S. C. Petrom S.A. Rolls Out InterPlan Systems’ Project Planning Solution Across All Refineries

Houston, TX — Oct. 9, 2006 – InterPlan Systems Inc., today announced that Petrom, the largest Romanian oil and gas company, is deploying InterPlan Systems’ eTaskMaker project planning software across all of its refineries. The rollout will provide the technology framework to create standard processes for estimating, planning and scheduling all maintenance projects across the organization.

Petrom had previously used a variety of business processes for planning project work, including manual, non-computerized efforts. However, the company has committed itself to enforcing standardized business processes in order to improve best practices and its competitive edge. Overhauling planning and estimating processes was considered crucial to the success of this initiative, and after evaluating solutions from several leading vendors, Petrom opted for InterPlan Systems’ powerful planning tools.

“Organizations like Petrom have positioned themselves for success by seeking out leading edge technology that enables their workforce to work smarter,” said Bernard Ertl, Vice President of InterPlan Systems. “InterPlan looks forward to helping Petrom achieve improved standardization and best practices that will contribute to real competitive gains.”

The rollout is being handled by Petrom’s own internal group, with training assistance from ECC/STOP Management B.V., an InterPlan Systems’ alliance partner serving the European market.

About S. C. Petrom S.A.
Petrom is the largest Romanian oil and gas group, with activities in the business segments of Exploration and Production, Refining and Petrochemicals, as well as Marketing. Petrom has estimated oil and gas reserves of 1 billion boe, a refining capacity of 8 million metric tons per year and 553 filling stations.

About ECC/STOP Management B.V.
ECC/STOP Management has over 15 years of experience managing engineering, construction and commissioning in the refining and petrochemical industries. They are an InterPlan Systems’ Alliance Partner supporting InterPlan Systems’ solutions with training and consulting services in Europe.

About InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems started out as a turnaround management consulting outfit in 1977. Since then, InterPlan Systems has developed several leading estimating, planning and project management software solutions specific to the oil refining and petrochemical processing industries.
For more information, visit www.interplansystems.com or call +1.800.487.8589/+1.281.482.7126.