“Allegro demonstrated the ability to handle the unique aspects of our coal business, including managing multiple coal types and qualities, logistics across multiple methods of delivery, the need for real-time data, and comprehensive reports around pricing, value, and risk, all on a single platform.”

SUEK AG

Allegro Announces CERA’s James Burkhard to Give Keynote Address at Customer Summit

Global Oil Expert to Discuss Influence of Oil Volatility on World Economy

DALLAS, Texas, September 26, 2008 – Allegro, a leading provider of energy trading and risk management (“ETRM”), is pleased to announce that James Burkhard will be a keynote speaker at the Allegro 2008 Customer Summit.  Mr. Burkhard is the Managing Director of the Global Oil Group of Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA).

CERA is a leading advisor to international energy companies, governments, financial institutions, and technology providers.   In his role as head of CERA’s Global Oil Group, Mr. Burkhard directs a team of experts focused on exploration and production strategy, upstream technology, and short and long-term analysis of crude oil and refined products markets.

At the Allegro 2008 Customer Summit, Mr. Burkhard’s keynote address, entitled, "$50 or $150--What does the future hold in the volatile oil market?" will focus on the consumer and industry response to volatile crude over the long term, how the cost of oil will affect the oil and gas industries, and the world markets.

“James Burkhard is a dynamic speaker whose vast knowledge of energy markets and the wide ranging impact that volatility has across the world will be a true asset to our Customer Summit,” states Michael W. Hinton, Allegro Chief Marketing Officer.  “CERA is a leading authority on the energy industry and consistently delivers the research and analysis that informs the global energy community.”

Burkhard’s extensive expertise includes analysis of geopolitics, world economic conditions, and global oil demand and supply trends, and how market, economic, and political risks could change the competitive environment.  He is the co-author of the respected CERA World Oil Watch, which analyzes short-to medium-term developments in the oil market, and has led numerous significant and comprehensive projects and studies as the head of CERA’s Global Oil Group.

The Customer Summit, with entirely new format and content, is an opportunity for members of Allegro’s EcoSystem to develop business connections that can be leveraged for future success.  All speakers, breakout and networking sessions, and training workshops will help customers get even more from their investment in Allegro.

To learn more about our keynote speaker lineup and the Allegro 2008 Customer Summit, go to  www.allegrosummit.com.

About Allegro Development

Allegro is a global leader in energy trading & risk management solutions for power and gas utilities, refiners, producers, traders, and commodity consumers. With more than 27 years of deep industry expertise, Allegro’s enterprise platform drives profitability and efficiency across front, middle, and back offices, while managing the complex logistics associated with physical commodities.  Allegro provides customers with agile solutions to manage risk across natural gas, power, coal, crude oil, petroleum products, emissions, and other commodity markets, allowing decision makers to hedge and execute with confidence. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Allegro has offices in Calgary, Houston, London, Singapore, Sydney, and Zurich, along with a global network of partners.

For further information please contact Christie Lindstrom at media@allegrodev.com or +1.214.237.8117.

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