Course Overview:
LNG 101: From Foundation to Fluency is designed for professionals who are new to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry or have up to three years of LNG-related experience. This practical, instructor-led course builds the foundational knowledge needed to understand LNG properties, cryogenic behavior, facility systems, specialized equipment, and common operating challenges.
Moving beyond a basic introduction to LNG, the course connects fundamental concepts with real-world facility operations and applications. Participants explore how LNG behaves during storage, transfer, commissioning, processing, and changing operating conditions—and how those behaviors influence equipment integrity, reliability, maintenance, and safe operations.
Real-world examples and applied discussions help participants develop the technical fluency needed to communicate effectively and contribute confidently within LNG operations, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and project teams.
Target Audience:
- LNG facility personnel with 0–3 years of experience
- Engineers transitioning into LNG operations, design, commissioning, or project roles
- Operations, maintenance, reliability, and technical personnel seeking a stronger LNG foundation
- Technical specialists supporting LNG plants, terminals, peak-shaving facilities, and related infrastructure
- Project and support personnel who regularly interact with LNG operations and engineering teams
- Organizations seeking to establish a common baseline of LNG knowledge and terminology across multidisciplinary team
CEU | PDH Requirements:
For this course, to receive CEU and PDH credits, users must attend each day of class, complete the course evaluation, and pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher.
When
December 15-17, 2026
T-TH: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
Course Format
In-person
LNG Center of Excellence at McNeese State University
115 West Sale Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
CEU 2.1 | PDH 21
Registration Cost
$1,785
Outcomes:
- Recognize LNG-specific hazards and operating conditions
- Describe the purpose and function of key LNG systems and equipment
- Participate more effectively in technical discussions
- Apply LNG fundamentals to real-world operating situations.
Topics Covered:
- LNG & Cryogenic Fundamentals — LNG physical properties; effects of temperature, pressure, and composition; cryogenic behavior; and the fundamentals that distinguish LNG systems from conventional natural gas facilities.
- Unique LNG Operating Phenomena — Stratification, rollover, weathering, flashing, geysering, water hammer, and two-phase flow, including how these conditions can affect facility operations and equipment.
- Commissioning, Purging & Moisture Control — Cryogenic system commissioning and cooldown; nitrogen purging; contamination prevention; dew point verification; and the importance of moisture control before introducing LNG.
- Boil-Off Gas Management — Causes of boil-off gas (BOG), operating impacts, andcommon management approaches including recovery, de-superheating, compression, and recondensing.
Digital Badge:
Earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile after successfully completing the course.
Meet Your Instructor Scott J. Walden, Sr.
Scott J. Walden, Sr. has over 25 years of experience within the Natural Gas & LNG industry. His professional responsibilities have included LNG consulting & training, LNG terminal manager level leadership, Terminal Operations & Maintenance supervision, Facility Security Officer, and Compliance & Regulatory Affairs.
Scott’s career began while serving his country. As a reactor training specialist, in the United States Naval Nuclear Power Program, he is skilled at sharing information in a manner proven to expedite the acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities required for safe and effective job performance.
From Naval Reactor operations & training to Reliability Engineering, Terminal Reactivation, and multiple LNG expansion projects at the Elba Island LNG facility, Scott is a proven leader with expertise in various technical and training disciplines. He is a past member of the NFPA 59A Technical Committee, AGA Supplemental Gas Committee, API/INGAA LNG Working Group and is a Subject Matter Expert concerning LNG Codes & Standards, functioning as liaison with multiple regulatory agencies at the Federal, State, and local level.
Scott is an accomplished communicator with a passion for safe, reliable, and compliant operations within the LNG industry.
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
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