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Jefferies Energy Conference Dave Stover Chairman, President and CEO November 30, 2016

Noble Energy Substantial momentum in DJ, Delaware and EMED Robust Four Year Plan. 2016-2020E: U.S. onshore oil grows at a 23 29% CAGR* DJ and Delaware increase to between 240 MBoe/d (base plan) and 300 MBoe/d (upside) Total company operating cash flow outpaces total volume growth by 3-4X Accelerating U.S. Onshore Value 2017 rig count anticipated to double versus 2016 Enhanced completions delivering increase in per well recovery U.S. Onshore oil volumes anticipated to be up 25%** 2H17 to 2H16 Positioning For Near-Term Leviathan Sanction Up to 475 MMcf/d sales under contract totaling ~$13 B gross revenues * Ranges used throughout the presentation represent base to upside plan outcomes; ** Adjusted for divestitures 2

Recent Accomplishments Enhance Future Outlook 2015 and 2016 outcomes creating long-term value Superior Portfolio Expanded Portfolio with Entry into Two Top-Tier U.S. Basins Materially De-Risked DJ Basin Development Environment Established Regulatory Framework for Israel s Energy Future Increased Flexibility and Control over Marcellus Investment Operational Excellence Produced 10 MMBoe Above 2016 Plan with $100 MM Less Capital Improved Returns with Technology Advancements and Structural Cost Savings Delivered Four Major Offshore Projects on Budget and on Schedule Financial Strength Proactive and Strategic Action to Manage within Cash Flows Portfolio Management and Midstream Increase Future Financial Capacity Investment Grade Credit Rating 3

Well Positioned Entering 2017 Focused on delivering robust U.S. onshore growth Preliminary 2017 Outlook: ~15%* U.S. Onshore Oil Growth Up ~25%* 2H16 to 2H17 2017E Volumes Raised Nearly 10% From Original Expectations Annual volumes of 400-410 MBoe/d Strong Operational Lineup Progressing enhanced completions in the DJ Basin Multi-zone development testing in the Delaware Basin Commencing Leviathan Development 17 capital primarily funded by 16 Tamar sell-down U.S. Onshore Oil Volumes 2H16 to 2H17E up ~20 MBbl/d ~72* MBbl/d 2H16 90-92 MBbl/d 2H17E DJ Basin, Delaware, and Eagle Ford Volumes 2H16 to 2H17E up over 40 MBoe/d DJ Delaware Eagle Ford EMED Other 2017 Preliminary Capital $2.0 - $2.4 B** 65% DJ / Texas 25% EMED 170 MBoe/d 2H16 210-215 MBoe/d 2H17E * Adjusted for divestitures; ** Excludes X estimated capital expenditures 4

Focused Outcomes Through 2020 Accelerating high-margin growth DJ and Delaware Increase to 240 MBoe/d in Base Plan and 300 MBoe/d in Upside Combined CAGR of 19 26% Approximately 75% of Total Company Capital to DJ, Delaware, and EMED Accelerate USO Activity to 13 Rigs (Base Plan) and Up to 16 Rigs (Upside) by 2020 2020E Includes Full Year of Volumes from Leviathan DJ, Delaware, and EMED Volume Growth 300 MBoe/d 390 MBoe/d DJ Delaware EMED Other USO Other Offshore * Excludes X estimated capital expenditures 2016 2020E Total Company Capital* Base Plan ~$12 B Upside Plan ~$13.5 B 155 MBoe/d ** 2016 Divestment Adjusted EMED Delaware DJ 2020E Base Plan 2020E Upside Plan ** 2016 Tamar production volumes adjusted to reflect a reduction in working interest to 25%, anticipated to be accomplished during plan period. Base plan for 2020 assumes Leviathan volumes at startup of a minimum 600 MMcf/d, gross. Upside plan assumes 1 Bcf/d at startup. Leviathan working interest at startup assumed at 35%. 5

High-Margin Growth Accelerates Cash Flow Even Faster ROACE increases to 8 14% by 2020 Strong Total and Oil Volume Growth (2016 2020E CAGR)* Total Company Operating Cash Flow Grows Even Stronger (2016 2020E CAGR) 35% 29% 23% 23% 12% 13% 16% 11% 16% 8% Total U.S. Onshore Base Total Oil Upside U.S. Onshore Oil Total Base Upside * Adjusted for divestitures 6

Fully Funded Business Plan Significant growth while improving the balance sheet Operating Cash Flows Exceed Total Capital (Excluding EMED) and Dividend Cumulative Sources & Uses (2016 2020E) EMED Portfolio Management Self-Funds Leviathan Initial Phase Maintains Robust Financial Liquidity and Improves Balance Sheet Nearly $5 B Incremental Operating Cash Flow Upside with $10/Bbl WTI Increase Accelerates growth outlook Upside Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Base Plan Upside Plan Additional Opportunities Upside Capital USO & Other Global Offshore Capital Midstream Provides Additional Future Proceeds / Acceleration 2016 Domestic Proceeds 2016 EMED Proceeds Future EMED Proceeds Sources Uses Dividends Strengthen Balance Sheet EMED Capital Note: Sources do not include potential additional future proceeds from X / CNNX. 7

Material Midstream Embedded Value A growing portion of the value opportunity X and CNNX with Access to Premier U.S. Onshore Assets X and CNNX yields in top quartile of MLP valuations Maintains Ownership and Control of Critical Midstream Assets 55% of X LP units 34% of CNNX LP units Attractive Future Dropdown Potential Substantial retained EBITDA in development companies X retains ROFR on all existing and future midstream assets MLP Ownership Provides Cost Advantage Portion of midstream fees returned through LP ownership Additional Value Upside Potential Future distributions, retained sponsor EBITDA growth, GP and IDR value growth $ B 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Over $2.5 B in Midstream Value to Realized Cash* X CNNX Combined LP Units** Retained EBITDA Value*** GP/IDR Value **** Total * IPO proceeds plus drop-down proceeds and distributions made to **Represents market value of LP units held by as of 11/16/16 closing price *** EBITDA of retained asset and development company interest. Applies potential future dropdown multiple of 7.5x and 10x to next 12 month EBITDA. EBITDA is a Non-GAAP metric that cannot be easily reconciled to GAAP metric at this asset level. See appendix for definition of this non-gaap measure **** owns 100% of the GP/IDRs of X (assumed value of $75 MM today). owns 50% of the GP of CNNX (applies a 30X multiple to net annual incentive distributions) 8

U.S. Onshore Top Tier Acreage in Premier Basins Complementary assets driving growth and value 352,000 net acres 3,220 gross locations 8,400 average lateral length 2 BBoe net unrisked resources 40,000 net acres 1,675 gross locations 7,500 average lateral length 1 BBoe net unrisked resources * Reflects Marcellus acreage post JV separation DJ Basin Delaware 363,000* net acres 1,900 gross locations 8,000 average lateral length 20 Tcfe net unrisked resources Eagle Ford 35,000 net acres 360 gross locations 7,600 average lateral length 460 MMBoe net unrisked resources Marcellus One of the Largest Independent U.S. Onshore Producers Combined ~7 BBoe net unrisked resources Over 7,000 U.S. onshore future drilling locations (avg. lateral length of 8,000 feet) Industry Leading Operating Capabilities and Execution Drilled over 1,600 horizontal wells Differentiated Ability in Sharing Learnings Across Basins Leveraging Midstream Infrastructure Advantage Excellent Safety and Stewardship Performance 9

Leading U.S. Onshore Economics ROR % 100 75 Extensive and high-quality inventory with competitive returns Near Term Focus Areas BTAX ROR USO Gross Inventory Wells 7,000 BTAX PV10 or Greater 6,000 5,000 50 25 0 DJ Basin Delaware Eagle Ford Marcellus* Base Price Base Returns Reflective of Current Type Curves 30%-95% returns within focus areas Upside potential from further improvements Over a decade of inventory with at least 30% BTAX rate of return at base pricing * Marcellus upside price assumes $0.50 Henry Hub increase Upside Price 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 <$40/Bbl <$2/Mcf DJ Delaware Base Plan Pricing Eagle Ford Gross Identified Locations Marcellus Over 7,000 Future Drilling Locations, More than 60% with at Least 10% BTAX Rate of Return at $40/Bbl and $2/Mcf 8,000 ft. lateral avg. Over 20 years of drilling inventory 10

ROSE Merger: A Great Deal Gets Even Better Delivering value through early entry and activity acceleration Combined Texas Volumes Anticipated Between 165 and 195 MBoe/d by 2020, Up 80-120% Versus Merger Plan Generating Annual Net Free Cash Flow 2018 Forward (Base Plan) Early Entry into Delaware Enhanced Acreage Value by up to $1.8 Billion Increased Texas Net Unrisked Resources by 50% to 1.5 BBoe Reduced 2016 Interest by $50 MM and Generated Over $80 MM in Annual G&A Synergies Delaware / EF Sales Volumes Growing 160 200% 2016 2020E 165-195 MBoe/d 64 MBoe/d Upside Delaware Eagle Ford 90 MBoe/d 2016 2020E Merger Plan 2020E Current Plan Delaware Undeveloped Acreage Value $400 MM Value Allocated in /ROSE Merger $1.4 B Value Based on Delaware Transactions $2.2 B Value Based on Permian Equity Multiples 3.5 5.5X Value From Early Entry Notes: Trading and transaction values adjusted for production value based on $35,000/BOE/d Median Delaware transaction $/acre in 2H16 Permian equity multiples group: FANG, RSPP, SRAQ, PE, CPE, PXD, CXO, LPI, and EGN 11

Delaware Basin: Long-term Growth Engine for the USO Portfolio Acreage Reeves Loving Delaware Basin 40,000 net acres; 70% Oil 1,675 gross locations avg. 7,500 ft. lateral length 1 BBoe net unrisked resources 65% Avg. WI 1 BBoe in the heart of the Delaware Winkler Ward Pecos Net Unrisked Resource Increased by 145% to 1 BBoe Increased Drillable Footage by More Than 100% Accelerating Development Mode, 3 Rigs in 2017 Total Sales Volumes 70-85% CAGR 2016-2020E Wolfcamp A Type Curve Raised to 1.2 MMBoe for 7,500 ft. Lateral Length Up 20% per lateral foot Boe/d per 1,000 ft. 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2016 Delaware Basin Operator Average 24 Hour Test Rate per 1,000 ft A B C D E F G H I Source: Well test rate analysis by KLR Group, report dated 10/20/16; Peers include APA, APC, BHP, CVX, EOG, MTDR, OXY, PE, REN 12

New Completion Techniques Delivering Enhanced Results in the Delaware Faster learning curve accelerates value creation Leveraging Learnings from Across USO to Optimize Completions Quickly transitioned to slickwater, high intensity completions Optimizing well placement to maximize total resource development Wolfcamp A Type Curve Raised to 1.2 MMBoe for 7,500 ft. Lateral Length Up 20% per lateral foot Base well design includes 2,000 lbs/ft proppant, and slickwater Testing Higher Proppant Concentration Upside Up to 5,000 lbs/ft proppant results expected early 2017 ROSE Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 700 lbs/ft 1200 lbs/ft 1500+ lbs/ft 2000+ lbs/ft X-Link Fluid Hybrid Fluid Hybrid Fluid Slickwater Well Results Improving with Enhanced Completions Cum. MBoe 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 100 200 300 400 Days on Production Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3 WCA Current Type Curve Gen 4 Note: Gross 3 stream normalized to 7,500 lateral 13

Delaware Basin Impactful Near-Term Catalysts Focused on long laterals, pad drilling and multi-zone testing High Intensity Completions Testing 3,000 lbs/ft to 5,000 lbs/ft Online 4Q16 Multi-Zone Development 3-well pad with 10,000 ft laterals 3 rd Bone Spring, Wolfcamp A Upper and Wolfcamp A Lower Online 2Q17 Acreage Ward Reeves Multi-Zone Development 7-well pad with 7,500 ft laterals - 3 rd Bone Spring: 2 - Wolfcamp A Upper: 3 - Wolfcamp A Lower: 2 Online 4Q17 Wolfcamp B 7,300 ft lateral 3,000 lbs/ft completion Online 4Q16 X Gathering Facilities First Online by 2Q17 Second Online by Year-End 14

Delaware Basin Bolt-On Acquisition and Leasing Update 1,675 Combined transactions increase core Reeves County acreage by nearly 20% Combined Gross Locations 150 Incremental 1,825 Combined Enhances Contiguous Position in Delaware Basin Adds 7,200 net acres and net production of 2,400 Boe/d Increases lateral lengths and working interest in ~325 existing locations Provides Strategic Benefits Simplifies long term Delaware development Minimal drilling commitments Pro Forma Delaware Asset: 47,200 net acres ~12,100 MBoe/d net production Locations increased by ~150 to over 1,825 Acquisition Price of $30K per Undeveloped Acre, Funded with Cash on Hand 15

DJ Basin: Foundational Asset of the USO Portfolio Acreage IDP Areas Greeley Crescent * Adjusted for divestitures Weld Bronco Low GOR Mid GOR High GOR Large, high-quality, contiguous acreage position Total Sales Volume 11-16%* CAGR 2016-2020E Wells Ranch Mustang East Pony DJ Basin 352,000 net acres, 70% Liquids 3,220 gross locations, avg. 8,400 ft. lateral length 2 BBoe net unrisked resources 79% Avg. WI Wells Ranch Type Curve Raised to 1 MMBoe for 9,500 ft Lateral Continued Expansion of Necessary X and Thirdparty Infrastructure to Support Growth 2017 Drilling Program Delivers Same Lateral Footage as 9 rigs in 2014 Third rig addition anticipated by mid-2017 DJ Basin Average Operator EUR vs. Liquids % Wellhead Boe/ft 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 High EUR and High Liquids Mix 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Wellhead Liquids % Source: RS Energy; 2015 2 Stream data; Peers include: PDCE, APC, XOG, ECA, SYRG, BCEI, WLL, and BBG 16

Technical Expertise Driving Evolution of DJ Basin Completion Designs Enhanced completions increasing ultimate recovery Enhanced Completion Designs Driving Improved Well Productivity 2016 well performance 15% above 2015 Achieving Higher Ultimate Recoveries and Value through Controlled Flowback Current Well Design Benefits Enhanced near wellbore rock stimulation Increased entry points through cluster spacing Monobore and slickwater cost savings Testing Higher Proppant Upside Up to 2,500+ lbs/ft proppant Cum. MBoe 200 150 100 50 0 2014 Openhole Completion Gel Fracs: 750-1000 lbs/ft 2015 Openhole Completion Slickwater Fracs: 650-750 lbs/ft Wells Ranch, East Pony and Mustang Per Well Production 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Reflects Gross 3 Stream, Normalized to 9,500 Days on Production 2014 2015 2016 2016 Plug-&-Perf Completion, Monobore Slickwater Fracs: 1,000+ lbs/ft 17

EMED: World-class Resources in a High-Demand Region Tamar 10 Tcf (Producing) and Leviathan 22 Tcf Gross Recoverable Resources Tamar supplying up to 60% of Israel power generation Leviathan Sanction On Track for YE 2016 / Early 2017 Up to 475 MMcf/d sales under contract totaling ~$13 B gross revenues Expected sales volumes in 2020 of a minimum of 600 MMcf/d and up to 1 Bcf/d, gross Expanding Ultimate Gross Capacity to Over 4 Bcf/d Tamar current capacity 1.2 Bcf/d, upside expansion to 2 Bcf/d Leviathan ultimate capacity of 2.1 Bcf/d Regional deficit 4 Bcf/d currently, growing to 9 Bcf/d EMED Portfolio Management Planned to Support Upcoming Development Tamar 3.5% sell-down closing 4Q16, additional 7.5% planned Leviathan 10% farm-down assumed over plan Exceptional assets, margins, and growth Cyprus 35% WI Leviathan 40% WI Interests Producing Discovery AOT 47% WI Tamar 36% WI Tamar SW 36% WI* Tel Aviv Egypt Ashdod Israel * Does not reflect announced 3.5% sell-down expected to close by year-end 2016 18

Israel: Exceptional Performance at Tamar Stable volume and cash flow generation Record Sales Volumes of 313 MMcfe/d in MMcf/d 3Q 2016 Strong power generation demand First exports to Jordan expected by year-end 2016 Recently Achieved Production Milestone of 1 TCF of Gas Since 2013 Start-Up 350 300 250 200 150 Historical Tamar Net Sales Volumes 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2014 2015 2016 1.1 Bcf/d Gross Peak Capacity Sale of 3.5% Tamar Working Interest Establishes $12.3 B Gross Valuation Remaining 7.5% working interest expected to be sold over 3-year Leviathan funding period Tamar 8 Well Spud Late October Redundancy well to ensure deliverability Drilling and completion anticipated to be finished in mid-february 19

Noble Energy Clear path to differential performance and value creation Peer-leading Operational Performance Highly Competitive U.S. Onshore Outlook USO oil volume CAGR of 23-29% through 2020E Over a decade of inventory with at least 30% BTAX rate of return at base pricing Positioned to Execute World Class Leviathan Sanction Strong Financial Capacity and Operational Capabilities to Support Long-Term Development Plans 20

Forward-Looking Statements and Other Matters This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. Words such as anticipates, believes, expects, intends, will, should, may, estimate, and similar expressions may be used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect Noble Energy s current views about future events. They include estimates of oil and natural gas reserves and resources, estimates of future production, assumptions regarding future oil and natural gas pricing, planned drilling activity, future results of operations, projected cash flow and liquidity, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations. No assurances can be given that the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation will occur as projected, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include, without limitation, the volatility in commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas, the presence or recoverability of estimated reserves, the ability to replace reserves, environmental risks, drilling and operating risks, exploration and development risks, competition, government regulation or other actions, the ability of management to execute its plans to meet its goals and other risks inherent in Noble Energy s business that are discussed in its most recent Form 10-K and in other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ). These reports are also available from Noble Energy s offices or website, http://www.nobleenergyinc.com. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Noble Energy does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change. The SEC requires oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions. The SEC permits the optional disclosure of probable and possible reserves, however, we have not disclosed our probable and possible reserves in our filings with the SEC. We use certain terms in this presentation, such as net unrisked resources, gross natural gas resources, and EUR or estimated ultimate recovery. These estimates are by their nature more speculative than estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves and accordingly are subject to substantially greater risk of being actually realized. The SEC guidelines strictly prohibit us from including these estimates in filings with the SEC. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosures and risk factors in our most recent Form 10-K and in other reports on file with the SEC, available from Noble Energy s offices or website, http://www.nobleenergyinc.com. This presentation also contains certain forward-looking non-gaap financial measures, including return on average capital employed, net free cash flow, operating cash flow margin, EBITDA and net debt. Due to the forward-looking nature of the aforementioned non-gaap financial measures, management cannot reliably or reasonably predict certain of the necessary components of the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures, such as future impairments and future changes in working capital. Accordingly, we are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking non-gaap financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures. Amounts excluded from these non-gaap measures in future periods could be significant. Management believes the aforementioned non-gaap financial measures are good tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating Noble Energy s overall financial performance. These non-gaap measures are broadly used to value and compare companies in the crude oil and natural gas industry. 21