The FSR Gas Fundamentals covers the basic principles of regulation in the gas sector, including transmission tariffs, balancing markets, gas hubs and pipeline competition, incentives for new infrastructure, and price caps.

Along with a general assessment of the gas market context, the course gives an overview on the various and diverse gas regulation and policy 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, EU Network Codes) in particular focusing on the Balancing and Tariff Network Codes.

The course will consist of three offline weeks and one online week. During the three offline weeks (30 October – 26 November 2023), you will be granted access to our e-learning platform, where you can navigate at your own pace to complete the course readings, quizzes and activities.

During the three preparatory weeks, you can manage your time and work as per your schedule, as there are no online live classes except a one-hour introductory meeting that will take place on the first day of the course (Monday, 30 October 2023 12 PM TBC).

The online week (20–26 November 2023) consists of live classes and expert panels. It will require your participation during a large part of the day from 09:30 to 15.00 CET (usually 2 to 3 classes in the morning + 1-hour lunch break + a panel discussion in the afternoon).

The training is primarily targeted at staff from energy utilities, TSOs, banks 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.

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 gas policies,
• Compare different regional/national models of gas market regulation and indicate the benefits of their implementation,
• Design and use tools to calculate gas tariffs,
• 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.

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 28 January 2024.

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• General fee: 1,870 EUR
• Students fee: 440 EUR
• Associate Donor 10%: 1,683 EUR
• Major Donor 20%: 1,496 EUR
• Star Donor 25%: 1,402 EUR

Cancellation policy 

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

Contact: fsr.conferences@eui.eu