Ocean Point Terminals Renews $140K Commitment to UVI Process Technology Program
Ocean Point Terminals (Ocean Point) has reaffirmed its commitment to education and workforce development in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a $140,000 contribution to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Process Technology Program. The gift was presented during a check presentation ceremony held on July 18, at UVI’s Research and Technology Park on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.
Todd Dillabough, chief executive officer at Ocean Point Terminals, presented the gift to UVI President Dr. Safiya George, underscoring the company’s ongoing investment in building a strong local talent pipeline.
“This partnership with UVI continues to be an important part of our long-term commitment to the community and to the future of the energy sector in the Virgin Islands,” said Dillabough. “We are proud to support a program that not only equips students with in-demand technical skills but also brings many of them back to Ocean Point as skilled professionals. It’s rewarding to see these students grow into valuable members of the industry.”
Now in its ninth year, Ocean Point’s support funds key courses in the Process Technology Program, helping students gain the academic foundation and practical skills needed to pursue careers in industrial operations, refining, and manufacturing. The program serves as a critical pathway to employment for Virgin Islanders, with many graduates securing positions locally and globally, or continuing their studies in fields such as engineering, chemistry, and business.
President George expressed deep appreciation for Ocean Point’s sustained generosity. “We are incredibly thankful to Ocean Point Terminals for their consistent and impactful support,” she said. “Their investment not only strengthens our Process Technology curriculum but also empowers our students to pursue meaningful careers that contribute to the economic vitality of the region.”
Dr. Victoria Henry, UVI Director of the Process Technology Program, also emphasized the value of industry partnerships that support student success and workforce readiness. “Thanks to Ocean Point’s ongoing support and partnership, we are able to provide a program that directly aligns with the needs of the industry and sets our students up for success through internships and hands-on training,” she said. “We are sincerely grateful to Ocean Point for their continued partnership and commitment to the program.”
The $140,000 gift will continue to support the delivery of 11 specialized courses within the University of the Virgin Islands’ Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology (AAS) program—a robust two-year degree that blends general education with technical training to prepare students for careers in industrial operations. Emphasizing hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and internships, the program trains students to start up, operate, shut down, analyze and troubleshoot industrial processes. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand, well-paying roles across a variety of industries, including rum distilleries, power plants, water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
For more information, contact pr@uvi.edu.
About Ocean Point Terminals
Ocean Point Terminals is a world-class energy logistics hub centrally located in the Western Atlantic Basin facilitating the storage, segregation, blending, and global movement of crude oils, fuel oils, LNG, bunker, gasolines, diesel, jet fuel, and liquid petroleum gases. Customers include integrated global oil majors, global infrastructure/distribution network operators, refiners, and global trading houses. The facility consists of 167 tanks, with a capacity of approximately 34 million barrels, and deep-water access to 11 docks including an offshore single point mooring (SPM) buoy capable of loading and discharging vessels up to VLCC size. Ocean Point Terminals is currently the 5th largest active marine oil and products terminal in the world.
