Gas Market and Trading Programme
The course provides a thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK and European gas markets. It will also explore the role of transportation, storage and market hubs and their impact in the gas supply chain. The course also examines the mechanics of gas trading and how development s in this area are impacting across the UK and Europe.
Who Should Attend
New staff joining existing teams at established participants
New market participants, either financial or physical players
Traders in other commodities who are looking to start trading in gas
Trading or supply companies from outside the UK who wish to gain an understanding of the UK market
Course Content
Day 1
Introduction to natural Gas
European Market Structure
- Main players
- Price drivers
- Market liberalisation
The Conceptual Network
- UK system
- Balancing
- European balancing
Transport and Storage
- Transportation in the market
- Capacity market
- Types and nature of storage
Overview of LNG Markets
Market Hubs in the EU
- Need for hubs
- Hubs in the EU
Day 2
Gas Contracts
- Long-term contracts
- Short-term contracts
- Types of trading in UK and Europe
Mechanics of Gas Trading
- Physical and financial
- OTC trading
- Futures trading
- Other derivatives instruments