NATURAL GAS/LNG VALUE CHAIN STRATEGIES & MARKET INSIGHTS – Continuing Education for Science & Engineering (CESE)

Powering Sustainable Energy Security and the Digital Economy

Whether your focus is on shipping strategies, Natural Gas/LNG trade optimization, AI-powered decision-making, or energy delivery for data infrastructure, the Natural Gas/LNG Value Chain Strategies & Market Insights: Powering Sustainable Energy Security and the Digital Economy seminar provides the knowledge and tools to lead. Stay at the forefront of the U.S.-driven Natural Gas/LNG transformation—fueling global markets, accelerating AI innovation, and powering the digital economy.

SEMINAR DATE:

October 28-30, 2025 (Tues-Thurs)

INSTRUCTOR-LED, LIVE, VIRTUAL FORMAT

Three Daily ZOOM sessions:
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Central)
6.0 PDHs (Professional Development Hours)
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The U.S. is Leading in Natural Gas/LNG Exports: The domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has quadrupled over the last 20 years and is poised to double by 2030. The U.S. is now both the world’s largest producer of natural gas and the largest exporter of LNG.

Course Objectives:
This course is designed for executives, analysts, and energy professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the entire U.S. Natural Gas/LNG shipping sector. Using real-world scenarios, it focuses on how freight-driven arbitrage, fleet configuration, and shipping contracts shape commercial strategy and profitability in today’s dynamic global gas markets—while also addressing emerging demand drivers, including energy-intensive AI systems and hyperscale data centers.

Participants of this seminar will examine the U.S. Natural Gas/LNG fleet—including small-scale export vessels—and their technical characteristics such as containment systems, propulsion types, and vessel sizes. These insights will help assist in making informed decisions on optimal configurations that align with U.S. production capacity and export infrastructure.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Buford B. Pollett, J.D.
Genave King Rogers Endowed Associate Professor of Energy Law and Commerce
Faculty Advisor – Energy Law Journal & Year in Review
President’s Education of the Year Award from the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) Recipient
University of Tulsa, Collins College of Business

Mr. Pollett brings a rare and comprehensive perspective to U.S. Natural Gas/LNG shipping, natural gas pipelines, biofuels, combining extensive experience in energy law, energy projects, and business develop. As an attorney, he has supported pipeline projects across the full project lifecycle, including onshore and offshore pipelines, both in the U.S. and abroad. For additional information about Dr. Pollett, click here.

Harness Natural Gas/LNG and AI to drive global energy markets and power the digital economy.

SEMINAR FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE:
* Leveraging U.S. Natural Gas/LNG export capacity for competitive freight arbitrage
* The role of Natural Gas/LNG bunkering in supporting the marine energy transition
* Natural Gas/LNG’s growing relevance in supplying power to high-density digital infrastructure, including AI data centers
* Emerging Natural Gas/LNG-to-power strategies for hyperscale and remote operations
* Understanding how data center energy demand (domestic and international) creates new Natural Gas/LNG shipping and supply chain opportunities
* Contract structures including spot, time charter, and long-term agreements with an emphasis on U.S. market practices
* The economics and deployment of Floating Natural Gas/LNG assets (FSRUs, FLNGs, FSRPUs) in both traditional energy markets and digital infrastructure zones
* Business analysts, portfolio managers, and policy advisors will gain actionable insight into how Natural Gas/LNG shipping supports both traditional energy delivery and the next generation of digital power loads—from coastal megacities to inland data parks.

COURSE CONTENT OVERVIEW

Natural Gas/LNG Shipping and Market Strategy – U.S.-Driven Global Expansion
Preamble: U.S. LNG and the Evolving Global Energy Matrix
– The U.S. LNG boom: Exporting energy, influence, and innovation
– LNG and the AI revolution: Supplying scalable, clean power for the digital age
– Shale gas as a dual-purpose strategic resource: industrial + digital applications

Global Market Dynamics
– U.S. LNG trade growth and competitive landed pricing
– Regional LNG demand outlook: Asia, Europe, and AI-heavy economies
– LNG for resilient digital infrastructure: powering data center clusters

LNG Carriers: Platforms for U.S. Energy Delivery
– Containment systems and propulsion innovations
– Boil-off gas (BOG) management and efficiency tools
– Fleet strategies for serving high-consumption data zones
– Small-scale LNG for modular, distributed generation near digital hubs

Shipping Contracts and Commercial Flexibility
– Spot market advantages in meeting time-sensitive power demand
– Time charters and CoAs for stable supply to industrial and digital users
– LNG shipping integration with power utilities serving AI ecosystems

Floating LNG Solutions: Agility for New Markets
– FSRUs and FLNGs as scalable solutions for data-driven economies
– FSRPUs as LNG-to-power hubs for hyperscale and edge computing sites
– LNG-to-power for island grids, remote AI training clusters, and industrial parks

U.S. Policy and Strategic Positioning
– Regulatory enablers and constraints (Jones Act, FERC, DOE)
– LNG’s positioning as a reliable, lower-emission baseload fuel for AI/data
– Financing frameworks and export guarantees targeting tech-aligned growth
– Collaborating with states and private operators to meet rising digital energy demand

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS
1. Professional Development Hours (PDHS) are essential for maintaining professional licenses and credentials. Most state licensing boards require a specific number of PDH credits during each renewal cycle to maintain an active license.
2. This professional development training course qualifies for 6.0 PDHs and .6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) which can help you meet your continuing education requirements.
3. Each participant attending the entire program will receive a signed UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, CESE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION showing the PDHs earned, seminar title, date of instruction and instructor.
4. Associations (AAPL, Bar Associations, Accountancy Boards, etc.) may also approve this course. Individuals are asked to submit a copy of your Certificate of Completion and information about the program and instructor found on this webpage.
5. The University of Tulsa is a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredited university.

COURSE DATE, TIMES, FORMAT:
DATE: October 28-30, 2025 (Tues, Wed, & Thurs)
TIMES: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Central) Daily
FORMAT: VIRTUAL, INSTRUCTOR-LED via ZOOM
This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer.

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