NEW RELEASE OF PETRO-SIM, PETRO-SIM EXPRESS AND SIM SUITE FROM KBC

    KBC Advanced Technologies plc (KBC) announces the release of Version 3 of Petro-SIM, Petro-SIM Express and the KBC SIM Suite.

KBC continues its commitment to providing the best-in-class process simulation software available for the refining and petrochemicals industries.

/24-7PressRelease/ - September 12, 2006 - Version 3 of Petro-SIM contains innovative ways to integrate simulation with key systems in the process plant - plant data information systems, LPs, relational databases, and Excel; all are included as part of the basic simulation package. Case management and usability is enhanced with change tracking features - a first on this simulation platform. These change tracking features include: an Undo feature, a journal to automatically record changes, and case comparison tools. Version 3 extends the features of the internal spreadsheet and adds a host of new features accessed with a click of a mouse. With this release, KBC also introduces a unique Knowledge Base - built-in intelligence that selects key results based on "Best Practices." These features are all available in both Petro-SIM and Petro-SIM Express.

KBC continues to improve its industry-leading reactor models with Version 3, including new versions of the hydrocracking and hydrotreating models HCR-SIM, RHDS-SIM, and VGO-SIM, and KBC's delayed coker model, DC-SIM. There are enhancements to KBC's reformer, visbreaker and alkylation models. KBC also adds three new models to the KBC SIM Suite: an Isomerization model for C4 through C6, and models for aromatics isomerization and aromatics transalkyation. Like KBC's other world-leading reactor models, these kinetic-based models can be calibrated to match real-unit data.

"This release extends KBC's lead in refinery and petrochemical process optimization" says Simon Rogers, CIO of KBC. "Petro-SIM is the only system capable of rigorously simulating complex integrated refineries and petrochemical plants. Version 3 demonstrates our commitment to continuously increase the value our clients get from simulation by making it more accurate and easier to use."

About KBC Advanced Technologies
KBC Advanced Technologies plc, a leading independent process engineering consultancy, delivers improved profitability through consulting services and practical solutions to owners and operators in the oil refining, petrochemical and processing industries worldwide. KBC provides process consulting, strategic planning advice, petroleum and chemical price forecasting, economic studies, and capital project reviews to help clients find the most cost-effective way to achieve their short- and long-term objectives. KBC analyzes plant operations and management systems, recommends changes for material and measurable improvements in profitability, and provides implementation services to assist clients in realizing these improvements. In carrying out this work, KBC makes extensive use of its proprietary refinery-wide simulation and process modeling technology. Formed in 1979, KBC has principal offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Japan, Russia, and the Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.kbcat.com.

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