NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Platts, the world's foremost energy information provider and a division
of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is currently seeking nominations
for the 10th annual Platts Global Energy Awards, which recognize excellence
of companies and individuals in the global energy industry.

On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Platts, along with principal sponsor
Capgemini, will host the annual black-tie dinner and awards ceremony in New
York City at Cipriani Wall Street. The Platts Global Energy Awards is one of
the most recognized awards programs in the industry.

Platts is seeking nominations in 18 categories, including Energy Company
of the Year (2007 winner: NRG Energy), CEO of the Year (2007 winner: Jim
Rogers, Duke Energy), Lifetime Achievement Award (2007 winner: Lord Ernest
Ronald Oxburgh), Downstream Business of the Year (2007 winner: Valero Energy
Corporation), Rising Star Award (2007 Winner: AED Oil Limited), and Energy
Transporter of the Year (2007 winner: Sovcomflot), among others.

"In the 10 years of Platts Global Energy Awards, the awards categories
have grown in number and scope reflecting the industry's portfolio
diversification, changes in priorities, and even the way the industry sees
itself," said Platts President Victoria Chu Pao. "This year's three new
awards will spotlight sustainability, a theme sure to lead innovation and
growth over the next ten years."

New or updated categories for 2008 include Strategic Energy Investment of
the Year, Sustainable Technology Innovation of the Year, and Sustainable
Energy Initiative of the Year (a new combination of the former awards Energy
Efficiency Initiative of the Year and Green Energy Innovator of the Year --
won in 2007 by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited and Applied Materials,
Inc, respectively. Downstream Company of the Year and Risk Management
Innovator of the Year awards both include new criteria.

Other categories to be awarded include Commercial Technology of the Year,
Community Development Program of the Year, ENR Energy Construction Project of
the Year, Hydrocarbon Producer of the Year, Industry Leadership Award,
Marketing Campaign of the Year, Power Company of the Year, and Engineering
Project of the Year.

Any company doing business in the energy industry is eligible for these
awards. Nominations may be submitted by the energy companies themselves, from
clients, vendors, and other associates. To submit a nomination, learn more
about the award categories, and see past winners and photos, visit
www.globalenergyawards.com. All nominations must be received by September 12,
2008 to be considered.

A limited number of sponsorships are still available for this year's
tenth anniversary celebration. For more information contact Vicki Peterson at
Vicki_peterson@platts.com or +1-970-461-1090.

Fast Facts about the Platts Global Energy Awards:

* Platts receives more than 200 nominations each year.
    * Nominations have come from more than 30 countries including Brazil,
      India, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Russia,
      Switzerland, Argentina, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, United
      Kingdom and the United States.
    * This is the sixth consecutive year that Capgemini is the principal
      sponsor of the Platts Global Energy Awards; this is the second
      consecutive year that Spectra Energy is a co-sponsor.
    * Platts is proud to count former OPEC energy ministers, national
      regulators, former heads of major energy companies and leading
      academics and legislators among its judges, past and present.
    * Each category has a minimum of 4-5 key criteria against which the
      judges will evaluate each nomination.
    * The Platts Global Energy Awards have been described by past entrants
      and winners as both the "World Series" and "Academy Awards" of energy.

About Platts:

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global provider of energy and commodities information. With nearly a century
of business experience, Platts serves customers across more than 150
countries. From 17 offices worldwide, Platts serves the oil, natural gas,
electricity, nuclear power, coal, petrochemical, emissions, shipping and
metals markets. Platts' real time news, pricing, analytical services, and
conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. Traders,
risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders depend upon Platts to help them
make better trading and investment decisions. Additional information is
available at http://www.platts.com .

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

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and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries.
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