"I am sure there is a logical answer."

Sure is beedlebee, as you already know it. So, let's cut to the chase; you are not a "newbie" as you are pretend to be.

"P.S. I hope my questions will not be interpreded as been "slanted on the negative side" as I am only interested in learning more about this companies possible future."

So then, you should learn everything about the Mako trough's geology, as apparently ExxonMobile and Mol did.