Fundamentals of Natural Gas Industry and Value Chain

This certificate programme introduces participants to the fundamentals of the natural gas industry, covering its role in the global and Nigerian energy landscape. It provides an understanding of natural gas classifications, supply-demand dynamics, and the entire value chain from exploration and production to processing, transportation, and end-use.

Special emphasis is placed on Nigeria's gas sector, government initiatives such as the "Decade of Gas," and the strategic role of natural gas in driving economic growth, energy transition, and industrialisation.

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  Academia and researchers focusing on energy policy, economics, and technology.
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  Investors and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in gas and energy value chains.
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  Policymakers, regulators, and government officials involved in energy development.
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  Recent graduates and entry-level staff aiming to build careers in the natural gas industry.
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  Professionals in oil, gas, and energy companies seeking foundational knowledge of the gas sector.

• Appreciate the opportunities and challenges in the natural gas sector.
• Identify and differentiate types of natural gas (associated, non-associated, LNG, CNG, LPG, pipeline gas).
• Understand global and Nigerian gas supply-demand dynamics.
• Recognise the major players and stakeholders in Nigeria's gas industry.
• Explain the natural gas value chain from upstream to end-use markets.
• Strike a balance between operational productivity and staff welfare for long-term sustainability.