Course description
EMI's Energy In A Day
Learn how the industry really works, what causes incredible fluctuations in price, and what you can do to be prepared for these fluctuations.
Energy in a Day is a whirlwind tour of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Power delivered in one day. This beginner level course starts with a thorough understanding of oil production and refining and builds from there. Natural gas is explored in the context of its similarities and differences to oil production. The last product examined is electric power with it own systems of generation and distribution. This trio of energy products touches upon every aspect of life and commerce in the United States. With a base understanding of physical markets in place, the course moves to the financial arenas of energy trading. Here the course takes attendees through a basic understanding of futures markets and how they are used by industry.
This course is worth 7 CPE credits and 3 EMI credits.
Training content
Subjects covered include:
- Crude oil exploration
- Oil production
- “Peak Oil”
- Basic fuel chemistry
- Refining processes
- Refining economics/”big oil” motivations
- Pipeline operations
- Terminal operations
- Natural gas production
- Natural gas pipeline distribution
- Underground gas storage
- Basic electric power generation
- Generation sources
- Electric power distribution
- Exchange traded futures
- Exchange traded options
- Simple uses of hedging
- Over-the-counter derivatives
About DTN
Experience hands-on, interactive and exciting programs that set the standard in energy education. DTN's energy training is the most efficient, effective way to improve your energy industry knowledge and skills. You’ll learn from recognized industry experts who deliver forward-thinking instruction...
