Conference Sponsors and Supporters

The foundations of Sanko Holding were laid with a weaving loom in 1904. Sani Konukoglu, when he took over the business in 1943, with his vision and efforts transformed this modest company into major production facilities in the world. The new generations which followed Sani Konukoglu as his successors, further strengthened Sanko's business with new investments. Today, Sanko with nearly 15000 employees and various investments in different businesses is a diversified, powerful group of companies.

Sanko, in all business areas it is involved, work with the latest technology and technological advancements to offer the highest quality product. Sanko considers customer, employee and community satisfaction as our number one priority, as a result, it is utmost importance that Sanko does not engage in activities that are not for the benefit of our community.

Sanko Group companies will be trendsetters in their respective business areas; textile, heavy industrial machinery, packaging, cement & ready mix, finance, food & beverage, energy, white goods, information technology, air-conditioning, health and education; in terms of production methods, quality standards, vision, and business managers. Sanko's goal is to grow progress continuously and get stronger every day.

ERRA would like to thank the KOC Group (AYGAZ, OPET and TUPRAS) for sponsoring the Welcome Reception on May 20

AYGAZ - www.aygaz.com.tr

AYGAZ is the first company of the Koç group to operate in the energy sector. Since its establishment in 1961, the Company has been the leader of Turkish LPG sector and is the 10th largest industrial company in Turkey according to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry ranking. AYGAZ, in reference to its consolidated sales of 3 billion dollars in 2005, is considered to be the 5^th largest LPG distribution company in Europe.

Complementary to its main business operations of offering LPG sourcing, storage, filling, distribution, sales and after-sales services to residential, commercial and industrial markets, AYGAZ also produces LPG cylinders and tanks, and regulators and heating equipment for domestic and foreign markets.

With approximately 1,000 employees and 1800 distributors and gas stations throughout Turkey, AYGAZ provides uninterrupted service to every corner of the domestic marketplace.

OPET - www.opet.com.tr

OPET PETROLEUM A.Ş is incorprated in 1992, and has been operating in the fuel oil distribution sector with its two brand names Opet (630), Sunpet (632) and its more than 1200 stations. OPET is the fuel oil company that has Turkey’s second largest storage capacity.

As a fuel oil distribution company, OPET’s main operating area consists of retail sales, commercial and industrial oils and motor oils.

Koç Holding as an associate with 50% of the shares of the company since the end of 2002, OPET has concentrated on subcontractor investments from the establishment to today. As soon as the oil tank of Marmara and Giresun terminals are stepped in, OPET’s storage capacity will reach 851,250 m³. OPET is the Turkey’s fourth largest oil distribution company.

Now OPET is fourth in white product and third in black product. OPET, with its vision and powerful infrastructure, has been becoming exponential petroleum company.

TUPRAS - www.tupras.com.tr

TÜPRAŞ TURKEY Petroleum Refineries Corp. produces gasoline, diesel, naphta, LPG, jet fuel, base oils, fuel oil, asphalt and also petrochemicals by processing crude oils.

Capacities:

• İzmit Refinery 11.5 million tons per year (247,000 barrels per day)
• İzmir Refinery 10 million tons per year (227,000 barrels per day)
• Kırıkkale Refinery 5 million tons per year (113,000 barrels per day)
• Batman Refinery 1.1 million tons per year (22,000 barrels per day)
• Körfez Petrochemicals and Refinery (93,000 tons per year)

ERRA would like to thank National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) for sponsoring a Luncheon

NARUC - www.naruc.org

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is a non-profit quasi-governmental organization founded in 1889. Within its membership are the governmental agencies that are engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers in the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Specifically, NARUC’s member agencies regulate the activities of telecommunications, energy, gas, and water utilities. NARUC also has associate members from over 20 other countries.

Several years ago NARUC expanded its outlook beyond the US and now assists in the promotion of a better understanding of the many new and complex regulatory issues that public utility regulators must address in rapidly changing societies. NARUC believes that its members’ expertise can help promote the institution of independent regulatory agencies and bring opportunities for more enhanced democratic methods of regulation.

ERRA would like to thank Turkish LPG Association for sponsoring a Luncheon

TLPGA, together with its members undertakes studies with official establishments and institutions both at national and international levels for the improvement and development of the existing LPG related legal regulations in Turkey and examines related regulations of other countries for the purpose of evaluating and harmonizing the implementations based on the conditions of the country which are deemed necessary for regulating the sector. For this purpose, TLPGA has established international cooperation and become a member of the European LPG Association (AEGPL) and World LPG Association (WLPGA).

In order to ensure that the activities of the companies operating in the LPG market are in accordance with the related regulations for the establishment of a stable and transparent LPG market, the lives and properties of the consumers are protected, the operations are in accordance with the administrative and technical measures in terms of protecting the environment and the creation and development of a sector that realizes its activities within this framework, TLPGA will continue its activities in a potent manner in the future as well.

ERRA would like to thank Divid Association for sponsoring the CD-Roms of the Conference

DİVİD is an association that Shell Enerji A.Ş, Enerco Enerji San. ve Tic. A.Ş, Bosphorus Gaz Corp. A.Ş and Avrasya Gaz A.Ş which have won Contract Release Tender, jointly established. The purpose of DİVİD is to contribute to the development of natural gas and energy markets with the participation of natural gas import-export companies operating in our country and other related companies and institutions operating in the sector by taking the principles required by the laws of Republic of Turkey, our national energy policy, scientific and technical requirements and international agreements into consideration.

ERRA would like to thank Pierce Atwood for sponsoring of the Conference Bags

Pierce Atwood - www.pierceatwood.com

Based in Portland, Maine, USA, Pierce Atwood has more than 115 lawyers providing strategic legal counsel around the globe, with a special emphasis on energy matters. We have assisted governments, multilateral lending institutions and regulatory agencies to restructure their energy sectors in more than fifty countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South America. We also represent developers, lenders and investors in the private sector. Our work focuses on the establishment of legal and institutional reform, market development, policy and strategy planning, privatization and project investment assistance, and regional assessments and benchmarking analysis.

ERRA would like to thank Internation Gas Union (IGU) for sponsoring a Golden Coffee Break

International Gas Union (IGU) - www.igu.org

International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931. It is an worldwide non-profit organisation registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat located in Hoersholm, Denmark. The objective of IGU is to promote the technical and economic progress of the gas industry. The members of IGU are associations and entities of the gas industries in 67 countries (Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Eurogas, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Monaco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Venezuela). It co-operates with many global energy organisations. IGU's working organisation covers all domains of the gas industry from exploration and production of natural gas on- or offshore, pipeline and piped distribution systems to customers' premises and combustion of the gas at the point of use.

ERRA would like to thank ENERGAZ for sponsoring a Golden Coffee Break

Energaz Gas, Electricity and Water Distribution Co. has been established to serve on energy sector especially in city natural gas, electricity and water distribution areas. Since 2004, 9 affiliates of Energaz has been distributing natural gas to 10 different cities. Energaz aims to make invest in electricity and water projects in the future.

ERRA would like to thank Aksa Enerji for sponsoring a Golden Coffee Break

Aksa Energy is active in Turkey since 1997 with the operations of power plants.The company has been investing in power plants, wind parks, hydro-electric plants, coal power plants,biogas power plants and natural gas distribution.

ERRA would like to thank Aksa Dogalgaz Dagitim for sponsoring the Internet Corner

Aksa Natural Gas Distribution Company is one of the biggest distributor in Turkey and providing natural gas to the end users in 9 regions in and giving technical support in 10 other regions in Turkey.

ERRA would like to thank Federal Hydrogeneration Company HydroOGK for sponsoring the Conference

Federal Hydrogenerating Company (OAO HydroOGK, www.gidroogk.ru ) was set up in accordance with Directive No. 1254-r of the Government of the Russian Federation, dated 1 September, 2003, and is a 100% subsidiary company of RAO UES of Russia. OAO HydroOGK unites 49 Russian hydro-electric power stations and is the national biggest generating company in terms of installed capacity (23.3 GW). According to the results for 2006, one in every fourteen kWh produced in Russia was generated by HPPs of OAO HydroOGK.

ERRA would like to thank KEMA Consulting GmbH for sponsoring a Coffee Break

KEMA Consulting GmbH - www.kema.com

More than 1,500 KEMA specialists serve the electric power industry worldwide. Established in 1927, KEMA enjoys a reputation for integrity, reliability, and outstanding expertise. This reputation serves as the cornerstones from which KEMA has been actively expanding its scope of expertise and services to most effectively meet clients’ needs in the evolving marketplace. KEMA Consulting is the consulting arm of KEMA and has been substantially active in the electricity sector restructuring business worldwide. In many European countries, our expert consulting teams have taken a leading role in assisting government agencies, utilities and customers with deregulation affairs. The Markets & Regulation team of KEMA is internationally based with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

ERRA would like to thank Energy Community for its support

Divid Association

Energy Community - www.energy-community.org

ERRA would like to thank Argus Media Group for its support

Argus Media Group - www.argusmediagroup.com

ERRA would like to thank Synergy for its support

Synergy - www.synergy-events.com

ERRA would like to thank Energyforum International AB for its support

Energyforum International AB - www.energyforum.net

ERRA would like to thank Platts for being the Media Partner of the Conference

Platts - www.platts.com

Platts, the energy market information division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the world's largest and most authoritative provider of news, analysis and price discovery for the oil, natural gas, LNG, petrochemical, coal, electricity, nuclear power, shipping, metals, emissions, renewable energy and steel industries.
For more information, please visit www.platts.com.

ERRA would like to thank Enerjigündemi for being the Turkish Media Partner of the Conference

ERRA would like to thank Energy Market Journal for being the Russian Media Partner of the Conference