IHRDC Releases OilandGasTraining.com as the First Major E&P Knowledge and Learning System on the Web

BOSTON, MA. - October 10, 2000: IHRDC today announced the release of OilandGasTraining.com, an innovative, web-based learning resource covering all of E&P technology.

It consists of two major resource databases: ep.Knowledge for the person who needs access to key areas of E&P technology while performing a job, and ep.Learning for the person who wishes to pursue a learning plan at his or her own pace.

ep.Learning includes over 225 learning programs that will appeal to wide audiences - from non-technical personnel, to the new and experienced technical specialists. The content, which was develop in an alliance with 10 major and national oil companies, consists of over 110 hours of award-winning video, 11,000 pages of text and 17,000 graphics.

"Our team of specialists worked very hard over the past six months to transform our knowledge/learning system to this secure e-commerce system", said Tim Donohue, Director of Online Production. "Now our many customers have a very easy way to access our award-winning E&P learning system whenever needed at a fraction of the cost of a comparable short course." "We encourage you to check out OilandGasTraining.com today" said Donohue. "For a limited time you can access many of the offerings free of charge".

For a more detailed announcement click OGT Announcement. To go directly to the Web site click OilandGasTraining.com.

For Information: Kathy McDonnell
Marketing Manager
Tel: 617-536-0202 ext204
Fax: 617-536-4396
Email: kmcdonnell@ihrdc.com

Timothy Donohue
Director, Media Production
Tel: 617-536-0202 ext228
Fax: 617-536-4396
Email: tdonohue@ihrdc.com

IHRDC Announces Management Program Schedule for 2001

BOSTON, MA. - September 21, 2000: IHRDC today announced a very impressive schedule of both new and proven energy management programs to be offered in Boston, Houston and other locations during 2001.

"Our energy management programs focus on both the business fundamentals and continuous changes that are occurring in the converging oil, gas and power business" said Dr. David Donohue, President of IHRDC. "We find it necessary to add new programs annually to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the our industry. All of our 2001 scheduled programs are a response to that need."

Four of IHRDC's highly regarded business fundamentals programs will be offered again during 2001. These include: the International Petroleum Business Management Program, the International Gas Business Management Program, the International Power Business Management Program, and the International Petroleum Management Certificate Program. These business value chain programs, which include lectures by outstanding faculty and challenging business workshops, continue to receive very high praise by all participants.

Five new programs are to be offered during 2001. Upstream Petroleum Agreements is designed for those who are directly involved in designing, assessing, marketing, negotiating and implementing upstream petroleum agreements including host government agreements, joint venture agreements, service and sales agreements that are part of the upstream business.

Upstream Oil and Gas Asset Management is a shared learning workshop program that applies technology, project development, economics and business fundamentals to the management of "real" upstream assets.

Overview of the Oil, Gas and Power Business is a 3.5 day workshop designed for the busy manager who seeks an integrated view of the converging oil, gas and power business.

Current Developments in International Oil, Gas and Power is a five-day "perspectives" program that is ideal for managers who wish to keep up with rapidly changing issues facing the energy business today.

Oil and Gas Site Visits are planned for international managers who wish to see state-of-technology facilities, service companies, manufacturing plants, and operations in the Houston area.

Email mgmt.programs@ihrdc.com for more details on these programs.

IHRDC Contact Information: 535 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: 1-617-536-0202, Fax: 1-617-536-4396, email: mgmt.programs@ihrdc.com, Web: www.ihrdc.com.

For Information: Kathy McDonnell
Marketing Manager
Tel: 617-536-0202 ext204
Fax: 617-536-4396
Email: kmcdonnell@ihrdc.com

IHRDC and GESTINFOR Announce Cooperation Agreement for Angola

BOSTON, MA. and LISBON, PORTUGAL - August 1, 2000: International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC) and GESTINFOR have announced today that they have entered into a cooperation and representation agreement to service the Angolan and other Portuguese-speaking energy markets. IHRDC is a fully integrated training, Internet-based learning and consulting organization serving the worldwide petroleum, natural gas and electric power industries. GESTINFOR is a well-known European consulting company based in Portugal specializing in staff training, professional guidance, organization issues and data processing.

Dr. David Donohue, President of IHRDC, and Dr. Victor Martins, Managing Director for GESTINFOR, both stated that it is an ideal time for the two companies to work closely together to provide their excellent products and industry recognized professional services to the increasingly important Angolan energy market.

IHRDC is at the forefront of providing Internet-based knowledge and learning systems for the oil, gas and energy industry. For more than 30 years, IHRDC has offered its worldwide clients a broad range of advanced technical and management development programs, business workshops, custom video production, virtual knowledge and learning systems, consulting services and training products.

GESTINFOR has developed long-standing relationships and enjoys an excellent reputation with a number of major energy sector clients, both public and private, by providing to them professional training and other administrative services. It prides itself on its close cooperation and detailed attention to client's needs in broad areas of consulting assignments. Together, the two companies plan to offer state-of-the-art products and services for developing national professional staff in key energy sectors within Portuguese-speaking countries. The two companies are particularly strong in the design and implementation of national training programs to replace expatriate personnel. Additional information about the companies is available at www.ihrdc.com and www.gestinfor.com.

For Information: Kathy McDonnell
Marketing Manager
Tel: 617-536-0202 ext204
Fax: 617-536-4396
Email: kmcdonnell@ihrdc.com

IHRDC Successfully Installs IPIMS Knowledge and Learning System for Three ADNOC Group Companies

Abu Dhabi, UAE June 2000: IHRDC successfully installed its web-based IPIMS Knowledge and Learning System for ADMA OPCO, ADCO, and ZADCO. This competency-based system will aid in the development of young UAE nationals to replace expatriots as part of UAE's strategy for nationalizing the workforce. In addition, IHRDC has worked closely with these companies to develop Learning Plans based on their competency development models.

For Information: Timothy Donohue
Director, Media Production
Tel: 617-536-0202 ext228
Fax: 617-536-4396
Email: tdonohue@ihrdc.com

Ayman Meneassy
Tel: 202-5197274-5-6
Fax: 202-5197271
Email: ihrdc@mail.rite.com

IHRDC is Chosen to Develop the Oil Spill Contingency Plan for the Oil Industry in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE June 2000: IHRDC is currently assembling available information and practices followed by the Oil Industry in Abu Dhabi. Based on these resources and advances in technology and operational safety practices, IHRDC will produce a comprehensive Oil Spill Contingency Plan for implementation by the Abu Dhabi Oil Industry. The Plan will be distributed in both electronic and paper-based formats.

For Information: Dr. David Donohue
Tel: (617) 536-0202
Fax: (617) 536-4396
Email: ddonohue@ihrdc.com

Ayman Meneassy
Tel: 202-5197274-5-6
Fax: 202-5197271
Email: ihrdc@mail.rite.com

IHRDC Completes Three-year Training Agreement with Al Furat Petroleum Company

Damascus, SYRIA March 24, 2000: IHRDC completed an agreement with Al Furat Petroleum Company (an association between Shell International and Syrian Petroleum Company) to design, develop training materials, and train fresh graduates and existing Syrian staff (junior and senior) to become competent field operations and maintenance specialists. The purpose of this three-year program was to develop local nationals to replace expatriate personnel working for Al Furat. IHRDC, with the support of Al Furat personnel, developed all of the training materials in its Cairo office and employed up to 24 instructors (OJT instructors and advisors) on a full-time basis in the Al Furat Training Center in Der Ezzour. The training programs included Background Science, Operations and Maintenance Technology, and very comprehensive On-the-Job Training materials which included Task Checklists, Trainee Diaries, and Task Detailing Manuals from which trainees were certified to perform jobs at the required competency levels.

For Information: Dr. David Donohue
Tel: (617) 536-0202
Fax: (617) 536-4396
Email: ddonohue@ihrdc.com

Ayman Meneassy
Tel: 202-5197274-5-6
Fax: 202-5197271
Email: ihrdc@mail.rite.com