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Mastering Short-Term LNG Trading: A Complete Course on Commercial Strategies, Risk Management, and LNG Logistics

Tuesday, April 15th | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Located in Grand Ballroom B

Cost: $299.00 (Please note – this pass does NOT include access to the LDC Southeast conference sessions, networking or receptions.)

Course Overview

The Mastering Short-Term LNG Trading course is designed for energy professionals, traders, and industry stakeholders seeking a deep dive into the complexities of LNG trading, shipping, contracts, and risk management. Whether you are a new entrant in the LNG space or an experienced trader looking to enhance your commercial strategies, this course provides actionable insights, real-world case studies, and expert-driven knowledge to navigate the dynamic global LNG market successfully.

This comprehensive course covers everything from the fundamentals of LNG trading to advanced commercial negotiations, portfolio optimization, and freight market dynamics. You’ll gain firsthand knowledge of key LNG trade routes, vessel selection, pricing structures, and contract execution, equipping you with the skills to identify opportunities and mitigate risks in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

What You’ll Learn

LNG Trading Fundamentals: Understand the commercial flexibility, infrastructure access, and risk management strategies that define LNG trading.
Key LNG Markets & Regional Differences: Explore trading approaches in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Building and Managing an LNG Portfolio: Learn how to optimize LNG assets and make data-driven trading decisions.
LNG Master Sales Agreement (MSA) & Confirmation Notices: Break down real-world contracts to understand their structure, key clauses, and implications.
LNG Freight Markets & Chartering Strategies: Analyze vessel types, route costs, and how to optimize shipping efficiency.
Short-Term LNG Trade Execution: Walk through a complete case study on a single LNG cargo—from pricing and shipping to contract fulfillment.
Regasification & Market Access: Understand terminal infrastructure and how floating storage (FSRU) plays a role in global LNG trade.
Risk Management & LNG Hedging Strategies: Discover techniques to protect against price volatility and optimize revenue.
The Future of LNG Trading: Digitalization, trading platforms, and the impact of energy transition and carbon pricing.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

✔️ Oil & Gas Professionals – Understand how LNG fits within global energy markets.

✔️ Shipping & Freight Experts – Learn how LNG freight dynamics affect trade decisions.

✔️ Risk Managers & Hedging Specialists – Master financial strategies to mitigate exposure.

✔️ Energy Executives & Investors – Develop a solid foundation for strategic LNG decision-making.

✔️ LNG Traders & Analysts – Gain advanced trading insights and risk management skills.

Course Modules

📌 Module 1: LNG Trading & Market Fundamentals

Introduction to the LNG Value Chain
Key LNG Trade Hubs & Pricing Mechanisms
Supply & Demand Dynamics: How LNG Moves Globally

📌 Module 2: Shipping Routes to Asia, Europe, & the Americas

Spot, Term, and Portfolio Trading Strategies
Market-Specific LNG Pricing Benchmarks (JKM, TTF, Henry Hub)
Seasonal & Geopolitical Impacts on LNG Trade

📌 Module 3: LNG Portfolio Management & Optimization

Commercial Decision-Making in LNG Portfolio Management
LNG Storage, Floating Storage (FSRU), and Trading Flexibility
Trading Arbitrage: Moving LNG Cargoes for Maximum Profit

📌 Module 4: Mastering LNG Contracts (MSA, Confirmation Notices)

Structure & Key Clauses in LNG Master Sales Agreements
Understanding Confirmation Notices & Contract Execution
Real-World Case Study: Negotiating an LNG Spot Cargo

📌 Module 5: Risk Management in LNG Trading

LNG Price Volatility & Hedging Strategies
Freight Rate Risks: Managing Shipping Costs & Optionality
Credit & Counterparty Risk in LNG Transactions

📌 Module 6: LNG Shipping & Freight Market Analysis

LNG Vessel Types: Small, Mid-Sized, Large, Q-Flex & Q-Max
LNG Trade Routes: U.S. to Asia, Europe, Qatar, & Australia
Fuel Costs, Day Rates, and Vessel Chartering Strategies

📌 Module 7: Case Study – End-to-End Short-Term LNG Trade

Price at Export, Transport Costs, and Value at Destination
Freight Considerations: Voyage Cost vs. Day Rate Optimization
Contract Negotiation, Execution, & Portfolio Risk Allocation

📌 Module 8: The Future of Short-Term LNG Trading

The Role of Digitalization & Trading Platforms
The Impact of Energy Transition & Carbon Pricing on LNG Markets
Final Q&A & Interactive Discussion

Why Take This Course?

🌍 Industry-Relevant & Data-Driven – Built by energy market professionals, this course reflects real-world LNG trading dynamics.
💡 Actionable Insights – Go beyond theory with hands-on tools, contract breakdowns, and pricing models.
⚡ Stay Ahead of Market Trends – Learn how global energy shifts, carbon pricing, and digital trading platforms are shaping LNG’s future.

Bonus Features

✅ Exclusive Downloadable Resources – LNG pricing models, contract templates, and freight cost calculators.
✅ Real-World Case Studies – Practical examples of LNG trades and contract negotiations.
✅ Interactive Exercises & Simulations – Apply your knowledge to simulated LNG trading scenarios.
✅ Certificate of Completion – Showcase your expertise in LNG trading upon finishing the course.

Cristie Neller Bio

Cristie D. Neller is vice president Administrative Services for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Gas Transmission and Storage.

She is responsible for business related services in support of the BHE GT&S team, an integrated interstate gas transmission and storage company across the East Coast, as well as supporting the broader Berkshire Hathaway Energy Business Transformation efforts.

Beginning as a co-op/intern at Virginia Power, she continued her early career at Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. in Houston, Tx and in Charlottesville, Va. She joined Dominion Energy in 1998, advancing through progressive leadership positions across the power generation sector in operations and engineering, all while earning her Six Sigma Black Belt from the Six Sigma Academy. In 2009, she became station director at Clover Power Station, where the team achieved recognition as top midsized coal generating facility in North America.

She was promoted to vice president Eastern Pipeline Engineering & Construction in November 2014, overseeing Dominion Energy’s Gas Transmission Engineering and Construction organization. Her leadership guided technical services and capital construction, supporting the growth and maintenance of gas transmission pipelines and storage assets along the East Coast during a period of transition for natural gas infrastructure. She later became vice president of Western Pipeline Operations in October 2019, leading the team providing natural gas transportation and underground storage services in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado.

In November 2020, she joined BHE GT&S as VP Administrative Services responsible for HR, IT, Supply Chain Fleet and Facility services, as well as leading Business Transformation efforts for BHE GT&S. She now also serves as part of the broader Berkshire Hathaway Energy business transformation leadership team.

She has served on Christopher Newport University Business School’s Board ofAdvisors, the Southern Gas Association Executive Council and the Utah Community Investment Board. She has previously chaired the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America’s Pipeline Safety Committee and Underground Storage Committee. Currently, she is Chair of the FIRST Robotics Chesapeake board of directors for VA/MD/DC and Chair of the Southern Gas Association Board of Directors.

Neller earned her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and her MBA from the College of William and Mary.