The Attraction of the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) are as follows; attractive economics in a stable economic regime; existing infrastructure; lease sales and large deal flow can be used to create a balanced portfolio; low risk amplitude prospects, medium risk deep gas prospects, medium to high risk oil (NGL, Condensate) prospects; large reserves potential as the company grows; easy to balance risk reward potential as company grows.

The Attraction of the Green River Basin (GRB) are as follows; attractive economics in stable economic regime; existing infrastructure; large deal flow; large long life reserves potential; both oil and gas potential; easy to balance risk reward potential as company grows.