CHINA INTERNATIONAL OIL & GAS PIPELINE EXPO OPENS TO OVER 20,000 VISITORS

i2i Media is pleased to announce the opening of the China International Oil & Gas Pipeline Expo – Interpipe – China, March 22 – 24, 2006 in Beijing – Lang Fang, China. www.china-pipe.net

CIOGPE is the premier exhibition for the Chinese O&G pipeline market. Endorsed and supported by over 40 leading Chinese associations and government offices and 23 media groups, CIOGPE is the best place to meet and do business with China’s leading O&G professionals. CIOGPE attracts the key buyers; industry, government, regulators, design bureaus,engineers, associations and press.

China is the world’s fastest growing energy consumer. Present consumption exceeds 7 million barrels per day and by 2025 estimated consumption will surpass 14 million barrels per day. Much of China’s domestic oil and gas production is off shore and most of its foreign supply is in east and central Asia. These factors have combined to create the world’s largest oil and gas pipeline market with continued infrastructure growth to exceed 10% per year for the next five years.

Alexander Glos, i2i Media’s CEO, speaking at the opening press conference, commented, “CIOGPE brings together the best of all worlds, combing major international suppliers with Chinese buyers in a professional expo and conference where real business is done.

i2i Beijing is a wholly owned Chinese company 100% controlled by i2i Media Inc., the US operating business. This structure allows i2i to operate a Chinese business without the normal prerequisite of a local Chinese partner. i2i’s business license allows unrestricted development, production and management of trade shows, conferences, events, print media and representative services throughout China.

Over 150 exhibitors from 22 countries occupy more 20,000 square meters of exhibition space anticipating over 50,000 visitors.

Alexander Glos, i2i CEO commented, “China offers the greatest global opportunity for exhibition and media companies interested in expansion. China is more than an international opportunity for companies, but instead it is the world’s largest local exhibition and media market. Any company without a China strategy is missing the boat.”

I2i Media is a member of the Society of Independent Show Organizers. www.siso.org

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