Backed by S&P Global's world-class data and insights, our NGL, LPG and LNG Training courses led by international experts, whose extensive knowledge and experience enable them to deliver optimal results regardless of scale, location or learning & development needs. Current course selections: NGL/LPG Market Fundamentals - This course provides an in-depth study of the global markets and infrastructure for natural gas liquids (NGLs, including LPG), focusing on why the markets are structured and what pricing means. LNG Market Fundamentals - This course provides a fundamental understanding of how the global LNG markets are structured and the setting of regional LNG prices. Whether new to the industry, or looking to expand your existing knowledge, there is a range of options to choose from: For more information about our Energy and Petrochemical Industry Training programs, please e-mail us at - Maria.Ferreiro@spglobal.com.
NGL, LPG and LNG Fundamentals Training
Who should participate in training programs
Our training courses are geared for technical and non-technical professionals, including:
- Business development managers for midstream companies
- Natural gas liquids traders and shippers
- High-level managers assuming commercial responsibility for natural gas liquids
- Project managers for NGL infrastructure projects
- Business analysts for petrochemical
- Petroleum and natural gas companies
- Distribution personnel
- and new professionals entering the NGL/LPG midstream industries
- Program Level: Basic
- Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation: None required, but pre-learning module suggested, link will be emailed to registrant
- Delivery Method: Group Live
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge and Applications
- Program Refund Policy: Contact Sally Harle (sally.harle@ihsmarkit.com) a minimum of 14 days in advance of the class to transfer your registration to a colleague or to a future course within 12 months
Testimonials
"I really liked the insights that Walt was able to share – in terms of future expectations and impact of the energy transition on demand/supply.”
- Major Integrated E&P
“Great coverage of NGL/LPG fundamentals. Overall, a wonderful course. ”
– PetroChina
“I liked that the class covers fundamental concepts of LPG/NGL which could still be confusing with years of experience.”
– SK Gas Trading
Instructors
Walt Hart
Walt Hart is the preeminent subject-matter expert for global NGLs. He leads the three annual international NGL conferences in the United States, Asia, and Latin America, and he is the senior expert for the NGL subscription services. He has also designed and taught workshops and training courses. His proprietary studies have involved business analysis and strategy, market studies, forecasting, valuations, and legal support. He works primarily in the area of NGLs but also has significant experience in petrochemical feedstocks and alternative fuels. Prior to joining S&P Global, Walt spent 14 years at The Dow Chemical Company/Union Carbide as well as two years at Owens Corning Fiberglas. He held positions in process engineering, technical sales, research and development, finance, and strategic planning. He has also taught at the undergraduate level. Walt is a registered professional engineer and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He represents S&P Global Commodity Insights on the World LPG Association (WLPGA) Industry Council and serves as an ambassador for the WLPGA Women in LPG Global Network.Walt holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from the University of Charleston, and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from West Virginia University, United States.
Ilke Karayigitoglu
Ilke's experience extends across the entire energy value chain, including upstream, downstream, LNG, power, and renewables. He has worked with international oil companies, national oil companies, power utilities, independent energy companies, oil service companies, and government agencies. Throughout his career, Ilke has advised on various gas, LNG, and power market issues in Asia Pacific. He also has deep expertise in gas and LNG markets in Southeast Asia and pricing of gas and LNG. His experience includes leading multiple global or Asia-focused gas infrastructure investment opportunity identification, screening, and strategy projects in diverse areas such as upstream gas, floating LNG, regasification terminals, gas pipelines, LNG-fired power generation, and solar power generation. Before joining S&P Global, Ilke was director of Gas & Power Consulting at Wood Mackenzie in Singapore. Prior to that, he held posts at Schlumberger Business Consulting in Singapore; Mercer in Chicago; and Turkish downstream energy company Aygaz in Istanbul.Ilke holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and an MBA from the University of Chicago in the United States.