As power demand accelerates in the generative AI economy, understanding the evolving U.S. power market is no longer optional for oil and gas professionals—it’s a strategic imperative. This advanced course, facilitated by Dan Romito, Pickering Energy Partners, is designed to bridge the knowledge gap between the electricity sector and the hydrocarbon value chain. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how grid economics, regulatory dynamics, and market mechanisms directly influence upstream and midstream oil and gas operations.

What You’ll Learn:

By the end of this course, you’ll understand:

• How the U.S. power grid works, who runs it, and how it’s regulated.
• What drives electricity prices and how they’re set in different areas.
• Why rising electricity demand from AI, EVs, and big data centers matters for natural gas.
• How government policies shape energy markets, reliability, and emissions goals.
• Where natural gas fits into the power market—and how it impacts things like LNG exports and oilfield electrification.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for professionals across the energy services sector, including:

• Strategic planning and corporate development leads
• Commercial and business development managers
• Operations leaders exploring electrification strategies
• Regulatory and environmental compliance teams
• Energy trading and risk management personnel
• Financial analysts supporting upstream and midstream investments
• Engineering and infrastructure planning teams involved in power integration
• LNG, power marketing, or dual-fuel project managers

Key Modules Include:

Power Market Basics
Get a clear understanding of how the U.S. power grid is structured, who operates it, and the differences between regulated and deregulated markets.

Electricity Pricing and Plant Operations
Learn how electricity prices are set, how power plants are dispatched, and what this means for the economics of gas-fired generation.

Natural Gas and Demand Growth
Explore how rising electricity needs—from AI, data centers, EVs, and industry—are increasing demand for natural gas as a key fuel source.

Policy, Emissions, and Reliability
Understand how rules from agencies like FERC and the EPA influence reliability standards, emissions goals, and market design.

Where Oil & Gas and Power Markets Intersect
See how natural gas producers and midstream companies can navigate power market challenges, support LNG exports, and plan for infrastructure needs.