The sense of adventure that lured a young man miles from his homeland is still hugely apparent in Burren Energy’s chief executive Finian O’Sullivan. Still an adventurer at heart, hethrives on the exploration side of the oil business.

And his rewards have been spectacular.Burren Energy reported record results this year. Pre-tax profits were up by 163%, with an increase in daily production of 74%.The high price of oil hascertainly helped, but it hasn’t been the driving force.

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