In this comprehensive course, participants will delve into the foundational aspects of natural gas network infrastructure and supply & demand, in terms of what natural gas is, where it comes from, who uses it and how.
The course will also explore the development of gas trading, covering the areas of wholesale trading in the EU, liquidity, barriers to trade, pricing strategies and the functions & operations of organized wholesale markets, including the benchmark development.
Lastly, the course will outline the reasons why the industry needs a gas network code and will provide an overview of the typical external regulatory and legal structures in which a gas network code resides.
Course Agenda
1Week 0: ORIENTATION DAY AND SYSTEM TESTING
- System Testing
- Course introduction – Explanation of deliverables
- Introduction of Training Participants
2WEEK 1: GAS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPLIES AND DEMAND
- Introduction to Natural Gas
- Distribution & High Pressure Gas Networks
- Gas Storage Infrastructure & New Gas Supplies: Biogas & Hydrogen
3WEEK 2: GAS TRADING
- Gas Trading on International Markets & Related Technical Exercises
- Wholesale Markets and Regulatory Frameworks for Gas Storage
- Gas Tariffs
4WEEK 3: GAS NETWORK CODES AND OPERATIONS
- Introduction to Gas Network Code
- Capacity Allocation Mechanisms (CAMs) and Congestion Management
- Operational Balancing & New Ways of Operating
For detailed agenda please contact the ERRA Secretariat.
Student Testimonial
Habiba Elsebai, Gas Regulatory Authority (GASREG), Egypt