Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Energy traders and risk managers.
• Finance and commercial professionals in oil and gas.
• Business analysts and consultants in the energy sector.
• Project managers overseeing financial risk in oil projects.
• Executives seeking insights into price risk strategies.

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the causes and impacts of oil price volatility.
• Evaluate financial instruments for oil price risk management.
• Develop hedging strategies to protect against price fluctuations.
• Analyze market trends and forecast price movements.
• Apply risk management frameworks to support financial stability.

DAY 1

Introduction to Oil Price Risk

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of oil price volatility: Causes and impacts
• Key drivers: Supply, demand, and geopolitical factors
• Introduction to risk management in oil markets
• Case study
• Group discussion

DAY 2

Financial Instruments for Risk Management

• Overview of hedging instruments: Futures, options, swaps
• Understanding forward and spot markets
• Role of benchmarks (Brent, WTI) in risk management
• Case study
• Workshop

DAY 3

Developing Hedging Strategies

• Designing effective hedging programs
• Balancing risk and reward in hedging decisions
• Market forecasting and trend analysis
• Case study
• Group exercise

DAY 4

Risk Management Frameworks

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Regulatory and compliance considerations in hedging
• Portfolio management for oil price risk
• Stress testing and scenario analysis
• Workshop

DAY 5

Future Trends in Oil Price Risk Management

• Role of digital tools in risk analysis and forecasting
• ESG and sustainability impacts on oil markets
• Emerging trends in energy risk management
• Final team project
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony