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Gas Processing

LNG Shipping Economics and Freight Calculations

Shipping is central to balancing LNG supply and demand profitably, and its costs strongly influence trading margins. This course explains the economics and chartering practices of the LNG shipping industry and builds the skills to calculate freight costs.

Discipline
Gas Processing
Level
Intermediate
Duration
4 days
Formats
Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.

Who should attend

Technical, operational, shipping, commercial, project and governance professionals in the LNG value chain who want a broader view of LNG shipping.

What participants will be able to do

  • Explain how LNG shipping operates within the value chain
  • Analyse capital, financing and operating costs of LNG shipping
  • Assess the role of shipping availability and cost in the chain
  • Calculate unit freight costs

Topics covered

  • LNG shipping industry
  • Chartering practice
  • Shipping capital and operating costs
  • Freight cost calculation
  • Value chain margins