Rachel Clingman Joins Noble Energy Senior Leadersh

Houston, May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL ) (“Noble Energy” or the “Company”) today announced that Rachel G. Clingman has joined the Company, effective today, as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.  Her responsibilities will include leadership for Noble Energy’s Legal and Compliance teams. 

Prior to joining Noble Energy, she was most recently Vice President and General Counsel for BHP’s Petroleum and Minerals Americas businesses.  Her experience also includes serving as Houston Partner-in-Charge for Eversheds Sutherland LLP and as a Partner with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.  Clingman holds Bachelor of Administration degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from Rice University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Texas School of Law.  She currently serves as a Board Member for the American Heart Association in Houston.

David L. Stover, Noble Energy’s Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “We are thrilled to have Rachel as a key part of the Noble Energy team.  She joins us at a strategically important time in the history of the Company, as we are rapidly increasing cash flows from our onshore business and offshore major projects.  Her experience and perspective will bring significant value to our leadership team.”

Clingman stated, “I am excited to join such a dynamic and successful company and leadership team.  The Company’s track record of value creation and impact on the communities where it operates is unique, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”

Noble Energy (NYSE: NBL) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with a diversified high-quality portfolio of both U.S. unconventional and global offshore conventional assets.  Founded more than 85 years ago, the Company is committed to safely and responsibly delivering our purpose: Energizing the World, Bettering People’s Lives ®. For more information, visit http://www.nblenergy.com .

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