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WHAT: Presentation by Dr. Fatih Birol, Chief Economist and Head of the Economic Analysis Division, International Energy Agency

WHERE: New Location:  Baker & McKenzie LLP, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl., Entrance on 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, NY 10036

WHEN: Tuesday, November 27, 2007, between 8:15 – 10:00am

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dr. Fatih Birol is the Chief Economist and Head of the Economic Analysis Division of the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA). He is the organizer and director of the World Energy Outlook series, the IEA’s flagship publication, widely recognized as the most authoritative source for forward-looking energy market analysis. The World Energy Outlook 2007, released on November 7, focuses on China and India, the world’s fastest growing energy markets. In addition, Dr. Birol will answer questions about Turkey’s geo-strategic role in

the global energy markets.   

A Turkish citizen, Dr. Fatih Birol was born in Ankara in 1958. He earned a BSc degree in power engineering from the Technical University of Istanbul. He received his MSc and PhD in energy economics from the Technical University of Vienna. He worked for six years in the Secretariat of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, before joining the IEA in 1995. He is a regular contributor of articles on international energy analysis and policy and delivers numerous speeches around the world each year. In June 2005, Dr. Birol received the International Association of Energy Economics’ Outstanding Contributions to the Profession Award.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The American Turkish Society has a limited number of spots available for guests from the media at this event. Pre-registration is strictly required; please email info@americanturkishsociety.org by Friday, November 23, noon, if you would like to attend.

CONTACT INFO: The American Turkish Society, Tel: 212.583.7614 or info@americanturkishsociety.org