For those trying to makes sense of the math, do this: 1) list the major players in all blocks signed to date: ERHC Chevron Exxon Addax Sinopec Anadarko 2) tally up the totals for each company, across all blocks 3) compare totals Which company owns more GOG land than any other? Which company paid zero in sigbon? Which company will pay zero to explore/produce? Lemme know what you get...