Royal Dutch Shell Publishes Gulf of Mexico Oil Sheen Status Update

Following reports of an oil sheen in the vicinity of the Mars and Ursa production area in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday, a thorough inspection to date of Shell assets reveals operations in the area are normal with no sign of leaks. We have also confirmed there are no well control issues associated with our drilling operations in the area. Shell is continuing to cooperate with federal regulators in their efforts to determine the cause and nature of the sheen, which is estimated to be 6 barrels. In addition, although we are confident at this time that the sheen did not originate from Shell operations, out of prudent caution we will continue to respond to the sheen. In that regard, the following actions have taken place: - Louisiana Responder, Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRV) is on station and remains ready to respond - Over flights will continue as weather conditions permit - Shell has deployed two remote operating vehicles to inspect Shell and non-Shell infrastructure and search for potential naturally-occurring seeps in the area.