Exhibit 10.79

                    CHANGE IN CONTROL COMPENSATION AGREEMENT

         This Agreement, dated as of the 16th day of November, 2004 between FX
Energy, Inc, ("FX"), and _______________________________________ (the
"Executive").

         The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of FX has
recommended, and the Board of Directors has approved, that FX enter into
agreements, providing for compensation under certain circumstances after a
change in control, with key executives of FX and its subsidiaries who are from
time to time designated by the Compensation Committee;

         Executive is a key executive of FX and has been selected by the
Compensation Committee to enter into this Agreement;

         Should FX become subject to any proposed or threatened Change in
Control (as defined below), the Board of Directors of FX believes it imperative
that FX and the Board of Directors be able to rely upon Executive to continue in
his position, and that FX be able to receive and rely upon his advice, if
requested, as to the best interests of FX and its stockholders without concern
that he might be distracted by the personal uncertainties and risks created by
such a proposal or threat; and

         Should FX receive any such proposal, in addition to Executive's regular
duties, he may be called upon to assist in the assessment of such proposals,
advise management and the Board of Directors as to whether such proposal would
be in the best interests of FX and its stockholders, and to take such other
actions above and beyond his regular duties as the Board might determine to be
appropriate;

         NOW, THEREFORE, to assure FX that it will have the continued dedication
of Executive and the availability of his advice and counsel notwithstanding the
possibility, threat or occurrence of an effort to take over control of FX, and
to induce Executive to remain in the employ of FX following a Change in Control
(as defined below) to facilitate an orderly transition, and for other good and
valuable consideration, FX and Executive agree as follows:

         1.       Termination Following Change in Control. Except as provided in
                  Section 3 below, FX will provide or cause to be provided to
                  Executive the rights and benefits described in Section 2 below
                  in the event that Executive's employment is terminated at any
                  time within two (2) years following a Change in Control (as
                  such term is defined in this Section 2) under the
                  circumstances stated in (a) or (b) below.

                  (a)      for reasons other than for "cause" (as such term is
                           defined in Section 4 hereof) or other than as a
                           consequence of Executive's death, permanent
                           disability or voluntary retirement.

                  (b)      by Executive following the occurrence of any of the
                           following events:

                           (i)      a substantial reduction in Executive's
                                    duties or responsibilities;

                           (ii)     the reduction of Executive's annual base
                                    salary, including any deferred portions of
                                    it;

                           (iii)    the transfer of Executive to a location
                                    requiring a change in his residence or a
                                    material increase in the amount of travel
                                    normally required of Executive in connection
                                    with his employment; or

                                    If a Change in Control shall occur prior to
                           or during any renewal term, as set forth in Section 5
                           below, Executive shall be entitled to the rights and
                           benefits provided for in Section 2 notwithstanding
                           any other provisions to the contrary in this
                           Agreement.

                                    For purposes of this agreement, a "change in
                           control of the company" means a change in control of
                           a nature that would be required to be reported in
                           response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation
                           14A promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
                           1934; provided that, without limitation, such a
                           change in control shall be deemed to have occurred
                           if:

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                           (A) any "person" (as such term is used in Sections
                           13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
                           1934) other than the company or any person who on the
                           date hereof is a director or officer of the company
                           is or becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in
                           Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
                           directly or indirectly, of securities of the company
                           representing 20 percent of the combined voting power
                           of the company's then outstanding securities; or (B)
                           there is a merger or consolidation of the Company in
                           which the Company does not survive as an independent
                           public company; or (C) the business or businesses of
                           the Company for which your services are principally
                           performed are disposed of by the Company pursuant to
                           a partial or complete liquidation of the Company, a
                           sale of assets of the Company, or otherwise.

2. Rights and Benefits Upon Termination. In the event of the termination of
Executive's employment under any of the circumstances set forth in Section 1
hereof ("Termination"), FX agrees to provide or cause to be provided to
Executive the following rights and benefits:

                  (a) Salary and Other Payments at Termination. Executive shall
                  be entitled to receive payment in cash within 60 days
                  following termination in the amount of two (2) times the
                  greater of (a) Executive's then current annual salary, or (b)
                  Employee's salary plus bonus compensation for the year most
                  recently ended as reportable on the applicable W-2.

                  (b) Plan Benefits under FX's Profit Sharing Plan. Except to
                  the extent expressly prohibited by any applicable law or
                  regulation, any and all restrictions, vesting schedules or
                  Schedule of exercise provided in the FX Profit Sharing
                  Retirement Plan (or any successor to it) shall immediately
                  lapse and Executive shall be entitled immediately to receive
                  all benefits previously granted him under that plan.

                  (c) Plan Benefits under FX's Stock and/or Incentive Plans.
                  Except to the extent expressly prohibited by any applicable
                  law or regulation, the Executive shall fully vest in and have
                  the right to exercise all outstanding options, stock purchase
                  awards, and other outstanding awards including shares as to
                  which he would not otherwise be vested or exercisable.


                  (d) Insurance and Other Special Benefits. For a period of two
                  (2) years, Executive shall continue to be covered by the life
                  insurance, medical insurance, and accident and disability
                  insurance plans of FX and its subsidiaries or any successor
                  plan or program in effect at or after Termination for
                  employees in the same class or category as was Executive prior
                  to his Termination, subject to the terms of such plans and to
                  Executive's making any payments therefor required of employees
                  in the same class or category as was Executive prior to his
                  Termination. In the event Executive is ineligible to continue
                  to be so covered under the terms of any such benefit plan or
                  program, or, in the event Executive is eligible but the
                  benefits applicable to Executive under any such plan or
                  program after Termination are not substantially equivalent to
                  the benefits applicable to Executive immediately prior to
                  Termination, then, for a period of two (2) years, FX shall
                  provide such substantially equivalent benefits, or such
                  additional benefits as may be necessary to make the benefits
                  applicable to Executive substantially equivalent to those in
                  effect before Termination, through other sources; provided,
                  however, that if during such period Executive should enter
                  into the employ of another company or firm, Executive's
                  participation in the comparable benefit provided by FX either
                  directly or through such other sources shall cease. Nothing
                  contained in this paragraph shall be deemed to require or
                  permit termination or restriction of any of Executive's
                  coverage under any plan or program of FX, or any of its
                  subsidiaries or any successor plan or program thereto to which
                  Executive is entitled under the terms of such plan.

                  (e) Other Benefit Plans. The specific arrangements referred to
                  in this Section 2 are not intended to exclude Executive's
                  Participation in other benefit plans in which Executive
                  currently participates or which are or may become available to
                  executive personnel generally in the class or category of
                  Executive or to preclude other compensation or benefits as may
                  be authorized by the Board of Directors from time to time.

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                  (f) No Duty to Mitigate. Executive's entitlement to benefits
                  under this plan shall not be governed by any duty to mitigate
                  his damages by seeking further employment nor offset by any
                  compensation which he may receive from future employment.

                  (g) Payment Obligations Absolute. Unless Section 3 is
                  applicable, FX's obligation to pay or cause to be paid to
                  Executive the benefits and to make the arrangements provided
                  in this Section 2 shall be absolute and unconditional and
                  shall not be affected by any circumstances, including without
                  limitation, any counterclaim or defense which FX may have
                  against him or anyone else. All amounts payable by or on
                  behalf of FX under this agreement shall, unless specifically
                  stated to the contrary in this agreement, be paid without
                  notice or demand. Each and every payment made hereunder by or
                  on behalf of FX shall be final and FX and its subsidiaries
                  shall not, for any reason whatsoever, seek to recover all or
                  any part of such payment from Executive or from whomever shall
                  be entitled thereto.

3. Conditions to the Obligations of FX. FX shall have no obligation to provide
or cause to be provided to Executive the rights and benefits described in
Section 2 hereof if either of the following events shall occur:

                  (a) Termination for Cause. If Executive engages in serious or
                  willful misconduct which is detrimental to the Company or its
                  shareholders or is convicted of a felony.

                  (b) Resignation as Director or Officer. If executive shall
                  fail, promptly after Termination and upon receiving a written
                  request to do so, to resign as a director and/or officer of FX
                  and each subsidiary and affiliate of FX of which he is then
                  serving as a director and/or officer.

4. Cooperation. Executive agrees that, at all times following Termination, he
will furnish such information and render such assistance and cooperation as may
reasonably be requested in connection with any litigation or legal proceedings
concerning FX or any of its subsidiaries (other than any legal proceedings
concerning Executive's employment). In connection with such cooperation, FX will
pay or reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses incurred in cooperating
with such requests.

5. Term of Agreement. Subject to Section 1 hereof, this Agreement shall
terminate on December 31, 2005; provided, however, that this Agreement shall
automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless FX notifies Executive
in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date that it does not desire
to renew the Agreement for an additional term; and provided further, however,
that such notice shall not be given and if given shall have no effect (i) within
two (2) years after a Change in Control or (ii) during any period of time when
FX has reason to believe that any third person has begun a tender or exchange
offer, circulated a proxy to stockholders, or taken other steps or formulated
plans to effect a Change in Control, such period of time to end when, in the
opinion of the Compensation Committee, the third person has abandoned or
terminated his efforts or plans to effect a Change in Control.

6. Expenses. FX shall pay or reimburse Executive for all costs and expenses,
including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by
Executive as a result of any claim, action or proceeding by Executive against FX
arising out of, or challenging the validity or enforceability of, this Agreement
or any provision of this agreement.

7. Miscellaneous.

                  (a) Severability. If any one or more of the provisions
                  contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be
                  invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such
                  invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect
                  the validity and enforceability of any other provisions
                  hereof. Further, should any provisions within this Agreement
                  ever be reformed or rewritten by a judicial body, those
                  provisions as rewritten shall be binding upon the Employer and
                  the Employee.

                  (b) Right of Setoff. The Employer and Employee shall each be
                  entitled, at its option and not in lieu of any other remedies
                  to which it may be entitled, to set off any amounts due from
                  the other or any affiliate of the other against any amount due
                  and payable by such person or any affiliate of such person
                  pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise.

                  (c) Representations and Warranties of the Employee. The
                  Employee represents and warrants to the Employer that (i) the
                  Employee understands and voluntarily agrees to the provisions

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                  of this Agreement; (ii) the Employee is not aware of any
                  existing medical condition which might cause him to be or
                  become unable to fulfill his duties under this Agreement; and
                  (iii) the Employee is free to enter into this Agreement and
                  has no commitment, arrangement or understanding to or with any
                  third party that restrains or is in conflict with this
                  Agreement or that would operate to prevent the Employee from
                  performing the services to the Employer that the Employee has
                  agreed to provide hereunder.

                  (d) Succession. This Agreement and the rights and obligations
                  hereunder shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
                  the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives,
                  and shall also bind and inure to the benefit of any successor
                  of the Employer by merger or consolidation or any assignee of
                  all or substantially all of its property.

                  (e) Assignment. Except to any successor or assignee of the
                  Employer as provided in Section 7(d), neither this Agreement
                  nor any rights or benefits hereunder may be assigned by either
                  party hereto without the prior written consent of the other
                  party. Neither the Employee, the Employee's spouse, the
                  Employee's designated contingent beneficiary, nor their
                  estates shall have any right to anticipate, encumber, or
                  dispose of any payment due under this Agreement. Such payments
                  and other rights are expressly declared nonassignable and
                  nontransferable, except as specifically provided herein.

                  (f) Reimbursement of Expenses. In the event that it shall be
                  necessary or desirable for the Employee to retain legal
                  counsel and/or incur other costs and expenses in connection
                  with the enforcement of any and all of the Employee's rights
                  under this Agreement, the Employee shall be entitled to
                  recover from the Employer reasonable attorneys' fees, costs,
                  and expenses incurred by the Employee in connection with the
                  enforcement of said rights if the Employee prevails in such
                  enforcement action. However, in the event that it shall be
                  necessary or desirable for the Employer to retain legal
                  counsel and/or incur other costs and expenses in connection
                  with the enforcement of any and all of the Employer's rights
                  under this Agreement, the Employer shall be entitled to
                  recover from the Employee reasonable attorneys' fees, costs,
                  and expenses incurred by the Employer in connection with the
                  enforcement of said rights if the Employer prevails in such
                  enforcement action. Fees payable hereunder shall be in
                  addition to any other damages, fees, or amounts provided for
                  herein.

                  (g) Indemnification. The Employer and Employee have entered
                  into a separate indemnification agreement dated November 5,
                  1996.

                  (h) Notices. Any notices or other communications required or
                  permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given if
                  personally delivered, if sent by facsimile or telecopy
                  transmission or other electronic communication confirmed by
                  sending a copy thereof by United States mail, if sent by
                  United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid,
                  or if sent by prepaid overnight courier addressed as set forth
                  on the signature page hereto or such other addresses as shall
                  be furnished in writing by any party in the manner for giving
                  notices hereunder, and any such notice or communication shall
                  be deemed to have been given as of the date so delivered or
                  sent by facsimile or telecopy transmission or other electronic
                  communication, one day after the date so sent by overnight
                  courier, or three days after the date of deposit in the United
                  States mail.

                  (i) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire
                  Agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the
                  subject matter contained herein. No change, addition, or
                  amendment shall be made except by written agreement signed by
                  the parties hereto.

                  (j) Waiver of Breach. The failure by any party to insist upon
                  the strict performance of any covenant, duty, agreement, or
                  condition of this Agreement or the failure to exercise any
                  right or remedy consequent upon a breach hereof shall not
                  constitute a waiver of any such breach or of any covenant,
                  agreement, term, or condition and the waiver by either party
                  hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall
                  not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
                  breach by any party.

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                  (k) Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement has been executed in
                  a number of identical counterparts, each of which for all
                  purposes is to be deemed an original, and all of which
                  constitute, collectively, one agreement. In making proof of
                  this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or
                  account for more than one such counterpart.

                  (l) Descriptive Headings. In the event of a conflict between
                  titles to articles and paragraphs and the text, the text shall
                  control.

                  (m) Governing Law. The laws of the state of Utah shall govern
                  the validity, construction, enforcement, and interpretation of
                  this Agreement.

         IN WITNESS, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.



Date: _____________________             __________________________
                                        Executive



                                        FX ENERGY, INC.

Date: _____________________             ________________________________________
                                        Chairman, Compensation Committee of the
                                        Board of Directors of FX Energy, Inc.

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                             Schedule of Executives



Scott J. Duncan
Thomas B. Lovejoy
Jerzy B. Maciolek
Clay Newton
Andrew W. Pierce
David N. Pierce

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