Oil Market Training Program
Full Proposal
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Full Proposal
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Majlis Energy Advisory proposes a uniquely curated Oil Market Training Program designed for the Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program strengthens the Ministry's analytical capabilities in oil market forecasting, price analysis, and strategic market intelligence. It comprises two distinct components:
A structured, classroom-based training curriculum for Ministry specialists — covering oil market fundamentals, trading, and derivatives across 7 expert-led modules.
Private, invitation-only dinner discussions for senior Ministry executives, held alongside the world's leading energy conferences with top industry experts.
Specialist capabilities in forecasting oil balances and the price of oil
Deep insights into the boom and bust cycles of physical and financial oil markets
Practical skills to build data-driven supply-demand reports for OPEC policy
Institutional know-how in short and long-term oil market analytics
Majlis Energy will provide structured interactive lectures, workshops and expert-driven analytical training to strengthen the Ministry of Energy's oil market and price forecasting capabilities.
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Specialist Training (1 Cohort × 15 Specialists) | $889,826 |
| Executive Roundtables (4 Events) | $315,826 |
| Program Fee | $1,205,652 |
| Majlis Investment (–5%)* | –$60,283 |
| Subtotal | $1,145,369 |
| VAT (15%) | $171,805 |
| Total Investment | $1,317,175 |
A comprehensive 15-day curriculum delivered across 7 modules over 6 months. Each module is delivered monthly, combining structured lectures by Majlis Energy core faculty, expert speaker briefings, and hands-on analytical workshops. Each cohort accommodates 15 Ministry specialists.
Objective: Build a comprehensive understanding of global oil market fundamentals and the price of oil
The foundational module covering the full oil supply-demand framework and price forecasting methodologies used by institutional analysts and policy advisors.
6 structured lectures + 3 hands-on analytical workshops over 3 days
Jim Burkhard — VP & Head of Oil Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights (TBD)
Dr Cuneyt Kozakoglu — Head of Oil Demand, FGE Nexant
Objective: Develop insight into global refining economics and margin dynamics to map oil product demand
Deep dive into downstream economics, refinery margin cycles, and product market dynamics across global refining centres.
4 lectures + 2 case-study workshops analysing real refinery margin scenarios
Alan Gelder — VP, Downstream Research, Wood Mackenzie (TBD)
Dr Iman Nasseri — Manager, FGE Nexant
Objective: Understand the geopolitics of oil markets
Understanding how geopolitical events, sanctions regimes, and trade disruptions shape oil flows and pricing across regions.
4 lectures + 2 scenario planning exercises modelling geopolitical disruption events
Bob McNally — President, Rapidan Energy Group (TBD)
Jamie Ingram — Managing Editor, MEES
Colby Connelly — Head of Middle East Content, Energy Intelligence
Objective: Understand physical oil trading (shipping, pipelines and trade)
Mechanics of physical oil trading from cargo origination through to settlement, including risk management along the trade lifecycle.
4 lectures + 2 trade simulation workshops replicating real cargo transactions
Xavier Tang — Oil Market Analyst, Vortexa (TBD)
Alex Mikhov — Senior Oil Trader, Trafigura
Antoine Halff — Chief Energy Analyst, Kayrros
Objective: Analyze the transformation of oil into a financial asset class
How financial markets, investor behaviour, and macroeconomic forces influence oil prices beyond physical fundamentals.
4 lectures + 2 data-driven workshops analysing fund flows and positioning data
Daan Stuyvens — Head of Commodities, Goldman Sachs
Professor Bassam Fattouh — Director, Oxford Energy Institute (TBD)
Objective: Comprehend how financial markets impact price volatility and interact with the physical oil market
Futures exchanges, swaps markets, and speculative dynamics across the world's key energy trading platforms.
4 lectures + 2 live market analysis workshops using real exchange data feeds
Dr. Florian Thaler — Head of OilX, Energy Aspects
Robert Ryan — Ryan Commodities, Former Chief Commodity Strategist, BCA Research
Objective: Develop working knowledge of derivative instruments used for risk management
Advanced derivatives strategies, options pricing, and risk management frameworks for oil market participants.
4 lectures + 2 hedging strategy workshops building real options structures
Robert Ryan — Ryan Commodities, Former Chief Commodity Strategist, BCA Research
Modules are delivered monthly over six months, progressively building analytical capabilities.
Four exclusive private roundtable dinner discussions organised on the margins of major international energy conferences. These are highly curated, confidential strategic engagements bringing together senior Ministry of Energy executives with leading global industry experts for candid, closed-door dialogue.
Each roundtable features a private dinner setting with carefully selected participants, expert-led strategic discussions, and real-time market intelligence exchange. They are not public-facing events, open panels, or large-format presentations.
Exact dates to be confirmed based on official conference schedules. Venues will be premium hotels in each city, final selection at the Ministry's discretion.
The program delivers measurable, lasting impact on the Ministry's analytical capabilities. Participants develop practical, immediately deployable skills.
Build proprietary oil supply-demand and price forecasts for OPEC+ policy support
Analyse crack spreads, crude differentials, and arbitrage flows across regions
Evaluate sanctions, trade disruptions, and political shocks on oil flows and pricing
Connect tanker flows, storage, and pipeline data with futures and options positioning
Interpret clearing mechanisms, liquidity dynamics, and producer hedging strategies
Produce structured market reports, briefing notes, and data-driven presentations
Earn Advanced Oil Market Analysis Certification with seven module-linked reports
To initiate the program, we propose the following steps:
Confirm structure, module priorities, cohort size, and scenario selection
Secure internal budget allocation, formal approval, and contract execution
Majlis Energy finalizes curriculum, session plans, and workshop materials
Ministry identifies and nominates specialist participants for each cohort
Define KPIs, assessment criteria, certification and reporting structure