Learn about diverse and integrated markets for primary energy, and the essential considerations driving business leaders and policy makers in development of global energy resources.
Fundamentals of Global Energy Business
Fundamentals of Global Energy Business
Instructor: Michael J. Orlando
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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There are 6 modules in this course
Energy is the capacity to do work. In this most essential sense, energy is a basic human need. We will consider how technological innovations have increased the ability of mankind to do work, but only by increasing our demand for various sources of energy. We will examine the determinants of demand for primary energy resources as well as the distribution of demand around the globe.
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6 videos5 readings1 assignment
A broad range of primary resources are used to satisfy our need for energy. Accessing these resources depends on many factors, including available technologies and skills, and a number of political factors. We will address these factors as well as issues and trends in energy supply.
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14 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review
A range of technological and commercial factors determine accessibility and utilization of conventional energy resources. These lectures review considerations essential to the development of various fossil fuel sources of energy, including coal, oil, gas, and shale gas.
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17 videos5 readings1 assignment
A range of technological and commercial factors determine accessibility and utilization of unconventional energy resources. These lectures review considerations essential to the development of alternative sources of energy, including nuclear and various renewable resources.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
Energy enterprises engage in complex activities with far-reaching consequences. As a result, these activities often motivate to action a diverse set of stakeholders. We will examine the systemic nature of energy businesses and how their activities inevitably necessitate political engagement.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
Frameworks for strategic analysis are useful for organizing the broad set of considerations necessary to achieve energy business objectives. These lectures introduce several rudimentary tools for strategic analysis and make use of those tools to evaluate the economic, commercial, and political environment of energy.
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6 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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KT
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Reviewed on Dec 15, 2016
Great introduction to the world of energy business. Provides the basic tools one needs to further analyse energy firms and markets.
MD
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Detailed course to understand energy business, which includes all the major sub-sectors of energy market
BG
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Reviewed on Mar 12, 2017
This course is perfect for gaining a broad perspective on global energy markets. It also delivers useful tools for analyzing political issues, strategic business decisions, and energy markets.
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