Malcolm Shaw Thoms

Wintershall Norge AS explores, develops, and produces oil and gas. Its services include drilling and wells, production, business development and commercial, technology, and procurement. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

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

Cairn India Ltd. is an independent oil and gas exploration company. Its activities include exploration, development and production of oil and gas and other related by-products. The company was founded on August 21, 2006 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

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

Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization based in Edinburgh, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 1999 by Stuart Monro.

Part of SLB NV, Schlumberger Overseas SA is a Qatari company that provides oil and gas field exploration services. The company is based in Doha, Qatar.

University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization based in the U.S. that supports teaching, research and student activities at the University of Edinburgh. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Capricorn Norge AS engages in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas. Its other activities includes sales and distribution.The company was founded on August 7, 2009 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.