Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 3, 2007  -- Asset Performance Networks is sponsor at this year's Plant Maintenance Middle East Conference taking place from 26-28 November 2007 in Dubai, UAE. John Alkemade - Director European Operations, will present a paper on "Performance Measurement and Benchmarking" . See link http://www.wraconferences.com/wra120overview.html.

Over recent months, maintenance issues within the Middle East oil, gas, refining and petrochemical sectors have seen a period of growing attention. In today's climate, choosing the most suitable maintenance strategy is essential for companies within these sectors. Taking into consideration the unprecedented increase in the forecast cost of oil and gas projects and the fact that construction material and manpower shortages are currently delaying new projects, it is now more important than ever for existing facilities to undergo continuous modernization and optimization, ensuring that they are capable of continuing both oil and gas production, whilst at the same time remaining competitive. The conference will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to discover exactly which strategies and management methods will play a crucial role in the development of the industry in future years. Asset Performance Networks will also have a booth which will contain information on our products and services and hands-on demonstrations will be provided on our software products including http://www.turnaround-network.com/, pyxis.apn-tools.com/, and www.project-pyramid.com/.

About Asset Performance Networks
Asset Performance Networks based in Maryland, USA is the trusted leader in implementing best practices to drive superior capital project and turnaround performance for the Chemical, Gas, Power, Refining and Upstream (Exploration and Production) industries. Asset Performance Networks boasts an impressive list of clients - e.g. five of the oil super majors and a number of marquee oil, chemical, and energy companies in The Americas, Asia, Europe, The Middle East and Africa. Asset Performance Networks provides an integrated toolkit of products and services to deliver competitive and predictable projects and turnarounds. AP-Networks' complete Delivery and Support model of best-in-class processes, evaluative tools, best practices, industry databases, and other resources are accessible by clients through license agreements. To find out more, please visit http://pyxis.apn-tools.com/; http://www.project-pyramid.com/; http://www.turnaround-network.com/; http://www.upstream-network.com/.