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Negotiating & Managing Natural Gas Contracts

Who should attend: 

Professionals involved in managing international investments in oil and gas ventures: negotiators, lawyers, analysts, procurement managers, corporate development managers, governmental relations executives, officials in state petroleum companies, and Ministries of Energy, Finance and Geological Surveys.

4 days
Course aims: 

To develop an in-depth understanding of natural gas industry agreements, including sales and purchase, transportation, and production related services.

The programme will also enhance participants negotiation skills through hands-on experience in simulated negotiations

Course outline: 
  • Development of Natural Gas
    • First Principles of Natural Gas Developments
    • Profits and Pitfalls - Potential Policy Mistakes
    • Development Risks
    • Development Logic
    • Financing
  • Commercial Issues
    • Resource Development Contracts
    • Natural Gas Marketing
    • Natural Gas Pricing
    • Electrical Sector
    • Power Generation Costs
  • Production Related Services
    • Gas Gathering Agreements
    • Gas Processing Agreements
    • Gas Storage Agreements
  • Gas Supply and Purchase Agreements (GSPA)
    • Contract Structure
    • Gas Supply and Purchase Contract Checklist
  • LNG Sales Agreements
    • LNG Project Structure
    • LNG Sales Agreements
    • Comparison of LNG & Pipeline Delivery Contracts
  • Contract Administration
    • Operational Issues
    • Measurement and Specification
    • Production Accounting
    • Gas Delivery Procedures
  • Gas Transportation Agreements (GTA)
    • Pipeline Classification
    • Tariffs and Contracts
    • Relationship with GSPA
    • Legal Framework
    • Transportation Options
    • Contract Structure
    • Dedicated Projects
  • Gas Policy & Regulation
    • Role of Governments
    • Regulation of the Gas Industry
    • International Regulatory Reform