International Oil, Gas and Power Project Development and Management
June 2-13, 2003
Boston, MA   USA
Overview
Program Objectives
The objectives of these programs are to teach, in a practical manner, the processes required to commercialize and manage oil, gas and power projects including the skills necessary to prepare financial models and make persuasive presentations to management, financial institutions and regulatory agencies. The programs integrate many different "energy project" topics, including project development “know-how,” project management procedures and the development of important analytical and presentation skills. Unit One focuses on building analytical and presentation skills. Unit Two is devoted to “know-how” management and commercialization.

Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for energy specialists or managers who wish to learn the integrated processes required to commercialize energy projects and the analytical and presentation skills that are essential to successful project development. Just as project development is a fundamental driver of the energy business, this program is required for anyone associated with project planning or development.

Unit One: Instructional Format
The instructional format consists of a combination of lectures and team participation in hands-on workshops, involving the building of financial models and PowerPoint presentations. The workshops will be drawn from realistic industry case studies. The workshop format, which typically takes about one half of the instruction time, has been highly rated by past participants for its effectiveness in allowing participants to build skills and internalize the learning.

Unit Two: Instructional Format
The instructional format consists of a combination of lectures and team participation in hands-on “business game” workshops. The workshops will focus on the development of realistic case studies in such areas as E&P, gas processing and transmission, LNG, power, and petrochemical projects. This instructional format, which typically takes about one half of the instruction time, is highly rated by all of our participants for its effectiveness in internalizing learning, generating discussion among team participants, and creating long-lasting friendships and contacts around the world.

Awarding of Certificates
A certificate will be issued to individuals who successfully complete this program.

Program Location and Accommodations
The program will be held at the John Hancock Conference Center in the attractive Back Bay section of Boston. Known as America’s Walking City, Boston is a major historical, educational, and cultural center of the United States. For your convenience, IHRDC has reserved guest rooms for program attendees at several area hotels. Enrollees needing assistance with accommodations should contact IHRDC for bookings. Rooms are limited—early reservations are encouraged.

Social Activities and Administrative Assistance
We want you to feel at home during your stay in Boston. With this in mind, we will have an IHRDC Program Coordinator available on-site to assist you with non-program needs including shopping, travel arrangements and individual administrative concerns. In addition, social events are organized in the evenings and excursions by bus to regional sites of interest are scheduled each weekend.



Video Overview

Dr. David A. T. Donohue, founder of IHRDC and Program Director for the International Oil, Gas and Power Project Development and Management Program, provides background on the program, the topics covered, participant profiles and the city of Boston in this video.