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	Public Courses Customised Training		Education Through workshops and executive briefings, we can provide efficient and effective knowledge transfer, tailored to your specific needs. We work with The Oxford Princeton Programme to provide instructor-led classroom training courses and workshops on a wide range of energy market topics, from industry fundamentals through trading, derivatives and risk management.   European Natural Gas Courses and Workshops Overview of the European Natural Gas Industry London, 12 March 2012 London, 26 November 2012 A one-day introduction to natural gas and the natural gas industry, with a European focus. Learn how companies search for oil and gas, how gas is produced and processed, physical characteristics of natural gas and why it is the fuel of choice for many applications. Also covers the basics of gas transportation and storage, including an introduction to the LNG industry. Exploring European Natural Gas Markets London, 13-14 March 2012 London, 27-28 November 2012 A two-day workshop on the UK and continental European gas markets. Starting with an overview of European gas fundamentals - sources of supply, pipeline and LNG infrastructure, sources and patterns of demand - then focusing on the regulatory regime and the EU's market liberalisation programme, the workshop moves on to look at the nature of gas trading in the UK and Europe - the instruments traded, the hubs and virtual trading points at which trading occurs, and issues and problems in the development of open, liquid spot and forward markets for European gas. European Gas and Power Trading Düsseldorf, 24-26 April 2012 London, 16-18 October 2012 This three-day, highly interactive, workshop is designed to provide an introductory overview of the way natural gas and electricity are traded within Europe. Delegates will learn the general principles of how gas and power markets work, and how trading is carried out in the various different types of market – spot and forward, exchange-based and OTC. They will also get an idea of what a trader's job involves, through competitive team trading simulations and other hands-on exercises that focus on different aspects of trading and risk management. Topics explored include basic trading concepts, fundamentals of gas, power and emissions markets, fundamental and technical market analysis, gas and power trading instruments, trading strategies including arbitrage and the use of gas storage, the mechanics of trading on exchanges, in auctions and through bilateral contracts, and principles of risk measurement, management and hedging. European Electricity Markets Courses and Workshops Overview of European Electric Power Markets London, 29 November 2012 A one-day overview of the electric power industry and power trading markets in Europe. Learn the basics of how electricity is generated and transmitted, the fundamentals of electricity supply and demand in Europe, how electricity is traded in liberalised markets, the principles of design of electricity markets, including exchange-based and over-the-counter trading and balancing mechanisms. Specific aspects of key markets, including the French, German, Nordic and UK markets, are covered.   Oil Trading and Petroleum Markets Courses and Workshops Oil Trading Orientation Houston, 24-26 April 2012 Dubai, 8-10 May 2012 Calgary, 22-24 May 2012 Stavanger, 19-21 June 2012 Geneva, 2-4 Oct 2012 Cape Town, 6-8 November 2012 Houston, 13-15 November 2012 London, 10-12 December 2012 This three-day workshop familiarises delegates with the key building blocks of knowledge for crude oil and petroleum product trading. Topics explored include crude oil quality, product blending and specifications, market fundamentals, technical analysis, key trading strategies, pricing mechanisms and the mechanics of trading and operations. Delegates will learn trading terminology, as well as get the chance to participate in industry case studies and trading simulations. Aviation Fuels: Supply, Trading and Risk Management Oxford, 18-20 September 2012 This three-day workshop provides an overview of supply, trading and risk management in the aviation fuels market. The course covers the key building blocks of knowledge for anyone needing to understand the jet fuel and aviation gasoline markets. Topics explored include the basics of aviation fuel production and refining processes, aviation fuels quality and specifications, supply and logistics, market fundamentals of supply and demand, jet fuel trading, pricing mechanisms and the management of price risk. Energy Value Chain Geneva, 12-14 June 2012 London, 24-26 September 2012 This three-day workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the supply value chains and trading of oil, gas, coal and power. The course also covers the basics of the emissions trading market. Topics explored include quality issues, market fundamentals, trading patterns and locations, trading instruments and pricing mechanisms and transportation. Delegates will get a flavor of the trading markets for each commodity through competitive team trading simulations. Overview of Physical Crude Oil Trading and Operations London, 10-11 September 2012 Zug, 3-4 December 2012 A two-day introductory workshop on how the physical crude oil trading market works. The workshop covers crude oil logistics from wellhead to refinery, international trading, crude oil selection by refiners, pricing, spot and term deals, contract terms and terminology and trading strategies. Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining - A Non-Technical Introduction London, 12-13 September 2012 Zug, 5-6 December 2012 You don’t need an engineering degree to understand the fundamentals of petroleum refining! This exciting programme is designed to introduce non-technical oil industry members to the fascinating field of petroleum refining.Learn how a refinery works and how refinery operations affect global oil and product prices. Fundamentals of Refinery Economics and Blending London, 14 September 2012 Zug, 7 December 2012 This one-day workshop is designed to follow on from the popular Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining course, by focusing on the topics of refinery economics and blending. The course reviews the fundamentals of refining planning and optimisation, and delegates will learn what affects refinery profitability, how margins are calculated and the trends in refining and product demand. We’ll also cover product specifications, blending and valuation.   Energy Derivatives and Risk Management Courses and Workshops Fundamentals of Energy Futures London, 19 November 2012 This highly interactive workshop is a great introduction to exchange traded futures contracts. Delegates will leave with an in-depth knowledge of futures contracts and markets - specifically those related to energy. This introductory, one-day course includes a trading simulation. Fundamentals of Energy Options London, 20 November 2012 This introductory one-day workshop covers everything from basic options terminology to advanced trading strategies, focusing on options on energy commodities, including oil, gas and electricity. The course includes a trading simulation. Energy Risk Management London, 21-22 November 2012 This two-day workshop is perfect for those who are already familiar with futures and options but want a more in-depth understanding of hedging and the tools available. This course uses four case studies which require the delegate to apply hedging skills to complex scenarios. This programme deals with many different energy commodities, including oil and gas. Option Pricing and Applications London, 23 October 2012 This full day workshop assumes you already have a basic knowledge of options, and explores aspects of option price behaviour and the use of options in more depth. Topics include option sensitivities (delta, gamma, theta, vega) and how these can be applied in techniques such as delta hedging and volatility trading. This course not only extends your understanding of option dynamics, but also allows you to practice these skills through a trading simulation. Option Strategies London, 24 October 2012 Once you’ve mastered the basics of options, you can learn how to get the most out of these fascinating instruments with this advanced course. Delegates learn how to apply complex combinations of calls and puts in order to hedge specific risks and take advantage of market expectations. With our unique trading simulation you will master directional and market-neutral trading strategies, as well as the application of complex strategies. Completely revised during 2007, this course also addresses the use of participating swaps, three-way collars and other zero cost hedging instruments. Top ^