1. Physical Chemistry and Trading Hubs: The Foundations of Oil and Gas Value

2. Global Oil Benchmarks and Logistics

3. Natural Gas Markets: Regional Benchmarks and Fragmentation

4. Paper vs. Physical Markets: Price Formation and Speculation

5. State Actors and Supply Management in Oil Markets

6. Market Defense Strategies and Strategic Reserves

7. Geopolitics, Chokepoints and Supply Shocks

8. Macroeconomic and Currency Dynamics in Oil Demand

9. Energy Transition and Peak Demand Theories

10. Macro Price Movements and Organizational Impacts

11. Macro Price Movements and Organizational Impacts

12. Synthesis: Real-world Scenarios and Case Analysis

How do global events send shockwaves through oil prices and impact economies everywhere? Dive into the complex world where politics, economics and energy collide. This course will guide you through the forces that shape oil and gas pricing, from chemistry and geography to financial markets and international conflict. You will gain the strategic insight needed to understand, anticipate and respond to the ever-changing dynamics of global energy markets. Whether you are starting your career or deepening your expertise, this course will empower you to make informed decisions in a volatile, interconnected world.