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Pre-conference Workshop (Nov.7th)
Pre-conference Workshop: Wednesday, Nov.7th, 2007
The workshop will involve keynote lecture and group discussions and consider case studies and example scenarios. Participants will be encouraged to bring examples or questions from their own experience.
Networking break included
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0900-1200 Workshop A: LNG Trading, Price Forecasting and Energy Derivatives
LNG trading
Reviewing the liquefaction capacity, terminal facility development and shipping capacity both under operation and on order
LNG markets assessment: US vs. EU vs. Asia, established markets vs. emerging markets
LNG price
Market based or formula based pricing?
What are the differences between the pricing of short-term and long-term LNG?
Price forecasting models
Risk management with energy derivatives
Understanding the essentials on how to use energy derivatives for risk management
Practical examples of derivatives in the LNG industry: pricing LNG and storage, asset valuation, caps and floors, swing clauses, destination flexibility, optimizing portfolios Project finance of LNG projects – success stories and lessons learnt
1400-1700 Workshop B: Innovative Strategies for LNG vessel financing
With hundreds of LNG vessels planned and ordered, it requires a large amount of financing. Structuring the financing of these vessels is a crucial part of the LNG project success, even of the national gas economics. This workshop will delve into innovative financing models with a combination of keynote speech, panel discussion and group exercise.
What is the current status of the lending market?
What are sources of funding for LNG vessels?
Construction and shipbuilding contracts
Security concerns in financing LNG ships under construction and on charter
Credit issues
How does competitive and effective ship ownership financial structure add value to the whole fleet profitability? |
 Your workshop leader:
Alastair MacAulay, Partner, Johnson Stokes & Master
Johnson Stokes & Master is the largest law firm in Hong Kong and one of the leading commercial law practices in Asia. JSM has been awarded "Project Finance Deal of the Year" for its handling of Guangdong LNG vessel financing transaction. |
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