OUR TEAM
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Craig Bridgman
Craig is a Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Adamantine. Previously, Craig worked as an investment banker in Calgary and Dubai where he raised capital for energy companies. Craig is also a barrister and solicitor and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He previously practiced law in the areas of corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions in Toronto at Aird & Berlis LLP. Craig has also been awarded the Corporate Finance Qualification from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Craig also has a JD from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.
With over 27 years of geophysical experience in Canada, North Africa, South America and the South Pacific, Dr. Nycz holds extensive experience in acquisition, processing, interpretation, and analysis of 2D, 3D, 4D seismic, and potential field datasets. Experienced in managerial and technical roles in both private and public resource companies, as well as companies developing new technologies and active in research and development. Dr. Nycz is technically familiar with structural and stratigraphic geologic settings as well as utilizing seismic to explore, develop, and characterize both conventional and resource style reservoirs.
Dr. Nycz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Alberta, a Master of Science degree in Planetary Geophysics from the University of Calgary, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Calgary. Currently he is a member of APEGA, APEGBC, SEG, CSEG, and the ASEG.
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Phil Moore
Phil is Co-Founder of Adamantine. He has over 25 years of energy industry experience, including 15 years of investment banking experience and has extensive experience in advising oil and gas companies across a broad range of M&A and financial advisory mandates. Previously, Phil was Managing Director of Energy Investment Banking at Paradigm Capital, and Director of Energy Investment Banking at Sprott Securities and BMO Nesbitt Burns. Phil has a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research.
Belinda Janse
Belinda is an interdisciplinary geoscientist having obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in both Geology and Geophysics. Her 12 years in the oil and gas industry have provided her with interpretation of complex data sets. She is skilled at integrating geological models with geophysical data to constrain subsurface morphology and identity workflows that optimize both data sets.
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Belinda is currently working her Master of Science degree in Hydrgeophysics at the University of Calgary.
Chris Machette-Downes
Chris is Co-Founder of Adamantine. He has been in the energy business for over 35 years. He has previously held senior positions at BGS, BG Gas and more recently East African Exploration and Black Marlin, which was sold to Afren PLC. A petroleum geochemist, Chris is regarded as the leading expert in East Africa and has undertaken several geoscientific reviews of the region since 2002. He is a renowned expert and often speaks at international conferences and seminars on the subject of oil and gas exploration. In addition, he has a track record of finding and securing highly successful commercial deals.
Doug is a veteran geoscientist in the oil and gas industry with over 29 years of technical and managerial experience. After graduating with a B Sc. in Geology from the University of Saskatchewan in 1988, Doug has developed extensive expertise working in Western Canada and internationally in South America (~15 years; Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Peru) and West Africa (~3 years; Democratic Republic of Congo and Namibia). Prior to joining Adamantine Energy Ltd., Doug held positions as VP Exploration at Gran Tierra Energy, Carina Energy, CoMiCo, Rochester Energy Corporation and lead geologist in Brazil New Ventures for EnCana Corporation. In addition, Doug has help create/mentor other successful oil & gas companies in Calgary, in the role of Director.
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Jason Zabinsky
Jason has over 25 years of experience in the finance and energy sectors. Jason has held executive roles and has been a founding member of four successful oil & gas production companies including TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd, Result Energy Inc., TORC Oil & Gas Ltd. and Lineup Resources Corp. In addition, Jason was a senior member of the energy investment banking team at a major Canadian Bank focused on raising capital and advising domestic and international clients across a broad range of merger and acquisition and financial advisory mandates. Jason is also a member of a number of private company boards focused on consumer goods, real estate and technology. Jason currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Lineup Resources Corp., a private oil & gas company with operations in Canada. Jason has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan (High Distinction) and is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research.
ABOUT US
Adamantine is a private, technically driven frontier exploration company focused on opportunities in East Africa and the Indian Ocean and has its regional office and operational bases in London, Calgary and Dubai. The Company is led by an international team with extensive E&P experience with backgrounds in engineering, geology, geophysics, finance and governance. In addition, Adamantine has several strategic and unique service provider alliances and access to and understanding of a vast oils data base and concept-changing petroleum geochemistry data and interpretations.
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FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES
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Adamantine has a zero tolerance policy for bribery and corruption. The Bribery Act 2010 makes it a criminal offence to offer, promise or provide, or request or accept a bribe in any of the jurisdictions where Adamantine operates. It is also an offence to fail to prevent an incident of bribery committed either by Adamantine or by someone associated with it in order to obtain or retain a business advantage.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
The key to unlocking the hydrocarbon potential of East Africa and the Indian Ocean regions, as we have done before, is to determine the presence, then location and character of the source rocks. The presence of potent, robust and extensive source rock is paramount, everything else whilst essential follows. The combination of screening technologies will allow us to rapidly evaluate vast frontier regions in a way that other oil companies have yet to do. This process will open up neglected and dismissed areas as well as high grade previously under- explored areas at a reduced risk with increased return. Our methodologies cost significantly less than traditional seismic acquisition and leaves virtually no environmental footprint. Our technologies are easily merged with seismic and other data, such as regional well logs, to give a clear picture of both shallow and deeper targets.
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We will always put the environment first.
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We will meet or surpass statutory requirements and best practice.
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We will operate our business to ensure proactive risk mitigation.
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We will hold ourselves and our contractors accountable for strict compliance of all policies and international best practices.
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We will measure our performance and strive for continuous improvement.
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We will plan and be prepared for potential emergencies.
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We will investigate and learn from incidents.
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We will encourage open and honest communication with all stakeholders.
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Adamantine Energy
Commerce House, Wickhams Cay 1, P.O. Box 3140, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands