Actually, the weather is not bad there year-round. Check out the DD on the area and read up. BTW, years away does not mean much given that if the oil is there, and the demand is great (it is), then drilling/production could commence even sooner. Have to remember that this is not texas oil, and therefore the paperwork process is not as long you would think. Nigeria and Sao Tome both want production soon, especially Sao Tome.