Common use of Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures Clause in Contracts

Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures. All expenses incurred by Sellers in connection with the operation of the Producing Properties prior to the Effective Date will be the responsibility of Sellers. Any expense incurred by Sellers after the Effective Date, but prior to Closing, in the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties will be reimbursed by Purchaser. However, Purchaser must be notified of and approve any single cost occurrence (or multiple related occurrences, which, in the aggregate) that would exceed $25,000.00, and Purchaser will not reimburse Sellers for any capital expenditures or other expenses incurred by Sellers outside the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties, unless Purchaser shall have given prior written approval for same. Any expenditure presented to Purchaser for payment must include a full copy of the invoice, together with all supporting field tickets or other back-up information evidencing the services provided. Should Sellers receive any invoice or request for payment of any expense which is properly payable by Purchaser hereunder, Sellers shall notify Purchaser of such request and Purchaser will promptly pay the same; provided, that should Purchaser fail to pay such expense within thirty (30) days of such notice, Sellers, at their sole discretion, may pay such expense, whereupon Sellers shall be entitled to reimbursement from Purchaser of any amounts so advanced, together with interest thereon at the rate of twelve percent (12.0%) per annum from the date paid by Sellers until reimbursement.

Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures. All expenses incurred by Sellers in connection with the operation of the Producing Properties prior to the Effective Date will be the responsibility of Sellers. Any expense incurred by Sellers after the Effective Date, but prior to Closing, in the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties will be reimbursed by Purchaser. However, Purchaser must be notified of and approve any single cost occurrence (or multiple related occurrences, which, in the aggregate) that would exceed $25,000.00, and Purchaser will not reimburse Sellers for any capital expenditures or other expenses incurred by Sellers outside the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties, unless Purchaser shall have given prior written approval for same. Any expenditure presented to Purchaser for payment must include a full copy of the invoice, together with all supporting field tickets or other back-up information evidencing the services provided. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Page 3 of 10 Should Sellers receive any invoice or request for payment of any expense which is properly payable by Purchaser hereunder, Sellers shall notify Purchaser of such request and Purchaser will promptly pay the same; provided, that should Purchaser fail to pay such expense within thirty (30) days of such notice, Sellers, at their sole discretion, may pay such expense, whereupon Sellers shall be entitled to reimbursement from Purchaser of any amounts so advanced, together with interest thereon at the rate of twelve percent (12.0%) per annum from the date paid by Sellers Xxxxxxx until reimbursement.

Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures. All expenses incurred by Sellers in connection with the operation of the Producing Properties prior to the Effective Date will be the responsibility of Sellers. Any expense incurred by Sellers after the Effective Date, but prior to Closing, in the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties will be reimbursed by Purchaser. However, Purchaser must be notified of and approve any single cost occurrence (or multiple related occurrences, which, in the aggregate) that would exceed $25,000.00, and Purchaser will not reimburse Sellers for any capital expenditures or other expenses incurred by Sellers outside the usual and customary operation of the Producing Properties, unless Purchaser shall have given prior written approval for same. Any expenditure presented to Purchaser for payment must include a full copy of the invoice, together with all supporting field tickets or other back-up information evidencing the services provided. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Page 3 of 10 Should Sellers receive any invoice or request for payment of any expense which is properly payable by Purchaser hereunder, Sellers shall notify Purchaser of such request and Purchaser will promptly pay the same; provided, that should Purchaser fail to pay such expense within thirty (30) days of such notice, Sellers, at their sole discretion, may pay such expense, whereupon Sellers shall be entitled to reimbursement from Purchaser of any amounts so advanced, together with interest thereon at the rate of twelve percent (12.0%) per annum from the date paid by Sellers until reimbursement.