Presented by:

Glenn Labhart

Partner, Labhart Risk Advisors

Chairman of EOC Committee, GARP ERP Program

July 15, 2010

GARP Webcast

Energy Markets and Risk:The Big Picture

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8 Things to Know About the ERP Designation

1. The ERP is the first and only global professional designation for energy risk management

2. The ERP program creates a link between the physical and financial energy markets, instilling and understanding of

the unique risks associated with each.

3. Upstream and downstream processes, trading and structuring of diverse energy commodities, and the latest risk

management techniques are all incorporated in the ERP curriculum.

4. Since its inception, ERP registrations have grown 70%

5. ERP candidates are currently represented by 39 countries across the globe

6. More than 300 organizations have registered one or more candidates for the ERP Exam

7. More than 11 organizations have had five or more candidates register for the ERP Exam

8. Registration for the November 2010 ERP Exam is now open

For more information, visit www.garp.com/ERPExam

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The GARP Energy Series

The GARP Energy Series is a regular program of one hour webcasts

covering current topics of importance to all professionals in the energy

industry. Designed to be an educational, thought-provoking program, the

GARP Energy Series provides a forum for responsible discussion and

debate between industry leading practitioners, academics and regulators.

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Glenn Labhart

A recognized authority on trading and risk control, Glenn has more than 15 years of experience in the design and

implementation of sound risk management practices and policies for the energy industry. Prior to forming Labhart

Risk Advisors Inc., Glenn was senior vice president and chief risk officer at Dynegy Inc. where he managed the

risks associated with Dynegy’s foreign exchange, assets and energy commodities trading businesses. Glenn is a

frequent industry lecturer on risk management issues where audiences include industry associations, training

seminars and universities including Rice University, Texas A&M University and Columbia University. Glenn holds

a B.B.A. from the Abilene Christian University and is a graduate of the Rice University Executive Management

Program.

Glenn Labhart

Partner, Labhart Risk Advisors Inc.

Chairman, Energy Oversight Committee, GARP ERP

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• Current Supply and Demand Trends in Major Energy Markets

• Developments in New Markets

• Upstream and Downstream Processes Associated with Physical Commodities

• Identification, Measurement and Management of Key Physical and Financial Risks

• Trading and Structuring of Energy Based Transactions in the Financial Markets

• About the GARP ERP® Program

Program Outline

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• Financial Reform

How will new financial regulations impact the energy markets?

• Crude Oil and Refined Products

How short and long term supply be impacted by current events?

• Natural Gas

Is shale gas a viable alternative and how will it impact the natural gas market?

• Electricity

What is the “smart grid” and will it impact supply and demand for electricity?

• Alternatives

Will alternatives meaningfully reduce demand for fossil fuels?

What’s Happening in the Energy Markets?

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Risk is Managed in Every Phase of the Upstream and Downstream Process

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Overview of Upstream and Downstream Processes in Oil and GasProduction and Transportation of Raw Materials

Step 1 Production

Step 2 Transportation

Crude Oil Transport

Natural Gas Transport

On/Off Shore Crude

Production Natural Gas

Production

LNG

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Overview of Upstream and Downstream Processes in Oil and GasRefining, Storage and Transport of Refined Product

Step 3 Refining and Storage

Step 4 Transport of Refined Products

Oil Refining and Storage Natural Gas Fractionation

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Overview of Upstream and Downstream Processes in Oil and GasStorage and Distribution

Step 5 Storage

Step 6 Distribution

Refined Oil Products Natural Gas

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Overview of Upstream and Downstream Processes in Oil and GasEnd Users

Step 7 End Users

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Framework for Assessing Business Risk in the Energy Industry

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Identification and Measurement of Underlying Risks in Energy Assets

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Framework for Managing Energy Risk

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Key Trading Strategies and Products for Managing Risk

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• Program Curriculum

Physical Energy Markets

• Exploration and Production

• Crude Oil, Refined Petroleum Products, Natural Gas,

Liquefied Natural Gas, Coal, Electricity, Alternative

Energy

Financial Trading Instruments

Valuation and Structuring of Energy Transactions

Risk Management in Financial Trading

Financial Disclosure, Accounting, and Compliance

• ERP Designation Requirements

Pass exam

• 8-hour, 180 multiple choice questions offered annually

in May and November

2 years relevant work experience

• Not required to sit for exam

• Complete within 5 years of passing exam

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Overview of GARP’s Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Program

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GARP is the world leader in financial risk certification, education and training.

• Founded in 1996

• Not-for-profit association

• Over 100,000 members representing 195 countries

• Dramatic cumulative aggregate increase in membership

• Governed by Board of Trustees and Executive Committee

• Certification programs developed by practitioner oversight committees

• Financial Risk Manager - FRM®

• Energy Risk Professional – ERP®

• Risk education and training programs designed for immediate application of learning objectives

• GARP Risk Professional magazine

• Offices in Jersey City, NJ and London, UK

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