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Introduction
Course overview
Liquefied natural gas connects gas resources with markets around the world and has become central to energy security in Europe and Asia. The LNG value chain involves complex technology, large investments and sophisticated commercial arrangements.
This Aractech course covers the full LNG chain: gas pre-treatment, liquefaction technologies, storage, loading, shipping, regasification and the commercial structures that link them, including LNG sale and purchase agreements, pricing and trading. Participants also examine safety, emissions and the future role of LNG in the energy transition.
The course is suitable for both technical and commercial professionals seeking an integrated view of LNG.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the structure of the LNG value chain
- Describe liquefaction processes and technologies
- Understand LNG storage, loading and shipping
- Explain regasification terminals and floating solutions
- Understand LNG contracts, pricing and trading
- Assess safety, emissions and market trends
Who should attend
Target audience
- Engineers and operators in LNG facilities
- Commercial and trading professionals
- Shipping and logistics professionals
- Government and regulatory staff
- Energy analysts and investors
- Project managers in gas projects
Methodology
Learning approach
- Integrated technical and commercial presentations
- Case studies of LNG projects
- Contract and pricing exercises
- Group discussions on market trends
- Daily recap quizzes
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
LNG Fundamentals and Markets
- Why LNG: properties and benefits
- Global LNG supply and demand
- Major exporters and importers
- LNG project structures
- Coffee break
- LNG project structures (continued)
- Market trends and energy security
- Exercise: Mapping global LNG flows
Day 2
Liquefaction
- Gas pre-treatment for LNG
- Liquefaction processes
- Refrigerant cycles
- Plant configurations and floating LNG
- Coffee break
- Plant configurations and floating LNG (continued)
- Operating challenges
- Case study: An LNG train start-up
Day 3
Storage, Loading and Shipping
- LNG storage tanks
- Loading operations
- LNG carriers and containment systems
- Boil-off gas management
- Coffee break
- Boil-off gas management (continued)
- Ship-shore interface and safety
- Exercise: Shipping logistics
Day 4
Regasification and Distribution
- Onshore regasification terminals
- Floating storage and regasification units
- Send-out and grid connection
- Small-scale LNG and bunkering
- Coffee break
- Small-scale LNG and bunkering (continued)
- Terminal operations
- Case study: A new FSRU project
Day 5
Commercial and Future Outlook
- LNG sale and purchase agreements
- Pricing mechanisms and indexation
- Spot trading and portfolio players
- Coffee break
- Spot trading and portfolio players (continued)
- Emissions and decarbonisation
- LNG in the energy transition
- Capstone: LNG project commercial review
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does LNG Value Chain: Liquefaction, Shipping and Regasification (OG-035) cover?
This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Engineers and operators in LNG facilities, Commercial and trading professionals, Shipping and logistics professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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