New Century Exploration, Inc.

Phil Martin, President of New Century, received a B.S. in Geology from Louisiana State University and a M.S. in Geology from University of Louisiana. He has managed exploration programs in Texas and Louisiana for over 20 years. His specialty is 3D seismic exploration in the Gulf Coast.

Phil will be presenting "The Haynesville - Buried Treasure Uncovered" at the SIPES Continuing Education Seminar at the Marathon Oil Conference Center on January 12, 2009.

During 2007 and 2008 Phil presented "Fishing with Dynamite: 3D Seismic Exploration in the Gulf Coast" to the Houston Geological Society, and to SIPES Chapters in Lafayette, Oklahoma City and Corpus Christi, as well as the South Texas Geological Society in San Antonio.

He also presented "Thriving as an E&P in a High Decline World" at Pickering Energy's "Hotter 'N Hell Energy Forum" in July 2007.

Phil is a Certified Petroleum Geologist, DPA No. 4333, Certified Earth Scientist, SIPES No. 2390, and a Licensed Professional Geoscientist, State of Texas No. 5393. He is a member of AAPG, HGS, SEG, Onshore Exploration Independents, and Houston Producers Forum. He is Chairman of the Board of Geological Data Library and sits on the Board of the Houston Energy Council. He is on the National and Houston Boards of SIPES. He is Chairman of the Environmental Committee for SIPES and Vice President of the SIPES Foundation, in charge of Scholarships in Earth Sciences. Phil is also a member of the AAPG Trustees Foundation and the LSU Foundation.