Update @1400hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site         29/09/2011

Shell is working closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to contain the fire
at Pulau Bukom. Our global fire consultants are also on site to provide inputs to the team.

At around noon, we experienced a surge in the fire but which continues to be contained. The source of the fire are remnant light fuel components within the specific area where the fire originated. The smoke observed is from hydrocarbons that are not fully combusted.

Safety is our top priority. The units in the vicinity of the fire incident remain shut down as a precaution. Also as an added precautionary measure, only essential staff remains on Bukom.

Our website, www.shell.com.sg, will be regularly updated with the latest information whenever available.

Update @10am: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site         29/09/2011

Shell worked closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) throughout the night to put out the fire at the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site. The fire has now been significantly reduced and is contained to within a bunded area.

Following medical attention, the six Shell firefighters have gone back to their normal duties. Staff have also reported for work at Pulau Bukom and controls have been put in place on movements in the affected areas to ensure their safety.

Safety is our top priority. The units in the vicinity of the fire incident remain shut down as a precaution. As such we advise that a larger flare will be visible. The flare is a safety procedure and is no cause for alarm. There are no toxic vapours released.

The incident is confined to Pulau Bukom which is more than five kilometres away from the mainland.

Update @0015 am: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site         29/09/2011

The fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site which happened at approximately 1.15pm today has been contained. We are working closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to put out the fire.

All staff are accounted for and non essential staff have been evacuated to safety.

One Shell firefighter sustained a superficial injury, and five other firefighters had heat exhaustion and pulled muscle.

We very much regret this incident and glad that no one was seriously hurt.

Safety is our top priority. Neighbouring units are shut down as a precaution. In the process of a shutdown we advise that a larger flare will be visible. The flare is no cause for alarm. There are no toxic vapours released.

The fire has affected a pump house and pipes. The area affected is approximately about 150 metres by 50 metres.

We believe it was an accident. A full investigation will be conducted once the fire is put out.

The incident is confined to Pulau Bukom which is more than five kilometres away from the mainland.

Statement regarding fire in Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site         28/09/2011

We confirm that a fire in the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site occurred today at approximately 1.15pm.

Emergency responders are on the scene and the fire is contained. No injuries have been reported and the rest of the site’s operations are unaffected. Safety is our top priority and we are working closely with the authorities to investigate the incident. We will continue to update when new information becomes available.

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