ADVISORY, Jan. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: As California takes aggressive steps to lead the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, The Gas Company will host Sweden's Minister for the Environment and other ministry officials at a daylong seminar, "Renewable Energy Technologies -- Biogas has Arrived." Sweden has decreased greenhouse-gas emissions by 7 percent within 15 years, while growing its economy by nearly 40 percent during the same period. Minister Andreas Carlgren will share his country's policies and best practices that can provide a blueprint for California. Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) is the sponsor of the Swedish delegation to California. The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 19.8 million consumers through 5.6 million meters. The Gas Company, www.socalgas.com, is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE). Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company. WHEN: Jan. 11, 2007 TIME: Media Availability: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Seminar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza 300 J. Street Sacramento WHO: Mr. Andreas Carlgren, Minister for the Environment, Sweden