1.   Analysts say this category includes Anadarko, which has had early success in its exploration program in Algeria and has a large amount of undeveloped acreage.

2.   Ashton said its average tax rate is higher than normal because it carries out an extensive exploration program overseas.

3.   Bob Simpson, who succeeded Brumley as chairman of Cross Timbers, noted that Brumley has a record of crafting a successful exploration program.

4.   But the potential for great accomplishments remains, and the importance of a healthy space exploration program is as real as the coming millennium.

5.   Collier said exploration programs in the newer mining regions of South America, Asia and Africa will be maintained, although some cuts will be made.

6.   Collier said exploration programs in the newer mining regions of South America, Asia and Africa will be maintained, although some cut backs will take place.

7.   Exxon will be using the vessel as part of a global, deep-water exploration program.

8.   Fletcher energy started a three-month exploration program in early April.

9.   He cited the Mars exploration program, which includes two planned launches later this year of interplanetary spacecraft to take pictures and analyze rocks.

10.   Instead, Mars exploration programs will focus on robotic exploration techniques.