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Royal Dutch Shell Named Energy Company of the Year

December 4, 2008

HOUSTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Shell was recognized with “Energy Company
of the Year” and “Industry Leadership” awards at the Platts Global Energy
Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. In addition, Shell’s OMEGA
Process, a first-of-its kind technology for producing MEG (Mono Ethylene
Glycol), was selected as a finalist for “Engineering Project of the Year.”

Robert Patterson, global manager deepwater projects, Bill Rothwell, vice
president of innovation and chemicals technology, and Charlie Williams, chief
scientist for well engineering and production technology were among Shell
representatives present to accept awards at Cipriani Wall Street.

Robert Patterson, Shell global manager deepwater projects said, “Shell has
pioneered several technological firsts required to develop and produce oil and
gas in ultra deepwater. Shell set a world water depth record in drilling and
completing a subsea well 9,356 feet (1.77 miles) below the water’s surface in
Silvertip field at Perdido Development. I see these awards as recognition of
the many hardworking people involved and in remote locations like the Gulf of
Mexico
, Brazil, and off the coast of Africa — without whom our achievements
would not have been possible. As a company, we are glad to be recognized for
our efforts toward meeting the global energy challenge.”

Ten judges unanimously selected Royal Dutch Shell as the winner of “Energy
Company of the Year,” widely known as one of the highest awards in the oil and
gas industry. The judging process relied on the expertise of an impartial
panel of international energy experts, including energy ministers, national
regulators, past and present heads of major energy companies, and leading
academics and legislators.

“We value and appreciate the significance of these awards,” said Shell
chief scientist Charlie Williams. “Shell continually strives for excellence,
beyond aiming to help meet the growing world energy demand. We provide energy
solutions in safe and environmentally responsible ways, achieving success
through innovation and technology.”

Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales, has its
headquarters in The Hague and is listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York
stock exchanges. Shell companies have operations in more than 145 countries
with businesses including oil and gas exploration and production; production
and marketing of Liquefied Natural Gas and Gas to Liquids; manufacturing,
marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy
projects including wind and solar power. For further information, visit
< http://www.shell.com >

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SOURCE Royal Dutch Shell plc


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