Natural Gas Trading and Risk Management
Course Description
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading markets, and the different trading instruments available, including physical and financial contracts, derivatives, and hedging strategies. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain an in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of natural gas trading, including the differences between exchange and OTC trading, the intricacies of the chartering process, and the fundamentals of post-fixtures operations. We will also explore the risk management techniques and tools used in natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading, including the use of derivatives such as futures, swaps, options, and spread options, as well as advanced trading strategies, such as trading natural gas spreads and arbitrage opportunities. By the end of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading markets, and the different trading instruments available to them, as well as the risk management and hedging strategies that can be employed to effectively manage price risk.
The Training Course Will Highlight ?
Training Objective

  • Gain an understanding of the natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading markets, including the differences between exchange and OTC trading, and the various instruments used for trading physical and financial contracts.
  • Develop an understanding of price risk and hedging strategies used in natural gas trading, including the use of derivatives such as futures, swaps, options, and spread options.
  • Acquire knowledge of the chartering process and post-fixtures operations, including the different types of vessels used for natural gas transportation, charter parties, and freight rates.
  • Explore advanced trading strategies, including trading natural gas spreads and arbitrage opportunities, and gain an understanding of emerging trends in natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading.

Target Audience

This course is particularly relevant for:

  • Energy traders and risk managers who are involved in natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading and are looking to enhance their knowledge of trading strategies, risk management, and hedging techniques.
  • Analysts and consultants who are involved in analyzing the natural gas, LPG, and LNG markets and need to understand the dynamics of trading, chartering, and post-fixtures operations.
  • Brokers and intermediaries who facilitate trades in the natural gas, LPG, and LNG markets and require a comprehensive understanding of the trading instruments and risk management strategies employed in these markets.
  • Executives and decision-makers in companies that trade, transport, or store natural gas, LPG, or LNG, who need to understand the intricacies of the markets and the risks associated with trading and transport.
  • Academics and researchers who are interested in studying the natural gas, LPG, and LNG markets and require a thorough understanding of the markets' fundamentals and advanced trading strategies.

Training Methods

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities
 to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

    • Lectures
    • Workshop & Work Presentation
    • Case Studies and Practical Exercise
    • Videos and General Discussions

Daily Agenda

Introduction to Natural Gas Trading

  • Understanding the natural gas market and its participants
  • Types of natural gas: pipeline gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and compressed natural gas (CNG)
  • Trading on an exchange vs. over-the-counter (OTC)
  • Physical and financial contracts in natural gas trading
  • Price risk and hedging strategies

LPG and LNG Trading

  • Understanding LPG and LNG markets
  • Differences between LPG and LNG trading
  • Physical and financial contracts in LPG and LNG trading
  • Trading on an exchange vs. over-the-counter (OTC)
  • Price risk and hedging strategies in LPG and LNG trading

Natural Gas Derivatives

  • Understanding natural gas derivatives
  • Types of natural gas derivatives: futures, swaps, options, and spread options
  • Applications of natural gas derivatives in risk management
  • Trading natural gas derivatives on an exchange and OTC
  • Hedging strategies using natural gas derivatives

Chartering Operations

  • Understanding the chartering process in natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading
  • Types of vessels used for natural gas transportation
  • Charter parties and their key clauses
  • Freight rates and their determinants
  • Post-fixtures operations

Advanced Topics in Natural Gas Trading 

  • Trading natural gas spreads
  • Arbitrage opportunities in natural gas trading
  • Risk management in natural gas trading
  • Trading natural gas options
  • Emerging trends in natural gas, LPG, and LNG trading
Accreditation

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration

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Course Rounds : (5 -Days)


Code Date Venue Fees Register
PE222-01 20-04-2025 Dubai USD 5450
PE222-02 23-06-2025 Istanbul USD 5950
PE222-03 07-09-2025 Manama USD 5450
PE222-04 21-12-2025 Dubai USD 5450
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  • Start date 20-04-2025
  • End date 24-04-2025

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  • Country UAE
  • Venue Dubai

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