Applied Energy Derivatives 



Applied Energy Derivatives

Energy Derivatives Adv. Structures
Energy Deriv. Structuring & Risk Unbundling
Deal Structuring in Power Markets
Deal Structuring in Natural Gas Markets
Deal Structuring Weather
Value at Risk
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The Need

Summary and Objective

This program gives participants a practical approach to applying derivative products.  The program focuses on combining financial products with physical transactions to provide solutions to your customers’ energy needs.

The Program

This course gives participants the high level of comfort needed to successfully sell, market or converse with clients about applying derivatives to manage energy risk.  The program covers the core building block of all derivative products begins with the core building block of all derivative products—the forward price curve—as well as in-depth instruction in traditional swap and option products with an emphasis on corporate applications.

The Practical

Armed with this fundamental knowledge, participants will be able to fully understand practical applications of basic derivative products, especially how their customers use the products in their day-to-day risk management endeavors.  Our program emphasizes the practical, not the theoretical, concentrating wholly on providing customer-driven solutions to risk management problems.



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At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:  

 

Construct a forward price curve,  including adjustments for contract terms and location  
Utilize the price curve to reduce the customer’s cost of storage  
Define basis risk and demonstrate how it can negatively affect customer cash flows  
Explain the structure of a swap and its benefits and risks  
Calculate the price of a swap from the price curve  
Tailor a swap structure to provide a customer with embedded financing  
Price and structure a basis swap to reduce or enhance a customer’s risk position  
Understand option terminology and concepts  
Identify the option(s) embedded in swing contracts  
Create caps, floors and collars from puts and calls  
Participate proactively in conversations on derivative structures and strategies, both internally and with customers  
Discuss the advantages and     disadvantages of swap and option    strategies