Name: Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector Training Course
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Scheduled Dates

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Lisbon - Portugal

$5,950

14 - 18 Jun 2027

London - UK

$5,950

22 - 26 Nov 2027

Lisbon - Portugal

$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector training course develops the analytical skills required to assess gas projects and support sound investment decisions. Participants will learn to construct project cash flows, apply investment appraisal methods and evaluate the commercial viability of opportunities across the natural gas value chain.

The training course connects technical assumptions with capital costs, operating expenditure, production forecasts, gas prices and fiscal terms. It covers upstream developments, gas processing, pipelines, storage, LNG and downstream investments. Participants will also examine uncertainty, commercial risk and economic optimisation when comparing projects and allocating capital.

This Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector training course will highlight:

Gas project economic evaluation
Cash-flow modelling and valuation
Investment appraisal techniques
Gas pricing and fiscal regimes
Risk and uncertainty analysis
Capital allocation and economic optimisation

What are the Goals?

At the end of this Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector training course, you will learn to:

Structure cash flows for gas projects
Apply NPV and IRR techniques
Evaluate project costs and revenues
Interpret gas pricing mechanisms
Assess taxation and fiscal terms
Test economic sensitivities and scenarios
Compare competing investment opportunities
Support capital allocation decisions

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in economic analysis, investment planning, commercial management, and financial decision-making within the gas industry.

Commercial and Business Development Managers
Petroleum and Energy Economists
Finance Managers and Financial Analysts
Gas Project Managers and Engineers
Investment and Strategy Professionals
Commercial, Planning, and Business Performance Specialists

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course uses a structured and practical learning methodology that combines energy economics, corporate finance principles, investment appraisal methodologies, and commercial evaluation frameworks. Participants will examine economic models, financial analysis techniques, valuation approaches, pricing mechanisms, fiscal structures, and risk assessment tools relevant to upstream, midstream, LNG, and downstream gas projects. Emphasis is placed on strengthening analytical capability, improving investment decision-making, and enabling participants to apply practical economic evaluation methods across the gas sector.

Organisational Impact

This Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector training course will enable organisations to:

Improve the quality of investment appraisal and project selection
Strengthen commercial and financial decision-making processes
Enhance evaluation of gas sector investment opportunities
Improve capital allocation and portfolio optimisation
Strengthen management of financial and commercial risks
Support sustainable growth and long-term value creation across gas operations

Personal Impact

Participants will develop:

Advanced understanding of gas sector economics and investment evaluation
Improved capability in financial modelling and project appraisal
Enhanced knowledge of gas pricing and commercial structures
Greater confidence in evaluating complex investment opportunities
Stronger understanding of fiscal systems and economic risk analysis
Increased professional credibility in energy economics, finance, and commercial management

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Fundamentals of Gas Sector Economics

Understanding the natural gas value chain and market dynamics
Economic principles underpinning gas industry investments
Global gas markets, supply, demand, and pricing trends
Capital-intensive investment characteristics of gas projects
Revenue generation and cost structures across the value chain
Introduction to economic evaluation methodologies

Day 2: Financial Analysis and Investment Appraisal

Cash flow analysis for gas projects
Discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques and project valuation
Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and profitability measures
Capital budgeting and investment decision criteria
Cost estimation and lifecycle economic analysis
Financial modelling for gas development projects

Day 3: Gas Pricing, Fiscal Regimes and Commercial Evaluation

Natural gas pricing mechanisms and contract structures
LNG pricing models and international gas trade considerations
Fiscal systems, taxation, royalties, and production-sharing arrangements
Commercial evaluation of gas development opportunities
Revenue forecasting and sensitivity analysis
Economic implications of market volatility and regulatory changes

Day 4: Risk Analysis and Economic Optimisation

Identifying financial, commercial, and operational risks
Uncertainty analysis and scenario evaluation techniques
Sensitivity analysis and decision-making under uncertainty
Portfolio optimisation and capital allocation strategies
Managing economic performance throughout the project lifecycle
Integrating technical, operational, and commercial information into investment decisions

Day 5: Strategic Investment and Long-Term Value Creation

Strategic investment planning within the gas sector
Evaluating infrastructure, LNG, and downstream gas investments
Sustainability, energy transition, and future gas market economics
Digital technologies supporting economic evaluation and financial analysis
International best practices in gas sector investment management
Developing an economic evaluation framework for long-term investment success

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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Economic Evaluation in the Gas Sector

Applying Financial Analysis, Investment Appraisal & Commercial Decision-Making Across the Natural Gas Value Chain