Natural Gas Transportation and Scheduling
Price: None
CEUs: CPE Credits: 7.5 hrs.
Course Level: Basic
Agenda: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Essential Knowledge for Producers and Users of Natural Gas
This course covers the process of getting the gas from where it is purchased to where it will ultimately be consumed, with a special emphasis on interstate pipeline transportation and related services. The seminar features hands-on activities and industry standard documents designed to give the participant a better understanding about the process of transporting natural gas. Whether you are beginning your natural gas career or just want a broader understanding of one of the key components of the physical gas business, this is an essential course. View printer-friendly PDF of course outline
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Overview of the Natural Gas Industry
Natural gas composition
Supply and production
Processing and transportation
Distribution and end use
9:30 – 10:15 AM
Gas Transportation Overview
History
Gathering
Intrastate transportation
Interstate transportation
LDC
LNG
Rules and regulations
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Construction and Operations Overview
Right of way
Construction
Compression and measurement
Monitoring systems
Maintenance and safety
10:45 – 11:30 AM
Pipeline Services Overview
Firm transportation
Interruptible transportation
Storage
Other services
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Contracts, Tariffs, and Rates
Types of agreements
Tariffs
Rate design
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Natural Gas Scheduling and Balancing
Acquiring capacity
Gas flows
Fuel
Nominations
Confirmations
Allocation
Curtailment
Balancing
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Putting It All Together
Delivered price
Final exercise
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Future and Final Remarks
