Shockwave is more impressed with the Earth scientists that managed looked to at the Synthetic energon formula without their heads exploding. Moreover, they actually managed to complete it? He may just call up these organics and give them some pats on the head.

"With the formula completed, it should take little time to adjust and begin producing it it for our own use."

Just point him to a terminal and some facilities and he'll get started. (Just make sure Starscream isn't invited.).