SAVE THE DATE! The 5th Annual Bunker & Residual Fuel Oil Conference —An Assessment of the Global Market for the “Bottom of the Barrel” will be held at the Sheraton Suites Hotel in Houston on June 24–25, 2008. This conference convenes all segments of the market: producers, traders/brokers, buyers, regulators and financiers to explore the crucial issues impacting these markets in 2008, exchange ideas, and network. This conference is designed for all those who have a stake in the bunker and residual fuel industries. This year the conference will again cover critical issues facing the industry including: MARPOL — Looking towards a greener future Fuel oil trends in Europe and the Mediterranean US port and tanker security — Accomplishments and tasks remaining The role of fuel oil in Latin America crude pricing Emissions/weather derivatives Quality matters — Issues in America’s fuel oil and bunkers Hedging fuel oil — A discussion for consumers and refiners Developments in China’s internal fuel oil market Competition for the Bottom of the Barrel Platts residual and bunker fuel assessments processes — Transparency and auditability reviewed Confirmed Speakers include: Dachang Du, Senior Deputy Director, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organization Stefka Ilieva, Fuel Oil Analyst, Poten & Partners Lawrence Axelrod, Principal, Axelrod Energy Projects LLC Franklin W. Rusco, Acting Director, Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Government Accountability Office John Auers, Senior Vice President, Turner, Mason & Company Barry Balser, Sales and Supply Manager, Martin Product Sales LLC and Midstream Fuel Service LLC Ronald Oyer, Marine Fuels Consultant, DNV Petroleum Services Inc. Joy Siew, Oil Analyst, Energy Security Analysis, Inc. David Punnett, Vice President of Asphalt Supply, SemMaterials For more information and speaking opportunities, contact: Kevin LaPierre Tel: 212-904-4358 kevin_lapierre@platts.com Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Joshua Vernon Tel: 781-430-2113 joshua_vernon@platts.com For media inquiries, contact: Gina Herlihy Tel: 781-430-2109 gina_herlihy@platts.com

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