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CONTACT: Kristi Ruskuski
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The Oxford Princeton Programme
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PRINCETON, NJ - November, 2007: The Oxford Princeton Programme, the world's leading provider of training solutions to the energy, commodities and derivatives industries, has ten days slated in South Africa for the first half of 2008 as it looks to address professionals' most immediate commercial mid-to-downstream training requirements.

"We are pleased to offer our most comprehensive curriculum with both bestseller and brand new courses to address the diverse needs of South Africa's energy sector," says Jobert Abueva, Global Marketing Director. "South Africa remains a priority market for The Oxford Princeton Programme."

All courses are led by expert educators exclusive to The Oxford Princeton Programme who bring a wealth of knowledge into each seminar. Courses consist of a mix of lectures and unique simulation exercises. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of each course. All courses are to be held in convenient downtown venues.

• Trading Operations within the International Oil Markets (TRSA)
  6-9 May 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa
  This four-day course provides delegates with a fundamental understanding of the trading and operational features within the international oil industry - from the selection, purchase, shipment and refining of crude oil through to the subsequent selling of the refined products that meet stringent sales specifications. Emphasis is placed on understanding and successfully resolving the practical issues encountered by professionals within the industry. In addition to formal presentations, delegates will actively participate in exercises and role plays to reinforce their understanding of the topics presented.

• Principles of International Oil Trading (TR0)
  12-14 May 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa
  This course covers the basic principles of international oil trading, and the allied fields of supply, transportation and refining. Through the medium of a case study, delegates will address day to day problems, and will understand the relevant commercial driving forces in this area. Much of the work will be carried out in syndicate groups where teams will simulate real in-company practice, working with other delegates drawn from a wide background of disciplines in the industry. Delegates are introduced to the key elements affecting the international market of oil trading. Crude valuation, ocean tanker transport and freight are explored together with a basic overview of terminals and pipelines. The structure of a refinery will be explained in the context of the need to produce marketable products. Aspects of product quality will be covered together with the key refining processes needed to achieve them.

• Understanding the International Petrochemicals Business - Technology, Markets and Economics (CH0)
  2-4 June 2008 - Cape Town, South Africa
  The organic chemical industry centers on the relationships between raw materials, intermediates, end products and applications. Basic to these relationships are chemical reactions, and fundamental to the total business is economics. To be able to work successfully within this complex industry requires a combination of practical experience with an understanding of chemistry, markets and economics. The course offers an organized overview of the industry that is essential for the successful operations within it.

Full course summaries as well as a complete 2008 course listing are available at www.oxfordprinceton.com.

For all inquires on these courses or The Oxford Princeton Programme's wide array of training options, please contact Kristi Ruskuski at +1 (609) 524-1122 or via email kruskuski@oxfordprinceton.com.