FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2007

PennWell Corporation’s POWER-GEN International Convenes in New Orleans Dec. 11-13

WHAT: PennWell Corporation’s POWER-GEN International

WHERE: Morial Convention Center, Halls A-G

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

DETAILS:
POWER-GEN International is the world's largest power generation event, attracting more than 17,000 power professionals from 75 countries and an impressive line-up of top industry speakers. The sharpest minds in the industry will gather in New Orleans in cutting-edge information exchanges about the key ideas, issues and trends affecting the power market — plus learning important tips for improving the way to do business.

The world's largest power exhibit floor will showcase 1,200 companies, with more than 180 presentations on current hot topics. Also available will be in-depth Competitive Power College courses, excellent networking events and technical tours.

MAJOR EVENTS / NEWSWORTHY SPEAKERS:

  • Golf Tournament, Monday, Dec. 10, 8 a.m., English Turn Country Club.
  • Exhibit Hall open Tuesday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Projects-of-the-Year Banquet, Monday, Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m., Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Armstrong Ballroom.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE: www.power-gen.com

TO OBTAIN PRESS CREDENTIALS: Media must report to POWER-GEN registration desk for press credentials. The media room will be located in Room 350 and press conferences will be held in Room 349.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
POWER-GEN: Stephanie Gregory, 981-688-4818, stephanieg@pennwell.com
Morial Convention Center: Rosalie Mortillaro, 504-582-3027, rmortillaro@mccno.com
New Orleans CVB: Mary Beth Romig, 504-606-8430, mbromig@neworleanscvb.com or Kelly Schulz, 504-421-0962, kschulz@neworleanscvb.com

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