Successful conclusion to Supplemental Open Season

Shell Pipeline successfully concluded its Supplemental Open Season on the Ho-Ho Reversal

Shell Pipeline is pleased to announce a successful supplemental Open Season period for additional firm capacity on the fully reversed Houma-to-Houston pipeline system (“Ho-Ho Reversal”).

Based on the supplemental commitments, Shell Pipeline is proceeding with next steps to expand capacity via the installation of additional pumping capabilities by early 2014. This phase (Phase 3) will bring the ultimate capacity from Houston origins to approximately 250k bbls per day, depending upon crude types shipped.

The initial phase of the Ho-Ho reversal was completed in January 2013 to deliver crude oil from connecting pipelines and terminals in East Houston to the Nederland / Port Arthur area. The next phase (“Phase 2”) of the project is progressing on schedule.  Phase 2 will enable crude originating in the Texas markets to reach Louisiana markets. The fully reversed service will be operational by end of 2013 when Ho-Ho will officially be renamed as the “Houston to Houma” pipeline system.