This Intermediate Energy Trading, Hedging, Portfolio and Risk Management training course is designed to give delegates a comprehensive picture of the crude oil, refined products, and biofuels markets, risks, and legal and regulatory issues involved in the international trading of crude oil and these products. It is presented with the wide range of essential engineering practices of the petroleum industry spanning exploration, extraction, refining, global oil supply, reserves, production & trade flows. With the overview of these essential upstream and midstream practices, the downstream industry operations dealing with crude oil and refined products trading and its associated risks and uncertainties can be fully understood. Since price volatility always exists, the Price Risk Management appropriate techniques are presented in detail. Sales, Marketing, Trading, and Risk Management are crucial and the most active parts of the value chain and extremely important for managers to stay on top of these activities.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
- The essential practices of exploration, production, processing, and transportation of crude oil
- The success factors in the business of international sales, marketing, and trading of crude oil and refined products
- The logistics of global seaborne transit, pipelines, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined products
- The understanding of the pricing dynamics, benchmarks of crude oil, refined products, and biofuels in the global markets
- The price-risk management using the hedging instruments such as futures and forward contracts, swap, and options
By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
- Gain the business acumen of the wide-ranging subjects of upstream production to the downstream sales, marketing, and trading of crude oil, refined and renewable products
- Understand the critical crude oil pricing dynamics and the use of crude oil benchmarks
- Develop the price-risk management strategies using the hedging instruments
- Acquire essential legal and regulatory issues relating to trading in the global markets
- Reduce the overall risk of the Petroleum Industry and maximize the value chain profitability
This Intermediate Energy Trading, Hedging, Portfolio and Risk Management training course is designed to encourage delegate participation through a combination of group discussion, practical exercises, case studies, quizzes, and extensive use of short videos highlighting the petrochemical operations, environmental and safety considerations to reinforce new knowledge and skills, and discussion of practical issues in their organizations.
By sending their employees to this training course, the organization will gain a broader range of skills that participants gain and henceforth apply in their workspace to benefit their respective companies directly.
- It recommends a broader management perspective of the global energy business and highlights the success factors in each category of several business models
- Defines how innovations in oil & gas energy and renewables help drive economic growth and improve living standards worldwide
- Clarifies how we can achieve these high-efficiency goals while delivering value to shareholders
- Inculcates the corporate culture of effectively dealing with the core issues, tactics, and essential concepts of successfully running the global petroleum business
Each participant will enhance the Energy Industry's technical knowledge and business skills that will directly benefit his/her career growth.
- Master the core competencies of the oil, natural gas, LNG Industry
- Sharpen business skills by learning those techniques that improve capital productivity and operational excellence
- Understand the value chain optimization in Hydrocarbon Industry and apply at the workplace to enhance stockholders' value
- Be fully aware of success factors in the oil, gas, LNG, and refined products Industry and how to deal with price risk uncertainties
- Hedging the risk at the corporate level, business segment level, and the individual transaction level
This Energy Training Centre training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Business & Development Managers
- Corporate Planners
- Lawyers & Law Firms' Personnel
- Geoscientists, Engineers, and Refiners
- Bankers, Accountants
- Auditors
- Media Personnel Who Interface with Traders and Trading
- Government Regulators
- Tax & Finance Advisors
- Compliance Officers
- Equity and Financial Analysts
- Joint Venture Officers
- Negotiators
- Those Who Moved from Elsewhere to Trading
Day One: Essential Upstream Practices & Sales of Oil
- Fundamentals of oil & gas geology and petroleum engineering
- Well logging and well completion
- The essence of international oil supply – Global reserves, production & trade
- Fundamentals of oil economics
- Crude oil trading
- Evolution of oil prices
- International oil pricing
- What drives crude oil pricing
- Crude oil valuation (Netback & quality differentials)
- Benchmarks / formula price
- Price reporting agencies and their roles
Day Two: Refined Products Trading and the Future Refineries
- Refining I - Refinery Basics
- Simple Chemistry for Non-Chemists
- Crude Oil Properties and crude oil Assay
- Basic Refining Processes
- Refining II – Conventional Refinery Upgrading
- Cat Cracking
- Hydrocracking
- Visbreaking
- Coking
- Blending Refinery Economics
- Oil Products and Quality
- Markets / Benchmarks
- Pricing Refining Products
- Crack spreads
- Arbitrage
- Oil Logistics and the Art of Trade
- Delivering oil products
- Delivery Term
- Other pricing bases for refined products
- Oil Contracts and its important components
- Storage
- The Future of Refineries when the transportation fuels demand decreases
Day Three: Petrochemicals Business and their Trading
- Petrochemical Basics – The family of Seven Groups
- The various feedstocks for petrochemicals
- Chemicals from Paraffins Hydrocarbons
- Chemicals from Olefins Hydrocarbons
- Chemicals from Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Chemicals from Non-Hydrocarbons
- The transformation of Refineries when fuel demand goes down
- Benefits of Integrating Refining & Petrochemicals
- Understanding the concept of Oil to Chemicals
- The widespread use of Petrochemicals
- Monomers, Polymers Plastics
- Markets / Benchmarks
- Pricing
Day Four: Risk Management
- The Price Volatility
- The benching marking of Refined Oil Products prices
- History of oil prices and how the benchmarks evolved
- The components of the oil price
- Trading the time spread: contango
- The value of product grade differential
- Crude Oil Price Risk Management
- The types of risks
- Hedging
- The Forward Market
- The Future Market
- The Options
- Option valuation
- Swaps
- The strategic hedging
- Operational hedging
- Risk management considerations
- Mexico’s use of derivatives to Balance its Budget
- Crack spreads
- Corporate fuel risk management policy
- Common mistakes in hedging
Day Five: Shipping and its Logistics
- World’s Trade Flows
- Transportation Agreements
- Contract of Affreightment (COA)
- Transportation Logistics
- Transportations Documents
- Different types of tankers
- Freight Rate (Worldscale)
- Chartering Contracts
We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs:
- Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
- Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.
The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.
Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.
We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at info@energytraining.ae.
Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.
Please contact us at inhouse@energytraining.ae to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.
We have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training
Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:
- Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
- Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.
Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.
No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.
- Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
- Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
- Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
- Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
- Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
- Course completion certificates
- Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
- Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
- Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
- Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
- Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
- An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
- Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
- Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
- Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties
Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to info@energytraining.ae. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.
Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at info@energytraining.ae
We offer two convenient payment options:
- Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
- Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.
Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.
- Joining Instructions
- Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.
There are two convenient options to register for a training course:
- Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
- Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.
Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.
Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.
Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at info@energytraining.ae. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.
We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggested a suitable course timing for all.
Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.
Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.
We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.
Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:
- Power & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Financial Institutions
- Government and Regulatory bodies
- Manufacturing & Production Industry
Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.
Yes, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.
