Agreements, Programs, Presentations, Appointments, and Joint Ventures - Analyst Notes on SeaDrill, Apache, Eastman Chemical, Rio Tinto and Total

NEW YORK, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding SeaDrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL), Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA), Eastman Chemical Co. (NYSE: EMN), Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) and Total SA (NYSE: TOT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/3114-100free.

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SeaDrill Limited Analyst Notes
On May 26, 2014, SeaDrill Limited (SeaDrill) and North Atlantic Drilling Ltd. (NADL) announced their investment and co-operation Agreement with Rosneft in order to pursue growth opportunities offshore and onshore in the Russian market, through at least 2022. The Company stated that NADL will enter the Russian drilling market and into contracts for multiple offshore assets, while Rosneft will acquire a significant equity stake in NADL. Under the agreement, a couple of long term contracts for NADL's near-term availability are also expected to be signed. The Company informed that the transaction is expected to be closed during H2 2014, subject to customary due diligence, negotiation of detailed transaction terms, and respective Board approvals. The full analyst notes on SeaDrill are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/SDRL.pdf/Register

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Apache Corp. Analyst Notes
On May 27, 2014, Apache Corp. (Apache) announced that it will conduct its Community & Neighborhood Giving program in 2014, and will extend it to Oklahoma City. Apache stated that it began the program in 2013, by awarding compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits to eight non-profits, municipalities, government agencies and institutions of higher education in Tulsa, so that they can enjoy the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas transportation while conducting their community-focused activities. The Company informed that its Community & Neighborhood Giving program is a unique opportunity to experience the cost savings and environmental benefits of clean, abundant and American CNG as Apache pays for the conversion of the vehicles. The full analyst notes on Apache are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/APA.pdf/Register

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Eastman Chemical Co. Analyst Notes
On May 22, 2014, Eastman Chemical Co. (Eastman Chemical) announced that its CEO Mark Costa will be addressing the 5th Annual Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago on June 5, 2014 at 10:40 a.m. CT. The live webcast and the accompanying slides of the presentation will be available under investors section of the Company website. Additionally, an audio replay of the webcast will also be available at the investors section of Eastman Chemical's website. The full analyst notes on Eastman Chemical are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/EMN.pdf/Register

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Rio Tinto plc Analyst Notes
On May 27, 2014, Rio Tinto plc (Rio Tinto) announced the appointment of Alfredo Barrios as Chief Executive of its Aluminium business, effective June 1, 2014. The Company informed that he will succeed Jacynthe Cote who will be leaving the business to pursue other interests but will continue in an advisory role until September 1, 2014. According to the Company, prior to his new role Mr. Barrios served as Executive Director and Executive Vice President Downstream at the joint venture TNK-BP - one of Russia's biggest vertically integrated oil and gas companies. Rio Tinto stated that Mr. Barrios will be based in Montreal, subject to all required immigration approvals from the Canadian authorities. The full analyst notes on Rio Tinto are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/RIO.pdf/Register

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Total SA Analyst Notes
On May 23, 2014, Total SA (Total) announced that it has signed an agreement to create a joint venture with Lukoil to explore and develop Bazhenov's tight oil potential. The Company informed that the agreement finalizes the memorandum of understanding which was signed between the two companies in December 2013. Total stated that the joint venture, where Total holds 49% and Lukoil holds the remaining 51%, will evaluate the technical feasibility of developing the tight oil potential of the Bazhenov formation covering an area of 2,700 km² in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. The Company added that seismic acquisition will commence in 2014 and the exploration drilling will follow in 2015. The full analyst notes on Total are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/TOT.pdf/Register

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