Enel Maritza East 3 TPP receives ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system certificate from SGS Bulgaria

• SGS Bulgaria certifies that the power plant operates in line with the world’s best practices for environmental management.

Sofia, December 21, 2009. Today, Enel Maritza East 3 received the ISO 14001:2004 certificate from SGS Bulgaria attesting that the power plant operates in line with the world’s best environmental management practices. The certificate was presented to John Clark, Enel Manager for Bulgaria and CEO of Enel Maritza East 3.The certificate was issued following successful evaluation of Enel Maritza East 3’s activities and documentation against ISO requirements.

Enel Maritza East 3 ISO 14001 certification meets the first strategic target of the Enel Group Environmental Policy on the implementation of internationally-certified environmental management systems within the entire Group.

“The ISO 14001:2004 certification awards our commitment to environmental sustainability for the present and future generations.” Stated John Clark, Enel Maritza East CEO. “I wish to thank all the company’s employees for their commitment to the achievement of this ambitious objective. The certification was obtained thanks to the team work of Enel’s staff in Bulgaria, the Group’s International Division, the External Relations Division and the Engineering and Innovation Division”.

“Enel Maritza East 3 TPP has met all requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard and demonstrated its compliance with Bulgarian legislation as well as the company’s commitment to a cleaner environment.” Stated Albena Amzina, Head of SGS Bulgaria Certification and Systems departments. “Environmental responsibility is increasingly becoming a corporate requirement. A growing number of industry players, service organizations, utilities and public bodies worldwide are demonstrating environmental awareness by implementing internationally-certified environmental management systems. Certification helps them control the impact of their actions, products and services which is essential in order to protect the environment”.

Certified environmental management systems minimize the risk of environmental incidents and improve investors’ confidence. The certificate is a voluntary act, recommended by regulatory bodies as a tool to prevent environmental pollution and a guarantee of compliance with environmental legislation.

About Enel Maritza East 3

Enel Maritza East 3 TPP is the first and only lignite power plant in the Balkans operating in full compliance with the latest EU environmental norms. It is 73% owned by Enel - Italy’s largest power company, and Europe’s second listed utility by installed capacity.

Enel Maritza East 3 is the only lignite power plant in the Balkans operating in full compliance with the latest European environmental requirements. The project for modernization and rehabilitation of Enel Maritza East 3 TPP was officially completed in February 2009.

The company aims at achieving excellence in all its areas of operation with a special focus on the environment. The ISO 14001:2004 fully reflects Enel’s vision, values and approach to environmental protection.
About SGS

Originally founded in 1878 in Rouen as French grain shipment inspection house, SGS was registered in Geneva as Société Générale de Surveillance in 1919. As of 1991 SGS Bulgaria Ltd. was officially founded and the central office in Sofia was registered. The Company has extensive experience and know how in meeting the needs of the business community and the certification services in the country.

At the present moment are functioning operational offices in Bourgas, Varna, Rousse, representatives in Plovdiv and Pleven, as well as accredited laboratories for grain, GMO and construction products inspection. The portfolio of the company includes outsourcing, risk management, technical consultancy and training.