acquisition of the $750 million Tengratila and Feni gas fields in Bangladesh. Additionally, the company accidentally caused an explosion and initially refused to pay for damages, although eventually did compensate the 620 affected families. During this time, they gave the minister responsible for overseeing compensation claims a Luxury SUV. Investigation into corruption allegations were made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in January 2009. Niko hired consultancy firm Stratum Developments Ltd which distributed bribes among Bangladesh government officials. See also SeaSeep References Oil companies of Canada Natural gas companies of Canada Companies based in Calgary Energy companies established in 1987 Non-renewable resource companies established in 1987 Companies formerly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange 1987 establishments in Alberta Canadian companies established in 1987