SGA's Training Week provides an opportunity for employees to receive valuable, industry specific training in a short time frame. New employees or employees new to a job function who need get up to speed quickly may attend Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry for a broad overview of the industry, from the wellhead to the burner tip.
Next, they can attend one of three courses on topics that impact every company's bottom line -- Introduction to Regulated Natural Gas Accounting, The Ratemaking Process, or How Natural Gas Is Bought and Sold. Or, attend any one class of interest.
Registration Fees: Any single class $425 for SGA member company employee; $625 non-member. The discounted fee for two classes - Introduction to the Gas Industry class plus one other class, is only $695 member/$895 non-member.
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Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry
Tuesday Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday Oct. 1 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This program provides practical information about the natural gas industry in a fast paced format. A broad range of subjects will be covered, from exploration and production to the latest technology and issues impacting the industry.
Who Should Attend
Personnel new to the industry or new to a job function, or any employee needing an overview of the gas industry will benefit by attending. Excellent training for employees from natural gas, electric or combination gas/electric companies.
TOPICS:
CPE Credits: 10.5
Introduction to Regulated Natural Gas Accounting
Wednesday Oct. 1 - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. & Thursday Oct. 2 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Provides an overview of the major functions related to gas industry accounting. The information will help new personnel get up to speed quickly on a wide range of accounting processes, including the fundamental issues facing a regulated industry. Topics include:
Entry level accounting personnel from all departments, including: Gas Accounting; Property Accounting; Budget & Planning; Tax; General Accounting; Financial Reporting; Rate professionals (2 years or less); Individuals from other departments interfacing with accounting.
The Ratemaking Process
Wednesday Oct.1 - 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. & Thursday Oct. 2 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Ratemaking Process provides a basic overview of the rate process, for new rate professionals, or non-rate staff who need a better understanding of the process.
Also included is an interactive group exercise, the Van Go Transportation Co., which illustrates issues companies face when structuring their rates and determining if services are fixed, variable or both.
The final half-day provides an opportunity for participants to apply the information they received in previous sessions by participating in The Ratemaking Game, which consists of two case studies based on actual rate cases. Participants are divided into role-playing groups comprised of gas company representatives, commissioners, consumer advocates and interveners to discuss and determine the result of each case.
- Rate Analysts (two years or less) from LDC, transmission, or gas supply marketing companies
- Non-rate professionals from departments who need a broad understanding of the rate process, including: Operations, Government Relations, Marketing, Communcations, Public Affairs, Accounting, Engineering, Human Resources and other departments.
How Natural Gas Is Bought and Sold Thurs. Oct. 2 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm & Friday Oct. 3 - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
This workshop addresses the fundamentals of buying and selling natural gas. The first part of the class covers the physical system, while the second part covers the financial systems and processes.
Topics include the evolution of gas purchasing; basic knowledge and terms (firm vs. interruptible transportation, NAESB, etc.); gas supply and transportation issues (capacity release, price differentials, imbalances, nominations, confirmations/allocations, penalties, cash-outs, and risk management.
The 2nd part of the class covers the financial aspects of buying and selling gas, including market analysis, gas purchasing scenarios, risk management, the processes involved in developing a supply portfolio, and the different tools and financial mechanisms that can be utilized.
CPE Credits: 9.5
HOTEL / LOCATION
Grand Hyatt Buckhead – Atlanta GA 3300 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30305 (404) 237 1234. Request the Southern Gas Association rate of $195. Cutoff for reservations is September 7, 2008. All classes will be conducted at the hotel.
Transportation: . Transportation options to/from the airport are:
Taxis: One way fares to the hotel - approximately $40. Shuttle Service: Atlanta Link, running to and from the airport. Rates to Buckhead are $21 one way or $37 roundtrip. For information or reservations, call 404 524 3400 or visit http://www.theatlantalink.com/.
Car Rentals: Located on the first floor of the airport
MARTA: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train is located within the airport. The fare is only $2.00 one way. Trains depart every 5-10 minutes. Grand Hyatt Atlanta guests should board the Northbound train (N to North Springs). Exit at the Buckhead Station N7 onto Peachtree Road S. The hotel is 2 blocks away.
(The Grand Hyatt does not operate an airport shuttle)
Attire: Business casual for all sessions.
QUESTIONS?
For general information, contact Pat Downey pdowney@southerngas.org (972) 620-4026
REGISTRATION FORM
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TWO CLASSES - Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry plus one other class
-SGA Member Company employee
$695
TWO CLASSES - Non-member Introduction to the Natural Gas Industry plus one other class
$895
ONE CLASS / SGA Member company employee
Please indicate the class(es) you will attend
Tues. Sept. 30 , 8:30 - 4:00 pm & Wed. Oct. 1 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wed. Oct. 1, 1:00 - 4:30 pm & Thurs. Oct. 2 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
How Natural Gas Is Bought and Sold
Thurs. Oct. 2, 8:30 - 4:00 pm & Friday Oct. 3 - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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