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Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry

Valuation and Trading in an Uncertain Market

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

Energy markets are inherently volatile, with price fluctuations influenced by supply and demand, geopolitics, and emerging energy trends. Understanding and managing price risk is essential for effective decision-making in the energy sector. The Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course introduces participants to the dynamics of energy commodity markets, focusing on price uncertainty, risk modelling, and practical risk management strategies that support critical investment and trading decisions. This training course highlights key insights into crude oil, natural gas, and emerging electricity and emission markets through risk-oriented frameworks and analytical tools.

Participants will gain insights into how energy price movements impact project valuation, investment decisions, and market positioning. Through real-world examples and analytical approaches, delegates will explore how forecasting, hedging, and risk measurement tools can be applied to mitigate downside risks and capitalise on opportunities. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the ability to apply technical and economic reasoning in decision-making processes that enhance value creation in energy ventures. The Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course prepares professionals to make confident, risk-aware decisions in complex and uncertain market environments.

Skills & Competencies

From this Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Energy price risk analysis
  • Risk modelling and uncertainty evaluation
  • Market dynamics interpretation
  • Hedging and risk mitigation techniques
  • Decision support for investment appraisals
  • Forecasting and risk measurement proficiency

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the trends and challenges of the energy industry.
  • Appreciate the dynamics of energy markets and its price drivers.
  • Gain skills in managing price risk using market instruments.
  • Use market insights to support technical and economic decision making.
  • Apply risk modelling techniques in energy price analysis.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage in a mix of lectures, discussions, and guided real-world practice designed to develop analytical and decision-making capabilities in price risk management. The training course emphasises understanding energy market dynamics, risk modelling, and strategic application of forecasting tools to enhance organisational outcomes.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in energy markets, investments, and decision making within the energy business.

This Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Managers and decision makers in energy value creation
  • Commercial staff seeking in-depth risk management knowledge
  • Decision makers involved in energy investments
  • Analysts focused on market insights and project decisions
  • Researchers and practitioners wanting broader industry understanding
Course Outline
Day 1

An Overview of the Energy Industry

This day introduces the energy sector’s structure and explains how supply, demand, and resource trends influence market behaviour. Participants examine the role of risk in energy prices and market forces. The topics covered will include:   

  • A brief history of the energy industry, fossil resources versus emerging renewables
  • Energy market dynamics: crude oil, natural gas, and their products
  • Other sources of energy: revisiting Fossil fuels versus renewable energy and future trends
  • The supply and demand forces in the energy markets
  • Reserve estimation and global reserves of oil and natural gas
  • Uncertainty and risk in prices of energy commodities
Day 2

Global and Regional Energy Markets

This day explores the development of energy commodity markets and how global and regional factors shape price risk. Participants examine value drivers and risk management instruments. The topics covered will include:   

  • The formation of the energy commodity markets
  • The value chain for energy projects
  • Price trends and insights for business decisions
  • Project value drivers
  • Market instruments that support risk management
  • Lessons learned from the oil and gas industry
Day 3

Uncertainty and Risk in Energy Prices

This day focuses on risk modelling in energy prices and how financial foundations support risk analysis. Participants learn how to assess risk, apply sensitivity techniques, and compare risk levels. The topics covered will include:   

  • Introduction to corporate finance and the foundation of value creation
  • Comparisons across time (time value of money)
  • Comparisons across levels of risk (risk premiums)
  • Measures of value
  • Sensitivity analysis in project appraisals
  • Modeling uncertainty and price risk
Day 4

Managing Market Risk

This day develops practical application of risk management tools including hedging and derivative contracts. Participants explore risk opportunities and mitigation strategies. The topics covered will include:

  • Modeling uncertainty of energy prices
  • Uncertainty, risk, and the upside opportunity
  • Tools of risk management: insurance and hedging
  • forward, futures, options, and other derivative contracts
  • Arbitrage opportunities and efficient markets
  • Case study: Setting-up a crude oil hedge using forward contracts
Day 5

Analytical Tools and Future Trends

This day emphasises analytical tool use and emerging areas of price risk management including environmental and weather markets. Participants apply decision tools to real scenarios and study future risk trends. The topics covered will include:   

  • Implementation of economic thinking in Spreadsheets
  • Analysis of cash flows, using risk models to assess the downside
  • The markets and the geo-politics of energy
  • Practical aspects of petroleum business decisions
  • Behavioral aspects of financial decisions
  • Heuristics and biases in management decision making
  • Emerging trends: environmental concerns and the emission markets, weather derivatives
  • Concluding remarks: Does “fortune favor the bold”?
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 Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house allows organisations to align price risk management frameworks with their internal energy strategy, investment criteria, and market positioning goals. Customisation ensures that leaders and analysts directly address real price volatility and risk challenges unique to their operations.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Price Risk Management in the Energy Industry training course:

  • Enhanced capability to analyse energy price risks
  • Stronger decision making for energy investments
  • Improved forecasting and risk mitigation skills
  • Greater insight into commodity market dynamics
  • Increased ability to protect value in volatile markets
  • Better alignment of risk strategies with organisational goals
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