Karl Johan Skaar, Geoscience Advisor, Skaar GeoconsultingMSc in Petroleum Geosciences from the Norwegian Institute of Technology, NTH (NTNU), 197539 years petroleum industry experience as geoscientist in exploration. Companies and geographical areas worked:From August 2015: Skaar GeoconsultingPetrolia Norway AS, Geoscience Advisor2011-2015 QA/QC for E & P projects and business decisions. Seismic interpretation and geological evaluation for farm-in opportunities and licensing rounds, license administration, portfolio analysis.Det norske oljeselskap ASA (Norway), Special Advisor (prospect evaluation and resource estimation)2008-2011 Responsible for quality assurance subsurface (fields, discoveries, and prospects) and reserves and resource reporting.Statoil, Exploration Manager; Advisor; Team leader exploration; Seismic interpreter1998-2007 Responsible for exploration activities in Russia, Australia, Thailand, Namibia, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Middle East. Responsible for resource reporting, portfolio analysis, peer assist and quality assurance in Global Exploration. 1995-1997 Advisor in prospect evaluation in Exploration Technology. Established Statoil's methodology for prospect evaluation, prepared and held several courses, both in-house and externally.1991-1994 Seconded to the BP/Statoil Alliance in London. Former Soviet Union and Vietnam. Regional and prospect evaluation, locating and drilling exploration wells.1987-1990 New Ventures: Responsible for evaluation projects and co-ordination of exploration activities on the Norwegian Shelf. Defined Statoil's methodology for prospect evaluation.1976-1987 North Sea and Norwegian Sea: Responsible for seismic mapping and prospect evaluation (Oseberg, Veslefrikk, Huldra, Troll, Brage, Gyda, Mime, Trestakk, Mikkel, Heidrun, Draugen, Njord).