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Compton Petroleum Corporation
 PROFILE
Although it might sound like it should be based in Los Angeles, Compton Petroleum digs in much further north. The oil and gas independent explores for and produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) throughout Alberta. The company's daily production averages 1,897 barrels of NGLs, 65 million cu. ft. of natural gas, and 4,408 barrels of oil. Compton Petroleum drills about 100 oil and gas wells a year. Through acquisitions in northern Alberta, the company has proven oil reserves of 8.5 million barrels; its NGL reserves are 4.3 million barrels and natural gas reserves are 289 billion cu. ft. Compton has a 77% overall working interest in its properties.

 COMPETITION
Alberta Energy Company Ltd. (AOG)
Canadian 88 Energy Corp. (EEE)
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CED)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 112.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 67.8%
Employees: 60
Revenue per employee: $1,875,000.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Ernest G. Sapieha
    CEO
• Norman G. Knecht
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
150 6th Ave. SW, Ste. 3100
Calgary Alberta T2P 3Y7, Canada
Phone: 1-403-237-9400
Fax: 1-403-237-9410
Online: Web Site

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