I never understood why these companies with minute ownership in the JDZ didn't sell out early for some sort of profit. They must have known that down the line they were going to be squeezed by the financial commitments where they were either going to have to walk or sell out for a song, possibly at a loss.
Deep water drilling is strictly for the big boys IMO unless you get a full carry and even then I don't think you want to overstay your welcome.
I hope EO doesn't get too greedy and screw us all by playing hardball and finding himself, and us, on the short end of the stick.