An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Introduction to Oil Trading & Price Risk Management
Course Overview
Crude oil and petroleum products are considered among the world's most important resources. The fossil fuel industry has a pivotal role in driving the global economy. Crude oil and the petroleum products derived from it, plays an important part in the economic activity of all nations. Petroleum itself is used for numerous products, that include petrochemicals, medicines, cosmetics, and thousands of other products used in our daily lives, in addition to serving as the world's primary fuel source.
This Introduction to Oil Trading & Price Risk Management training course is designed to provide you with a complete understanding of the financial and physical and markets for crude oil and petroleum products. The economic framework of the oil industry is studied in detail with a particular reference to economic slowdown caused by pandemics. In addition, as the oil industry faces challenges related, the impact of the shale industry as well as new regulations in curbing carbon emissions will be examined on the oil producing and consuming nations.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Crude & petroleum products physical trading
- Market price strategies
- Concepts in oil trading
- Petroleum products price setting mechanism
- Exchanges & futures trading
- Derivative products swaps and options
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Crude Oil: A Finite Resource
- Introduction to Upstream Oil & Gas Industry
- Oil & Gas Reserves, Production, Consumption & Trade
- The Impact of The Shale Industry
- Trends in Carbon Emissions and Carbon Trading
- Basic Refining and Refining Complexity
- Refining Economics
DAY 2: Market Price
- Different Strategies
- International Oil Trade
- Anatomy of The Crude Oil Pricing System
- Prices on The Oil Markets
- Hedging – Risk Management
DAY 3: Introductory Concepts in Oil Trading
- Trading on The Oil Markets
- The Spot Markets
- Spot Crude Oil Prices
- The Brent Market
- Indexing Crude Oil Prices
DAY 4: Petroleum Products Price Setting Mechanism
- How are Prices Reported?
- The Physical Futures Markets
- The Financial Futures Markets
- The Historical Development of The Petroleum Exchanges
- Futures Contracts
- Pricing Structures: Backwardation and Contango
- The Limitations of The Futures Markets
DAY 5: Derivative Products: Swaps and Options
- The Definition of An Option
- The Cost of An Option
- The Definition of a Swap
- The Historical Development of The Petroleum Exchanges
- USA / UK/ Singapore
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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