Kevin J. Schepel

ZaZa Energy LLC is a privately held Houston and Corpus Christi based independent and specialized oil and gas company. ZaZa Energy is utilizing the team's advanced technical skills in the pursuit and development of '1st tier' unconventional oil and gas reserves. The management team's experience has led to the completion of over 6000 horizontal wells. Capitalizing on this proven track record of building value through the drill bit, the company is actively evaluating and developing new unconventional resource plays. The primary focus remains in portions of the Eagle Ford Shale Resource Play in Texas, where results have been outstanding. In addition, ZaZa Energy's team has substantial Onshore Exploration and Development experience in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and continues to diversify their portfolio to include new production acquisitions worldwide.

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. operates as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The firm engages in hydrocarbon exploration in the Cline Shale. It focuses on the operation of the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Rockies, and West Panhandle projects. The company was founded by Scott Douglas Sheffield on April 2, 1997, and is headquartered in Irving, TX.