Forecasting the Prices of Crude-Oil, Natural-Gas & Refined Products

Overview

Introduction

This program equips participants with analytical methods and tools required to forecast global crude oil, natural gas, and refined product prices. The training covers market fundamentals, supply–demand dynamics, geopolitical influences, OPEC policies, price drivers, economic indicators, and quantitative forecasting techniques. Participants learn to use real data, interpret trends, and build forward-looking price models for commercial, planning, and strategic decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Understand the major drivers influencing oil, gas, and refined product prices.
  • Apply supply–demand and market balance analysis.
  • Use quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques.
  • Interpret geopolitical, macroeconomic, and industry indicators.
  • Produce short-term and long-term price outlooks for energy markets.

Main Modules

  1. Fundamentals of Crude Oil & Gas Markets
  2. Supply–Demand Modelling & Market Balances
  3. Price Drivers, Indices & Benchmark Methodologies
  4. Forecasting Tools: Trend, Regression, Econometrics
  5. Geopolitics, OPEC+, Sanctions & Market Shocks
  6. Refinery Economics & Product Price Forecasting
  7. Data Interpretation, Scenarios & Market Reports
  8. Practical Exercises, Case Studies & Final Assessment

Certification

All participants will be awarded a Program Completion Certificate from TRACEZ upon satisfying the following conditions:

  • 100% attendance and active participation in class and group discussions
  • Submission of all continuous assessments (individual and group exercises)
  • Successful completion of the end-of-course assessment


Mode Of Learning

online, classroom

Course Code

TROGPO017

Price

Duration

5 Days

Category

Oil & Gas Production Operations

Language

English

Certification

Yes

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