John Eason Forrest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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