Now let's look at the merits.
ArcticNet is a consortium of enterprises funded by governments, in a way. Obviously, your collaboration with Esso or BP means that it will cost you less to do the work you have to do. That's what I understand in fact.
I also understand that Esso, like BP, will eventually use that collaboration to gather their own data, which are important for the future.
Am I accurately describing the situation?