Specialised Training on the Regulation of Gas Markets

3 DAY Residential Course

From Geopolitics to Trading: Navigate Global Gas Markets with the Experts

Building on the success of our online training, Specialised Training on the Regulation of Gas Markets, we are excited to bring this year’s edition in person with a refreshed and expanded programme.

As global gas markets undergo profound transformation, driven by geopolitical shifts, decarbonisation imperatives, and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes, the need for informed and strategic decision-making has never been greater.

This intensive, 3-day course is designed to equip energy professionals with a comprehensive understanding of gas market regulation. It offers deep insights into:

  • The latest global gas market developments and their implications for Europe
  • Geopolitical influences and the role of gas in the low-carbon transition
  • Key regulatory principles, market models, and trading mechanisms
  • A comparative analysis of European and international regulatory approaches

The programme features expert-led lectures, interactive case studies and high-level panel debates. Special session include contributions from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the International Gas Union (IGU).

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a site visit, adding a practical dimension to their learning experience.

Join us in person this November for 3 dynamic days, gain hands-on insights into global gas trends, regulation, and trading.

 

Early bird Discount
10% discount for registrations and payments made by 29 June 2025
  • Dates
    10 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
  • Level
    Specialised
  • Type
    Residential
  • Register by
    14 Sep 2025
Overview

The FSR Gas Fundamentals covers the basic principles and rules applying to gas markets, including infrastructure regulation, network codes, balancing markets, gas hubs functioning, market incentives, and restrictions.

Along with a general assessment of the gas market context, the course gives an overview of the various and diverse gas regulations and policies applying in different geographical contexts (ex., EU, Latin America). By comparing different regional gas market models, the course analyses the EU gas regulation, which is currently enforced in Europe (Third Energy Package, Security of Supply) in particular focusing on its evolution in the crisis context and its adaptation to the new geopolitics.

AUDIENCE & LEVELS

The training is primarily targeted at staff from energy utilities, TSOs, and representatives from National and European Regulatory Authorities or other public bodies, but also academics and researchers with an interest in gas market regulation.

No specific academic background is required, and professionals of all levels are welcome. Nevertheless, a basic knowledge of energy regulation and policymaking is recommended. The training is provided in English.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Explain key trends in the gas supply and demand dynamics,
  • Indicate the main changes in the EU gas market, as well as the current obstacles to closer internal gas market integration,
  • Understand the logic and impact of the main EU policies on gas markets functioning
  • Compare different regional/national models of gas market regulation worldwide and indicate the benefits of their implementation,
  • Assess existing and future implementation plans for EU network codes,
  • Evaluate new gas infrastructure projects and find the optimal solution to support security of supply.
FSR Annual Scholarships

Each year, the Florence School of Regulation – Energy and Climate (FSR Energy & Climate) awards scholarships for a wide variety of training courses targeting a broad audience of professionals and academics.

Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee of FSR members on a yearly basis. The successful candidates will be informed after February 2024 and will be provided with all relevant information on how to enroll in the online course or residential training of their choice.

Send your application by 2 February 2025.

Find more information here

FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees

  • General fee: 3,000 EUR
  • Associate Donor 10%: 2.700 EUR
  • Major Donor 20%: 2.400 EUR
  • Star Donor 25%: 2.250 EUR

Discounts
Special offer for group enrolments: 10% discount from 5 participants from the same organisation.

Cancellation Policy

Paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 20 days before the course’s start date. 

For more information, please read the full FSR cancellation policy.

LOGISTIC INFO

Please arrange your travel and accommodation as soon as possible as Florence is very popular in this period.

The fee covers participation in the training, coffee breaks, lunches, and any meals or social activities outlined in the event programme. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.

This is a fully residential training course, and classes will be held in Florence on 10-11 November 2025.
By submitting your application, you are committing to pay the corresponding fee.

Event venue
Sala Europa
Villa Schifanoia
Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 121
50133 Firenze (FI)

How to reach the venue
Information to reach the venue available at this link.

The Learning Approach
Active learning
Interactive methods give the participants an opportunity to be at the centre of the learning process.
Online Interactive Sessions
Weekly live classes with different Course Instructors. Participants will have a close interaction with the Instructors during the live sessions.
Interaction & Real life cases
Join a community of experts to discuss the latest developments in the sector.
Course Faculty

Where participants come from

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What Participants say about this course

The course was structured in a way that allowed me to gain a solid understanding of European gas market frameworks, policies, and regulatory instruments, while also delving into the practical challenges facing the sector today. The instructors were leading experts and provided insights backed by real-world examples, making complex concepts both accessible and engaging. I feel much more confident in navigating the regulatory landscape after taking this course and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in this specialized field.

Samuel Kwesi Kumi, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Be sure to keep on track with the latest developments in European gas regulation thanks to devoted EUI-staff.

Participant from the 2024 Edition

I found the gas regulation course to be extremely informative and beneficial. The content was comprehensive, and the panel discussions provided valuable insights into the latest industry developments. I feel more confident in my understanding of gas sector regulations and their impact on the market.

Participant from the 2024 Edition

This course has a potential of putting you in a nice position to debate about gas with anyone. I truly recommend it!

Participant from the 2023 Edition

An excellent course brought by a motivated and knowledgeable team at FSR and a set of distinct guest speakers. In one month's time, we delved into the mechanics behind global gas markets and how to best regulate them depending on the wanted outcome and their state of affairs. With an eye on the future, the course also touches on methane emissions regulation and the declining role of fossil gas in the EU. What will this mean for the fossil gas infrastructure and how to regulate them? Exciting topics to say the least!

Angelos Koutsis, Bond Beter Leefmilieu

I highly recommend attending the course since it enables not only possibility to understand functioning of the European Gas Market, but also the other relevant markets that are corresponding. The staff of the course is always very well prepared and ready to answer any questions

Participant from the 2023 Edition

The course provides insights that are useful for a broad and general understanding of global gas markets and how the European markets are affected by local and global events.

Nicolai Skovmose Kjær, Energinet

A week with distinct experts and professionals from all over Europe and the world. Understanding energy markets and discussing them from multiple perspectives such as regulatory, economic and technical points of view is key to tackle the challenges we are facing today with an accelerating energy transition and energy sectors as well as markets yet to be coupled. A truly inspiring week at an outstanding institution!

Jan Marc Schwindtal, PhD student in Energy Economi

What an exciting Gas week in Florence discussing the future of #gas regulation, the development and outlook of global gas demand and supply in Europe and worldwide, and so much more! I extend my thanks to Florence School of Regulation - FSR Energy for a great training, but most importantly, for bringing together so many inspiring professionals and amazing people! Looking forward to attending another course of the FSR!

Felicia Mester, Eurogas

A wholehearted thank you to the Florence School of Regulation. I had the pleasure to interact with the bright participants and instructors, who were challenging, asking to the point questions and giving their own views.

Areti Kostaraki, ENTSOG

It was a great opportunity to learn from the European experience regarding the history, formation, and regulation of the gas market. It will be very useful knowledge for the challenges we have in my home country.

Participant from the 2019 Edition

This course fully immerses participants into all aspects of gas market regulation while also covering the core technical principles. Collaboration between participants is very much encouraged and the course offers a great opportunity to exchange views with high level panellists. Overall, an excellent learning experience. 

Participant from the 2020 Edition

Hello from Turkey! I feel privileged to be a part of this amazing learning experience. “Specialized Training on the Regulation of Gas Markets” covers basic principles of gas regulation as well as the most current issues in Europe and in the world. Our focus at the Training on September-October 2020 was decarbonization. In a group, participants prepared a final project on the infrastructure for a decarbonized gas system. Also, we played Balancing Market Game, which was an interesting learning process. I really learned a lot from this training. Thank you FSR.  

Participant from the 2020 Edition

Thanks to the FSR for a wonderful experience within gas, energy and sustainability. I am proud to announce the completion of specialised training on gas markets and that my group won an excellence prize. Our final project, a paper on decarbonizing the EU gas sector will be published by FSR soon. Thank you, Marina, Ilaria and other FSR colleagues.

Participant from the 2020 Edition
Course in numbers
16
Editions
328
Experts Involved
377
Participants
29
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