Luncheon at CERA Roundtable in Houston

Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) is pleased that you will be
joining us on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 for our Roundtable Sessions at the
Four Seasons Hotel? in Houston, Texas.? During the Roundtable day, our
luncheon in between sessions will feature a special presentation from CERA's
Latin America Energy expert, Sondra Scott, speaking about the future of
Mexico's energy industry.

As a participant in CERA's Roundtables on November 1, you are already
registered for this luncheon.?

We look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

Alberto Bullrich??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????? Lauren
Laidlaw? ???????
Business Development??? ??????? ??????? ??????? Associate

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