LNG - Understanding the Strategic and Commercial Fundamentals

The LNG business is currently facing considerable challenges in response to the global economic crisis, gas supply availability and squeeze on third party finance This course will provide you with an intensive and comprehensive overview of LNG.

You will gain insight into the strategic thinking when considering a plant in terms of reserves, technology, costs, contractors, shipping and storage. You will also gain a detailed update and forecast on world and regional LNG trends, together with an update on projects, supply and demand, new markets and pricing. Important aspects such as LNG contracts, safety and risk, financing, strategy, the role of governments, and short-term trading will also be explored.


Throughout the course ample time is allocated to questions and discussion. Case studies and examples will also be analysed throughout, equipping you with essential tools to use in your everyday work.

This is the first time this established course is coming to Perth, Australia after runnning successfully in various countries since 2005.





By attending this course you will:

Understand the major trends in the LNG industry
Assess your options through strategic thinking in terms of reserves, costs, gas prices and supply and demand
Gain knowledge of the pricing mechanisms
Review the major contract systems that govern the industry
Look into financing dynamics