1. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 1 PURPOSE OF THE SHTOKMAN SEMINAR Hydro’s objective is to initiate early collaboration with Russian and international suppliers to prepare for efficient supplies of equipment and materials to the Shtokman project. LOL represents a successful model of such collaboration, which can also be applied in Russia. Hydro wishes to inform about its initiatives in Russia that may create business opportunities also for LOL members in such areas as: direct supplies to the project, supplies in cooperation with Russian suppliers, establishment of the Shtokman supplier association.

2. BENEDIKT HENRIKSEN Molde 23. mai 2005 SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN RUSSIA

3. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 3 BARENTS SEA

4. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 4 GAZPROM DESIGN BASIS FOR SHTOKMAN

5. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 5 Strong gas postion Russia's next oil rig may look like this

6. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 6 HYDRO’S SHTOKMAN CONCEPT PROPOSAL New concept in 2003. 30 % estimated cost reduction.

7. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 7 Production of LNG СПГ: Штокман (Россия) Liquefied Natural Gas: Shtokman (Russia)

8. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 8 SHTOKMAN PHASE I – LNG ALTERNATIVE

9. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 9 US Marked: Behov /Tilbud av Gass i US markedet 500 550 600 650 700 1990200020102020 BCM/yr LNG Canadian Imports Domestic Production Demand Alaska

10. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 10 Hydro’s goal 15-20 % OWNERSHIP ROLE – TECHNICAL OPERATOR

11. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 11 Project Scedule SHTOKMAN PROJECT PRODUCTION 2010 Memorandum of Understanding 2004 Concept Studies 2004-2005 Establishment Of International Consortium 2005 Engineering & Procurement 2006-2007 Fabrication start 2007

12. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 12 THERE ARE NOT JUST NATURAL RESOURCES IN RUSSIA

13. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 13 ENERGISAMARBEID NORGE - RUSSLAND Felles erklæring mellom President Putin og Statsminister Bondevik, november 2002. Viktige elementer i energisamarbeidet som nevnt i felles erklæringen er: “Support commercial co-operation between Russian and Norwegian companies in oil and gas exploration, production, processing and transportation. Expand co-operation for advanced technology and equipment for oil and gas extraction on the continental shelf and on-shore in the north. Welcome Norwegian companies’ participation in the Shtokman field development. Facilitate co-operation between the supplier industry in the two countries”

14. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 14 PSA REQUIREMENTS PSA is required to include specific obligations of investors with respect to:  preferential treatment of Russian contractors (including suppliers) for performance of work under PSA (preemptive right of Russian contractors)  no definition of preemptive right  not clear who is considered a Russian contractor  purchase of Russian materials and equipment:  not less than 70% (in value) each year  materials and equipment are considered Russian if they are manufactured: by Russian entities in Russia and from not less than 50% of Russian components and materials

15. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 15 BACKGROUND Result of Joint Declaration by President Putin and Prime Minister Bondevik, November 2002 Hydro’s engagement in the Shtokman gas field project in the Barents Sea GOAL : To map current status of supplier industry To motivate supplier industry for development To assist supplier industry to cover identified gaps PROJECT PARTNERS: Sevmorneftegaz (Russia) Arkhangelsk and Murmansk regional administrations (Russia) Barents Secretariate (Norway) Finnmark county administration (Norway) Innovation Norway fund (Norway ) Sør Varanger commune (Norway)

16. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 16 PROJECT ORGANISATION Communications Hydro Project manager Hydro v/ Benedikt Henriksen Project Consultants Coordination Committee Sevmorneftegaz Murmansk&Arkhangelsk administration Barentssecretariate Finnmark County Innovation Norway Sør Varanger commune Technical consultants Aker Kværner / FMC Shtokman Project Hydro v/ Bengt Lie Hansen

17. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 17 SURVEY ANALYSISFEEDBACKINITIATIVES SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PHASE I ”SURVEY” 2003 PHASE II ”FEEDBACK & INITIATVES” 2004 PHASE III ”IMPLEMENTATION” 2005 PROJECT OVERVIEW

18. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 18 Analysis Suppliers show high levels of motivation and openness required by the O&G industry Suppliers demonstrated limited knowledge of management system requirements of O&G industry The survey has identified lack of common criteria/standards required for efficient qualification process The survey has identified gaps between the range of product/services offered in NW Russia and those required by the O&G industry

19. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 19 Analysis Local suppliers can benefit by meeting requirements of O&G industry in terms of: number of suppliers range of products and services quality systems HSE management systems Fulfilment of the demands and closing the identified gaps can be accelerated by increased cooperation between suppliers from Norway and NW Russia

20. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 20 DETALJERT VURDERING AV 13 SELSKAPER Zvezdochka Engineering Mostootryad No 9 Murmansk Ship Yard Murmansk Ship Repair Yard Apatitstroi Sevzapstalkonstrukciya SPO Arctica Vikom NIPTB Onega Krasnaya Kuznitsa Sevzapenergomontazh Amige Murmanskpromproekt

21. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 21 WORK IN MURMANSK REGION SEVZAPSTALKONSTRUKCIYA APATITSTROI MURMANSK SHIPYARD MURMANSK SHIPREPAIR YARD

22. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 22 WORK IN ARKHANGELSK REGION SPO ARCTIKA VIKOM KRASNAYA KUZNITSA NIPTB ONEGA SEVZAPENERGOMONTAZH MOSTOOTRYAD # 9 ZVEZDOCHKA ENGINEERING

23. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 23 SURVEY ANALYSISFEEDBACKINITIATIVES SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PHASE I ”SURVEY” 2003 PHASE II ”FEEDBACK & INITIATVES” 2004 PHASE III ”IMPLEMENTATION” 2005 PROJECT OVERVIEW

24. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 24 Work programme - Objective. Газпром Меморандум о Взаимопонимании MOU Review and compare field development alternatives, reservoir to market, limited to Phase I Assessment of different technologies for gas liquefaction (LNG) and plant location (Onshore/Offshore) Evaluate LNG transport and market, including competitiveness of SGCF Analysis of the whole gas value chain, including re-gasification participation and commercial cooperation Organisation of financial structure, including tax and risk assessments. Possible participation of Gazprom in other Hydro projects and vice versa

25. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 25 Work programme Technical Market studies Commercial work

26. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 26 DELIVERIES TO GAZPROM Final report to Gazprom First draft 29 th of April 2005 Final report 12 th of May 2005 Summary report Concept report Procurement strategy

27. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 27 SURVEY ANALYSISFEEDBACKINITIATIVES SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PHASE I ”SURVEY” 2003 PHASE II ”FEEDBACK & INITIATVES” 2004 PHASE III ”IMPLEMENTATION” 2005 PROJECT OVERVIEW

28. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 28 HYDRO’S SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS 2. MEASURES TO COVER NEEDS DELIVERABLE 3. PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS 2.1 COMPETENCE 2.2 COOPERATION 2.3 TOOLS 1.1 RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT 3.1 SHTOKMAN LONG LIST 3.2 JOINT REGISTER SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERABLE 2.3.1 Registration in Achilles Norway 2.3.3 Establishment of Achilles Russia 2.2.3 Shtokman Supplier Assoc 2.2.1 Partner Search 2.1.1 Competence Centre 2.1.2 Academic

29. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 29 CHALLENGES ROGALAND REGION: BEFOLKNING: ~0,4 mill ANTALL LEVERANDØRER: >500 ARKHANGELSK & MURMANSK REGIONER: BEFOLKNING: ~3 mill ANTALL LEVERANDØRER: < 20

30. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 30 IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS

31. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 31 SUPPLIER INFORMATION (I)

32. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 32 SUPPLIER INFORMATION (II)

33. Date: 2004-09-03 Page: 33 MEETINGS WITH COMPANIES 2004 - 2005 Zvezdochka Engineering Mostootryad No 9 Murmansk Ship Yard Murmansk Ship Repair Yard Apatitstroi Sevzapstalkonstrukciya SPO Arctica Vikom NIPTB Onega Krasnaya Kuznitsa Sevzapenergomontazh Amige Murmanskpromproekt

34. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 34 COMPETENCE CENTER Establishment of Competence Center in Northwest Russia Announced at the Arctic Shelf conference 17th of November 2004 Planned start of operation is 1st of January 2006 Location will be decided during 2005

35. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 35 ACTIVITIES TRAINING COURSES BID MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT QUALITY ASSURАNCE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (O&G) TECHNICAL STANDARDS RISK MANAGEMENT INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL COURSES (welding, etc.) MARKET KNOWLEDGE MARKET INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SEARCH CONTACTS WITH O&G COMPANIES NEW TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS PRACTICAL GUIDANCE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION PROJECT FINANCING

36. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 36 Scholarships and Trainee Programs Hydro has the following plans for scholarships and trainee programs commencing in 2005 Outplacement of Russian young professionals within Hydro and /or Hydro’s main contractors (1-6 months) Sponsor equipment, professional literature, software, lab, etc. for educational institutions in Russia 2 years scholarship for bachelors from NW Russia to take Master education (MSc) at Gubkin O&G University, Moscow Sponsorship of Aspirant (MSc) from NW Russia within SUBSEA to become Candidate of Science (PhD) Hydro’s goal is to support the future need for competence and to create job opportunities within the Russian market

37. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 37 PARTNER SEARCH Partner search is important to approach the requirement for use of local content Norwegian/international suppliers will meet Russian suppliers Well planned Arrangement will take place probably August-September 2005

38. Date: 2005-05-23 Page: 38 HYDRO’S SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS 2. MEASURES TO COVER NEEDS DELIVERABLE 3. PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS 2.1 COMPETENCE 2.2 COOPERATION 2.3 TOOLS 1.1 RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT 3.1 SHTOKMAN LONG LIST 3.2 JOINT REGISTER SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERABLE 2.3.1 Registration in Achilles Norway 2.3.3 Establishment of Achilles Russia 2.2.3 Shtokman Supplier Assoc 2.2.1 Partner Search 2.1.1 Competence Centre 2.1.2 Academic