ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited has submitted, for the consideration of the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the draft Decommissioning Programmes for the Viking CD, DD, ED, GD, HD satellites and their associated pipelines, in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1998. It is a requirement of the Act that interested parties be consulted on such decommissioning proposals.

The items/facilities covered by the Decommissioning Programmes are:

The Viking infrastructure, which lies 130 to 150 km east of the UK Lincolnshire coast in Blocks 49/16c and 49/17a.The facilities include five infield satellite platforms, each comprising a topside and a jacket structure and 10 infield pipelines (5 gas and 5 piggy-backed methanol) and associated subsea stabilisation features.

ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited hereby gives notice that a summary of the Viking Satellites CD, DD, ED, GD, HD and associated pipelines decommissioning programmes can be viewed at this address: www.conocophillips.co.uk.

Alternatively, a hard copy of the programmes can be inspected at the following location during office hours:

ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited

Rubislaw House

Anderson Drive

Aberdeen AB15 6FZ

Contact: Steven McColl

Representations regarding the Viking Satellites CD, DD, ED, GD, HD and associated pipelines decommissioning programmes should be submitted in writing to the person named at the below address by the consultation closing date of 5th November 2015. Submissions should state the grounds upon which any representations are being made.

Date: 7th October 2015

Steven McColl

Decommissioning Strategy and Integration Manager

ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited

Rubislaw House

Anderson Drive

Aberdeen AB15 6FZ