Seismic Operations Clause Samples
The Seismic Operations clause defines the rights and responsibilities related to conducting seismic surveys or activities on a property, typically in the context of oil and gas exploration. It outlines the procedures for accessing the land, the scope of permissible activities, and any requirements for notice, compensation, or restoration of the property after operations. This clause ensures that both the operator and the landowner understand the terms under which seismic work can be performed, thereby minimizing disputes and clarifying expectations regarding land use and potential disturbances.
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Seismic Operations. Subject to the following terms and conditions, Permittee may conduct seismic operations on the Covered Area during the Term, as described below:
a. Permittee shall use no more of the surface than is reasonably necessary to perform the seismic operations. Permittee will be responsible for, and hereby indemnifies Owner against, payment for any damage to the surface, crops, vegetation, personal property, and water ▇▇▇▇▇, or any other damage caused by the seismic operations.
b. Permittee shall promptly fill and smooth any depressions, ruts, or other damage to the surface and to the extent reasonably possible return the surface to its condition before Permittee began seismic operations, unless otherwise directed by the surface tenant or Owner. Brush clearance, if needed, will be permitted only by methods approved by Owner.
c. All operations hereunder will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Rate and Damage Schedule published by Owner’s University Lands office, including payment of all fees and damage amounts set out therein.
d. Permittee shall not litter or allow any trash or debris to be deposited on the surface and will remove everything that is brought onto the Covered Area by Permittee, its employees, agents, licensees, or invitees.
e. Permittee shall conduct seismic operations on the Covered Area only during periods where the surface conditions are sufficiently dry to prevent unnecessary damage to the surface. All operations hereunder must be carried out only during daylight hours.
f. Permittee shall not cut any fences and shall keep all locked gates locked.
g. Permittee shall not carry any firearms on the Covered Area. No hunting is allowed by Permittee, its employees, agents, and invitees at any time.
h. Permittee will furnish Owner names and addresses of all contractors and subcontractors performing work under this Agreement in advance of the performance of such work.
i. Permittee shall obtain all necessary consents, licenses, and other authorizations prior to commencing seismic operations. All consents must be in writing. Permittee shall comply with the Antiquities Code (Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 191 or its successor statute) and applicable rules promulgated thereunder by the Historical Commission, or its successor. Permittee shall undertake its activities on the Covered Area in a manner consistent with public policy relating to the location and preservation of archeological sites and other cultural resources in, on, or under publ...
Seismic Operations. With respect to any seismic operations permitted and contemplated under the Subject Leases covered by any Subject Lease Assignment (the “Seismic Operations”), the Parties hereby agree as follows: (i) during the Term hereof, Seller shall provide Buyer will all services related to or otherwise necessary for the Seismic Operations, through itself or its contractors or consultants, in accordance with the standard of performance set forth in Section4(a), at Buyer’s sole cost and expense (including any payment to lessor exercise or extend the term of seismic operations under the Subject Leases), and (ii) Seller will own any and all Seismic Data developed, produced, processed or acquired by Seller during or otherwise in connection with such Seismic Operations, and grant to Buyer a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, non-terminable license and right to use such Seismic Data in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions in the Seismic License Agreement and Section5(e) hereof.
Seismic Operations. Seismic operations are expressly authorized by the Lease and this Agreement. Operator will notify Owner prior to the commencement of such operations and will pay Owner seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) for each acre disturbed by such operations on the Land. Lessee shall not conduct any seismic or geophysical operations whatsoever when surface conditions are not relatively dry. At all times, Lessee shall use reasonable efforts to conduct its seismic operations so as to cause the least damage reasonably possible to the surface.
Seismic Operations. Buyer shall have the sole right to seismic operations permitted by a Lease and shall have the sole proprietary rights to the data obtained from such operations. Seller Parties shall have no right to conduct (or have conducted on their behalf), or grant a permit to a Third Party to conduct, seismic operations across any of the Leases.
Seismic Operations. In the conduct of seismic operations under this Lease, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees that no shot holes will be drilled or used. All seismic operations shall be conducted using the Vibroseis method. In the event any water ▇▇▇▇▇ or tanks shall be damaged or ruined as a result of such seismic operations, Lessee shall be liable for the damages occasioned thereby, and shall be obligated to redrill any water ▇▇▇▇▇ so damaged to replace the water supply. Upon completion of seismic operations, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to promptly and properly rake and pile all debris, and restore the surface of the land to the same condition as it was before the commencement of such operations. Lessee and Surface Owner’s designated representative shall make a joint inspection of the premises before Lessee commences any seismic operations thereon, to determine the location of the proposed lines and the condition of all fences, gates, roads, water ▇▇▇▇▇, buildings and other improvements in the vicinity of the operations and to agree upon the most convenient means of access to the property for both parties. Lessee shall notify Surface Owner’s representative again when seismic operations are completed, and such representative and Lessee shall again inspect the property.
Seismic Operations. Lessee shall have the right to conduct seismic operations on the Leased Premises, and to contract with third parties to conduct seismic operations, for ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s own account and use. If Lessee contracts with an independent contractor third party to perform seismic operations on ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s behalf, Lessor shall nevertheless be entitled to deal only with a representative of Lessee in connection with such operations, and shall not be required to contract or negotiate with such independent contractor. Lessee shall have no right to grant permits to any third party for the conduct of seismic operations on the Leased Premises, or to divulge, license or sell the results of ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s own seismic surveys on the Leased Premises to any third party who has no interest in the Leased Premises. Lessor shall have the right to conduct seismic operations on the Leased Premises, and to grant permits to third parties for the conduct of such operations, and Lessor shall be entitled to all consideration paid by any third party for such right, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have no interest in or right to such seismic information.
Seismic Operations. $10.00 per acre for all surface acres covered by this lease for each separate seismic operation. If seismic operations are conducted on any part of the land covered by this lease more than once, an additional payment of the amount provided shall be payable for each separate seismic operation conducted on such land. The foregoing damages shall include all damages caused by the initial locations of w▇▇▇▇ and tank batteries and the initial construction of roads and pipelines. They do not include any damages occurring after a well has been completed and actually put into production, with respect to well location damages, or after the tank battery has been installed and connected to the well, with respect to tank batteries, or after the road has been constructed or the pipeline initially laid, with respect to pipelines, which results from negligence by Lessee or any third party conducting operations for Lessee in connection with any of the matters set forth above, it being intended that the damages specified are agreed as compensation for the damages which will result from non-negligent operations, and are not intended to cover any additional damages which may result from negligent operations. Lessee further agrees to pay actual damages for all other damage and injury to land, improvements, crops or livestock resulting from or arising out of any operations of Lessee on said land except the initial location damages and initial damages for roads, tank batteries and pipelines the compensation for which is specifically provided above. If there is no tenant on the land, all of such damages shall be paid to the owner or owners of the surface in accordance with their ownership thereof. If there is no tenant on said land, all payments for damages to land and improvements shall be made to the owner or owners of the surface, unless the improvements are owned by the tenant, in which event all payments for damages to such improvements which are owned by the tenant shall be repaid to the tenant. If there is a tenant on the land who is renting on a cash rental basis, all payments for damages to crops shall be paid to such tenant. If, however, the tenant is renting for a share of the crops, payments for damages to the crops shall be divided between the tenant and the surface owner or owners as they divide the crop. Damages to livestock shall be paid to the owner of the damaged or destroyed livestock. Lessee shall provide payment for all mutually agreed damages to Lessor withi...
Seismic Operations. During the Lease Option Term and for so long as any Lease remains in effect, Empire shall have the right to conduct seismic operations over the Option Lands as well as any surface owned by the BHPP Group within the AMI. In connection with any such seismic operations, Empire agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts not to cut, damage or destroy any merchantable crops on the Option Lands and, in the event any merchantable crops of a BHPP Group Member are so damaged, Empire shall promptly pay to such BHPP Group Member the market value of such crops less (a) the salvage value (if any) of such crops and (b) an estimate of the costs that would have been incurred by such a BHPP Group Member in connection with harvesting such crops.
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