Shell UK Ltd.; Esso U.K. Exploration and Production Ltd.

Shell U.K. Ltd. and Esso U.K. Exploration and Production Ltd. have retained IndigoPool to sell certain assets in the southern North Sea. The package includes 100% interest in the Clipper South Field that includes blocks 48/19c, 48/19a and 48/20a and excludes the Clipper Field. Reserves include 700 billion cubic feet of gas (12 million barrels of oil equivalent) initially in place. For more information, contact Graeme Marks, +44 (0) 1224 88 3385.