5th Floor, Bowater House
68 / 114 Knightsbridge
London SW1X 7LR England

J E Kennedy
Manging Director

12th June 1997

Sarah J Burton
Director, Campaign for Sane Energy
Greenpeace UK
Canonbury Villas
London N1 2PN


Dear Miss Burton,

Thank you for your letter dated 13th May concerning oil exploration in the Atlantic Frontier.

After a review of the points you raised, I believe that it would be more appropriate for you to direct your particular questions regarding policy and petroleum exploration to those responsible for creating policy in the government.

I can assure you that, as always, it is my company's intention to comply fully and completely with all regulations and requirements in terms of oil and gas exploration and production. Furthermore, we are very mindful of all environmental concerns, including the points you raise.

Yours sincerely,


J E Kennedy