Prysmian to showcase wide range of cables and specific Energy Systems for the Oil and Gas Industry ad ADIPEC 2008

Prysmian is to showcase its latest technological innovations, specifically designed for the Petrol and Petrochem industry, at this year’s ADIPEC, one of the most influential shows in the Oil & Gas sector. Plant & Petrochem, Offshore, Submarine and Umbilical cables, together with the AirguardTM Cable System and FP® range of fire resistant cables, will be on display on stand 35, in Hall 9 at next week’s show taking place in Abu Dhabi from the 3rd to 6th November 2008.

ADIPEC represents an excellent opportunity to reinforce Prysmian’s strong presence in the Middle East region, where the Company is already carrying out several strategic power cable projects, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain. The Middle East is a key area for Prysmian’s expansion strategy, especially in the high value-added markets, where special products and services are required, including extra high voltage and submarine cables and systems, industrial cables for the Oil & Gas industry (onshore and offshore) and fire resistant cables for constructions. Prysmian’s product portfolio at ADIPEC will focus on its wide range of product:

• Offshore and Plant & Petrochem cables, which include complex and integrated energy power, control and instrumentation systems for chemical, petrochemical, power or industrial plants.
• The innovative Airguard™ Cable System, a range of cables specifically developed to offer significant improvement in the mechanical protection of cable, guaranteeing the same level of protection against aggressive fluids such as hydrocarbons, oils, fuels, acids and bases.
• Submarine cable solutions for applications such as interconnections between high voltage networks, neutral or artificial islands and the mainland, and connections to, or between, off-shore oil production facilities.
• FP® range of fire resistant cables, designed and manufactured to meet the most demanding requirements and standards, to ensure safety and safe operation under conditions of fire, together with Umbilical cables, manufactured in the industrial facility in Vila Velha, Brazil, which has recently celebrated its first year of operations with significant successes including contracts with StatoilHydro and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Peregrino.