Course Description
Gas markets across Europe have changed dramatically over the last decade as market liberalisation, privatisation, structural change and changing supply/demand dynamics have replaced the status quo of European gas. The change continues with ongoing moves for further market liberalisation and competition cases against a number of major European gas companies. Since September 2007 discussions have focussed on the third legislative package published by the European Commission, but other ongoing market issues remain, including gas trading development, transportation access, security of supply, supply competition, unbundling, and the environment.
Course Aims
The EU gas markets course provides a review of gas markets across Europe, examining the practical extent of liberalisation, and the challenges and changes facing these markets. The course reviews the likely impact of further liberalisation proposals and changing market dynamics, and assesses the strategy of key players in the European gas market.
Course Content
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- Introduction to European gas
- Supply and demand overview
- Transportation, LNG and storage infrastructure
- Political and regulatory frameworks
- Analysis of key markets: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France & Italy
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- Analysis of key markets: Spain
- Gas trading in Europe
- Competitive analysis: major players and strategies
- Overview of other member states: EU15
- Overview of new member states
- Emissions Trading
- Business Simulation Game
- The future of gas in Europe
The seminar is an ideal overview of the European gas market for:
Companies entering European gas markets | Existing players who wish to gain a broader view of European gas | Commercial and planning staff of energy and related industries | Regulators, lawyers, financiers and consultants interested in the energy industry