Common use of Operator’s Lien Clause in Contracts

Operator’s Lien. (a) The Developer hereby grants Operator a first and preferred lien on and security interest in the interest of the Developer covered by this Agreement, and in the Developer's interest in oil and gas produced and the proceeds thereof, and upon the Developer's interest in materials and equipment, to secure the payment of all sums due from Developer to Operator under the provisions of this Agreement. (b) In the event that the Developer fails to pay any amount owing hereunder by it to the Operator within the time limit for payment thereof, Operator, without prejudice to other existing remedies, is authorized at its election to collect from any purchaser or purchasers of oil or gas and retain the proceeds from the sale of the Developer's share thereof until the amount owed by the Developer, plus twelve percent (12%) interest on a per annum basis and any additional costs (including without limitation actual attorneys' fees and costs) resulting from such delinquency, has been paid. Each purchaser of oil or gas shall be entitled to rely upon Operator's written statement concerning the amount of any default.