Overview

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plays an important role in the global energy system, enabling the large-scale monetisation of gas resources, supporting energy security, and facilitating the transition to lower-carbon energy. This two-day LNG Fundamentals Masterclass provides a structured, end-to-end understanding of the LNG value chain, from upstream gas characteristics through liquefaction, shipping, trading, receiving terminals and final delivery to end-users.

The course demystifies technical, operational and commercial foundations of LNG projects, explaining how physical infrastructure, safety considerations, and contractual structures interact to shape project economics and risk allocation. Participants will gain insight into how LNG projects are developed, operated and financed, how LNG is priced and traded across global markets, and how Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs) underpin long-term value.

Drawing on real-world project examples and market developments, the masterclass also examines FSRUs, spot vs long-term LNG markets, evolving pricing mechanisms, and future LNG supply–demand trends, including decarbonisation and geopolitical dynamics. The course is designed to build confidence, common language, and practical understanding for professionals working across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial roles.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the masterclass, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physical and chemical characteristics of natural gas and LNG
• Explain the key LNG liquefaction processes and technologies
• Describe how LNG export and import projects are developed and structured
• Understand LNG shipping, vessel types, and logistics constraints
• Interpret LNG pricing mechanisms and market indices depending on the source of gas
• Understand LNG trading dynamics, including spot and portfolio trading
• Explain key terms, risk allocation, and structures in LNG SPAs
• Assess future LNG market trends, risks, and opportunities

Featuring Our Speakers

 

 

 

 

Robin Coombe

Principal

Energy & Gas Solutions

Robin Coombe of Energy & Gas Solutions has over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Robin specialises in securing gas off-take agreements, sourcing investors, and developing business cases to ensure energy security for clients.

Previously, Robin worked as a Director Business Development for Venice Energy and Principal Consultant at Oakley Greenwood, providing energy and gas solutions to industry clients, and held senior commercial roles at JERA Australia and Chevron, where he successfully closed multi-million-dollar gas sales agreements and advised on major project decisions. Robin holds extensive experience in strategic negotiations, joint ventures, and commercial advisory roles across the LNG sector.

Robin has over 20 years of international commercial experience in the oil, gas and LNG sectors across Japan and Australia. He has worked with organisations including Chevron, Jera, RISC Advisory and Venice Energy, and has extensive exposure to international oil, gas and LNG markets, supporting developments and supply agreements across the USA, Middle East, Japan, Korea, China and Papua New Guinea. Robin brings expert skills in price negotiations, strategy development and economic assessments, along with strong commercial advisory and stakeholder engagement capabilities to deliver positive business outcomes. He has contributed at a global level as part of the International Gas Union Task Force, drafting the annual World LNG reports, and currently serves as an Advisor to the Global Gas Centre. Robin is qualified as a Chemical Engineer and holds an MBA.

Who should attend?

• Energy company professionals new to LNG or moving into LNG-related roles
• Commercial, finance, contracts, and legal professionals supporting LNG projects
• Engineers and operations staff seeking commercial context
• Government, regulatory, and policy professionals involved in gas and LNG
• Investors, lenders, and analysts evaluating LNG projects and markets
• Shipping, terminal, and service providers interacting with the LNG value chain

No prior LNG experience is required, though the course is equally valuable as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Topics Covered

• Natural Gas & LNG Fundamentals
• LNG Project Development & Liquefaction
• LNG Export Terminals, Shipping & Logistics
• NEW: Geopolitical Risk & the Current LNG Market Upheaval
• LNG Import Terminals, FSRUs & Market Access
• LNG Commercials, Pricing & Market Outlook