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Alliance Trust PLC Energy strategy James Twyman Global Energy Specialist 1 May 2014

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Agenda Oil price and UK production outlook Investment themes Shale gas Subsea oil Chinese gas Conclusion

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Stable oil price outlook Oil price since 2007 very stable in recent years & above expectations Source: Datastream

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but returns falling Source: UBS Integrated returns (2007-17E) Integrated capex (2007-17E)

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Topical point UK oil production Source: Energy Matters euanmearns.com BP data

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New energy forms Theme 1 shale oil and gas New energy forms growing rapidly Source: BP Energy otlook 2035

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Noble Energy best shale producer Source: Noble Energy Shale growth in Niobrara basinShale growth in Marcellus basin

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Enterprise Products linking shales to market

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Where we have focused #2 Subsea services Source: FMC Technologies Global new discoveries 2007 2012 (reserves) Source: IHS

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Where we have focused #2 Subsea services Subsea Robot operated vehicles The latest offshore drilling rigs High value added drilling services Global leader in Seafloor equipment

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Where we have focused #3 Chinese gas China gas demand is growing fast sustainability Source: Macquarie estimates

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Where we have focused #3 Chinese gas Anton Oilfield ServicesChina Gas

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Conclusion Trusts investment focus has changed Seeking greater performance Energy portfolio still required to deliver income Focus on three niche areas Shale gas Oil services Chinese gas demand

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