LNG 101 – The Foundations of Liquefied Natural Gas

Insights into LNG, the Oil and Gas Industry's fastest growing sector. Reviewing LNG Technology, Markets and Trading.

Created by: Jan Poetsch
Energy professional with a passion for teaching & learning

What Will I Learn?

• Obtaining an overview of the main technical, engineering, project management, and commercial aspects of the LNG value chain
• Understanding LNG's key properties and components of the LNG value chain
• Gaining insights into the main building blocks of an LNG plant and their functions
• Outlining key elements of construction and contracting strategies for LNG projects
• Understanding core aspects of LNG vessel classifications and shipping costs
• Evaluating LNG pricing formulas and their economic implications
• Understanding dimensions of LNG value chain risk and risk management approaches

Requirements

• The course starts with the Basics of Natural Gas and LNG, and quickly ramps from there.
• Basic understanding of hydrocarbons and project management helpful, but not required.
• Basic understanding of commodity pricing and trading helpful, but not required.

Target audience

• Investors analyzing LNG opportunities.
• Energy Executives seeking a broad overview of LNG value chain opportunities and challenges.
• Project Practitioners who want to build strong foundational knowledge on LNG.
• Graduates interested in joining the LNG industry.
• Journalists requiring basic understanding for their reporting on LNG.