So you agree then.

>in this way they are free to go whereever they want and may end up spending less in the end

Yep. Unitization is more efficient and economical.

Lanman, we have not yet agreed to unitization, we are only getting our position ready at this point, There is no need on your part to defend staunchly a position that we have not yet adopted.

And, no, I dont agree that unitization is best for FO, at this point, you and others have not made a good case on this yet. So at the moment I think it is best for XOM and MOL. That should be clear at least.

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