major energyusers’ councilthe voice of utility users

ENERGY IN EUROPE

8 & 9 October 2007in the Hotel Sofitel Brussels

& the European Parliament Building

How do we ensurecompetitive, affordable, sustainable

and secure energy supplies?

AT THE CROSSROADS

The 3rd Energy Industry Delegation to Brussels

supported by:

Why Join the Delegation to Brussels?

Acclaimed Speakers fromAcross Europe

Following the success of the last two delegations we are returning in October to meet decision-makers in the EuropeanCommission and the Parliament. You will be able to help affect change by influencing the people who determine yourenergy future.

Officials in Brussels are keen to understand your views on their proposed legislation that will be implemented acrossEurope.

Top speakers, officials and the leading specialists will provide you with the latest information, critical points of view andinsight into EU Commission and Parliament initiatives.

Vital Energy Topics

Networking Opportunities

High Quality Conference & Workshops

Belgian Banquet

Prices, Unbundling, Security of Supply and Low Carbon Initiatives will be among the topics in this two day conferencewith workshops which will drill down into the detail and provide a real opportunity to debate the issues with key EUpolicy-makers.

Share experiences with like-minded professionals and glean information from top policy-makers. If you are interestedin networking with specific individuals please speak to the conference organisers.

Hear key issues during the conference presented by top-level EU officials, MEPs, suppliers, customers and energyexperts. Enter the debate in the workshops to effect change.

Join us in the EU Parliament Building for a Belgian Beer Reception followed by a Banquet and an evening of essentialinformation, good food, wine and a key-note address from a European Energy Minister.

The Major Energy Users’ Council’s Mission:

To bring together large customers, suppliers, Government officials and energy industryspecialists to influence the future of the markets

through regular liaison with the people who make the decisions.

Major Energy Users’ Council (meuc) was created in 1987 to:

� Lobby Government, influencepolicy changes and be the voice ofall who are committed to a secureenergy future.

� Establish an independentnetwork so professionals canshare experiences.

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Tourist Information websites:

Brussels Tourist and Convention Bureau

Visit Belgium

Belgian Tourist Office

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Sofitel Brussels EuropePlace Jourdan 1

1040BRUXELLES

Tel : (+32)2/2355100

European ParliamentRue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat 60B-1047BrusselsTel.: +32/2 284 21 11

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Monday October 8 2007

Main ConferenceSofitel Brussels Europe, Paul Henri Spakk Room

Session One [part 1] Low Carbon, Sustainable and Secure Energy in Europe

Session One [part2] Low Carbon, Sustainable and Secure Energy in Europe

07.30 Arrive at Waterloo08.39 Depart on Eurostar from Waterloo International, London08.45 Coffee, bacon rolls,muffins and at-your-seat discussions on EU documentation12.08 Arrive in Brussels12.45 Check-in to the luxurious 5* Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel

13.00 Registration and quick lunch13.40 Welcome and introduction [ ]13.45 Opening address

14.00 Chairman’s introduction

14.05 Meeting carbon reduction targets: what more could be done?

14.20 Are carbon, gas and power trading solutions, the answer for competitive, sustainableenergy across europe?

14.35 Legal issues for a low carbon economy

14.50 Panel debate [with interactive electronic voting]

15.20 Break

15.35 Chairman's introduction

15.40 Wake up call for UK and European energy customers

15.55 Is nuclear the carbon neutral future Europe is looking for?

16.10 Reconciling the three energy imperatives - climate change and carbon/security ofsupply/competition and affordability

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Andrew Bainbridge, Director General, meuc[Andris Piebalgs, European Energy Commissioner*]

[Eluned Morgan MEP, and Member of the Industry, Researchand Energy Committee (ITRE)*]

[Mattias Ruete, Director General, DG-TREN*]

[Keith Martin, Head of Trading, Gazprom]

[Mark Newbery, Partner, Herbert Smith]

[Jeremy Nicholson, Director, Energy Intensive Users Group(EIUG)]

[Claude Turmes MEP, Member of ITRE*]

[David Love, General Manager, British Energy]

[Mark Spelman, Head, European Strategy Accenture]

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Monday October 8 2007 continued

Session Two: Markets and Competition

Evening Belgian Beer Reception and BanquetEuropean Parliament Building

16.55 Break

17.10 Chairman's introduction

17.15 Unbundling: the hurdles still to be overcome

17.30 Waiting to be set free. Competition and security in a liberalised Europe

17.45 Our conclusions about the internal market

18.00 Delivering fair regulation in a liberalised market

18.15 Panel debate [and interactive electronic voting]

18.45 Close

19.15 Sign-in at the European Parliament Building

19.30 Belgian Beer Reception20.00 Traditional Belgian Banquet

Mid-Banquet Address

22.30 Close

[Clive Moffatt,Managing Partner, Moffatt Associates]

[Philip Lowe, Director General, DG-COMP*]

[Jake Ulrich, Managing Director, Centrica Energy]

[Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca, Vice President European Parliament and Member of ITRE]

[Sir John Mogg, Chairman, Office of Gas & Electricity Markets (OFGEM); President ofthe Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) and Chairman of the EuropeanRegulators' Group for Energy and Gas (ERGEG)]

[Manuel Pinho, Portuguese Energy Minister*]

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Tuesday October 9 2007

Climate Change, Nuclear Issues and Europe's Energy Future

Implementing Legislation

Europe's Long-Term Vision for Energy

07.30 Breakfast in the Sofitel

European Policy WorkshopsSofitel Brussels Europe, Paul Henri Spakk Room

08.15 Tea, Coffee and Registration08.45 - 10.15

Workshop A

Rapporteur -Speaker -Speaker -

orWorkshop B

Chairman -Rapporteur -Speaker -Speaker -

10.15 Networking Break

10.30 European Policy Workshops [REPEATED]

12.00 Key issues facing the Parliament and your questions [Giles Chichester MEP,Co-ordinator for European People’s Party (EPP) and Member of the ClimateChange Committee (CLIM)]

12.30 Reception and LunchMid-lunch AddressSumming up

14.15 Lunch ends

Session Four:Chairman14.30 Speakers from15.15 Q&A debate15.55 Call to action [ ]16.00 Close and return to Eurostar Midi Terminal

Chairman - [ ]Clive Moffatt, Managing Partner, Moffatt Associates[Tahir Majid, Public Affairs Manager – Europe, Centrica]

[Piotr Tulej, Head of Unit - Energy and Environment, DG-ENV][Paul Gardiner, Purchasing Business Manager, British Sugar]

[Bob Bruce, Director, Glenton Bruce][Dominic Whittome,Policy Adviser, meuc]

[Ana Arana-Antelo, Head of Unit - Electricity and Gas, DG-TREN*][Jo Witters, Head of Wholesale Markets,Ofgem]

- Key topics taken from the results of the electronic voting on day 1- Speakers provide 15 minute presentations- Debate lasts for 60 minutes

[Angelika Niebler MEP and Chair of ITRE][Paul Dawson, Director, Barclays Capital]

[Jim Nicholson, Business Development Director, Argus Media]Vattenfall, Dong Energy, Barclays Capital

Andrew Bainbridge, Director General,meuc

*invited speakers

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Early Booking Rate (Before or on 17 Sep.)

Standard Rate £954+vat (£1121)

Additional Delegates £864+vat (£1015)

PAYMENT

Standard travel on Eurostar. One night’s single

accommodation at the luxurious 5 star Sofitel

Brussels Europe. Admission to the main

conference and workshops. Admission to the

Reception and Belgian Banquet in the European

Parliament Building. Breakfast and lunch on both

days.

Deduct:

£80+vat(£94) for no hotel accommodation

£52+vat(£61) for no Eurostar travel

METHOD OF PAYMENT (

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payable to ‘meuc limited’

Please invoice for payment

meuc/EIUG Members £864+vat (£1015)

Additional Delegates £834+vat (£980)

Standard Booking Rate (After 17 Sep.)

Standard Rate £1044+vat (£1126)

Additional Delegates £954+vat (£1121)

meuc/EIUG Members £954+vat (£1121)

Additional Delegates £924+vat (£1085)

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Eurostar journeys and hotel accommodation cannot be

guaranteed after 22 September and increases may be

passed throughat cost dependingoncircumstances

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FAX:PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations, which must be made in writing, will

be subject to an administrative charge of 50% of the booking

fee before 24 September 2007. Fees will not be refunded under

any circumstances if delegates cancel on or after 24

September 2007. By completing and returning this booking form

to the meuc, you hereby agree to the terms of the meuc's

cancellation policy as stated above. Delegates are able to

nominate substitutes. Photocopies of the booking form will be

accepted.

Delegatesmustmake their own travel insurancearrangements.Or post to:meuc ltd, PO BOX 30, London W5 3ZT

If you wish to pay in Euros (€) please contact

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“... your efforts in Brusselsemphasise you have an edge

and are no nodding dog.”

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“Over the years I have found the meucan influential and effective force for

good in terms of shaping energy policy,not only for its members but for other

energy stakeholders and theenvironment too. Participating in its

events brings people across the energysector together, and the outcomes are

always collaborative and positive”.

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