The Venezuelan Gas Processors Association (AVPG) announces the Call for Papers for its “XVIII International Gas Convention” to be held at the Tamanaco Intercontinental hotel in Caracas, May 26 to 29, 2008. This Convention takes place every two years and is the most important event of the Venezuelan Gas Industry. It will cover technical and business aspects of gas processing and related activities. Papers are required in the following topics:” Exploration & Production (emphasis on free gas) Convergence with other Industries & Businesses Handling & Compression Developing National & Export Markets Treatment & Processing Health, Safety & Environmental Issues Transmission, Distribution & Commercialization Legal, Regulatory & Fiscal issues Petrochemicals & other Downstream Issues Financing Gas Projects (emphasis on non-recourse) Gas power and Telecommunications Convergence Send Abstracts and other information to: Address: Multicentro Empresarial del Este. Torre Libertador, Núcleo B, Piso 15, Oficina B-152, entre Avenidas Francisco de Miranda y Libertador, Chacao, Caracas 1060, Venezuela. Phone: +(58-212) 265.58.17 / 265.54.28 / 261.68.79 Fax: +(58-212) 261.58.55 E-Mail:    avpg@venezuelagas.net       avpg123@cantv.net

This Convention takes place every two years and is the most important event of the Venezuelan Natural Gas Industry. It will cover technical and business aspects of gas processing and other related activities.