Lease OCS-G 22190 is located in 26 miles from shore in Brazos Block 417, Gulf of Mexico, off the Texas coast, and covers approximately 5,760 acres. The lease was issued effective December 1, 2000, to Helis (35.0% interest), Houston Energy, Inc. (6.0% interest), and Duke Energy Hydrocarbons, LLC (59% interest) on November 28, 2000. On November 29, 2000, Helis was designated as the operator of Brazos Block 417.