Clarification of News or Information No. Esso/SET/001/55 January 31, 2012 Subject: Clarification on news appeared in medias To: President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand Dear Sir, Regarding the news story which refers to Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited, please be advised that we do not comment on rumors or speculation. Please be informed accordingly. Yours truly, Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited ................................................................. (Mr. Chan Itthithavorn) ______________________________________________________________________ This announcement was prepared and disseminated by listed company or issuer through the electronic system which is provided for the purpose of dissemination of the information and related documents of listed company or issuer to the Stock Exchange of Thailand only. The Stock Exchange of Thailand has no responsibility for the correctness and completeness of any statements, figures, reports or opinions contained in this announcement, and has no liability for any losses and damages in any cases. In case you have any inquiries or clarification regarding this announcement, please directly contact listed company or issuer who made this announcement.