About this Course
This course provides an introduction to how gas markets are structured in North America, why they exist, and the roles of various market participants. This course is also included in the Gas Market Dynamics learning path.
- Define what a gas market is and why gas markets exist
- Distinguish between a monopoly market structure and a competitive market structure
- List the key physical features of natural gas that impact how markets are structured
- Define the four sectors of market participants and explain the roles of each participant
- Recall the structure of the North American gas market
