An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Energy Finance
Energy Financial Analysis,
Investment Decisions and Cost of Capital
Course Overview
Energy finance is inherently interdisciplinary. It starts with exploring the linkages between energy markets and financial markets with the view to understand energy products from a financial prospective. One recent advance in energy finance focused on understanding financing and investment decisions made by energy firms. This curiosity was due to recent events that shows energy firms can be irrational in their investment decisions at the expense of stakeholders. They are unique and worthy of being investigated separately from other industries. The strategic importance of energy firms around the globe has increased tremendously over the last decade and hence there is a need to explore and understand energy firms’ financing's and investment decisions.
This GLOMACS training course explores the principals and practical applications of financial and investment decisions in the energy industry. In addition, the training course highlights various techniques and methods appropriate for analyzing and estimating cost of capital for energy firms.
This Energy Finance training course will highlight:
- Financial Modelling for energy firms
- Financial Analysis
- Investment decisions
- Cost of capital estimation
- Energy market derivatives
Training Outline
DAY 1: Financial Analysis for Energy Firms
- The importance of financial data analyses
- Main users and source of Financial Information
- The key purpose of published Annual Reports and Accounts
- The Structure and Contents of an Annual Report and Accounts
- Agency problem and creative accounting for energy firms
- The three core Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Statement of Cash Flows
DAY 2: Business Performance for Energy Firms
- The importance of ratio analysis for business performance
- Ratio and performance analysis from management’s point of view
- Ratio and performance analysis from owners’ point of view
- Ratio and performance analysis from lenders’ point of view
- Pyramids of Ratio
- A system of financial performance analysis
- Distress analysis for energy firms
DAY 3: Financing Decisions for Energy Firms
- Long-Term Sources of Finance
- Types of Equity Capital
- Types of Debt
- The Optimum Capital Structure/Leverage – Equity or Debt ?
- Weighted Cost of Capital (WACC) and The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Calculating your WACC and CAPM
- When & How to use WACC and CAPM
- Short-Term Sources of Finance available for energy firms.
DAY 4: Investment Appraisal for Energy Firms
- Investment appraisal using NPV, IRR and payback as applied to the energy firms.
- Use of Excel functions for investment appraisal: IRR, PV and NPV.
- Modified internal rate of return (MIRR)
- Use of scenario analysis and stress testing.
- Economic Value Added (EVA).
DAY 5: Energy Market
- Physical forward and future market
- Spot Market
- Energy Derivatives
- Energy Derivatives Pricing models
- Options
- Call Options
- Put Options
- Volatility
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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