Cimarex Energy's energy is devoted to oil and gas exploration and production. The independent is focusing its operations on the Midcontinent, Gulf Coast, Permian Basin, and Gulf of Mexico. Cimarex Energy Co. reported proved reserves in 2008 of about 1.1 trillion cu. ft. of natural gas and 45.2 million barrels of oil and natural gas liquids. Cimarex Energy participated in drilling 450 gross wells (about 280 net) during 2008. That year company-operated wells accounted for 83% of its total proved reserves and some 81% of it total production (of 22,940 barrels of oil per day).

Rock Energy Resources, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Rock Energy Resources, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties in the United States. Rock Energy Resources, Inc. natural gas projects include the company's 100% operated working interest in the Wilcox trend in the Garwood field, a leasehold of 1,650 acres in Colorado County, Texas with 3P reserves estimated to be approximately 37.5 billion cubic feet; and a 100% working interest in the Bob West Prospect, a 1,110 acre leasehold in Starr County, Texas with Wilcox discovery potential equal to 250 billion cubic feet. Rock Energy is also producing oil from the Diatomite and Monterey formations in the Orcutt field and from the Northwest Casmalia Diatomite field, both located in Santa Barbara County, California, where there is a known resource base of approximately 2.5 billion barrels of oil in place. As of December 31, 2008, Rock Energy Resources, Inc. had total proved net oil reserves of 9,000 barrels and total proved net natural gas reserves of 555,420 thousands of cubic feet.

Niko Resources' wingspan stretches from Calgary to Gujarat. The oil and natural gas exploration and production company operates primarily in five oil and gas fields in Bangladesh and in the Indian state of Gujarat. Niko Resources Ltd. also has oil and gas assets offshore. In addition, Niko Resources Ltd. has holdings in Kurdistan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand. Niko Resources Ltd. typically begins operations in an area by reworking existing wells, then expands its business with exploration and development operations. In 2008 Niko Resources had proved plus probable net reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil, 1 trillion cu. ft. of gas, and 2.8 million barrels of natural gas liquids.

Galleon Energy Inc. is part of an exclusive group of mid-sized oil and natural gas explorers and producers operating in Western Canada. Galleon Energy Inc. has the largest contiguous land block ever assembled on Alberta’s Peace River Arch and one of the strongest technical teams in the sector. Galleon Energy Inc. is engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, with drilling operations focused across more than 1 million acres in Western Canada, primarily in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. A mid-sized oil and gas company, its largest producing properties are East Montney and Eaglesham, with other operations concentrated along the Peace River Arch. Galleon Energy has proved reserves of more than 49 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Great Plains Exploration has been exploring for oil and gas in the Great Plains of Canada since its spinoff from Eurogas Corporation. Great Plains focuses its drilling and exploration activities on properties in Alberta (including the Peace River Arch, Pembina, and Randell areas). In 2005 Great Plains Exploration Inc. acquired Calgary-based Rock Creek Resources. Great Plains Exploration Inc. has grown rapidly through acquisition with the additions of Energy Explorer and assets in the Altares area of northeastern British Columbia. In 2008 Great Plains Exploration Inc. acquired undeveloped lands and a large exploration block in northeastern British Columbia. Great Plains Exploration Inc. has proved plus probable reserves of 6.9 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Since 1995, Pepco Energy Services has successfully evolved to become one of the leading providers of energy-saving and sustainable energy products and services for a wide range of energy users, including: large commercial; institutional; industrial; and government users. Pepco Energy Services currently provides services from North Carolina to Massachusetts and from New York to Tennessee and Illinois. A wholly owned, separately managed subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), Pepco Energy Services provides both energy suppliers and large energy users such as utilities, municipalities, cooperatives and aggregators with an array of energy management services including the management of power generation assets. PHI is the energy holding company formed as a result of the merger between Pepco and Conectiv. The company delivers a combined 50,000 gigawatt hours of power to nearly 1.9 million customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey, making it one of the largest electricity delivery companies in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Acergy S.A. (formerly Stolt Offshore) has gone off the deep end. Acergy S.A. provides underwater engineering and construction services for offshore oil and gas producers. Using a fleet of 60 vessels (including three subsea construction ships, seven flexible pipelay ships, nine cargo barges, and 36 remotely operated vessels) Acergy lays flowlines and pipelines and provides construction, inspection, and maintenance services on offshore rigs. Acergy S.A. got its feet wet in the chilly North Sea, but it now operates in more-temperate waters. Acergy provides its integrated services to companies in offshore areas in more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, and West Africa.

The core business activities of the Shell Group consist of Exploration & Production, Oil Products, Gas & Power, Chemicals and Renewable Energy. In Japan, the Oil Products business is operated by Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K., the Chemicals business by Shell Chemicals Japan Ltd., and Gas & Power business by Shell Gas & Power Japan Ltd. Show and tell? Showa Shell Sekiyu has plenty to talk about. Showa Shell, 40%-owned by Royal Dutch Shell, is one of Japan's leading oil refiners. The company, which was born in 1985 of a merger between Japan's Showa Oil and Royal Dutch Shell's Shell Sekiyu, imports, refines, and distributes petroleum products. The firm's three local refining affiliates, Showa Yokkaichi, Toa Oil, and Seibu Oil, have a collective refining capacity of 515,000 barrels a day. The company owns a network of 4,575 gas stations across Japan. In 2004 Royal Dutch/Shell sold a 10% stake of Showa Shell to Saudi Aramco.

Arabian American Development Company was organized as a Delaware corporation in 1967. The company’s principal business activities include developing mineral properties in Saudia Arabia and the United States and manufacturing various petrochemical products. ARSD owns the rights to a significant undeveloped mine in Saudi Arabia. The Company has formed a joint stock corporation with Saudi investors. ARSD will contribute the mine rights to this corporation, and investors will contribute $60 million in cash to fund the construction of a $120 million processing facility to make the mine operational. The joint stock corporation will seek financing in the form of a credit line from a bank for the remaining amount. The construction of the facility is expected to take two years. ARSD also owns approximately 55% of the capital stock of a Nevada mining company, Pioche-Ely Valley Mines, Inc ("Pioche"). Pioche owns a 300-ton a day mill which is not currently operable. It also owns 48 patented and 5 unpatented claims totaling approximately 1,500 acres located in the Pioche Mining District, Lincoln County, Nevada. A significant expenditure would be required in order to put the mill into continuous operation if commercial mining is to be conducted on the property. ARSD believes that the real estate value of Pioche is greater than the metal value.

Wilson International, Inc., a subsidiary of US-based Smith International, distributes fittings, mill supplies, pipes, pumps, valves, and maintenance products through more than 250 locations in Canada, Europe, and the US. Wilson represents more than 500 manufacturers and distributes more than 90,000 items. Wilson International, Inc. primary market is energy exploration and production companies; other markets include chemicals, paper, food processing, and construction. Wilson also distributes communication devices, fire and safety equipment, janitorial supplies, and medical and emergency materials. Wilson is recognized as a leading supply chain solutions company providing value-added services including integrated supply chain management and eBusiness solutions.

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