Stryker has reviewed Norse’s new 3D seismic data that provides full subsurface illumination of Herkimer prospects.

Stryker provides further validation of the Herkimer play in central New York state from a long term Appalachian Basin oil and gas operator.

Norse and Stryker have explored and developed other central New York properties under previous joint venture agreements.

Stryker will be a 50% working interest partner in the 2010 drilling program, and funding has been received from Stryker for the first three wells.