Platinum Corporate Sponsors

Asian American Gas, Inc.: Asian American Gas Inc. (AAGI) is a young, energetic and fast-growing American company backed by world-renowned energy investment funds and mining companies. AAGI is primarily engaged in the exploration, development and production of coal bed methane (CBM) in China. Barely one year old, but being comprised of a group of people with more than a decade of experience in coal bed methane (CBM) exploration and development in China, AAGI has already established itself as one of the top foreign coal bed methane operators in China.

During the past decade, AAGI has developed the most advanced multi-lateral drilling (MLD) technology in China. In 2004, China's first coal bed methane MLD well was successfully planned, drilled, tested and completed by AAGI, with a record daily production rate up until now. This is not only a milestone for AAGI, but also an unforgettable page in China's CBM industry development.

AAGI currently holds two CBM concessions in the Shanxi Qinshui basin: Panzhuang block and Mabi block, which are about 150km2 and 1370km2 respectively. The proven reserve for Panzhuang block is 20.4 billion cubic meters (bcm), and it is one of only three blocks in China that has obtained government CBM reserve certification. The Mabi block holds a total gas in-place reserve of 3.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) based on a preliminary evaluation. The accumulated investment volume that AAGI has put on CBM has exceeded over USD 80 million.

Up to now, the total output for the six gas wells has reached 300,000 m³/day, and the highest gas output for a single well has reached 94,000m³/day.

Recently, the Coalbed Methane Resources Development Plan in Panzhuang, owned by AAGI and its Chinese cooperative partners, has been approved by the Energy Bureau of The National Development and Reform Commission. AAGI is the first foreign company to obtain NDRC's approval for CBM commercial development in the last twenty years, and hopefully make the Panzhuang project the first CBM commercial development project. This also shows the great importance that the Chinese government attaches to CBM. AAGI will work with all its cooperative partners, utilizing advanced CBM technology, and make contributions to the development of clean energy and integrated development of de-gassing and coal mining.

Caterpillar: For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2006 sales and revenues of $41.517 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services.

The sustainability of our world and the sustainability of our business are inseparable. We work to provide solutions that make our customers' businesses more viable. Caterpillar invested more than $2 billion over the last 10 years developing cleaner products, including ACERT Technology for cleaner diesel engine products. We are a leader in the $100 billion global remanufacturing industry that conserves nonrenewable resources and provides cost-effective repair options for customers. We continue to work with governments to promote the development and use of alternative fuels such as landfill gas, coal seam methane, ag biogas and digester gas for distributed power generation. Increasing our ability to convert these gases into clean energy while minimizing the need for additional power generation to meet the worldwide growth in demand not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but also represents a significant opportunity for growth. More information is available at http://www.cat.com

Climate Change Capital: Climate Change Capital (CCC) has been at the forefront of the carbon market, playing key roles in the design and implementation of the Kyoto mechanisms since their inception. With over 800 million under management, the Climate Change Capital Carbon Funds invest in emission reduction projects, primarily in emerging markets. Working closely with project developers, financial institutions and CDM and JI host governments, we use carbon finance as the catalyst for investment in clean energy and emission reductions.

The CCC Carbon Funds are developing a strong pipeline in the capture and utilisation of methane from Coal Mine Methane, Coal Bed Methane and Municipal Solid Waste Landfill.

CCC's technical partnership with Harworth Power, the engineering arm of the UK's largest coal company, ensures best practice in methane capture and drainage techniques in order to increase mine safety and production yield. This, together with CCC proprietary expertise in project design and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodologies maximises the generation of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs). The CCC Carbon Funds offer flexible and innovative structures to fund projects and provide debt and equity finance.

Coal India Limited (CIL): Coal India Limited (CIL), a Public Sector Company of Govt. of India, is one the largest hard coal producer in the world. A mega corporate house with turnover of USD 8.3 Billion contributes 84% (361 mt in 2006-07) of the total coal production of India to meet about 48% of the primary energy need of the country. With a sustained growth over the years it envisages production of 520 mt in 2011-12 and 664 mt during 2016-17.

CIL operates in eastern and central part of the country through 8 (eight) subsidiary companies, seven of which are engaged in coal production and one in coal exploration, mine planning & design and new technology areas. Coal India operates number of highly mechanized large opencast mines which contributes about 88% of its total coal production. Application of intermediate and high end mass production technology in the underground mines is the thrust area of CIL. CIL is contemplating to make foray into coal mining outside India.

CIL is actively pursuing Clean Coal Business and developing VCBM under collaborative regime, Implementing CMM Demonstration project and also pursuing UCG under collaborative regime.

Green Gas International: Green Gas International B.V. (Green Gas) converts methane (CH₄) emissions from coal mines and landfill sites into clean energy and valuable carbon credits, as provided for under the Kyoto Protocol and other regulatory authorities.

Green Gas brings a tradition of engineering and operational excellence to a business that is often not the main focus of the landfill and mine owner. With a team of international experts from a variety of background including mining, gas management and environmental protection, we provide integrated and commercially attractive solution that covers gas collection, mine gas drainage, project management, operations and maintenance, carbon credits and finance. We not only improve productivity and safety, but eliminate harmful greenhouse gases and provide new, clean sources of electricity and heat.

We invest in our solutions together with our customers. Working with some of the largest and most capable financing partners, we structure project finance arrangements in the best possible way.

At Green Gas our reach is global yet our solutions are bespoke. We offer a safe, effective and viable response to methane mitigation, while promoting a better environment for all.

Green Gas...capture the energy

Henan Provincial Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization CO., LTD.: Approved by the provincial government, Henan Provincial Coal Seam Gas Development and Utilization CO., LTD. is a subject enterprise authorized to be in charge of exploration, extraction, development and utilization of CBM/CMM resources within the province. It is the first specialized company of the provincial level engaged in gas development and utilization in China as well.

Founded in January of 2007 in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital in mid-China, the company was established with joint investment of Henan provincial government (Henan Coal Bureau had led to organize the company and put in its investment in the name of Henan provincial government) and 11 state-owned coal enterprises such as Pingdingshan Coal Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. With registered capital of RMB300 million, the company is mainly engaged in exploration, extraction, development and utilization of CBM/CMM resources; scientific research & development and comprehensive utilization; design, evaluation and construction of mine gas control projects; marketing of mine goods and materials; underground construction; and mine fire distinguishing and water control projects.

Address: No.1356, Hanghai Road East, Zhengzhou, Henna, China
Legal representative: Jiang Guangjie
Tel.: 0371-67399606
Postal Code: 450016
Fax: 0371-67399618
E-mail: hn.mcq@163.com

Jincheng Anthracite Mining Group

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Marubeni Corporation: Marubeni is one of major Japanese trading companies founded in 1858. We proceed our businesses in the field of trading, investment, financing and other possible schemes. We operate overseas branches, offices and corporate subsidiaries, in total of 121 offices in 72 countries.

Against the global warming, we have activated our organization which covers the broad range of products and operates global networks. And we have concluded many highly reliable CDM/JI projects with the wealth of experience, know-how and high degree of professionalism. We, Emissions Credit Business Team, make our service quality highest, such as Project Identification to Credit Sales / Trading and Consulting. As the result, we and our operational companies have obtained about 60 million tons of emissions credit and have established contracts with Japanese government and private sectors. We have been developing the various types of CDM/JI projects in worldwide and make our best effort to contribute to stop the global warming.

Now we are directing to METHANE as one of the most critical GHG for our world and are ready to provide solutions to your projects on technical, financial and all possible subjects with our wide experience. We, Marubeni, are confident of being the most reliable supporter for you and for the earth.