James Brunton

Paladin Resources Ltd. explores oil and gas. The firm has operations in Indonesia, Gabon, Romania, Danish, and Tunisia. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of ENEOS Holdings, Inc., Fina Exploration Ltd. is an oil and British gas exploration company. The company is based in Epsom, UK. Fina Exploration was acquired by Mitsubishi Oil Co. Ltd. on November 01, 1993 for $76.64 million.

Part of Charterhouse European Holding Ltd, Charterhouse Plc is a holding British company that coordinates the activities of its subsidiary undertakings. The company is based in London, UK. Charterhouse was acquired by NatWest Group Plc on September 01, 1993 for $350.62 million.

Part of ConocoPhillips, Clyde Petroleum Plc is a British company that specializes in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas on a global scale. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Clyde Petroleum was acquired by Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. on December 01, 1996 for $718.61 million.

Verus Petroleum Holding Ltd. engages in exploring of oil properties. The company founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Storm Ventures International Inc.(SVI) is a private Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company with current operations focused in North Africa, UK Sector of the North Sea, and Western Canada. The company has offices in Calgary, Aberdeen and Tunis. The company people are experienced, qualified and motivated to deliver value in direct alignment with their shareholders. They will deliver value to their shareholders through its ability to develop and deliver cost effective solutions in the company core project areas where its focused expertise will allow them to develop a sustainable competitive advantage and support repeatable profitable growth. They are committed to the safe and environmentally responsible development of their assets. Safety of the public, the company personnel and its contractors is the primary consideration in all operations. They are committed to fair and open business practices in contracting, commercial negotiations with partners, contractors, local interests and host governments. The company is committed to sharing the benefits of resource development in the local communities that are impacted by its operations to the degree possible, and will strive to minimize the scope and impact of the company developments. Storm Ventures recognize these commitments as core to its business and in the best interests of their shareholders. The Company began in June 2003 with a mandate to identify and secure a balanced portfolio of exploration and exploitation opportunities in proven hydrocarbon provinces that are characterized by competitive fiscal terms, low political risk and an abundance of opportunities. Technology applications developed in the relatively mature basins in North America, a lower cost structure with greater focus, and historically high commodity prices supporting a lower economic limit, all contribute to framing the opportunity they are trying to exploit.

Britoil Ltd. engages in extraction of crude petroleum. The company is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Bridge Energy AS is a Norwegian registered E&P company with focus on the remaining exploration potential on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The management and staff have experience from 30 years activity in Norway and from prominent international oil and gas provinces. The company was formed in 2005 and capitalised in June 2006. The capital base is mainly through Lime Rock Partners, an international private equity fund. Bridge Energy was qualified as licensee in Norway late 2006 and is in the process of being qualified as NCS operator. The company's ambition is to contribute significantly to proving and developing the large remaining potential on the NCS. Some characteristics: Strong G&G competencies In depth knowledge of the NCS Extensive data base Regional prospect library Focused exploration strategy Financial capacity to participate in exploration wells The company currently holds interests in 12 NCS licences. The three initial wells have resulted in two discoveries and Bridge energy is preparing for an accelerated drilling programme during 2009/2010. Although primary focus is exploration in Norway, Bridge Energy is monitoring international market opportunities and may complement exploration in Norway with participation in production abroad