Each day we are focused on our core values as we carry out our mission of delivering a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare.

Integrity and Trust

We will:
• Act with the highest ethical standards
• Honor our promises and obligations to work, family, faith
  and community
• Admit mistakes and accept accountability

We will not:
• Tolerate dishonesty and intimidation
• Punish intelligent business risk taking

Servant Leadership

We will:
• Serve others
• Place the success of others above our own
• Exhibit personal humility and professional courage

We will not:
• Rely on power and authority
• Take individual credit for team success
• Blame individuals for bad team decisions

People and Passion

We will:
• Recognize and reward strong performance
• Respect diversity in thought, practice and culture
• Create a high-energy work environment
• Learn and continuously develop ourselves and others
• Think big -- Innovate

We will not:
• Accept apathy or cynicism
• Allow enthusiasm to overwhelm reason

Commercial Focus

We will:
• Understand and execute our strategy
• Safeguard the long-term interests of shareholders
• Maintain high standards for health, safety and the environment
• Act responsibly with company assets

We will not:
• Sacrifice long-term value for short-term gain
• Use the excuse, "we've always done it that way"

Open Communication

We will:
• Communicate freely, clearly and concisely
• Listen for understanding
• Encourage diverse opinions and constructive debate

We will not:
• Knowingly mislead or intentionally withhold information