here we go..., page-33

hahaha TJ. Word got round that this farm-in agreement had been like a Marathon and all of a sudden the money came.

Adding another spanner in the works: Lukoil 8/1

Massive Russian firm - and I mean MASSIVE.

Tick for independence and "major" status and would be a new Aussie entry I believe.

They are seemingly cutting back on expenditures but this wouldn't be a major deal for them in terms of how much they are worth.

Also, interestingly, they are 20% owned by ConocoPhillips. Yes, the same Conoco who has pretty significant gas interests in Australia.