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  • We Are All Ears
  • Bestseller Courses to Arrive in Dubai
  • 14th Asia Oil & Gas Conference 2009
  • Brand New Shipping Course to Debut this July!
  • Bestseller Oil Trading Orientation Course Arrives in Ghana
  • LNG Shipping Course Embarks for Egypt
  • Come to Houston for Summer Training and Fun!
  • Natural Gas Sessions Added to Oxford Schedule
  • Daily Industry Briefs
  • LAST CALL - Seats Still Available!
  • Our Energy Survey
  • We Are Now CPD Certified
  • Spotlight Series: Mr. Stuart Howell
  • Editor's Corner
  • Brand New Web-Based Training Courses
  • And Finally...
I've just returned from GASTECH 2009 in Abu Dhabi and the message is loud and clear: despite today's economic conditions, specialized training remains an integral part of many companies' growth strategies whether the objective is to attract and retain the best
talent or remain competitive. Some of the trends noted that we at The Oxford Princeton Programme are addressing include:

More regional public courses: driven in part by cost efficiency and convenience, many are requesting that offerings take place near home base. Whilst we have numerous courses taking place in Oxford, London, Singapore, Calgary and Houston, we have added new sessions in Accra, Cairo, Dubai, Geneva and Rio de Janeiro. Read on for more details.

"Off-the-shelf" in-house training: whilst we are always willing to work with clients to customise their training courses, many are looking for ready-to-implement solutions which can take place in a matter of weeks. In fact, most of our public course titles can be brought in-house so there are lots to choose from. Feel free to consult with us as well.

More web-based training titles: many are finding online learning as the perfect compliment to instructor-led training especially when it comes to new hires, those changing functions and anyone in need of a refresher. This year alone, we have included new courses on European Gas: Security of Supply, Overview of the Ethanol Markets and Introduction to Refinery Economics. We expect to add at least just as many more before the year is out.

Please continue to tell us what's on your mind. We are listening.

Best regards,

Jobert E. Abueva
Director, Global Marketing
jabueva@oxfordprinceton.com
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The Oxford Princeton Programme announces the following bestseller courses to arrive in Dubai, UAE this year:

Oil Trading Orientation (OTO)
11 - 13 October 2009

Energy Value Chain (EVC)
14 - 15 October 2009

A Practical Understanding of Commercial Risks in Laytime and Demurrage (TDL)
8 - 9 November 2009

The Chemicals Shipping Market - Chartering and Operations (TD3)
10 - 12 November 2009

For more information on these courses please click here.
The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to be a returning exhibitor at the 14th Asia Oil & Gas Conference 2009 'Collective Approach in the New Paradigm' to be held 7 - 9 June 2009 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Come meet with our Asia-Pacific representatives who will be on hand to take delegates through energy education and training solutions whether they be instructor-led, on-site (in-house), or web-based.
Take a moment out of your stressful work schedule to massage your mind with our Energy Word Puzzle.

Simply unscramble each of the words or sets of words below and use each of the highlighted letters to form the mystery word.

Please submit your answers here by Wednesday, June 24th for a chance to win a free web-based training course. Good Luck!
Ms. Crystal Yeo
Regional Account Manager
Mr. Phillip Woo
Principal Sales Executive
Come visit us at Stand C to try your luck at our Energy Education Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win a free web-based training course.

To set up a meeting in advance, please click here. To visit our energy training schedule for the Asia-Pacific region please click here.
The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to announce its newest course which will have its debut presentation this July.

The Current Shipping Cycle: Old Concept - New Components (TDS) is a one day seminar that brings together a range of expert speakers from the worlds of finance, maritime law, ship management and commercial to examine contracts, cost management, loan availability, commercial organisation and project work outs. It is designed to ensure maximum interaction between presenters and delegates with both break out panel discussions and dialogue during individual sessions.

The Current Shipping Cycle: Old Concept - New Components (TDS)

8 July 2009
London, UK

This course will then be followed by the following brand new course:

A Practical Understanding of Commercial Risks in Laytime and Demurrage (TDL)

9 - 10 July 2009
London, UK

For more information on these brand new courses please click here.
The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to announce that it's instructor-led courses are now certified by the UK-based CPD Certification Service which assists organisations in providing certified CPD and acts as a point of contact for those seeking to obtain certified CPD material. It supports further learning initiatives being undertaken by Government, professional institutions, trade associations, individual organisations, training providers, suppliers and others.

For more information, log onto www.cpduk.co.uk.
Our Spotlight Series is an opportunity to hear firsthand from our global energy education experts. This month we spoke with Mr. Stuart Howell, Course Director Petroluem Retail Training:
What can delegates look forward to in your courses?
Delegates will hear of genuine practical business experiences from a man who has managed all aspects of a Retail Oil Business for a primary International oil company. I specialize in counseling and training many leading global companies in the 'must do wells' in order to succeed in both regulated and deregulated markets.

How do you like to present your subject matter?
Courses are not managed in a traditional 'talk at' people style - all sessions are interactive - debate and challenge is encouraged as seen fit by delegates - there are numerous case studies within all programmes to help with the understanding and appreciation of fundamental issues.

What are your career/professional highlights?
A highlight was leading a team that secured the most valuable 'new to industry' motorway service area in Europe - against all the odds - not least our leading competitors who to this day, remain envious of our success. But my overall highlight was to serve 'on the front line' of retailing - dealing with customers, managing finite resources & leading teams that were seldom surpassed.

What are some of the greatest challenges facing the energy sector?
There are two massive challenges for the retail oil industry. The first is how we solve the challenge of the need for non carbon based road transportation fuels - there are numerous alternatives - but how do we accommodate those which might prove most viable, and how do we determine, as soon as possible, the likely consequences on our business. The second is as an industry, each company needs to make better use of its resources i.e. finance, people, real estate and decide how best to satisfy customer needs - not just their own in corporate isolation.

How do you like to spend your free time?
Primarily a family man with 20 close relatives - any time left is spent as an active sports fan - with an emphasis on soccer.

Mr. Howell's forthcoming courses in 2009 include:

Retail Marketing - Maximising Outlets and Networks (RM0)

Cape Town, RSA
14 - 16 September 2009

Network Planning and Asset Management for Professional Retailers (RMNP)

Cape Town, RSA
17 - 18 September 2009

Any questions for Mr. Howell, please click here.
Our bestselling course, Oil Trading Orientation (OTO) arrives in Ghana for the first time this September!


7 - 9 September 2009
Accra, Ghana

This three-day workshop is ideal for non-traders wishing to know more about the world of oil trading, or for delegates who are at the very beginning of an oil trading career. Delegates will learn the terminology and key building blocks of knowledge for crude oil and petroleum product trading. They will also get a flavor of what a trader's job involves, through competitive team trading simulations focusing on different aspects of trading and risk management. Topics explored include crude oil quality, product refining, blending and specifications, market fundamentals, technical analysis, key trading strategies, pricing mechanisms, derivatives trading, risk management and the mechanics of trading and operations.

For more information on this course please click here.
LNG Shipping - A Voyage of Discovery (TDLNG)

16 - 18 November 2009
Cairo, Egypt

LNG transportation accounts for 10% to 30% of total LNG supply chain costs from upstream gas production through to terminalling and regasification on the import side. It is central, both figuratively and physically, to the LNG supply chain and the safe, efficient execution of LNG supply contracts. The LNG shipping sector has also been evolving rapidly in recent years in response to accelerated growth in the international gas markets and - as in other parts of the LNG supply chain - technological innovation is seen as the means of optimising costs and increasing cargo outturn. New players have entered the LNG shipping business and the LNG industry is increasingly looking for more flexible shipping arrangements. Larger ships, innovative ship designs, new containment and propulsion systems have been developed while safety and environmental factors remain foremost considerations in the construction and operation of these vessels.

For more information on this course please click here.
Houston, Texas is a city known as the Energy Capital. Not only is it the perfect place for energy training, but it is also an ideal place to visit in July. Sure it's hot but there is lots to see and do such as the Houston Zoo, Sylvan Beach and the Space Center Houston. While you're there be sure to check out the following training courses as well:

Principles of International Oil Trading (TR0)
13 - 15 July 2009

Credit and Counterparty Risk Measurement and Management for Energy and Commodity Derivatives (CCRM)
13 - 14 July 2009

Advanced Energy Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management (DPH3)
15 - 16 July 2009

Fundamentals of Energy Futures (FOEF)
28 July 2009

Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options (FOEO)
29 July 2009

Energy Risk Management (ERM)
30 - 31 July 2009

For more information or to register for any of these courses please click here.
This is a very exciting month here at The Oxford Princeton Programme. Not only have we introduced two brand new
courses to our Global Training Schedule, but we have also announced sessions in Dubai, UAE, Cairo, Egypt, and Accra, Ghana as training destinations. For information on these new courses and locations please see above.

This month we are also travelling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for this year's Asia Oil & Gas Conference. Be sure to stop by Stand C and take a spin on our Energy Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win a free web-based training voucher.

As Jobert said, "We are all ears." Let us hear from you. Enjoy the weather and Happy Training!

Kristi Ruskuski
Editor
kruskuski@oxfordprinceton.com
European Gas: Security of Supply (EGSS)

This JUST-IN-TIME course was created in response to the events in January 2009 when Russia curtailed supplies into Ukraine and many parts of Europe. Even as these two nations have come to an agreement to get gas flowing again, their dispute is a long-running one that has been brewing ever since the breakup of the Soviet Union. We are unlikely to see the last of it. What are the underlying dynamics of the dispute and how prepared is Europe and the rest of the world for when this situation makes headlines in the future?

Introduction to Refinery Economics (IRE)

This course provides an overview of the economics of refining.

You'll learn how refineries make money, and what affects their profitability. We'll review the fundamentals of refinery operations and planning, as well as optimization and blending. We'll also cover crude oil quality and valuation. You'll understand how refinery margins are calculated. Finally, this course will provide an overview of the market outlook for refining.

Overview of the Ethanol Market (OEM)

This JUST-IN-TIME course was created in response to growing interest in the ethanol (biofuels) market as it continues to make headlines.

A federal mandate to provide a 10% gasoline-blend by 2011 is paving the path for ethanol to become a mainstay of the American energy equation. Major oil companies are now embracing it and addressing the logistics and resources required to refine, blend, store, transport, and trade it vis-à-vis other refined products in their portfolios.

For more information on our web-based training courses please click here.
New sessions of the following Natural Gas Courses have been added to our Oxford training schedule:

International Gas Contracts - Commercial Factors and Negotiations (NG5)

Oxford, UK
5 - 9 October 2009

Natural Gas Sales and Marketing in a Competitive Environment (NG15)

Oxford, UK
2 - 6 November 2009

For more information on these courses please click here.
We would like to thank those of you who stopped by our stand at last week's GASTECH event in Abu Dhabi. We were fortunate to meet with so many and to share our wide array of training offerings. If you won a voucher for a free web-based training course, do let us know how you get on. We plan to be back at Gastech in Amsterdam in March 2011. See you then if not sooner.
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