Energy Procurement and Contracting
Large energy buyers can cut cost significantly through how they buy rather than how much they use. This course covers tariff structures, contracting options and the hedging decisions that manage price exposure.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Where energy cost actually comes from in a bill
- 02Tariff structures, demand charges and time of use
- 03Supply contract types and their risk profiles
- 04Price exposure, hedging and fixed versus floating
- 05Running a competitive energy procurement
- 06Self generation, wheeling and behind the meter options
- 07Contract monitoring, billing verification and reconciliation
What you will gain
- Analyse an energy bill and identify its cost components
- Compare tariff structures and select appropriately
- Evaluate supply contract options and their risk
- Understand hedging instruments used in energy buying
- Run a competitive energy procurement process
- Monitor contract performance and reconcile billing
Who should attend
- Energy and utilities managers
- Procurement professionals buying energy
- Finance staff managing energy cost
- Facilities and operations managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 4 to 6 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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