William McCall

Verdande Technology AS develops products and services for the re-use of knowledge. Its core technology is based on the principle of case based reasoning; a process of solving new problems, based on the solutions of similar past problems, and has applications across industries. Its application, DrillEdge* is developed for oil and gas real-time drilling operations. It is designed to reduce risk, increase rate of penetration and reduce non-productive time while drilling. They help operators to re-use knowledge in order to diagnose and avoid costly drilling problems before they escalate.

Acics Ltd. operates as holding company with interest in providing investment and financial services. The company was founded in 2006 and is located in Huddersfield, GB

Part of Verdande Technology AS, Verdande Energy AS provides technology systems used for oil drilling. The company is based in Trondheim, Norway.

Established in 2006, i-TEC has grown from equipment designer to provider of flexible, integrated lower completions. Bespoke systems based around the i-Valve family are complemented by open hole packers, wellbore flow control solutions and a suite of intervention tools recognized as best in class. A range of innovative product evolutions provide operators with the building blocks to fine tune completion functionality particularly in multi zone reservoirs. The unique i-Frac completion system addresses the challenges of tight shale reservoirs. The organisation has bases in Stavanger, Norway servicing the North Sea and international markets and in Houston, Texas where they are particularly focused on unconventional oil and gas plays.

Norbit Aptomar AS provides marine surveillance and oil spill detection software solutions. It focuses on protecting the safety and integrity of people, the environment and assets by managing, 24/7 oil spill detection and combating, surveillance and security as well as search and rescue in close cooperation with Industry. The firm offers marine operations, installation and production units and onshore operations. The company was founded by Jonas Aamodt Moræus, Håkon Skjelten and Lars André Solberg in 2005 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Crosshairs Embedded AS develops software for debugging, monitoring, and controlling digital signal processor while in production. It sells services in software development and information technology consulting. The company was founded by William Gullvik and Jarl Karlsen on May 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Guardian Global Technologies Ltd. engages in the design and manufacture of oil and gas well down hole logging equipment for oil companies. Its products include production logging tools, protection and safety equipment, deployment tools, special engineered products, perforating equipment and accessories, cement bond tools, surface equipment, logging adapter heads, and high temperature products, as well as gun brake systems, powered swivel joints, and voltage sensing switches. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Pyle, the United Kingdom.

Part of NOV, Inc., Petro Tools Holding AS develops and markets tools and equipment for use in oil wells. The company is based in Stavanger, Norway.

Part of Kaupþing ehf, Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance Ltd. provides e-commerce solutions to insurance brokers. The company is based in Dorking, UK.

London Stock Exchange Plc, operates as a stock exchange. It offers capital market, trading, information, derivatives, studio, regulatory, enhanced, connectivity, telephone network, reference and historical data, historic price, corporate action, trade data, valuation data, broker ranking, matching and reconciliation. The company was founded in 1571 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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

Resman AS engages in the provision of wireless reservoir surveillance. It offers continuous reservoir monitoring, inter-well water and gas diagnostics, inter-well saturation, and near-well oil saturation services. The company was founded by Fridtjof Nyhavn and Anne Dalager Dyrli in 2005 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Darcy Technologies Ltd. engages in the design and manufacturer of downhole sand control technology. The company was founded on February 6, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Guardian Global Technology Group Ltd. manufactures and supplies equipment to oil and gas industries. The firm’s products and services include ballistics delivery systems, production logging systems and rental equipment. The company was founded by Suzannah Bourne in 2003 and is headquartered in Pyle, the United Kingdom.

Lambert Contracts Ltd. provides insurance reinstatement, property maintenance and fire protection services. Its insurance reinstatement services include building drying, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing and gas engineering, roofing and tiling services. The firm also offers fire safety, maintenance, installation and repair services. The company was founded on November 25, 1985 and is headquartered in Paisley, the United Kingdom.

Nature Group Plc operates as a holding company. It provides reception and treatment services for oily and polluted waste-waters; ownership and application of intellectual and proprietary rights related to such treatment; and the provision of reception and treatment plants for oily waste in onshore and offshore locations. The firm operates through the following segments: Oil and Gas Division; Maritime Division; and Engineering Services. The company is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.

Vectis Technology Ltd. operates in the technology sector. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Lambert Contracts Holdings Ltd. provides investment services.