Best Natural Gas Shop to learn?
Current masters grad that is searching for opportunities in the gas scheduling space. I was wondering what are some of the best shops to learn scheduling and have a good chance to move up to trading. I know it takes quite a few years but obviously it’s better to be at a shop that won’t silo you. From what I’ve gathered these are the shops I’ve found (not including the supermajors and trade houses) so any recs on which would be the best for entry level guys:
- Sequent Energy (Williams)
- Koch Supply & Trading
- Mansfield
- World Fuel Services
- NRG
- NextEra
- Energy Transfer
- CIMA Energy
- Cheniere
- Symmetry Energy Solutions (Centerpoint)
- Targa
- Tenaska Marketing Ventures
- Antero Resources
- Enterprise Products
- Eco-Energy
- EDF
- Calpine
- Spire
- Southwestern Energy
- Duke Energy
- WhiteWater Midstream
- Kinder Morgan
- Plains All American
- EQT
- United Energy Corporation
- DXT
- Golden Pass LNG
- Venture Global LNG
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights to guide your decision:
Supermajors and Trade Houses: While not on your list, companies like Shell, BP, Vitol, Trafigura, and Glencore are often highlighted as top-tier places to learn and grow in the natural gas space. They provide structured training and exposure to trading, making them ideal for transitioning from scheduling to trading.
Best Shops for Entry-Level Growth:
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Ultimately, the best shop for you will depend on your career goals, the specific skills you want to develop, and the company's culture. Networking within these firms and demonstrating a strong interest in trading will also play a significant role in your progression.
Sources: Entry-Level Natural Gas Scheduler, State School to Trading Physical Gas My Story (Long), Looking to hire a gas scheduler/analytics person at shell trading, Q&A: Director of Energy Trading, Q&A: LNG trader
You’ve got a solid list! For gas scheduling and moving into trading, check out Koch Supply & Trading and Energy Transfer. Koch offers great training and promotes from within, while Energy Transfer provides good exposure to different areas. Cheniere and NRG are also good options with strong development programs. Mansfield and Symmetry Energy Solutions might be worth a look too if you prefer a smaller environment. Just go for a place that encourages learning and cross-department collaboration. Good luck!
why become a schedular when you can be an analyst and then become a trader?
Cheniere, Kinder Morgan, ET, Tenaska all solid
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