Santos Awards Fluor Early Works Contract forGladstone LNG Project in Australia

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May 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) —Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that Santos has chosen Fluor Australia as the preferred contractor for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work on the upstream facilities component of the Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project. In anticipation of awarding a full EPC contract, Santos, in the interim, has extended Fluor's current engineering design contract to include early works activities. Fluor will book approximately $45 million (USD) in the second quarter of 2010 with a full EPC contract award expected later in 2010.

"Fluor is honored to be chosen to continue to help Santos with this pioneering energy project to convert coal seam gas from the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland into LNG," said Peter Oosterveer, president of Fluor's Energy & Chemicals Group. "We anticipate using our depth of local resources and global talent and expertise to help our client deliver a cleaner energy source for Australia."

Rick Wilkinson, Santos president, GLNG and Queensland, said, "The selection of Fluor Australia-a tier-one EPC company with long-term experience in major projectengineering, procurement and construction both in Australia and internationally-marks a major project milestone."

Fluor will work closely with Santos to engage with industry stakeholders especially local businesses, the Industry Capability Network and local interest groups to ensure maximum opportunities for Australian industry as preparation for the project execution progresses.

Fluor Australia has a 60-year local presence and currently employs 1,300 Australian-based professionals across a variety of industries with operations in Brisbane, Gladstone, Melbourne and Perth.

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