SGS to Oversee Testing in Turkish Gas Powerplants

Enerjisa (Joint Venture of Sabanci Holding and Verbund) has commissioned SGS
to conduct performance testing of ancillary services provided by four natural
gas combined-cycle power plants located in Adana, Mersin, Canakkale and
Bandirma. SGS expert testing will determine regulatory compliance of these
services.

Diverse supplemental technical services support the transmission of power from
the producer to the consumer within local control areas to maintain the reliable
operation of the overall interconnected transmission system. Testing of these
fundamentals in abidance to current directives is of utmost importance to
assure operators state-of-the-art facilities and guarantee customers fast,
accurate and safe power delivery.

SGS TURKEY THE FIRST TO BE ACCREDITED

According to the 2008 revision of the Turkish Grid Code, only companies which
have been accredited by Türkak are allowed to test performance of industrial
ancillary services in Turkey. Since obtaining accreditation in February 2011,
SGS, the only approved provider of this service in Turkey, has been
administering on-site tests at the aforementioned power plants.

SGS TESTING

Compliant to current regulations, SGS provides regular, periodic testing in
three-year intervals. Present standards require that every power plant adapting
additional technical services submit a certificate as evidence of its capability to
render such services and of its adherence to the regulated criteria. Although
SGS Turkey has acquired accreditation in performance testing of all ancillary
services listed in the Turkish Grid Code, only three sets of control tests are
currently being implemented: primary frequency control tests, secondary
frequency control tests and reactive power control tests.

SGS inspection and testing methods are not meant to solve but rather to
prevent problems in order to ensure a sustainable, safe and secure system. SGS
applies all prophylactic methods of testing defined to meet the requirements of
the Turkish electricity system and market operators. The world leader in testing,
inspection, certification and verification, SGS looks forward to continuing its
services in Turkey coinciding with the market demands.

THE REWARDS OF SGS SERVICES

Along with its accredited authority and unparalleled commitment to quality and
excellence, SGS is able to provide both the highly-experienced personnel and
technical equipment necessary to conduct on-site testing. SGS certification
increases consumer confidence, resulting in more subscribers and larger
returns. SGS is honored to have been selected by Enerjisa and anticipates a
productive and profitable future in Turkey.