Ann: UK 32nd OFFSHORE LICENSING ROUND UPDATE, page-4

Plus they have Dore, Young and Jenkins advising them on their North Sea strategy. Thats why I would suggest they secured the cream of the leases. These blokes know the North Sea like the back of their hand. They all have a proven track record of turning minnows (like TPD) into companies worth hundreds of million of pounds in the UK. Their experience is priceless.
Check out slide 18 for the 11/08 pressie to see their track record.