The Third Sino-Russo-Kazakh Oil and Gas Forum will be held in Shanghai from December 6-8 this year.

Themed on developing efficient energy cooperation between Russia, Kazakhstan and China, this highly successful international event brings together the representatives of government ministries and agencies, major integrated oil and gas companies, independent production companies, refineries, transportation, trading and investment companies.

The three-day forum this year will focus on the fast expanding energy markets of Russia, Kazakhstan and China, and will cover the current situation and future prospects, investment opportunities, efficient energy transportation and trade.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Ernst & Young, KMG Consulting and Servon confirmed their participation as Forum sponsors and major news agencies RIA Novosti and Interfax confirmed as Forum Media Partners.

Traditionally, Confidence Energy conferences have been especially strong on networking. And of course this year, apart from plenary sessions and round table discussions, the organisers aim to provide an efficient networking platform for the delegates.

The Forum will be a unique opportunity platform for the participants form CIS, Europe, Asia and America not only to hear and learn about China energy policy but to benefit from the tremendous commercial opportunities which are available in oil and gas industry today. International cooperation is the cornerstone for energy security for China, as it is for the entire global community.

For more information about attending the forum, please click the following link: www.sinorusoil.com.

(China Development Gateway September 14, 2006)