BOC, in booth, # 27, will feature the BOC Gh2ost, BOC's hydrogen fuel cell-powered endurance vehicle, which is capable of traveling around the world on less than the equivalent of two gallons of gas, using 25 watts, a fraction of the power used by a light bulb.

John Carolin, global director, hydrogen energy, BOC, said, "Hydrogen power could create a pollution and noise free environment and bring sustainable energy and transport solutions to people in poorer parts of the world, which is why these activities are so important."

BOC has a solid track record of delivering hydrogen production and supply solutions tailored to meet our customers' needs. BOC is supplying its full range of products and services to emerging hydrogen energy markets across the globe, participating in high profile demonstration projects, supporting the development of new technology, creating innovative customer solutions, and investing in new ventures.

Carolin said, "With more than 100 hydrogen plants world-wide, BOC has a broad range of supply options and extensive knowledge of the safe use of high pressure gases in mobile applications -- two factors that are essential to the successful development of a hydrogen fuel cell economy."

BOC is the Industrial Chair and a platinum sponsor of the conference. BOC is also sponsoring the welcome reception on the evening of Saturday, September 25. John Occhipinti, vice president, global energy, BOC, will offer welcoming remarks at the opening session on Sunday, September 26.

BOC is also chairing two sessions. Bob Boyd, BOC's product development manager, hydrogen energy, will chair the Hydrogen Production, Non-Renewables I session at which Satish Tamhankar, technology fellow, global PGS Technology, BOC, will present a paper entitled, "Selecting appropriate technology for hydrogen production." Mike McGowan, BOC's marketing manager, hydrogen energy, will chair the Hydrogen, Fueling and Fuel Cells session.

Aly Dada, a BOC senior product and application engineer, and Lori Law of the NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation will present a paper entitled, "Fueling station integration" at the Hydrogen Highway(TM) session.

BOC is a leader is supporting hydrogen energy projects around the world. The company is:

    --  A member of Chrysalix Energy Limmited Partnership, the private

    --  Participating in the Compressed Hydrogen Infrastructure

    --  A member of the board of directoors of Fuel Cells Canada, a

    --  BOC is building, in conjunction with BP, two refuelling

    --  Working with Cellex Power Produccts, Inc., to develop complete

    --  A silver member of the Californiia Hydrogen Business Council, a

The BOC Group (NYSE:BOX), the worldwide industrial gases, vacuum technologies and distribution services company, serves two million customers in more than 50 countries. It employs 44,500 people and had annual sales of over $7 billion in 2003. Further information about The BOC Group may be obtained on the Internet at www.boc.com.

SOURCE: The BOC Group

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