Course Overview
Master the legal, commercial, and operational fundamentals behind drafting effective GSAs and PPAs for gas and power markets.
Course Overview
Drafting robust Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is central to successful gas commercialisation and electricity-sector investment. These long-term contracts define pricing structures, supply security, risk allocation, performance obligations, and remedies—making them critical instruments in both regulated and liberalised energy markets.
This course provides a practical, clause-by-clause understanding of GSAs and PPAs, exploring negotiation dynamics, commercial motivations, and best practices used by leading gas suppliers, utilities, buyers, and project developers. Participants gain insights into contract structuring, pricing mechanisms, volume flexibility, credit requirements, delivery obligations, and dispute-resolution approaches aligned with international industry standards.
Through real-world examples from upstream gas projects, LNG supply, pipeline operations, and independent power production, the programme equips professionals to draft balanced, bankable, and enforceable agreements that support long-term energy security and investment stability.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structure, purpose, and key components of GSAs and PPAs.
- Evaluate pricing formulas, indexation, take-or-pay provisions, and performance obligations.
- Draft and review contractual clauses covering supply security, risk allocation, liabilities, and remedies.
- Apply negotiation strategies to achieve commercially balanced and bankable agreements.
- Assess regulatory, technical, and commercial considerations that influence contract design.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will receive an Oxford Knowledge Certificate of Completion.
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Awarded by: Oxford Knowledge
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Format: Printed certificate with unique ID and optional digital verification
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Delivery: Issued at course completion or sent within 7 working days
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Recognition: Certificates validate participation in advanced, expert-led training aligned with global industry standards.
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Accreditation: Oxford Knowledge certifications represent advanced learning led by global experts. We are actively pursuing formal accreditations with top-tier institutions to further enhance your credentials.
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This certificate demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and is a valuable addition to your leadership and development portfolio.
Requirements
- Designed for professionals in gas marketing, power utilities, energy trading, contracts, regulation, or project development.
- Suitable for government agencies, gas producers, IPPs, utilities, project developers, and legal/commercial teams.
- Familiarity with energy markets, gas operations, or contractual frameworks is recommended.
- English proficiency required (course delivered in English).
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