2023 NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT: POLICY CONSIDERATIONS & BEST PRACTICES

 

DATES: SEP 18-22, 2023    
         
VENUE: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE    apply now button  
       
TUITION: $2245    
       

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Natural gas is among the fastest growing contributors to global energy demand, providing an affordable and cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuels. However, in many countries natural gas is a very underutilized resource due to poor development and use policies; underdeveloped infrastructure and markets; and unsupportive legal and commercial frameworks.

This seminar examines issues using policy, regulatory and commercial lenses to provide a strategic level understanding of the natural gas value chain and the contributing factors for successful natural gas sector development. Material is delivered through a variety of methods including: reference reading, case studies, in-class lectures, industry panels and interactive group simulations and workshops.

 

Format

The seminars are currently offered both in-person and online simultaneously, at the choice of the participant. This choice must be indicated at the time of registration. A small number of courses are scheduled to be delivered exclusively in person or online, and are indicated as such in the 2023 schedule. In-Person Only seminars usually start at 9:30 am Washington D.C. time. Daily sessions usually end at 4:00 pm. Breaks (including the lunch break) are allocated as appropriate. Online Only seminars will be delivered through five (for 1-week course) or ten (for 2-weeks course) live online sessions via videoconferencing platform. Each session will last approximately 3.5 hours and will be scheduled to start within a time window of 7:00 am – 8:30 am Washington D.C. time. Hybrid In-Person/Online seminars will start at a time most convenient to both in-person and online participants, and will generally follow the In-Person seminar format. We expect the classes to be highly interactive and can include presentations, case studies and exercises. 



Course Outline

• Natural Gas Role and Benefits in Meeting Global Primary Energy Demand
• Understanding the Natural Gas Value Chain
• Global Gas Markets and Trade
• Principle-Based Approach to Natural Gas Policy Formation
• The Role of the Public and Private Sector in the Development and Governance of the Sector
• Natural Gas Pricing Policy and Methodologies
• Natural Gas Revenue Management
• Commercial Aspects of Natural Gas Purchase and Sale, and Gas Transportation
• Geopolitics of Natural Gas
• Liquified Natural Gas (LNG): Critical Success Factors for Import and Export Projects


Course Advisors

Robert Lesnick is an Executive Advisor to businesses and governments seeking to develop projects which expand development and use of natural gas. Mr. Lesnick recently retired from the World Bank as its Oil and Gas Program Coordinator after a successful 30-year career in the private sector. He has extensive experience in the petroleum sector, including commodity trading, project development, and natural gas field operations. Robert has over 25 years of international experience as a manager and lead negotiator for the development of energy infrastructure projects. He has conducted business in more than 60 countries on 6 continents.