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Financing Natural Resources: Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

Financing Solutions for Oil, Gas & Mining Projects

Course Schedule
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Oil, Gas, and Mining Projects involve substantial capital investment, lengthy lead times, and significant risk. Their success is crucial not only for the companies involved but also for governments. This course is essential for enhancing the performance of professionals managing and contributing to such projects.

The Financing Natural Resources: Oil, Gas, and Mining Projects training course will equip delegates with the skills to evaluate financial decisions, recommend appropriate financing sources, and manage financial risks, including fluctuations in oil, gas, and mineral prices.

Participants will also engage in the analysis of finance case studies relevant to their organizations, enhancing practical understanding.

This Coventry Academy training course will feature:

  • Insights into the Oil, Gas, and Mining sectors and their financial implications
  • Best practices in investment appraisal for oil, gas, and mining projects
  • Analysis and evaluation of case studies pertinent to your role
  • Latest international methods of financial management and analysis
  • Strategies for managing volatile oil, gas, and mineral prices

What are the goals?

By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:

  • Outline the specific nature and financial implications of Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Recommend methods of financing Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Calculate the costs of finance
  • Undertake Financial Evaluation of Projects to determine their Financial & Economic Viability and sustainability
  • Recommend ways to improve the financial position of the company

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals from the Oil, Gas and Mining sector but will greatly benefit the following individuals:

  • Engineers
  • Projects & Process Managers
  • Technical Managers, Team Leaders & Line Managers
  • Finance Managers & Professionals
  • Professional at all levels involved in Projects

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Coventry Academy training course will utilise a variety of proven highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

A particular feature of the training course is the Analysis & Evaluation of Case Studies relevant to your role and organisation enabling successful knowledge and skill transfer.

The Course Content

Day One: Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Oil, Gas & Mineral Resources and Reserves
  • The Specific Nature of Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Financial Implication of Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Market Volatility: Oil, Gas & Mineral Prices
  • Strategic Issues facing the sector
  • Financing Natural Resource Projects and a Diverse Strategy
Day Two: Financing the Project
  • The Major Sources of Long Term and Short Term Finance
  • Equity & Debt Financing
  • Recourse & Non-recourse Finance
  • Project Finance
  • Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) & Parties to Project Finance Schemes
  • Bonds; Guarantees and Letters of Credit
Day Three: Oil, Gas and Mining Project Appraisal & Analysis
  • Selecting Projects to meet Organisational Objectives
  • Forecasting Oil, Gas & Mining Cashflows (Income & Costs)
  • Identifying Risks from the Projected Cashflow
  • Calculating the Cost of Finance – WACC, CAPM & Arbitrage Pricing
  • Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques - Payback; ARR, NPV, IRR etc.
  • Financial Appraisal using Spreadsheet Skills
Day Four: Project & Financial Risk Management
  • Identifying Risk: Technical, Logistical, Environmental, Economic and Financial
  • Financial Risk Management & Derivatives
  • Sensitivity Analysis & Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis
  • Evaluating the Risks & Uncertainties – Their Probability & Impact
  • Managing Oil Prices, Gas Prices and Mineral Prices
  • Derivative Markets
Day Five: Financial Evaluation of Oil, Gas and Mining Projects
  • Meeting Government & Organisational Objectives
  • Evaluating Financial Performance
  • Return on Equity ROE; Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCRs) and Value for Money (VfM)
  • Economic NPV & Economic Value Added
  • Cost–Benefit Analysis – Finance V Economic Value Added
  • Meeting Future Needs