5-day course is designed to introduce both lawyers and nonlawyers alike to the theories and practice of international commercial and investment arbitration in the oil & gas industry.