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Shady dealings?

For the consideration of £11.50 (so far), I have received the following information from Companies House regarding Offshore Energy Resources Limited (OERL), who are apparently partners with TXU, "the ninth largest energy company in the world," in the proposed windfarm off Balcary Point:

Company incorporated 30 January 2001
"The liability of the members is limited.
The Company's share capital is £2 divided into 2 shares of £1 each."

One share taken for and on behalf of
Instant Companies Limited
1 Mitchell Lane
Bristol BS1 6BU

One share taken for and on behalf of
Swift Incorporations Limited
1 Mitchell Lane
Bristol BS1 6BU

Witnessed by
Glenys Copeland
1 Mitchell Lane
Bristol BS1 6BU

The company's annual report, made up to 30/01/2002 has apparently been filed quite recently. (it was listed as 'overdue' on 01/05/2002) It cannot yet be accessed. (but will in due course...)

As of 01/05/2002:
The Company Office is at 1 Fleet Place, London EC4M 7NR
The Secretary is:
Mr Steven George Downs, appointed 30/01/2001
a British national with an address in Surrey.
There are two Directors:
Brian Caffyn, appointed 02/02/2001,
an American with an address in Rome
and
Ian John Sharpe [sic], appointed 30/01/2001,
A British national with an address in Essex.

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention for those who don't already know, TXU is from Dallas & has grown from nothing to a turnover of £20 billion in less than two decades. Actually it's Solway Offshore Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TXU Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of TXU which wants to build the carbuncle......

Does anyone remember ENRON?
Oh Yeah! Enron is the source of the turbines, but now they're owned by GE (US), who have a turnover of £90 BILLION

Ain't life sweet?

Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmat Allah wa Barakatihi
Peace, God's mercy and blessings be upon you (and all of us!)

Ed 04/05/2002

Statement of Charitable Aims:
(A portion of profits will go to defray the costs of major political parties)

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