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  • Planning for Profit
  • A New Look and Feel
  • Oil prices sag on jobs, inventory figures
  • Derivatives Certificate Courses Arrive in Anaheim, Houston and Calgary
  • Natural gas industry encouraged by climate change bill
  • Trading Controls and Value-at-Risk Courses Coming to Calgary
  • New York officials developing natural gas regulations
  • Natural Gas and Power Training Comes to Houston, TX and Calgary, AB
  • Oil demand expected to increase slightly in 2010
  • Futures, Options and Risk Management Course Series Hits Las Vegas Strip
  • Chevron announces leadership changes
  • Train in New York City this December
  • LAST CALL - Seats Still Available!
  • Our Energy Survey
  • We Are CPE Accredited
  • Spotlight Series: Ms. Gianna Bern
  • Editor's Corner
  • And Finally...
This time of year has us trying to end it (one last quarter) on a high note while ushering a new year with solid plans in place and momentum to grow the business forward. We'd like to help you with your own planning by introducing the complete
2010 global public course schedule now available on our website and thus ensuring crucial training does not get left behind in the budget process. Moreover, your chances of success improve.

As an incentive, our 2010 Pre-Planning Sale is now in progress. Mention PLAN2010 when you register between now and the end of 2009 on any 2010 course and you will receive a 15% discount on the published course fee (and that is before prices go up on January 1st 2010).

But don't forget that there is plenty more training to be had in 2009. We've added more courses in these last three months to accommodate client requests. What better way to start 2010 on the right note?

Finally, those of you who are familiar with us will also notice something new about our website landing page. Yes, we've upgraded the look and feel and it is more user-friendly than ever before. Allow me to count the ways further below.

For now, start your planning engines and we do hope to see you at any of our training offerings soon.

Best regards,

Jobert E. Abueva
Director, Global Marketing and North American Sales
jabueva@oxfordprinceton.com
This week you might have already noticed something new and different about our website. Yes, we've upgraded our landing page to be more user-friendly.

How so, you ask? Allow me to count the ways:

1) Bigger, more readable fonts

2) Course Schedules by region (The Americas, EMEA, Asia/Pacific)

3) Instant translation available via Google Translate (in as many as 34 languages)

4) Energy Education Prescriptions - free confidential consultations on available training programmes

5) Links to not only our blog and e-newsletters but The Energy Education Network on Facebook, Our LinkedIn page, and our tweets on Twitter.

The new site is still in it's Beta stage but your questions and comments are welcomed. To provide us with your feedback please click here.

Do take a gander (look around) and see how signing up for world-class energy education and training is easier than ever: www.oxfordprinceton.com.
Oil prices sag on jobs, inventory figures (2-Oct-09)

Oil prices were back below $70 on Friday in response to an upswing in U.S. unemployment, as well as higher inventories that raised doubts about economic prospects.

The job report found the U.S. unemployment rate up to 9.8 percent with 263,000 lost jobs, which was more than many economists had expected. One positive note may be that the unemployment rate has yet to cross the 10 percent threshold, which has been widely expected in recent months.

Read the full story.
Take a moment out of your stressful work schedule to particpate in Our Energy Survey. Answer the question below before 20 October 2009 and we'll send one lucky winner a free web-based training voucher. Choose from over 25 self-paced courses accessible 24/7.

In 2008, which of the following countries was the largest U.S. supplier of imported oil?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Canada
C. Venezuela
D. China
E. Not Sure

Please submit your answer by click here.

Good luck!
The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to announce the following courses within the Certificate Program in Derivatives Hedging Pricing and Risk Management, to arrive in Anaheim, CA Houston, TX and Calgary, AB this year:

Energy Derivatives Markets, Instruments and Hedging (DPH1)

Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 2 - 3 2009


Houston, TX
December 7 - 8 2009

Energy Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management (DPH2)

Anaheim, CA
October 28 - 29 2009


Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 4 - 5 2009


Houston, TX
December 9 - 10 2009

Advanced Energy Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management (DPH3)

Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 16 - 17 2009

For further information on this certification programme please click here.
We are registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. For more information, log onto www.nasba.org.
Our Spotlight Series is an opportunity to hear firsthand from our global energy education experts. This month we invited back Ms.Gianna Bern, one of our newest faculty members.
Natural gas industry encouraged by climate change bill (2-Oct-2009)

The U.S. natural gas industry is hoping to benefit from an environmental bill that was recently introduced in Congress.

The legislation was introduced by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer earlier in the week and features a variety of provisions to spur the development of green jobs and infrastructure in the United States and to wean the country from its fossil fuel dependence.

Read the full story.
What can delegates look forward to in your courses?

I'd like to encourage a good deal of participation that can be obtained from other delegates -- each of whom bring varied experiences and insights. Whether the class is natural gas, crude oil, or something else, every delegate brings a view or experience where others can benefit. Active discussion prompts further analyses and perspectives. My intent is for delegates to come away with a fundamental understanding of some aspect of the energy industry. There is nothing simplistic about the energy industry.

How do you like to present your subject matter?

I believe there is a balance of information presentation and case studies. Case studies can bring a situation or a complex set of ideas to life. My goal is to have each delegate come away with practical tools to utilize back at their offices with their colleagues and clients. Rigorous analyses and the ability to take projects, ideas and bring them to fruition is important.

What are your career/professional highlights?

There is no question that launching Brookshire Advisory and Research, Inc. is a career highlight. Brookshire Advisory and Research, Inc. has recently started The Brookshire Energy Series' equity research. We cover global oil majors, independents, oil juniors, and the oilfield service sector. The recently published, Latin American Oil Review, highlights Latin American state-owned oil companies. Brookshire's equity research is now published and purchased through our agreement with Standard and Poor's Capital IQ division. We are pleased to have such world class partners.

The Brookshire client base has grown to where we now have clients in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America whose revenues range from $1 billion to $150 billion. It to say that it is a privilege to work with such a distinguished group.

Other career highlights include my time spent at British Petroleum plc (BP) managing one of their risk management trading desks. There is no substitute for time spent in the energy industry learning every aspect. BP is a world class organization. Other professional highlights include my time at Fitch Ratings' covering Latin American oil and gas companies as well as the power sector.

What are some of the greatest challenges facing the energy sector?

For independent oil companies, access to reserves is one of the biggest challenges. Increasingly, natural resources belong to the host country. Many countries are structuring contracts, commonly known as service provider contracts, that make it difficult if not impossible for independent oil companies to book reserves. Indeed, global resource nationalization is alive and well. I don't see resource nationalization diminishing anytime soon.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I love to play tennis and golf. I particularly enjoy playing golf with my sons. My husband doesn't play golf that much, but my older son is going to be a very good golfer. My older son also plays ice hockey and I truly enjoy watching his games. My younger son plays baseball and he is excelling at the game. Sports are big in the Bern family.

Ms. Bern's forthcoming courses in 2009 includes:

Overview of and Opportunities in Latin American Crude Oil (LACO)

Houston, Texas
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2009

Overview of and Opportunities in Latin American Natural Gas (LANG)

Houston, Texas
2 - 3 December, 2009

Analyzing Energy Companies (AEC)

Houston, TX
14 - 15 December 2009

Energy Project Finance (APF)

Houston, TX
16 - 17 December 2009

Any questions for Ms. Bern, please click here.
The following courses are scheduled to run at The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Calgary, AB this December:

Front to Back Office: Trading Controls and Best Practices (FTBO)

Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
December 1 2009

Value-at-Risk: The Basics and Beyond (VAR)

Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
December 2 2009

For complete course outlines and registration details please click here.
New York officials developing natural gas regulations (1-Oct-2009)

State officials in New York have announced that it will soon be accepting public comment on developing natural gas resources in the region's Marcellus Shale area.

The Marcellus Shale area is thought to include vast natural gas reserves and includes parts of other states that include Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is planning to take comments on possible horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing.

Read the full story.
The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to announce the following landmark natural gas courses which will be presented in Houston, TX and Calgary, AB this year:

Overview of the North American Electric Power Industry (ET)

Houston, Texas
Magnolia Hotel Houston
November 9 2009


Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 17 2009

Overview of the North American Natural Gas Industry (NANG)

Houston, Texas
Magnolia Hotel Houston
November 10 2009


Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 18 2009

North American Natural Gas Transportation and Storage (NGTS)

Houston, TX
Magnolia Hotel Houston
November 11 2009


Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
November 19 2009

Overview of the Global LNG Industry (LNG)

Houston, TX
Magnolia Hotel Houston
November 12 2009

For more information on these courses or to register please click here.
Oil demand expected to increase slightly in 2010 (1-Oct-2009)

The Energy Information Administration is projecting that U.S. crude oil demand will recover somewhat in 2010, but will remain below last year's levels.

According to the latest EIA figures, U.S. oil demand in 2009 is likely to be about 18.72 million barrels per day, increasing to 18.98 million barrels in 2010. However, in 2007 this figure stood at 19.5 million barrels, and in 2006 and 2007 demand had largely held steady at just under 20.7 million barrels per day.

Read the full story.
With 2009 quickly coming to an end, we have revamped our website to have a brand new look and feel as we enter 2010.
Be sure to check out all of the new features and capabilities mentioned in the 'A NEW LOOK AND FEEL' section of this newsletter. Searching for a training course near you is now easier than ever by using our 'Course Schedule Region Maps'!

Also, be sure to get a head start on planning for your 2010 training needs.
Take advantage of our 2010 Pre-Planning Sale by
mentioning the code PLAN2010 when you register between now and the end of 2009 on any 2010 course to receive a 15% discount on the published course fee ( before prices go up on January 1st 2010). For more details please see the 'AND FINALLY...' section below.

Happy Training!

Kristi Ruskuski
Editor
kruskuski@oxfordprinceton.com
It's time to return to Las Vegas with sessions of our bestseller Futures, Options and Energy Risk Management series:

Fundamentals of Energy Futures (FOEF)

Las Vegas, NV
November 16 2009

Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options (FOEO)

Las Vegas, NV
November 17 2009

Energy Risk Management (ERM)

Las Vegas, NV
November 18 - 19 2009

For more information on these courses or to register please click here.
Stretch your 2010 budget in 2009!

Register for any 2010 public course between October 1st and December 31st 2009 and SAVE BIG!

Mention the code PLAN2010 and receive 15% OFF on 2009 pricing (prices go up January 1st 2010).

Please note this is good on course fees only (not accommodations) and there is a limit of six (6) courses per individual for this sale.
Chevron announces leadership changes (30-Sep-2009)

Chevron has announced the election of a new CEO in light of the decision of longtime leader David J. O'Reilly to retire.

According to a company announcement, the board of directors has named John S. Watson as the new CEO. Watson has been serving as vice chairman and has been with Chevron since 1980. He is also a former president of Chevron Canada, a former CFO, and was also instrumental in the integration effort following the company's merger with Texaco.

Read the full story.
New York City in early December offers the best of many worlds. The city is at its festive best with its shimmering holiday displays, shopping extravaganzas and historic landmarks. Moreover, we are offering a series of highly-acclaimed courses. While you're there be sure to check out the following training courses as well:

Overview of Physical Crude Oil Trading and Operations (CT)

New York, NY
December 7 - 8 2009

Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining - A Non-Technical Introduction (FPR)

New York, NY
December 9 - 10 2009

Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options (FOEO)

New York, NY
December 15 2009

Options II - Options Pricing and Applications (OPA)

New York, NY
December 16 2009

Options III - Option Strategies (OS)

New York, NY
December 17 2009

For more information on these courses or to register please click here.

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