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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The
2010 ConocoPhillips Energy Prize program is open for submissions. The Prize is
designed to recognize new ideas and original, actionable solutions that can
help improve the way the nation develops and uses energy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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2010, the program will award up to $300,000 in cash prizes and focus on three
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Developing new energy sources</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>, including new
ways to develop alternative energy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Improving energy efficiency</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>, including new methods
to significantly reduce the amount of energy consumed in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Combating climate change</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>, including
solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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have until May 21, 2010, to submit their entries. A panel of energy and environmental
experts will then review the entries and the prize money will be awarded to the
concepts that use the best combination of creativity, scalability, commercial
viability, and sustainability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>It
is our hope that by creating an open forum for new energy ideas, we can create
a path to a more secure and environmentally conscious energy supply for future
generations. We encourage you to let your friends and colleagues know
about the ConocoPhillips Energy Prize, and invite them to visit <a
href="http://www.conocophillips.com/energyprize"><i>www.conocophillips.com/energyprize</i></a>
for more details on the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Keats Moeller, SPHR<br>
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Sr. Advisor, Recruiting & Staffing</span><span
style='color:black'> <br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Talent Management Center of Excellence</span><span
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