ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has provided intercontinental mobility to natural
gas, which now provides about 25% of the global primary energy. Being the
cleanest fossil fuel, natural gas/LNG consumption is forecasted to grow in all
future scenarios. With the entry of various players, including Trading
companies, the LNG value chain is becoming increasingly complex, and a solid
understanding of its economics and management of its interfaces have become
crucial to identify and assess investment opportunities and risks.
Recent market disturbances caused by COVID-19, Oil & Gas price instabilities -
coupled with the political (Ukraine/Russia) challenges - make a deep
understanding of LNG Value Chain Logistics and Economics even more essential to
ensure the security of energy supplies sustainably and profitably.
This intermediate level 3 full-day course starts with a concise introduction to
the LNG business. Thereafter, the elements of the LNG value chain are described,
and their individual economics analysed. A Business Activity Model along the
value chain will be developed and discussed in depth, covering the following key
processes:
'Buy Gas - Transport Gas - Liquefy Gas - Sell LNG/Products - Ship LNG - Regasify
LNG'
The integrated chain economics will then be developed and quantified. A hands-on
group workshop/exercise developing the economic case of a full-sized
Liquefaction project will be carried out, considering the forecasted cash flows
throughout the project life, the location of the plant, its markets, project
sensitivities and profitability assessment.
Participants will be provided with Excel based tools/models (LNG Liquefaction
project development Net Present Value (NPV) analyses, Shipping Freight
Calculations and Economics) to work through the exercises and also for their
future personal use.
Training Objectives
After the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Understand how the LNG Value Chain operates, bound by the relevant Contracts
and Agreements.
* Learn the basic economic parameters (operating, capital costs, financing,
profitability) of each major element of the value chain.
* Appreciate the complexity of the value chain, and the associated
opportunities and risks.
* Develop quantitative project evaluation skills.
* Explore options to maximise profitability in a given LNG value chain.
* Discuss best practices on how to manage, steer and govern these activities.
Target Audience
Technical, Operational, Shipping, Commercial, Project and Governance
professionals who are already active in a specific section of the LNG Value
Chain will directly benefit in developing a wider and deeper perspective on how
the LNG Value Chain operations and can be optimised. Managers (Technical,
Financial, Legal and Governance) less familiar with the specifics of the LNG
Industry will also benefit from attending this VILT course, as they will obtain
the required background to be able to set sharper targets, suitable performance
indicators, and governance and performance assessment guidelines for units
engaged in the chain. The course is most relevant for professionals engaged in
the LNG industry at:
* National and International Oil & Gas/Energy Companies
* LNG Importers/Exporters/Traders/Shippers
* Government & Regulatory Agencies
* Finance Institutions
It will also apply to the following audience:
* Business Development Managers
* Corporate Planning Professionals
* Project Developers
* Supply Planners & Scheduling Professionals
* Regulators
* Tax & Finance Advisors
* Compliance Officers
* Equity Analyst and Bankers
* Joint Venture Representatives, Board Directors
* Negotiators and Contracting Staff
* Trading Professionals
Course Level
* Intermediate
Trainer
Your expert course leader is an Oil & Gas/LNG professional with more than 35
years of international experience, majority of which was gained at Shell
International Joint Ventures engaged in Oil Refining, Supply / Trading, Gas
Supply and LNG Businesses in the Netherlands, France, Thailand, Dominican
Republic and Nigeria.
Since 2004, he has had several roles in the management of the LNG Value Chain
including the Commercial Operational Management of Nigeria LNG (NLNG). He played
an active role in the start-up and integration of LNG trains 4, 5 and 6 with
NLNG becoming the 3rd largest LNG producer in the world in 2007. Commercial
operations spanned 4 Gas Supply, 11 LNG Sales & Purchase Agreements, ad-hoc LPG
and Condensate Sales and LNG Ship Chartering contracts. Under his supervision,
more than 2,000 LNG cargoes were exported. He was part of the organizational
transformation of the company from a Project-based set-up to a Production /
Commercial based structure and implemented an 'Integrated Planning and
Scheduling Department' in which he optimized the value chain (Buy-Gas - Liquify
Gas to LNG - Sell - Ship LNG). Staff competence management was one of his focus
areas during this period. He was also the NLNG representative on JV Technical,
Commercial, Shipping Committees where he interfaced with Government & Regulatory
authorities.
In 2014, he was appointed as Shell Shareholder representative to NLNG and became
a Non-Executive Board member to NLNG companies, including Bonny Gas Transport
(BGT) managing 24 LNG Ships. During this period, he was involved in the Economic
and Technical steering of the Shipping Fleet and Liquefaction Plant Rejuvenation
projects and a further capacity expansion of liquefaction plant which resulted
in the achievement of NLNG train 7 project FID in 2019.
Since 2016, he has been active as an independent consultant. He co-authored 2
patents and more than 30 published papers/presentations. He holds a PhD from
Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and a MSc and BSc in Chemical
Engineering from the University of Birmingham, UK.
POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer
individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can
help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your
learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your
capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be
delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers.
They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help
you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable
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