New ICE LNG Futures Contract and Platts Gulf Coast Spot Forward Curves Support U.S. LNG Export Market Growth

Winners to be recognized at May 18 London Gala

- Scope for New Sour Benchmark Found in LOOP Blend of Offshore U.S. Crudes and Middle Eastern Imports -

Outlook for Long Steel Products Stays Positive, Steel Output Expected to Rise

OPEC crude production down to 32.03 million b/d

First addition of a new grade of crude since 2007

Price Outlook Unclear After Chinese New Year, Steel Output Seen Falling

Full-Year Apparent Demand Increased 1.3% to 11.35 million b/d

Announced Methodology Changes Follow Consultations with the Marketplace

Price Outlook Bearish Ahead of Chinese New Year, Steel Output Seen As Stable

First Fall in 7 Months, to 32.85 mil b/d on Nigeria, Saudi decline

Dual Win for U.S.-based Southern Company: "Energy Company of the Year," "Strategic Deal of the Year"

Platts Well Economic Analyzer Forecasts 23%-40% IRR for Permian Delaware; 20%-35% for Permian Midland