In this task, you're given a passage that represents a legal contract or clause between multiple parties, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.

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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference March 13, 1996, is made

BETWEEN:

                  HEALTHCARE CAPITAL CORP., a corporation  incorporated pursuant                   to the laws of the  Province  of Alberta  and having an office                   located at 1120-595 Howe Street, Vancouver,  British Columbia,                   V6B 1N2

                                                                (the Issuer);

AND:

                  C.M. OLIVER & COMPANY LIMITED, a company amalgamated under the                   laws of British  Columbia,  having its head  office at the 2nd                   Floor, 750 West Pender Street,  Vancouver,  British  Columbia,                   V6C 1B5

                                                                (the Sponsor).

WHEREAS:

A. The Issuer wishes to distribute to residents of British  Columbia and Alberta units,  comprised  of one common  share and one share  purchase  warrant,  to be issued on the exercise of previously issued special  warrants,  on the terms and conditions  described  in the  prospectus  of the  Issuer  to be filed  with the British Columbia  Securities  Commission and the Alberta  Securities  Commission (the Prospectus);

B. The Sponsor is an investment dealer based in Vancouver and is a member of the Vancouver,  Alberta,  Toronto and Montreal  stock  exchanges  and of the Pacific District of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada, and is registered as a dealer under the Securities Act (British Columbia);

C. The Sponsor is prepared,  on and subject to the terms and  conditions of this Agreement, to conduct an investigation of the organization, management, business and affairs of the Issuer,  sufficient to enable it to sign the  certificate for the final Prospectus of the Issuer.

THEREFORE, the parties agree:

1.                INTERPRETATION

1.1               Defined Terms

In this Agreement:

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                  (a)      Distribution  means the  distribution by the Issuer                            of the Units to holders of the  Securities  under the                            Prospectus  and   distribute  has  a  corresponding                            meaning;

                  (b)      Finders'   Special   Warrants   means  the  Special                            Warrants  issued  by the  Issuer  as a  finders'  fee                            pursuant  to a  private  placement  completed  by the                            Issuer on February 28, 1996;

                  (c)      Indemnified   Parties   means  the   Sponsor,   its                            affiliates and their respective directors,  officers,                            employees and agents;

                  (d)      Issuer means HealthCare Capital Corp.;

                  (e)      Marketing  Materials means any marketing  materials                            to be used in connection with the Offering;

                  (f)      material     change,     material     fact    and                            misrepresentation   have  the  respective  meanings                            assigned in the Securities Act (British Columbia);

                  (g)      Offering means the offering,  sale and distribution                            of the Securities pursuant to the Prospectus;

                  (h)      Prospectus means the final prospectus of the Issuer                            to  be  filed  with  the  Securities  Commissions  in                            connection with the Offering;

                  (i)      Related  Agreements means any contract which may be





                           regarded as material to the  purchase of  Securities,                            each   as   more   particularly   described   in  the                            Prospectus;

                  (j)      Securities  means the 1,870,000 Units of the Issuer                            issuable   pursuant  to  the  Special   Warrants  and                            additional   35,750  Units  of  the  Issuer  issuable                            pursuant to the  Finders'  Special  Warrants  offered                            under the Prospectus;

                  (k)      Securities Commissions means the Alberta Securities                            Commission  and  the  British   Columbia   Securities                            Commission;

                  (l)      Securities  Law means  collectively  the applicable                            laws,  regulations,  policies and prescribed forms of                            Alberta   and  British   Columbia   relating  to  the                            distribution of the Securities;

                  (m)      Security Holder means any person whose subscription                            for  Securities  is accepted  by the  Issuer,  or any                            subsequent transferee or successor of such person;

                  (n)      Sponsor means C.M. Oliver & Company Limited; and

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                  (o)      Special  Warrants  means  the  outstanding  special                            warrants  of the  Issuer  each such  special  warrant                            entitling the acquisition of one common share and one                            non-transferable  share purchase  warrant to purchase                            one  additional  common  share in the  capital of the                            Issuer.

1.2               Accounting Terms

Any  accounting  terms used  herein  which are not  specifically  defined in the preceding  section 1.1 shall be construed in accordance with generally  accepted Canadian accounting principles.

1.3               Number and Gender

Words  importing  the singular  number  include  plural and vice versa and words importing gender include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders.

1.4               Headings

The  division  of  this  Agreement  into  sections,   subsections,   paragraphs, subparagraphs, schedules and clauses, and the insertion of headings and captions are for  convenience  of reference  only and do not affect the  construction  or interpretation of this Agreement.

1.5               Severability

Any  provision  of this  Agreement  which  may be found to be  prohibited  by or unenforceable  pursuant  to the  laws  of any  jurisdiction  shall,  as to  such jurisdiction,   be  ineffective  to  the  extent  of  such  unenforceability  or prohibition without invalidating the remaining terms and provisions hereof.

1.6               Certificates and Certified Copies

Whenever in this  Agreement  reference is made to a  certificate  or a certified copy to be delivered by a party,  unless specifically  provided otherwise,  such certificate  or certified  copy must be executed by an officer of the party who, by virtue of his office,  is familiar  with the subject of such  certificate  or certified copy and shall certify the completeness, truth and accuracy thereof as of the date of such certificate or certified copy.

1.7               Governing Law

This  Agreement is governed by, and will be construed in  accordance  with,  the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

1.8               Entire Agreement

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This Agreement,  including any thing expressly incorporated by reference herein, contains all the terms and  conditions  in  connection  with the subject  matter hereof and no other agreements,  written or oral, respecting such subject matter





shall be deemed to exist or to bind any party.

1.9               Currency References

All dollar amounts  referred to in this Agreement are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specifically provided.

2.                APPOINTMENT OF SPONSOR

2.1               Appointment of Sponsor

The Issuer  appoints  the  Sponsor as sponsor of the  Offering  and the  Sponsor accepts  the  appointment  and agrees to act as sponsor of the Issuer  under the Prospectus on the terms of this Agreement.

2.2               Duties of Sponsor

As sponsor of the Issuer  under the  Prospectus,  the  Sponsor  will  conduct an investigation  of the  organization,  management,  business  and  affairs of the Issuer sufficient,  in its sole discretion, to enable it to determine whether or not it is able to sign the certificate of the Prospectus.

2.3               Signature of Certificate

If,  following  the  investigation  referred to in  subsection  2.2, the Sponsor determines  in its sole  discretion  that it is able to do so, the Sponsor  will sign the  certificate for the  Prospectus,  certifying  that, to the best of its knowledge,  the  Prospectus  contains  full,  true and plain  disclosure  of all material facts relating to the Securities.

2.4               Review of Business

The Issuer will provide,  or cause to be provided,  to the Sponsor,  its counsel and its agents a reasonable  opportunity to conduct such full and  comprehensive review of its business,  capital,  finances,  operations  and  principals as the Sponsor,  in  its  sole  discretion,   considers  reasonably  necessary  in  the circumstances.

2.5               Sponsor's Fee

For the  services  of the  Sponsor as sponsor  of the  Offering  and as full and complete  compensation  therefor,  the Issuer will pay to the Sponsor the sum of $32,100  (inclusive  of  Goods  and  Services  Tax),  the  receipt  of  which is acknowledged by the Sponsor.

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3.                REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

3.1               Representations and Warranties of the Issuer

The Issuer represents and warrants to the Sponsor that:

                  (a)      Status of the Issuer

                           The  Issuer,  and  each  of  its  subsidiaries,  is a                            corporation duly  incorporated,  validly existing and                            in good  standing  under the  respective  laws of the                            jurisdiction  of its  incorporation  and each has all                            requisite  power and authority and holds all material                            licences,  certificates,  consents, permits and other                            authorizations as are necessary to enable it to carry                            on  its   proposed   business  as  disclosed  in  the                            Prospectus.

                  (b)      Regular Business

                           The business of the Issuer and its subsidiaries  have                            been  carried  on,  in  all  material  respects,   as                            contemplated   by  and   in   compliance   with   the                            requirements of their respective constating documents                            and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and                            regulations,  and  neither  the Issuer nor any of its                            subsidiaries  is in breach of or in default under any                            mortgage,  note,  indenture,   contract,  instrument,                            lease or other document or agreement to which it is a                            party.

                  (c)      Corporate and Partnership Authority

                           The execution, delivery and performance by the Issuer                            of this  Agreement and the Related  Agreements,  when                            executed and  delivered,  to which it is or will be a                            party are within the  Issuer's  powers,  have been or                            will have been, at the time of execution and delivery                            thereof,  duly authorized by all necessary  corporate





                           action  and  do  not  and  will  not  contravene  its                            constating documents or any provision of any contract                            binding on it.

                  (d)      Claims and Potential Claims

                           To  the  knowledge  of  the  Issuer,  no  litigation,                            proceeding or  investigation is pending or threatened                            before any court,  agency,  arbitrator  or  otherwise                            which will or might reasonably result in any material                            adverse change in the business, affairs or properties                            or conditions  (financial or otherwise) of the Issuer                            or any of its  subsidiaries or which might reasonably                            result in any  material  liability on the part of the                            Issuer or any of its subsidiaries.

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                  (e)      Prospectus

                           The Prospectus  complies with the requirements of the                            Securities   Law  in  all  material   respects.   The                            Prospectus does not contain any  misrepresentation or                            any untrue  statement of a material  fact or omit any                            statement  or  information,  the  omission  of  which                            constitutes a misrepresentation, or omit to state any                            material  fact  required to be stated or necessary to                            make any  statement  contained  therein  not false or                            misleading in light of the  circumstances in which it                            is made and all information and statements  contained                            in the Prospectus are true and correct.  In addition,                            all  information  and  statements  contained  in  the                            Prospectus constitute full, true and plain disclosure                            of all material facts.

                  (f)      Financial Statements

                           The financial  statements of the Issuer  contained in                            the  Prospectus   accurately  reflect  the  financial                            position of the Issuer on a consolidated basis at the                            dates thereof and there have been no adverse material                            changes in the  financial  position  of the Issuer or                            any of its  subsidiaries  since the respective  dates                            thereof, except as fully and plainly disclosed in the                            Prospectus.

                  (g)      Representations and Warranties

                           The  representations and warranties in this Agreement                            are true and will  remain  true as of the date of the                            Prospectus.

3.2               Representations and Warranties of the Sponsor

The Sponsor represents and warrants to the Issuer that:

                  (a)      Corporate Status

                           It  is  a  corporation  duly   amalgamated,   validly                            existing  and in  good  standing  under  the  laws of                            British Columbia.

                  (b)      Corporate Authority

                           The  execution,   delivery  and  performance  by  the                            Sponsor of this  Agreement  is within  the  Sponsor's                            corporate  powers,  has been duly  authorized  by all                            necessary corporate action and does not contravene:

                           (i)      the  memorandum  or articles of the Sponsor;                                     or

                           (ii)     any law; or

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                           (iii)    any provision of any other contract  binding                                     on the Sponsor.

                  (c)      Governmental Approvals





                           Except for compliance  with the  requirements  of the                            Securities Law, no authorization or approval or other                            action  by  and  no  notice  to or  filing  with  any                            governmental authority or regulatory body is required                            for the due  execution,  delivery and  performance by                            the Sponsor of this Agreement.

3.3               Survival of Representations and Warranties

Each of the parties  hereto  acknowledges  that the other parties are relying on each of the representations  and warranties  addressed to such other parties set forth in section 3.1 or 3.2, as the case may be, and any representations made in any  certificate  issued to such other parties in connection with this Agreement notwithstanding  any  investigations  heretofore or hereafter made by such other parties  or their  counsel  or  representatives.  All such  representations  and warranties  shall not merge in or be  prejudiced  by,  and shall  survive  for a period of three years from the completion of the distribution of the Units.

4.                COVENANTS OF THE ISSUER

The Issuer covenants with the Sponsor that:

                  (a)      it will  take all such  acts  and  execute,  file and                            deliver all such documents,  amendments,  notices and                            information   as  may  be   necessary  to  cause  the                            purchasers of Securities to become  Security  Holders                            of the Issuer;

                  (b)      it will  execute  or  procure  the  execution  of all                            documents  and use its best  efforts to take or cause                            to  be  taken  all  steps  which  may  be  reasonably                            necessary  to enable  the  transactions  contemplated                            herein to be completed;

                  (c)      it will notify the Sponsor promptly in writing of the                            full  particulars  of any  material  change,  whether                            actual,  anticipated or  threatened,  in any material                            fact stated or referred to in the Prospectus or which                            would result in an omission  from the  Prospectus  to                            state a material fact necessary to make any statement                            contained  therein  not  misleading  in  light of the                            circumstances in which it is made;

                  (d)      during the period of  distribution,  distribution  to                            the public or primary  distribution to the public (as                            contemplated   by   the   Securities   Law)   of  the                            Securities,  it will advise the  Sponsor  promptly of                            any  request of any  securities  commission  or other                            securities   authority  for  a  cease  trading  order                            relating to the Securities,  or of the institution or                            threat of  institution  of any  proceedings  for that                            purpose, or of the receipt by it, or its counsel

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                           of any  material  communication  from any  securities                            commission or other securities  authority relating to                            the  Prospectus  or  any  supplements  or  amendments                            thereto;

                  (e)      upon the occurrence of a material  change,  it shall,                            to the  satisfaction of the Sponsor,  promptly comply                            with all  applicable  filing  and other  requirements                            under the Securities Law as a result of such material                            change;

                  (f)      the Securities, when issued, will have the attributes                            described in the Prospectus; and

                  (g)      it  will  deliver  or  cause  to  be  delivered   all                            documents,   including   legal   opinions,   required                            hereunder and by the Prospectus.

5.                EXPERT OPINIONS

The Issuer shall deliver to the Sponsor on the date of filing the Prospectus:

                  (a)      a  letter  dated  as of a  date  not  more  than  one                            Business Day prior to the date of the Prospectus,  in                            form and substance  satisfactory to the Sponsor, from                            the then current auditor of the Issuer:

                           (i)      stating that, in such auditor's opinion, the                                     financial  statements  and notes  thereto of                                     the Issuer  examined by them and included in                                     the Prospectus covered by his report therein                                     comply as to form in all  material  respects





                                    with the applicable accounting  requirements                                     of the Securities Law; and

                           (ii)     stating that, in such auditor's opinion, the                                     balance sheet of the Issuer  examined by the                                     auditor and included in the  Prospectus  and                                     covered by his report therein complies as to                                     form  in  all  material  respects  with  the                                     applicable  accounting  requirements  of the                                     Securities Law; and

                           (iii)    addressing  such other  matters  relating to                                     the financial  information in the Prospectus                                     to which the Sponsor may reasonably  require                                     comfort;

                  (b)      a  favourable  legal  opinion,  in form  and  content                            reasonably satisfactory to the Sponsor, by counsel to                            the  Issuer  dated  the  date of the  Prospectus  and                            addressed  to the  Sponsor,  relating  to such  legal                            matters  as  the  Sponsor  may  reasonably   request,                            including, without limitation, certain of the matters                            in section 3.1, title to the Issuer's  property,  and                            matters pertaining to the Securities Law;

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                  (c)      a certificate of the Issuer certifying  certain facts                            relating  to the  business  of the  Issuer,  and  its                            affairs  as  may  be  reasonably   requested  by  the                            Sponsor; and

                  (d)      any other  certificates,  comfort letters or opinions                            in  connection   with  any  matter   related  to  the                            Prospectus  which  are  reasonably  requested  by the                            Sponsor or their legal counsel.

6.                TERMINATION

6.1               Term of Agreement

This Agreement shall  terminate and,  subject to the provisions set forth below, be of no further  force or effect on the exercise by the Sponsor of its right to terminate  this Agreement as provided in subsection  6.2,  provided that, in any event,  sections  3, 7 and 8 and, in the event that such  termination  occurs by virtue of paragraph  6.2(b),  subsection 2.5 shall not terminate  (except as set forth  therein)  and shall  continue in full force and effect for the benefit of the Sponsor or the other parties to this Agreement, as the case may be.

6.2               Termination of Agreement

The Sponsor may, at its sole option,  terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the  issuance  of a  receipt  for  the  Prospectus  by all of the  Securities Commissions by notice in writing to the Issuer if:

                  (a)      any  representation  or warranty made by or on behalf                            of the Issuer herein or in any certificate  delivered                            in connection with this Agreement proves to have been                            incorrect in any material respect when made;

                  (b)      any material adverse change occurs in the business or                            financial  condition  of  the  Issuer  or  any of its                            subsidiaries;

                  (c)      the  Issuer  breaches  or fails to perform or observe                            any of the covenants or agreements to be performed or                            observed by it hereunder;

                  (d)      any order  operating  to  restrict,  prevent or cease                            trading   in  the   Securities   is  made  under  the                            Securities Law;

                  (e)      any  inquiry  or  investigation,  whether  formal  or                            informal,  is commenced or threatened by a securities                            commission  against  the  Issuer  or  its  directors,                            officers or agents; or

                  (f)      any of the  conditions set forth in section 5 are not                            satisfied.

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6.3               Obligations of Sponsor Clarified

For greater certainty, the Sponsor is obligated under this Agreement, subject to subsection 6.2, only to perform the investigation referred to in subsection 2.2, and nothing in this Agreement will obligate the Sponsor to sign the  certificate for the Prospectus,  unless, in its sole discretion, it considers itself able to do so.

7.                COSTS, EXPENSES AND TAXES

Whether or not the Sponsor signs the  certificate as  contemplated in subsection 2.3,  the  Issuer  will bear the  costs  and  expenses  in  connection  with the Offering, the preparation,  execution and delivery of this Agreement, amendments to the Prospectus and the other documents to be delivered hereunder,  including, without limitation:

                  (a)      the  reasonable  fees and  out-of-pocket  expenses of                            counsel for the Sponsor with respect  thereto  (which                            fees,  not  including  expenses  and  taxes,  are not                            expected to exceed $15,000 but may after consultation                            with and receipt of the prior approval of the Issuer)                            and with  respect to  advising  the Sponsor as to its                            rights and responsibilities under this Agreement;

                  (b)      fees  and  costs of  preparing  and  reproducing  the                            Prospectus,  any  amendments  thereto  and any  other                            Marketing Materials prepared by the Issuer;

                  (c)      filing fees in connection  with  compliance  with the                            Securities Law;

                  (d)      all costs and expenses  associated  with obtaining an                            assessment  report in  compliance  with Interim Local                            Policy   Statement  3-17  of  the  British   Columbia                            Securities Commission, if required; and

                  (e)      all costs and expenses,  if any (including reasonable                            counsel fees and  expenses),  in connection  with the                            enforcement   of  this   Agreement,   and  the  other                            documents to be delivered hereunder.

8.                INDEMNIFICATION

8.1               Indemnification of Indemnified Parties

The Issuer  shall and does hereby  indemnify  and save the  Indemnified  Parties harmless from and against any liability,  claim, demand or loss,  excluding loss of  profits,  which the  Indemnified  Parties may  suffer,  whether  pursuant to statute or otherwise, howsoever arising, in consequence of:

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                  (a)      any  statement  or  omission  in the  Prospectus,  or                            otherwise made or omitted by the Issuer in connection                            with the  Offering,  being or being  alleged  to be a                            misrepresentation;

                  (b)      the  Issuer not  complying  with any  requirement  of                            applicable   legislation  of  Canada  or  of  British                            Columbia or Alberta; or

                  (c)      any  order  made  or any  inquiry,  investigation  or                            proceeding commenced,  threatened or announced by any                            securities  regulatory  authority or other  competent                            authority  in  British  Columbia,  Alberta or Ontario                            which prevents or restricts trading in or the sale or                            distribution  in British  Columbia and Alberta of the                            Securities.

8.2               Right to Counsel

If any  claim  contemplated  by this  section  is  asserted  against  any of the Indemnified  Parties,  the Issuer shall be entitled (but not required) to assume the defence on behalf of the Indemnified  Parties of any suit brought to enforce such claim,  provided that the defence shall be through legal counsel acceptable to the  Indemnified  Parties and no admission of liability  shall be made by the Issuer or the  Indemnified  Parties  without,  in each case,  the prior  written consent of all the parties hereto, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Any of the Indemnified  Parties shall have the right to employ separate  counsel in any such suit and participate in the defence  thereof,  at the expense of the Issuer.

8.3               Indemnity





The  indemnity  provided  for in this  section  will not be limited or otherwise affected by any other indemnity obtained by the Sponsor from any other person in respect of any matters  specified in this  Agreement  and will  continue in full force and effect until all possible  liability of the Sponsor arising out of the transactions  contemplated  by  this  Agreement  has  been  extinguished  by the operation of law.

9.                NOTICES

Any notice  required or permitted to be given  hereunder shall be in writing and be given by personal service, telex, telegram, telecopy or by registered letter, with postage fully prepaid, to the address set forth below:

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                  (a)      if to the Issuer at:

                           HealthCare Capital Corp.                            c/o Ballem MacInnes                            Barristers and Solicitors                            First Canadian Centre                            1800, 350-7th Avenue S.W.                            Calgary, Alberta                            T2P 3N9                            Attention:       William DeJong                            Telephone:       (403) 292-9800                            Fax:             (403) 233-8979

                  (b)      if to the Sponsor at:

                           C.M. Oliver & Company Limited                            2nd Floor, 750 West Pender Street                            Vancouver, B.C.                            V6C 1B5                            Attention:       Lyle Davis                            Telephone:       (604) 668-6700                            Fax:             (604) 681-8964

Any notice  delivered  personally  or by telex,  telegram or  telecopy  shall be deemed to be received by and given to the addressee on the day of delivery.  Any notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by and given to the addressee on the fifth  Business Day following the date of mailing except in the event of a  disruption  of postal  service,  in which event  notice shall be delivered  personally  or given by telex,  telegram or  telecopy.  Either  party hereto may designate a new address by giving written notice thereof to the other party at least ten days in advance of the effective date of such designation.

10.               MISCELLANEOUS

10.1              Amendments, Etc.

No amendment or waiver of any  provision  of this  Agreement  nor consent to any departure by the Issuer  therefrom shall in any event be effective  unless it is in writing and signed by the  Sponsor  and then such  waiver or consent  will be effective only in the specific  instance and for the specific  purpose for which given.

10.2              Time

Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement.

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10.3              Binding Effect

This  Agreement  is binding  upon and enures to the  benefit of the  parties and their  respective  successors and assigns,  and no party shall have the right to assign its rights  hereunder or any interest  herein  without the prior  written consent of the other parties.

10.4              Governing Law

This Agreement  will be governed by the law of British  Columbia and the parties attorn to the  non-exclusive  jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia for the resolution of all disputes arising in connection with this Agreement.

11.               EXECUTION IN COUNTERPART





This  Agreement may be executed by any party in two or more  counterparts,  each such  counterpart  will be deemed to be an original,  and all such  counterparts taken together will constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS of this  Agreement,  the parties  have  executed and  delivered  this Agreement as of the date given above.

HEALTHCARE CAPITAL CORP.

By:      /s/ Douglas F. Good Title:   Chief Financial Officer

C.M. OLIVER & COMPANY LIMITED

By:      /s/ C. M. O'Brian Title:   Chairman

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Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Anti-Assignment that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Is consent or notice required of a party if the contract is assigned to a third party?

Ex Output:
This  Agreement  is binding  upon and enures to the  benefit of the  parties and their  respective  successors and assigns,  and no party shall have the right to assign its rights  hereunder or any interest  herein  without the prior  written consent of the other parties.


Ex Input:
Exhibit 10.13   TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT   BETWEEN   ENERGY XXI GULF COAST, INC.   AND   ENERGY XXI USA, INC.   DATED EFFECTIVE AS OF   March 11, 2015









  TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT   TABLE OF CONTENTS   ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1     ARTICLE 2 NOMINATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION 3     ARTICLE 3 RATES AND CHARGES 4     ARTICLE 4 QUALITY AND PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS 5     ARTICLE 5 OFFSHORE PLATFORM FACILITIES AND OPERATING PROCEDURES 6     ARTICLE 6 GRAVITY BANK 8     ARTICLE 7 MEASUREMENT AND TESTING 9     ARTICLE 8 TERM 11     ARTICLE 9 TITLE AND CUSTODY 11     ARTICLE 10 BILLING AND PAYMENT 11     ARTICLE 11 REMEDIES 12     ARTICLE 12 FORCE MAJEURE 13     ARTICLE 13 INDEMNIFICATION 14     ARTICLE 14 NOTICES 14     ARTICLE 15 ASSIGNMENT 15     ARTICLE 16 MISCELLANEOUS 15

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  TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT   This Transportation Agreement (the Agreement), dated as of March 11, 2015 (the Effective Date), is by and between ENERGY XXI GULF COAST, INC., a Delaware corporation (Shipper), and  ENERGY XXI USA, INC., a Delaware corporation  (Transporter). Shipper and Transporter may be referred to herein individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties.   WITNESSETH:   WHEREAS, Shipper desires to contract with Transporter for transportation service on Transporter's Gathering System;   WHEREAS, Transporter is willing to transport Shipper's Crude Petroleum on the Gathering System for the compensation and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below;   NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants and conditions herein contained, Transporter and Shipper hereby agree as follows:   ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION   1.1 Definitions. In addition to terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement and in Annex I hereto, the following definitions shall apply hereunder:   Agreement shall have the definition set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.   A.P.I. shall mean the American Petroleum Institute.   Barrel or Bbl shall mean forty-two (42) United States gallons at a temperature of sixty degrees (60°) Fahrenheit.   BS&W shall mean the basic sediment, water or other impurities found in a stream of Crude Petroleum.   Claiming Party shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of Force Majeure below.   Crude Petroleum shall mean the direct liquid products of oil wells, indirect petroleum products resulting either from distillate recovery equipment in gas and distillate fields, or a mixture of the direct product and indirect petroleum products.   Delivery Point shall mean the point(s) of interconnection between the Gathering System and one or more oil pipelines downstream of the Gathering System where Transporter delivers Crude Petroleum to Shipper. The initial Delivery Point shall be located at Grand Isle.

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  Downstream Pipelines shall mean any pipeline or other receiving facility downstream of the Delivery Point.   Effective Date shall have the definition set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.   Force Majeure shall mean an event which is not within the reasonable control of the Party claiming suspension (the Claiming Party), and which by the exercise of due diligence the Claiming Party is unable to overcome in a commercially reasonable manner. Force Majeure includes, to the extent such event satisfies the requirements of the preceding sentence: acts of God; wars (declared or undeclared); insurrections; hostilities; strikes; lockouts; riots; floods; fires; storms; storm warnings; named or numbered tropical disturbances and evacuations associated with the threat of the same; industrial disturbances; acts of the public enemy; sabotage; blockades; epidemics; landslides; lightning; earthquakes; washouts; arrests and restraints of rulers and peoples; civil disturbances; explosions; breakage or accidents to machinery or lines of pipe; hydrate obstruction or blockages of any kind of lines of pipe; adverse operating conditions on Shipper's facilities, Transporter's facilities, or the facilities of Downstream Pipelines; repairs, improvements, replacements or alterations to plants, lines of pipe or related facilities; inability of either Party to obtain necessary machinery, drilling or workover rigs, materials, permits, easements or rights-of-way on reasonable terms; freezing of delivery facility; and other events beyond the reasonable control of Shipper that affect production levels; action or restraint by court order or public or governmental authority (so long as the Claiming Party has not applied for or assisted in the application for, and has opposed where and to the extent reasonable, such government action); provided, however, that none of the loss of Shipper's or its Affiliates' markets, Shipper's or its Affiliates' inability to obtain adequate capacity (other than for reasons of force majeure affecting a Downstream Pipeline), nor Shipper's or its Affiliates' inability economically to use or resell Crude Petroleum transported hereunder shall constitute an event of Force Majeure. A force majeure event that occurs respecting one or more Downstream Pipelines for which there are no reasonable alternatives for a Claiming Party to utilize in order to meet its duties and obligations under this Agreement, regardless of whether such Downstream Pipeline declared such force majeure event, shall constitute Force Majeure for purposes of this Agreement, subject to the requirement of the first sentence of this definition. The failure of a Claiming Party to settle or prevent a strike or other labor dispute with employees shall not be considered to be a matter within such Claiming Party's control.   Gathering System shall mean Transporter's Grand Isle Gathering System.   Month shall mean a period of time beginning at 7:00 a.m. Central Clock Time on the first day of a calendar month and ending at 7:00 a.m. Central Clock Time on the first day of the next succeeding calendar month.   Psig shall mean pounds per square inch gauge.   Receipt Point shall mean the point(s) of interconnection between the Gathering System and one or more oil pipelines or other interconnecting facilities located upstream of the Gathering System where Shipper delivers Crude Petroleum to Transporter. The initial Receipt Points are identified on Exhibit A.

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  Shipper shall have the definition set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.   Transporter shall have the definition set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.   1.2 Other Terms. Other capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined in Section 1.1 above shall have the meanings ascribed to them throughout this Agreement.   ARTICLE 2 NOMINATIONS, SCHEDULING AND TRANSPORTATION   2.1 Nomination.   (a)  Applications for the transportation of Crude Petroleum shall be submitted in writing on Transporter's prescribed nomination of shipment form.   (b) Shipper desiring to nominate Crude Petroleum for transportation shall make such nomination to Carrier in writing on or before the twenty-fifth day of the month preceding the month during which the transportation under the nomination is to begin; except that, if space is available for current movement, a Shipper may nominate Crude Petroleum for transportation after the twenty-fifth day of the month preceding the month during which the transportation under the nomination is to begin.   2.2 Capacity Allocation.   (a) When pursuant to nominations hereunder, there shall be offered to Transporter more Crude Petroleum than can be immediately gathered and/or transported, the gathering and/or transportation shall be apportioned among all Shippers by Transporter on a just and reasonable basis.   2.3 Transportation.   (a) Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and all applicable Laws, Transporter shall accept and transport Shipper's Crude Petroleum and redeliver the quantity of Crude Petroleum received by Transporter, less applicable Losses as set forth in Section 7.3, at the Delivery Point. Transporter shall be under no obligation to deliver the identical Crude Petroleum received, and reserves the right to make delivery out of its common stock.   2.4 Transporter's Right to Shutdown Operations.   (a) Transporter shall have absolute discretion and authority to partially or totally shutdown any and all operations and activities (and temporarily or permanently discontinue the services) contemplated hereunder at any time, if in Transporter's sole discretion, such shutdown is warranted to (i) ensure the safety of persons, property, or the environment; (ii) ensure the operational integrity of the Gathering System; or (iii) modify, inspect, maintain or repair the Gathering System. Transporter shall notify Shipper in writing in the event of any of the occurrences listed above. In such cases, Transporter shall not have any liability to Shipper for such shutdowns.

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  (b) In the event interruption of service is required, Transporter's dispatcher will advise Shipper of an interruption as soon as practicable.   (c)  Nothing contained herein shall preclude Transporter from taking reasonable action(s) necessary to adjust receipts or deliveries hereunder in order to maintain the operational integrity of the Gathering System.   2.5 Line Fill and Tank Bottom Inventory.   (a) Either prior to or after the acceptance of Crude Petroleum for transportation, Transporter will, upon reasonable notice, require Shipper to provide a pro rata part of the volume of Crude Petroleum necessary for pipeline fill, unavailable stocks below tank connections, and reasonable additional minimum quantities required for efficient operation or to safeguard Transporter's tankage during passage of a tropical storm or hurricane. Crude Petroleum provided by Shipper for this purpose may be withdrawn after reasonable written notice of Shipper's intention to discontinue shipment in the Gathering System. Transporter may require advance payment of final transportation charges and settlement of any unpaid accounts receivable before final delivery will be made.   (b) In the event Shipper's inventory balance drops below its pro rata part of the volume of Crude Petroleum necessary for pipeline fill, unavailable stocks below tank connections, and reasonable additional minimum quantities required for the efficient operation of the system, then Transporter will require Shipper to provide the necessary volume to meet its pro rata part of such volume of Crude Petroleum.   (c) In the event that Shipper maintains an inventory balance after Shipper ceases movements on the Gathering System or Shipper gives written notice of its intent to cease movements over the system and Shipper is unable to schedule appropriate shipments to clear the inactive inventory balance, Shipper will be required to settle the inactive inventory balance through Transporter. In the event no such Shipper notice is given, then Transporter may require either an adjustment in Shipper's inventory balance or settlement of Shipper's inventory balance at any time after Shipper has ceased making movements under this Agreement for a period of six months. Such settlement will be based upon the fair market value of the Crude Petroleum, as published by Platts, at the time Shipper provides written notice of termination of this Agreement or if no such written notice is given, then at such time as Transporter calls for the settlement of the Shipper's inventory balance.   ARTICLE 3 RATES AND CHARGES   3.1 Transportation Charges. Crude Petroleum accepted for transportation by Transporter shall be subject to the transportation rates set forth on Exhibit A plus any other applicable charges specified in this Article 3.

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  ARTICLE 4 QUALITY AND PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS   4.1 Quality Specifications. Transporter reserves the right to reject any and all shipments of: (i) Crude Petroleum delivered by Shipper to Transporter whose gravity, viscosity, and/or other characteristics are such that it is not readily susceptible to transportation through the Transporter's existing facilities and it will damage the quality of other shipments or cause disadvantage to other shippers and/or the Transporter; (ii) Crude Petroleum containing water, sediment and other impurities totaling in excess of one per cent as determined by centrifugal test, or by such other tests as may be agreed upon by the Shipper and Transporter; or (iii) Crude Petroleum where Shipper has failed to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations made by any governmental authorities regarding shipment of Crude Petroleum.   4.2 Contaminants. Transporter has the right, at its discretion, to reject crude oil containing contaminants. If Transporter determines that a Shipper has delivered to Transporter's facilities Crude Petroleum that has been contaminated by the existence of and or excess amounts of impure substances, including but not limited to chlorinated and/or oxygenated hydrocarbons, arsenic, lead and/or other metals which results in harm to other shippers, Downstream Pipelines, users of the contaminated Crude Petroleum or Transporter, such Shipper will be excluded from further entry into applicable segments of the pipeline system until such time as the quality of the Crude Petroleum is to the satisfaction of the Transporter. Transporter is not responsible for monitoring receipts or deliveries for contaminants. Further, Transporter reserves the right to dispose of any contaminated Crude Petroleum blocking its pipeline system. Disposal thereof may be made in any reasonable manner including but not limited to commercial sales, and any liability associated with the contamination or disposal of any Crude Petroleum shall be borne by the Shipper introducing the contaminated Crude Petroleum into Transporter's system. Shipper liability includes, but is not limited to, claims from other shippers, carriers, or users of the contaminated Crude Petroleum and the costs of any regulatory or judicial proceeding.   4.3  Periodic Samples. Transporter reserves the right to periodically sample and test the quality of the Crude Petroleum delivered by Shipper at any Receipt Point. Transporter shall be responsible for all costs attributable to such periodic sampling and testing. If at any time Shipper's Crude Petroleum triggers any of the rejection rights set forth in Section 4.1, Shipper shall pay for any tests performed thereafter to establish that such Crude Petroleum no longer triggers such provisions.   4.4 Pressure. The present maximum operating pressure at all reception points is 1440 psig. Shipper's injection pressure shall be maintained within this stated maximum limit and shall conform, as near as possible, to the hydraulic gradient. Transporter reserves the right to reduce the maximum operating pressure by written notice to Shipper. Shipper shall furnish, or cause the producer from which Crude Petroleum is purchased to furnish, install, calibrate, and maintain continuous pressure recording devices at or near injection points to monitor pipeline operating pressures. Copies of the recording charts taken from these recording devices shall be furnished to Transporter on a weekly basis by Shipper. Shipper shall also furnish Transporter copies of annual calibration certificates for recording devices. Transporter reserves the right to witness calibration of these devices, and Shipper shall notify Transporter at least 48 hours prior to the initiation of such calibration procedures. Circumstances may arise which in Transporter's judgment require the Gathering System, or any part thereof, be shut down. Following such shutdown periods, Shippers shall obtain authorization from Transporter prior to the resumption of injections.

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  4.5 Excess Water, Sediment and Other Impurities. If during any monthly accounting period, the weighted average of the BS&W on all meter tickets covering Crude Petroleum delivered to Transporter by Shipper reflects a water, sediment and other impurities content which exceeds 1%, Shipper shall pay to Transporter a handling charge as specified in the table in Exhibit A on such excess water, sediment, and other impurities to cover the treating, separation and other aspects of handling such excess water, sediment and other impurities delivered to Transporter. This explicitly excludes disposal. Transporter shall accept excess water for handling only when Shipper has made the necessary arrangements for disposal of such excess water. Shipper may dispose of its excess water by method acceptable to Transporter such as barging or trucking subject to a mutually agreed upon schedule for excess water removal by Shipper from Transporter's Grand Isle tankage. As an alternative, Shipper may request Transporter to dispose of Shipper's excess water by use of Transporter's onshore disposal wells. The fees for disposal are set forth in Exhibit A. In any event, Shipper must contact Transporter in advance at 713-351-3000 to schedule means by which BS&W will be disposed. Where no meter tickets are available or meter tickets are in Transporter's opinion unreliable, water, sediment and other impurities in the system in excess of that reported on acceptable meter tickets will be allocated in a fair and equitable manner by Transporter. Notwithstanding the fact that Transporter levies a handling charge covering excess water, sediment and other impurities content in a Crude Petroleum stream, Transporter reserves the right to reject any nomination of products other than Crude Petroleum which satisfies all quality standards, requirements and conditions set forth herein.   ARTICLE 5 OFFSHORE PLATFORM FACILITIES AND OPERATING PROCEDURES   5.1 Transporter or its authorized representative shall have access to the platform from which shipments are received for the purpose of examining and checking meters and other installations utilized in connection with the handling of Crude Petroleum injected into the pipeline.   5.2  Shipper, upon request by Transporter, shall install, maintain and operate, or make arrangements with platform owners to install, maintain, and operate equipment to inject corrosion inhibitors, biocides, scale inhibitors, paraffin chemicals, or other chemicals as specified by Transporter.   5.3 Shipper shall provide or arrange with platform operator to furnish, operate, and maintain such pumping equipment as is necessary to inject the Crude Petroleum nominated by Shipper for shipment or will cause same to be done. Pumping equipment shall be controlled and operated so that the hourly rate at which Crude Petroleum is injected during each month shall not exceed 120% of the average hourly volume nominated and accepted for shipment during the current calendar month. If piston pumps are used, surge absorbers shall be installed, upon reasonable request of Transporter, to minimize pulsation. Transporter reserves the right, upon written notification to all Shippers to further limit the variation of Shipper's injection rates, if in Transporter's judgment proration is imminent. Reasonable exceptions to variations of injection rates for Shippers with newly discovered, expended production, and unusual production difficulties will be allowed by Transporter.

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  5.4  Physical and legal transfer of custody of Crude Petroleum to Transporter shall be at points where producer's or other delivering parties' lines are connected to Transporter's existing facilities, however, measurement of quantities received for the account of Shipper at such points shall be determined by measurement facilities installed on the production platforms where the Crude Petroleum is produced or to which it is moved for delivery into Transporter's existing facility.   5.5 The Transporter shall have the right to require uniform measurement and sampling equipment/procedures at all installations so that custody transfer measurements are made on a uniform basis. Transporter reserves the right to require Shipper to install or cause platform owners to install in accordance with applicable API and ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) standards metering and meter proving equipment capable of continuous custody measurement, and devices for continuous proportional to-flow sampling of the Crude Petroleum.   5.6 If Crude Petroleum to be delivered to Transporter is produced at some distance from the Transporter's facilities and Transporter does not elect to provide a connection directly to the production platform where it is produced, Shipper may furnish, or cause to be furnished, free of cost to Transporter, the connecting pipeline required to deliver such Shipper's Crude Petroleum to the location designated by Transporter. If such location is on another producer's platform, all arrangement for installing the connecting pipeline or other required equipment or facilities on such platform shall be the sole responsibility of the Shipper.   5.7 At Transporter's request, Shipper will allow, or cause the platform owner(s) to allow, Transporter to place, operate, repair and maintain riser piping, scraper traps, valves, surveillance equipment, and any other equipment deemed by Transporter to be needed for the safe and efficient operation of the Gathering System. In the event Transporter should decide to transmit meter readings or other data from the platform from which Shipper's Crude Petroleum is run, Shipper will allow, or cause the platform owner(s) to allow, reasonable access to and use of communication facilities which may be available at the platform.   5.8 Where meter readings are available Transporter will prepare, as near as practicable to 7:00 a.m. on the first day of each month, a monthly pipeline run ticket for Shipper showing opening and closing meter readings and water, sediment, other impurities percentage on the basis of which Crude Petroleum and water, sediment, and other impurities volumes will be determined. If for any reason Transporter's representative fails to reach any receipt point on the first day of the month, Shipper's own representative, with prior authorization from Transporter, will obtain and make a record for Transporter's representative of the closing meter reading and will withdraw the sample material from the sampling equipment. The sample material thus withdrawn will be sealed in a special container and retained by Shipper's representative for Transporter's representative who will, during his next trip to that receipt point, determine the water, sediment, and other impurities percentage of the sample material in the special container and prepare the monthly pipeline run ticket. Where no meter readings are available, Crude Petroleum including water, sediment and other impurities will be determined by Transporter from the best available data.

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  5.9 It is recognized that from time to time producers inject acid into well formations containing Crude Petroleum in an attempt to stimulate production and fluids subsequently produced from such wells may contain unspent acid which must be neutralized to a pH of 4.5 or greater before the fluids (with which acid is produced) are delivered to Transporter. If such total fluids (Crude Petroleum plus unspent acid) is not so neutralized, the Gathering System may have to be shut down which in turn will require all connected producers to shut in their wells. To assist Transporter to anticipate the need and to prepare for possible corrective actions which may be required to void or minimize operating difficulties caused by any unneutralized acid, Shippers shall furnish, or cause the producer from which Crude Petroleum is purchased to furnish to Transporter, the following information at least 24 hours in advance of start of production from any well which has been acidized: (i) estimated time of first production from acidized well; (ii) estimated time that first production from acidized well, which has been neutralized to a pH equal to or greater than 4.5, will be injected into the Gathering System; and (iii) estimated time that produced fluids from previously acidized wells, which has been neutralized to a pH equal to or greater than 4.5, will be free of neutralized acids. Shipper shall assume full responsibility for and reimburse Transporter for all extra costs and expenses incurred by Transporter as the result of any unspent and/or unneutralized acids being present in the Crude Petroleum delivered to Transporter by Shipper. Shipper will be billed for all such extra costs and expenses for shutting down, purging of such unspent acids, and subsequent resuming operation of the Transporter's Gathering System. Transporter shall not be liable to any Shipper for any damage sustained by Shipper(s) as the result of unspent and/or unneutralized acids being received from other Shipper(s).   5.10 In the event that Shipper does not operate the wells from which the Crude Petroleum nominated for shipment is produced or does not operate the treating, measurement, or pumping equipment through which such Crude Petroleum is handled prior to its delivery to Transporter, then Shipper shall designate the party or parties responsible for the operation of such facilities and shall authorize and direct such party or parties to (1) comply with all provisions of this Agreement related to their operations and (2) furnish to Transporter such reasonably requested operational, technical, administrative, and analytical data as Transporter deems necessary to account for volumes being delivered to Transporter and assure safe, lawful, and efficient operations.   ARTICLE 6 GRAVITY BANK   6.1 To assure that no shipper will be materially damaged or allowed to benefit by changes in gravity due to the intermixing of petroleum in the Gathering System, Shipper will be required, as a condition of tendering, to participate in a Gravity Bank. The table of gravity differential values per barrel as attached hereto as Exhibit B is incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement.

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  6.2 Transporter shall administer the Gravity Bank providing adjustments for the value of crudes with different qualities in the manner specified below for both receipt and delivery volumes. Applicable barrels and gravities shall be the net barrels at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (with no deduction for Loss allowance) and the gravities recorded by the Operator at points where it customarily records gravities and quantities. The weighted average gravity differential value per barrel (for two or more gravities of petroleum), as hereinafter referred to, shall be obtained in the following manner: multiply the gravity differential values per barrel (from the attached table as same is from time to time revised) by the number of barrels to which such gravity differential values are applicable and then divide the total of the resultant gravity differential values in dollars and cents by the total of the applicable barrels.   6.3 Adjustments between shippers shall be computed as follows: (i) compute the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of the barrels received from by each shipper and (ii) compute the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of the composite common stream for receipts.   6.4 Calculation:   (a) If the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of a shipper as so determined under Section 6.3(i) above shall be greater than the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of the aforementioned common stream petroleum as determined under Section 6.3(ii), the difference in cents per barrel shall be calculated and shipper shall be credited (receives) an amount calculated by multiplying said difference in gravity differential value per barrel by the applicable barrels.   (b) If the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of a shipper is less than the weighted average gravity differential value per barrel of the aforementioned common stream petroleum, the difference shall be calculated as above outlined and a shipper debited for such difference.   (c) A sample calculation is attached as Exhibit C.   6.5 These calculations shall be made for each calendar month and the algebraic sum of the adjustments for the system shall be zero +/- One Dollar. If a shipper shall have a net debit balance in combining the two adjustments made above, the balance shall be remitted to the clearinghouse within fifteen (15) days from receipt of statement of such debit. If Shipper shall have a credit, the clearinghouse shall remit the amount thereof after receipt by the clearinghouse of the sums from those shippers having debits as calculated above.   ARTICLE 7 MEASUREMENT AND TESTING   7.1 Crude Petroleum tendered to Transporter for transportation shall be measured and tested by a representative of Transporter prior to its receipt from Shipper. Shipper shall have the privilege of being present or represented at the measurement and testing. Quantities shall be measured by meters and calculated in accordance with applicable A.P.I. Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards. All shipments of required specifications will be received and delivered as net standard volume, as the total volume excluding water, sediment and other impurities, corrected by the appropriate volume correction factor for the observed temperature and A.P.I. gravity, relative density, or density to a standard temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and also corrected by the applicable pressure correction factor and meter factor. Where measurement and testing of shipments to determine water, sediment, and other impurities content is not performed, the Transporter shall determine the water, sediment, and other impurities content of shipments based on the best available data. Due to the complexity of the allocations of the non-metered receipt locations, any prior period volume adjustment of 500 barrels or less will be corrected by including the corrected prior Months' (positive or negative) volume in the current month allocation process. Any shipper request for volume or quality adjustments prior to the most previous twenty-four (24) Month time frame will not be considered.

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  7.2  Evidence of Receipts and Deliveries. Transporter shall account to Shipper for Crude Petroleum received and delivered. Crude Petroleum received from Shipper and Crude Petroleum delivered to Shipper shall, in each instance, be evidenced by tickets, showing opening and closing tank gauges or meter readings, as applicable, temperature, basic sediment and water, and any other data essential to the determination of quantity. Such tickets shall be jointly signed by representatives of Transporter and Shipper, and shall constitute full receipt for (a) the Crude Petroleum received and (b) the Crude Petroleum delivered. Where meter tickets are not available or in Transporter's opinion are unreliable, Transporter shall use the best available data to determine the quantity of Crude Petroleum received and delivered. For receipt locations where custody transfer measurement is by Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) unit or by allocation process, a deduction of twenty-five hundredths of one percent (0.25%) will be made to cover evaporation, interface losses and normal losses during transportation.   7.3 Losses.   (a) All shipments of Crude Petroleum of 50 degrees A.P.I. gravity or above shall be subject to a deduction to cover the shrinkage resulting from the mixture thereof, in the facilities of Transporter, with Crude Petroleum of A.P.I. gravity of 49.9 degrees or less according to the following table:   A.P.I. Gravity  (Degrees)    Deduction  50 through 59.9    1% 60 through 74.9    2% 75 through 84.9    3% 85 through 94.9    4% 95 through 104.9    5% 105 through 120.9    6%   (b) The quantity of Crude Petroleum deliverable shall be the net standard volume less shrinkage, evaporation, or any other losses in transit or due to leaks or pipeline breaks. All such shrinkage, evaporation, and gains or losses shall be assigned by Transporter to Shipper on a just and reasonable basis.

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  ARTICLE 8 TERM   8.1 Term. Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until terminated by either Party upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice.   8.2 Remedies Cumulative. Each Party shall have any and all remedies available to it under this Agreement, at law, or in equity for any breach by the other Party of the other Party's obligations under this Agreement. All such remedies are cumulative, not exclusive, and such Party may exercise any or all of such remedies in addition to or as an alternative to termination of the Term. No election of remedies shall be required or implied as the result of a Party's decision to avail itself of a remedy hereunder.   ARTICLE 9 TITLE AND CUSTODY   9.1 Title. A nomination of Crude Petroleum shall be deemed a warranty of title to such Crude Petroleum by Shipper, or a warranty of the good right to deliver such Crude Petroleum for transportation hereunder. Transporter may, in the absence of adequate security, decline to receive any Crude Petroleum which is in litigation, or as to which a dispute over title may exist, or which is encumbered by any lien. By nominating Crude Petroleum, Shipper also agrees to be responsible for any and all losses resulting from disputes, encumbrances, or failure of title thereto. Neither acceptance for transportation, nor redelivery by Transporter at the Delivery Point shall be deemed a representation by Transporter as to title.   9.2  Custody. As among the Parties, Shipper shall be in custody, control and possession of the Crude Petroleum affected by this Agreement at all times prior to delivery to Transporter at the Receipt Point and after redelivery by Transporter at the Delivery Point and Transporter shall have custody and control of the Crude Petroleum affected by this Agreement at all times after delivery by Shipper at the Receipt Point and prior to redelivery by Transporter at the Delivery Point.   ARTICLE 10 BILLING AND PAYMENT   10.1 Payment. All payments are due within 10 days of receipt of the invoice by ACH or wire transfer, unless the Transporter determines in a manner not unreasonably discriminatory that the financial condition of Shipper or Shipper's guarantor (if any) is or has become impaired or unsatisfactory or Transporter determines in a manner not unreasonably discriminatory it necessary to do so, in which case the payment due date shall be that specified in a written notice to the Shipper. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Shipper may withhold payment of amounts it disputes in good faith, provided that if any such amount is later determined to have been due Transporter Section 10.2 below shall apply to such amount.

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  10.2 Past-Due Interest. If any charge remains unpaid after the due date specified in Transporter's invoice, then such amount due may bear interest from the day after the due date until paid, calculated at an annual rate equivalent to the lesser of (1) 125% of the prime rate of interest, as of the date of Transporter's invoice, charged by the Citibank N.A. of New York, New York, for ninety (90) day loans made to substantial and responsible commercial borrowers or (2) the maximum rate allowed by law. In addition Shipper shall pay all documented costs incurred by Transporter to collect any unpaid amounts.   10.3 Setoff. In the event Shipper fails to pay any such undisputed charges when due, Transporter shall have the right to setoff such amounts owed and future amounts owed against those amounts Transporter owes Shipper.   10.4 In the event Transporter determines in a manner not unreasonably discriminatory that the financial condition of Shipper or Shipper's guarantor (if any) is or has become impaired or unsatisfactory or Transporter determines in a manner not unreasonably discriminatory it is necessary to obtain security from Shipper, Transporter, upon notice to Shipper, may require any of the following prior to Transporter's delivery of Shipper's Crude Petroleum in Transporter's possession or prior to Transporter's acceptance of Shipper's Crude Petroleum: (1) prepayment of all charges, (2) a letter of credit at Shipper's expense in favor of Transporter in an amount sufficient to ensure payment of all such charges and, in a form, and from an institution acceptable to Transporter, or (3) a guaranty in an amount sufficient to ensure payment of all such charges and in a form and from a third party acceptable to Transporter. In the event, Shipper fails to comply with any such requirement on or before the date supplied in Transporter's notice to Shipper, Transporter shall not be obligated to provide Shipper access to Transporter's facilities or provide services pursuant to this Agreement until such requirement is fully met.   ARTICLE 11 REMEDIES   11.1 Lien/Auction.   (a) Transporter shall have a lien on all Crude Petroleum delivered to Transporter to secure the payment of any and all transportation, or any other charges that are owed Transporter. Such lien shall survive delivery of Crude Petroleum to Shipper. Such lien shall extend to all Crude Petroleum in Transporter's possession beginning with Shipper's first receipt of transportation or other services from Transporter. The lien provided herein shall be in addition to any lien or security interest provided by statute or applicable law. Transporter may withhold delivery to Shipper of any of Shipper's Crude Petroleum in its possession and exercise any other rights and remedies granted under this Agreement or existing under applicable law until all such charges have been paid as provided above.   (b) If Shipper fails to pay the undisputed portion of an invoice by the due date, in addition to any other remedies under this Agreement or under applicable law, Transporter shall have the right, either directly or through an agent, to sell at a private sale any and all Crude Petroleum of such Shipper in its custody at fair market value at the time of sale. The proceeds of any sale shall be applied to the following order: (i) to the reasonable expenses of holding, preparing for sale, selling, and to the extent allowed by law, reasonable attorney's fees and legal expenses incurred by Transporter; and (ii) to the satisfaction of the Shipper's indebtedness including interest herein provided from the date of payment is due. The balance of the proceeds of the sale remaining, if any, shall be paid to Shipper or, if there is a dispute or claim as to entitlement, held for whoever may be lawfully entitled thereto.

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  11.2 Suspension of Performance. In the event Shipper fails to pay charges when due, Transporter shall not be obligated to provide Shipper access to Transporter's facilities or provide services pursuant to this Agreement until such time as payment is received by Transporter.   11.3 Legality of Shipments. Transporter reserves the right to reject any and all Crude Petroleum nominated for shipment when Shipper fails or is unwilling or unable to comply with all applicable Laws, or fails to reasonably demonstrate to Transporter that the shipment would be in conformance with the provisions of this Agreement.   11.4 Claims. As a condition precedent to recovery for losses or delay to shipments, claims must be filed in writing with Transporter within one year and one day after delivery of the Crude Petroleum, or, in case of failure to make delivery, then within one year and one day after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed; and suits arising out of such claims shall be instituted against the Transporter only within two years and one day from the date of delivery, or within two years and one day after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed. Where claims are not filed or suits are not instituted thereon in accordance with the foregoing provisions, Transporter shall not be liable and such claims will not be paid.   ARTICLE 12 FORCE MAJEURE   12.1 Force Majeure. If either Transporter or Shipper is rendered unable by an event of Force Majeure to carry out, in whole or part, its obligations hereunder and such Party gives notice and full details of the event to the other Party as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the event, then, pending such Force Majeure, but only during that period, the obligations of the Party affected by the event (other than the obligation to make payments then due or becoming due with respect to performance prior to the event) shall be canceled or suspended, as applicable, to the extent required; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, Shipper's obligation to pay the transportation charge set forth in Section 3.1 shall not be reduced, suspended or otherwise excused in any manner as the result of Force Majeure, regardless of which Party is affected. The Party affected by the Force Majeure shall use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy the Force Majeure condition with all reasonable dispatch, shall give written notice to the other Party of the termination of the Force Majeure, and shall resume performance of any suspended obligation promptly after termination of such Force Majeure; provided, that notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, a Party may elect, in its sole discretion, whether or not to repair or replace its facilities following catastrophic destruction of all or substantially all of such facilities.

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  ARTICLE 13 INDEMNIFICATION   13.1  Shipper shall release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Transporter and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, representatives, and invitees from and against all claims and losses arising out of or relating to (i) the operations of Shipper, (ii) any breach of this agreement by Shipper, except to the extent attributable to the negligence, willful misconduct or fault of Transporter, and (iii) operations or activities upstream or downstream of the Gathering System, except to the extent attributable to the negligence, willful misconduct or fault of Transporter.   13.2  Transporter shall release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shipper and its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, representatives, and invitees from and against all claims and losses arising out of or relating to (i) the operations of Transporter and (ii) any breach of this agreement by Transporter, except to the extent attributable to the negligence, willful misconduct or fault of Shipper.   ARTICLE 14 NOTICES   14.1 Notices. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notice, request, invoice, statement, or demand which either Party desires to serve upon the other regarding this Agreement shall be made in writing and shall be considered as delivered (i) when hand delivered, (ii) when delivery is confirmed by pre-paid delivery service (such as FedEx, UPS, DHL or a similar delivery service), (iii) if mailed by United States certified mail, postage prepaid, three (3) Business Days after mailing, (iv) if sent by facsimile transmission, when receipt is confirmed by the equipment of the transmitting Party, or (v) when sent, if sent by Email. Any notice shall be given to the other Party at the following address, or to such other address as either Party shall designate by written notice to the other:   ENERGY XXI USA, INC.           Attn:       Phone:      Fax:       Email address:           ENERGY XXI GULF COAST, INC.           Attn:       Phone:      Fax:       Email address:

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  ARTICLE 15 ASSIGNMENT   15.1 Assignment.   (a) Shipper shall have the right to assign, or transfer all, but not less than all, of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with the prior written consent of Transporter, which consent may be withheld in Transporter's sole discretion.   (b) No assignment or transfer of this Agreement shall be effective as to Transporter unless and until Transporter has been provided written notice thereof.   15.2 Encumbrance.   (a)  Shipper shall not pledge, encumber or grant any security interest with respect to any portion of its interests or rights under this Agreement.   (b)  Transporter shall have the right to pledge, encumber or otherwise grant security interests in its interests or rights under this Agreement.   15.3  Nothing herein shall prevent or prohibit Shipper, without consent of Transporter, from engaging and using contractors and subcontractors to perform services, for the benefit of Shipper, in connection with the performance by Shipper of its obligations under this Agreement.   ARTICLE 16 MISCELLANEOUS   16.1 Applicable Laws. This Agreement is subject to, and the Parties shall comply with, all valid present and future laws, regulations, rules and orders of Governmental Authorities now or hereafter having jurisdiction over the Parties, this Agreement, or the Services performed or the facilities utilized under this Agreement.   16.2 Authorizations. The Parties hereto represent that they have all requisite corporate and/or company authorizations necessary or proper to consummate this Agreement.   16.3 Entirety. This Agreement constitutes the entirety of the understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter dealt with herein, and replaces and supersedes all prior agreements, conditions, understandings, representations and warranties made between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral. It is further agreed that no amendment, modification or change herein shall be enforceable, except as specifically provided for in this Agreement, unless reduced to writing and executed by both Parties.   16.4 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Jury Waiver.   (a) The validity, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, not including any of its conflicts of law rules that would direct or refer to the laws of another jurisdiction. The Parties have allocated liability risk pursuant to this Agreement and therefore intend that no anti-indemnity law, rule or regulation apply hereto.

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  (b)  The Parties agree that the appropriate, exclusive and convenient forum for any disputes between the Parties arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in any state or federal court in Harris County, Texas, and each of the Parties irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts solely in respect of any proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement. The Parties further agree that the Parties shall not bring suit with respect to any disputes arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any court or jurisdiction other than the above specified courts.   (c) EACH PARTY HERETO WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.   16.5 Non-Waiver. No waiver by either Party hereto of any one or more defaults by the other in the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any other default or defaults whether of a like kind or different nature. Any delay, less than any applicable statutory period of limitations, in asserting or enforcing any rights under this Agreement, shall not be deemed a waiver of such rights. Failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to require performance by the other Party of any of the provisions hereof shall not be construed to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof, or the right of either Party thereafter to enforce each and every provision hereof.   16.6 Severability. If any term or other provision or portion of a provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of Law or public policy, all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.   16.7 Amendments. This Agreement shall not be altered or amended, except by an agreement in writing executed by all parties to this Agreement in accordance with the limited partnership agreement of Transporter.   16.8 Confidentiality.   (a) Confidentiality. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 16.8, each Party agrees that it shall maintain all terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all information disclosed to it by the other Party or obtained by it in the performance of this Agreement and relating to the other Party's business (including all data relating to the production of Shipper, including well data, production volumes, volumes gathered, transported, or compressed, and quality) (collectively, Confidential Information) as confidential, and that it shall not cause or permit disclosure of this Agreement or its existence or any provisions contained herein without the express written consent of the other Party.

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  (b) Permitted Disclosures. Notwithstanding Section 16.8(a), disclosures of any Confidential Information may be made by either Party (i) to the extent necessary for such Party to enforce its rights hereunder against the other Party; (ii) to the extent to which a Party is required to disclose all or part of this Agreement by a statute or by the order or rule of a Governmental Authority exercising jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof, by order, by regulations, or by other compulsory process (including deposition, subpoena, interrogatory, or request for production of documents in any administrative, judicial, or legislative proceedings); (iii) to the extent required by the applicable regulations of a securities or commodities exchange; (iv) to a third person in connection with a proposed sale or other transfer of all or any portion of a Party's assets and properties related to the subject matter of this Agreement, provided that such third person agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Section 16.8; (v) to its own directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives; (vi) to an Affiliate; (vii) to financial advisors, attorneys, and banks, provided that such Persons are subject to a confidentiality undertaking consistent with this Section 16.8(b); or (ix) any information which, through no fault of a Party, becomes a part of the public domain.   (c) Notification. If either Party is or becomes aware of a fact, obligation, or circumstance that has resulted or may result in a disclosure of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement authorized by Section 16.8(b)(ii) or (iii), it shall so notify in writing the other Party promptly and shall provide documentation or an explanation of such disclosure as soon as it is available.   (d) Party Responsibility. Each Party shall be deemed solely responsible and liable for the actions of its directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and Affiliates for maintaining the confidentiality commitments of this Section 16.8   (e) The provisions of this Section 16.8 shall survive any termination of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year.

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  16.9 Representations. Each Party declares, warrants, and represents on behalf of itself (i) that it has contributed to the drafting of this Agreement or has had it reviewed by legal counsel before executing it, (ii) that this Agreement has been purposefully drawn and correctly reflects such Party's understanding of the transaction that it contemplates as of the Effective Date hereof, (iii) that this Agreement has been validly executed and delivered; (iv) that this Agreement has been duly authorized by all action necessary for the authorization thereof, and (v) this Agreement constitutes a binding and enforceable obligation of the Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.   16.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and if so signed in counterparts, all counterparts taken together shall have the same effect as if all parties had signed the same instrument.   16.11 No Partnership. This Agreement shall not constitute a partnership or joint venture between Transporter and Shipper. Transporter shall carry out its operations with respect to the Gathering System as an independent contractor and shall not (except as expressly set forth in this Agreement) be subject to the control of Shipper in doing so.   16.12 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties hereto. Except as expressly provided herein to the contrary, nothing herein is intended to benefit any other Person not a Party hereto, and no such Person shall have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement.   16.13 Exhibits. All exhibits and the like contained in or attached to the Agreement are integrally related to this Agreement and are hereby made a part of the Agreement for all purposes. To the extent of any ambiguity, inconsistency or conflict between the body of this Agreement and any of the exhibits and the like attached to the Agreement, the terms of the body of the Agreement shall prevail.   16.14 Further Assurances. Each Party shall take such acts and execute and deliver such documents as may be reasonably required to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement.   16.15 Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT WITH REGARD TO OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY A PARTY FOR CLAIMS MADE BY THIRD PARTIES, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY (OR ITS AFFILIATES) PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, TREBLE, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARE CAUSED BY THE SOLE, JOINT, OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER FAULT OF THE PARTY WHOSE LIABILITY IS BEING WAIVED HEREBY.   [Next page is signature page]

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  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement in duplicate originals to be effective as of the Execution Date.   ENERGY XXI USA, INC.   ENERGY XXI GULF COAST, INC.           By: /S/ ANTONIO DE PINHO   By: /S/ RICK FOX           Name: ANTONIO DE PINHO   Name: RICK FOX           Title: PRESIDENT   Title: CFO

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  EXHIBIT A TABLE OF RATES   FROM ESTABLISHED RECEPTION POINTS TO GRAND ISLE (JEFFERSON PARISH), LOUISIANA

From   Rate in Cents Per Barrel of 42 United States Gallons

Reception Points Offshore Louisiana   Crude Petroleum Transportation

Excess Water, Sediment, and  Other Impurities Handling  Block 22, Grand Isle 16     38.58      29.76  Block 30, Grand Isle 33     57.91      29.76  Block 73, West Delta 73     122.78      29.76  Block 90, West Delta 90     122.78      29.76  Block 62, West Delta 62     152.28      60.88  Block 54, South Timbalier 54     166.65      60.88  Block 30, West Delta 30     172.71      60.88  Block 32, West Delta 30     172.71      60.88  Block 45, West Delta 45     172.68      60.88  Block 93, South Pass 89     177.11      60.88  Block 152, Mississippi Canyon 268     242.01  &bbsp;  60.88  Block 311, Mississippi Canyon 311     242.01      60.88  Block 397, Mississippi Canyon 397     282.87      60.88  Block 280, Mississippi Canyon 281     291.11      60.88    Disposal Fee: _______________________

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  EXHIBIT B ADJUSTMENT AUTHORIZATION   TABLES OF DIFFERENTIALS FOR USE IN DETERMINING ADJUSTMENTS FOR DIFFERENCE IN GRAVITY OF CRUDE PETROLEUM   API GRAV  DIFF/BBL  API GRAV  DIFF/BBL  API GRAV  DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL 20   2.75   24.9   3.485   29.8   4.22   34.7   4.955   39.6   5.08   44.5   5.1 20.1   2.765   25   3.5   29.9   4.235   34.8   4.97   39.7   5.08   44.6   5.1 20.2   2.78   25.1   3.515   30   4.25   34.9   4.985   39.8   5.08   44.7   5.1 20.3   2.795   25.2   3.53   30.1   4.265   35   5   39.9   5.08   44.8   5.1 20.4   2.81   25.3   3.545   30.2   4.28   35.1   5   40   5.1   44.9   5.1 20.5   2.825   25.4   3.56   30.3   4.295   35.2   5   40.1   5.1   45   5.1 20.6   2.84   25.5   3.575   30.4   4.31   35.3   5   40.2   5.1   45.1   5.085 20.7   2.855   25.6   3.59   30.5   4.325   35.4   5   40.3   5.1   45.2   5.07 20.8   2.87   25.7   3.605   30.6   4.34   35.5   5   40.4   5.1   45.3   5.055 20.9   2.885   25.8   3.62   30.7   4.355   35.6   5   40.5   5.1   45.4   5.04 21   2.9   25.9   3.635   30.8   4.37   35.7   5   40.6   5.1   45.5   5.025 21.1   2.915   26   3.65   30.9   4.385   35.8   5   40.7   5.1   45.6   5.01 21.2   2.93   26.1   3.665   31   4.4   35.9   5   40.8   5.1   45.7   4.995 21.3   2.945   26.2   3.68   31.1   4.415   36   5.02   40.9   5.1   45.8   4.98 21.4   2.96   26.3   3.695   31.2   4.43   36.1   5.02   41   5.1   45.9   4.965 21.5   2.975   26.4   3.71   31.3   4.445   36.2   5.02   41.1   5.1   46   4.95 21.6   2.99   26.5   3.725   31.4   4.46   36.3   5.02   41.2   5.1   46.1   4.935 21.7   3.005   26.6   3.74   31.5   4.475   36.4   5.02   41.3   5.1   46.2   4.92 21.8   3.02   26.7   3.755   31.6   4.49   36.5   5.02   41.4   5.1   46.3   4.905 21.9   3.035   26.8   3.77   31.7   4.505   36.6   5.02   41.5   5.1   46.4   4.89 22   3.05   26.9   3.785   31.8   4.52   36.7   5.02   41.6   5.1   46.5   4.875 22.1   3.065   27   3.8   31.9   4.535   36.8   5.02   41.7   5.1   46.6   4.86 22.2   3.08   27.1   3.815   32   4.55   36.9   5.02   41.8   5.1   46.7   4.845 22.3   3.095   27.2   3.83   32.1   4.565   37   5.04   41.9   5.1   46.8   4.83 22.4   3.11   27.3   3.845   32.2   4.58   37.1   5.04   42   5.1   46.9   4.815 22.5   3.125   27.4   3.86   32.3   4.595   37.2   5.04   42.1   5.1   47   4.8 22.6   3.14   27.5   3.875   32.4   4.61   37.3   5.04   42.2   5.1   47.1   4.785 22.7   3.155   27.6   3.89   32.5   4.625   37.4   5.04   42.3   5.1   47.2   4.77 22.8   3.17   27.7   3.905   32.6   4.64   37.5   5.04   42.4   5.1   47.3   4.755 22.9   3.185   27.8   3.92   32.7   4.655   37.6   5.04   42.5   5.1   47.4   4.74 23   3.2   27.9   3.935   32.8   4.67   37.7   5.04   42.6   5.1   47.5   4.725 23.1   3.215   28   3.95   32.9   4.685   37.8   5.04   42.7   5.1   47.6   4.71 23.2   3.23   28.1   3.965   33   4.7   37.9   5.04   42.8   5.1   47.7   4.695 23.3   3.245   28.2   3.98   33.1   4.715   38   5.06   42.9   5.1   47.8   4.68 23.4   3.26   28.3   3.995   332   4.73   38.1   5.06   43   5.1   47.9   4.665 23.5   3.275   28.4   4.01   33.3   4.745   38.2   5.06   43.1   5.1   48   4.65 23.6   3.29   28.5   4.025   33.4   4.76   38.3   5.06   43.2   5.1   48.1   4.635 23.7   3.305   28.6   4.04   33.5   4.775   38.4   5.06   43.3   5.1   48.2   4.62 23.8   3.32   28.7   4.055   33.6   4.79   38.5   5.06   43.4   5.1   48.3   4.605 23.9   3.335   28.8   4.07   33.7   4.805   38.6   5.06   43.5   5.1   48.4   4.59 24   3.35   28.9   4.085   33.8   4.82   38.7   5.06   43.6   5.1   48.5   4.575

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  API GRAV  DIFF/BBL   API GRAV  DIFF/BBL   API GRAV  DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL   API GRAV   DIFF/BBL

24.1   3.365   29   4.1   33.9   4.835   38.8   5.06   43.7   5.1   48.6   4.56 24.2   3.38   29.1   4.115   34   4.85   38.9   5.06   43.8   5.1   48.7   4.545 24.3   3.395   29.2   4.13   34.1   4.865   39   5.08   43.9   5.1   48.8   4.53 24.4   3.41   29.3   4.145   34.2   4.88   39.1   5.08   44   5.1   48.9   4.515 24.5   3.425   29.4   4.16   34.3   4.895   39.2   5.08   44.1   5.1   49   4.5 24.6   3.44   29.5   4.175   34.4   4.91   39.3   5.08   44.2   5.1   49.1   4.485 24.7   3.455   29.6   4.19   34.5   4.925   39.4   5.08   44.3   5.1   49.2   4.47 24.8   3.47   29.7   4.205   34.6   4.94   39.5   5.08   44.4   5.1   49.3   4.455

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  EXHIBIT C SAMPLE QUALITY BANK CALCULATION   GRAND ISLE GATHERING SYSTEM COMMON STREAM HLS CRUDE   Receipt Bank

SHIPPER   BBLS REC'D   API GRAV   FROM EXH. A  GRAV DIFF   BBLS REC'D X  GRAV DIFF A   100.00   29.8   4.220   422.00 B   150.00   38.6   5.060   759.00 C   100.00   36.4   5.020   502.00 C   200.00   46.2   4.920   984.00 TOTAL   550.00        2667.00   Common stream weighted average GRAVITY value: 2667.00/550.0 = 4.84909091   Shipper A:               Weighted average GRAVITY value: 422.00/100 = 4.220              Calculation: (4.84909091 - 4.220) x 100 =   $ 62.909                         Total Shipper A pays the bank:          $ 62.91                  Shipper B:               Weighted average GRAVITY value: 759.00/150 = 5.060               Calculation: (4.84909091 - 5.060) x 150 =   ($ 31.636)                        Total Shipper B pays the bank:          ($ 31.64)                 Shipper C:              Weighted average GRAVITY value: 1486.00/300 = 4.953               Calculation: (4.84909091 - 4.953) x 300 =   ($ 31.273)                        Total Shipper B pays the bank:          $ (31.27)                 NET          $ 0.00

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Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Cap On Liability that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Does the contract include a cap on liability upon the breach of a party’s obligation? This includes time limitation for the counterparty to bring claims or maximum amount for recovery.

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EXCEPT WITH REGARD TO OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY A PARTY FOR CLAIMS MADE BY THIRD PARTIES, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY (OR ITS AFFILIATES) PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, TREBLE, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARE CAUSED BY THE SOLE, JOINT, OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER FAULT OF THE PARTY WHOSE LIABILITY IS BEING WAIVED HEREBY.


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EXHIBIT 10.17

                        TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT                          UNDER RATE SCHEDULE FTS OR ITS

         THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement), entered into on May 20, 1992, is between Arkansas Western Pipeline Company (Transporter), an Arkansas corporation, and Associated Natural Gas Company, a division of Arkansas Western Gas Company, (Shipper);

                                  WITNESSETH:

         WHEREAS, Shipper has requested natural gas for that Transporter transport Shipper; and

         WHEREAS, Transporter has agreed to provide such transportation for Shipper subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I

                                  DEFINITIONS

         1.1      Maximum Daily Delivery Obligation (MDDO) means the maximum                   daily quantity of natural gas, expressed in Dekatherms (Dth),                   that Transporter is obligated to deliver from time to time at                   the Point(s) of Delivery specified in Exhibit B to the                   executed Agreement.

         1.2      Maximum Daily Quantity (MDQ)  means the maximum daily                   quantity of natural gas, expressed* in Dth's, that Transporter                   is obligated under the executed Agreement to transport on                   behalf of' Shipper, which shall be 23,000 Dth.

         1.3      Equivalent Quantity means the quantity, expressed in Dth's,                   delivered to Shipper by Transporter at the Point(s) of                   Delivery. Such quantity is equal to the quantity of gas                   received from Shipper at the Point(s) of Receipt less Fuel                   Usage and Applicable Shrinkage.

         1.4      Fuel Usage and Applicable Shrinkage means the quantity of                   natural gas retained by Transporter for fuel usage, leakage,                   blow-down, minor line pack fluctuations, and lost and                   unaccounted for natural gas.

                                   ARTICLE II

                       NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

         2.1      Beginning on the date on which deliveries of natural gas are                   commenced hereunder, and thereafter for the remaining term of                   this Agreement, Shipper agrees to tender gas to Transporter at                   the Point(s) of Receipt, and Transporter agrees to transport                   and redeliver and Shipper agrees to accept delivery of the                   Equivalent Quantities of gas at the Point(s) of Delivery, all     &bbsp;             in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

         2.2      Transportation service rendered hereunder shall be                   firm/interruptible service as described in Section 2 of                   Transporter's X Rate Schedule FTS _____ Rate Schedule ITS.

                                  ARTICLE III

                              POINT(S) OF RECEIPT

         The Point(s) of Receipt at which Transporter shall receive gas for          transportation under this Agreement shall be specified in Exhibit A to          this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE IV

                              POINT(S) OF DELIVERY

         The Point(s) of Delivery at which Transporter shall redeliver to          Shipper or for the account of Shipper an Equivalent Quantity of gas for          transportation under this Agreement shall be specified in Exhibit B to          this Agreement. Notwithstanding the MDDO at each Point of Delivery,          Shipper shall not nominate a total quantity of natural gas at all          Points of Delivery that exceeds the MDQ set forth in this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE V

                               TERM OF AGREEMENT

         5.1      Subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Transporter's                   FERC Gas Tariff and Rate Schedule FTS/ITS, this Agreement                   shall be effective as of the date of physical completion of                   and initial deliveries on Transporter's pipeline and shall                   continue for a primary term of ten years. Thereafter, this





                  Agreement shall be effective month to month, until terminated                   by Transporter or Shipper upon the following written notice to                   the other specifying a termination date: sixty (60) days for

                  interruptible transportation under Rate Schedule ITS and 180                   days for firm transportation under Rate Schedule FTS.

         5.2      Any portions of this Agreement necessary to balance receipts                   and deliveries under this Agreement as required by the FTS/ITS                   Rate Schedule, shall survive the other parts of this Agreement                   until such time as such balancing has been accomplished.

                                   ARTICLE VI

                           RATE SCHEDULE AND CHARGES

         6.1      Shipper shall pay Transporter for the service hereunder an                   amount determined in accordance with Transporter's FTS/ITS                   Rate Schedule, and the General Terms and Conditions of                   Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff, all as may be revised from time                   to time. Such FTS/ITS Rate Schedule and General Terms and                   Conditions are incorporated by reference and made a part                   hereof.

         6.2      Transporter may seek authorization from the FERC and/or other                   appropriate body to change any rate(s) and/or term(s) set                   forth herein or in the FTS or ITS Rate Schedule. Nothing                   herein shall be construed to deny Shipper any rights it may                   have under the Natural Gas Act or the Natural Gas Policy Act                   including the right to participate fully in rate proceedings                   by intervention or otherwise to contest increased rates in                   whole or in part.

                                  ARTICLE VII

                             REDUCTION IN CAPACITY

         For firm transportation only, if Transporter's capacity is reduced for          any reason and a reduction of the quantity of gas being transported          hereunder is required, Shipper's MDQ shall be reduced pro rata with the          MDQ's of the other firm Shippers during the period of such capacity          reduction.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

         8.1      Amendment. This Agreement shall only be amended, varied or                   modified by an instrument in writing executed by Transporter                   and Shipper. Such amendment will be effective upon compliance                   with Article VIII herein.

         8.2      Applicable Law. This Agreement and the rights and duties of                   Transporter and Shipper hereunder shall be governed by and                   interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of                   Arkansas, without recourse to the law governing conflict of                   laws.

         8.3      Waiver. No waiver by either Transporter or Shipper of any                   default by the other in the performance of any provision,                   condition or requirement herein shall be deemed a waiver of,                   or in any manner a release from, performance of any other                   provision, condition or requirement herein, nor deemed to be a                   waiver of, or in any manner a release from, future performance                   of the same provision, condition or requirement; nor shall any                   delay or omission by Transporter or Shipper to exercise any                   right hereunder impair the exercise of any such right or any                   like right accruing to it thereafter.

         8.4      Headings. The headings of each of the various sections in this                   Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and                   shall have no effect on, nor be deemed part of the text of,                   this Agreement.

         8.5      Further Assurances. Transporter and Shipper shall execute and                   deliver all instruments and documents and shall do all acts                   necessary to effectuate this Agreement.

         8.6      Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire                   agreement between Transporter and Shipper concerning the                   subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings                   and written and oral agreements relative to said matter.

         8.7      Cancellation of Prior Agreement(s). This Agreement, upon its                   effective date, supersedes and cancels any and all other                   agreements between Transporter and Shipper relating to the                   transportation of gas by Transporter for Shipper.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                                    NOTICES





         All notices, requests, statements or other communications provided for          under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by personal          delivery or by United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as          follows:

         If to Shipper:

         Arkansas Western Gas Company          1001 Sain Street          P. 0. Box 1288          Fayetteville, AR 72702-1288

         If to Transporter:

         Arkansas Western Pipeline Company          1083 Sain Street          P. O. Box 1408          Fayetteville, AR 72702-1408          Attn: Manager of Transportation Services

         All written notices, requests, statements or other communications shall          be sufficiently given if mailed postage prepaid by registered,          certified, or regular mail and shall be deemed to have been duly          delivered on the third business day following the date on which same          was deposited in the United States mail, addressed in accordance with          this Article VIII. Either Shipper or Transporter may designate a          different address to which notices, requests, statements, payments or          other communications shall be sent upon proper notice as set forth in          this Article VIII.

              IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Transporter and Shipper have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers in two (2) original counterparts as of May 20, 1992.

                                      TRANSPORTER

                                      ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY                                       an Arkansas Corporation

                                      By /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                                          ---------------------------------------                                          President

WITNESS: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]          ------------------------

                                      SHIPPER

                                      ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS COMPANY,                                       a division of Arkansas Western Company Gas                                       Company

                                      By /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                                          ---------------------------------------

WITNESS:          ------------------------

                                    EXHIBIT A                                        TO                         TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT                                DATED MAY 20, 1992                      BETWEEN ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS COMPANY                       AND ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

                                                                              Pressure Psig                                Meter                                   MDQ    -------------      Receipt Point             Number     SEC-TWN-RNG   County   ST   Dth/d    Max     Min      -------------             -------    -----------   ------   --   ------  -----   -----                                                                1.   NOARK Pipeline System     Pending     31-19N-9E     Clay    AR   23,000   685     550

SHIPPER:                                TRANSPORTER: ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS COMPANY          ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                     By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]     --------------------------              -----------------------------





                                    EXHIBIT B                                        TO                         TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT                                DATED MAY 20, 1992                      BETWEEN ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS COMPANY                       AND ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

                                                                               Pressure Psig                                Meter                                   MDDO    -------------      Delivery Point            Number     SEC-TWN-RNG   County    ST   Dth/d    Max     Min      --------------            -------    -----------   -------   --   ------  -----   -----                                                                 1.   Associated Natural Gas    Pending    28-19N-10E    Dunklin   mo   23,000   500     400

SHIPPER:                                TRANSPORTER: ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS COMPANY          ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                     By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]     --------------------------              -----------------------------     President

                                   SCHEDULE 2

              CONTRACTS BIFURCATED OR PARTIALLY ASSIGNED TO ATMOS

Contract                               Quantity Assigned        Expiration --------                               -----------------        ---------- Transportation & Storage:                                                            AWP FT dated 5/20/92                    13,370 MMBtu/d          07/31/2003 Ozark FT #Z2001 @ AWP                   13,370 MMBtu/d          10/31/2002 Ozark FT #Z2001 @ NGPL                   .2000 MMBtu/d          10/31/2002 TETCO CDS (FT) #800204                   9,826 MMBtu/d          10/31/2012 TETCO SSI #400184                       11,303 DTH/d W/D        04/30/2012                                         .3,876 DTH/d Inj.       04/30/2012 Supply: SEECO Finn Sales dated 10/1/90          15,370 MMBtu/d          09/30/2000

              FORM OF NOTICE OF PERMANENT RELEASE OF FIRM CAPACITY                         AND CONSENT TO PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT

A.       Associated Natural Gas Company, a division of Arkansas Western Gas          Company (Releasing Shipper) is a firm Shipper that is party to an          executed and valid Service Agreement with Arkansas Western Pipeline          Company under Rate Schedule FTS (Transporter). Releasing Shipper          proposes to release capacity as set forth below, and in accordance with          the applicable provisions of Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff. Upon the          satisfaction of all conditions applicable to the proposed release          transaction, including all applicable provisions of Section 14 of the          General Terms and Conditions of Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff,          Releasing Shipper will consent to a partial and permanent assignment of          capacity on Transporter's system. Subject to the satisfaction of such          conditions by the Releasing Shipper and the Replacement Shipper,          Transporter will consent to this partial and permanent assignment of          capacity on its system, and will waive the requirement under Section          14.7 of the General Terms and Conditions of Transporter's FERC Gas          Tariff, providing that Releasing Shipper shall remain the guarantor of          payment to Transporter of all demand charges arising under its Service          Agreement with Transporter for such assigned capacity.

B.       Rate Schedule and contract number pursuant to which capacity is          released, Contract Number: FTS - 0 1

C.       Quantity of capacity to be released: Max 13,370 Dfli/Day,                                Min 13,370 DthDay.

D.       (i) Minimum transportation rate acceptable to Releasing Shipper (if          none, write none; includes commodity component):

         Tariff Rate

         (ii) Bid Requirements:

              (a) _X_ Reservation, __Volumetric

                  or ___ Volumetric with ___ volume commitment

              (b) __ Dollar/Cents or __ Percentage

E.       Receipt Points and Delivery Points (designate primary and/or          secondary):

         Receipt Point: Ozark/AWP Interconnect Meter 00010





         Delivery Point: AWP/ANG Interconnect Meter 00020 MDQ @ 13,370          MMBtu/d.

F.       Bid Evaluation Methodology: i) highest rate, net revenue or present          value

         ii).     If Releasing Shipper chooses to provide weighting factors in                   accordance with Section 14.9 of the General Terms and                   Conditions of Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff, weighting factors                   are as follows: Please provide a range for each factor between                   0 - 1,000. The numbers need not add up to 1,000.

                  _________________ Volume (0 - 1,000)

                  Max Rate ___________________ -1 Rate (0 - 1,000)

G.       i).      Designated Replacement Shipper (if none, write none):

                  United Cities Gas Company a, division of Atmos Energy                   Corporation.

         ii).     Terms and conditions agreed to between Releasing Shipper and                   Designated Replacement Shipper:

                               _________ Demand Rate (MMBtu)

                               13,370 Volume MMBtu/Day

         iii)     Releasing Shipper and Designated Replacement Shipper                   understand Designated Replacement Shipper may not receive the                   released capacity if it fails to match any best bid submitted                   by another potential Shipper as provided in Transporter's FERC                   Gas Tariff.

H.       Other terms and conditions (if none, write none): _________________

This is a maximum tariff rate, permanent assignment of capacity, not subject to bid.

     Date                         Releasing Shipper: Associated Natural Gas Co.                                    Charles V. Stevens, Sr. Vice President

                                     ANY, a division of Atmos Energy Corporation

                                   UNITED CITIES GAS

                                   BY: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                                        -----------------------------------------                                        Replacement Shipper*

 -May 24, 2000

     Date

     Date                                         Transporter:

                       ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

To be executed, prior to posting by Transporter, by Replacement Shipper only if Replacement Shipper has been designated by Releasing Shipper in G(i) above.

                      BID ON PERMANENTLY RELEASED CAPACITY                       ON ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

A.       United Cities Gas Company a, division of Atmos Energy Corporation          (Bidder) hereby bids on released capacity (Capacity) on the system          of Arkansas Western Pipeline Company (Transporter). This bid will          remain open until Transporter selects a winning bidder, or notice of          withdrawal is received by Transporter.

B.       The Capacity was released by Associated Natural Gas Company, a division          of Arkansas Western Gas Company.

         (FTS - 01) under Transporter's Rate Schedule FTS,

C.       The transportation rate bid is Maximum Tariff Rate per Dth, not          including commodity charge, fuel, or other applicable fees.

D.       The quantity of Capacity bid for is 13,370 Dth/Day

E.       The term of the Capacity bid for is (Permanent Assignment through          original contract term) Months/Years, beginning June 1, 2000 and ending          at the expiration date of contract FTS - 01.

F.       Receipt and Delivery points (designate primary and/or secondary)

         Receipt Point: Ozark/AWP Interconnect Meter 000 10

         Delivery Point: AWP/ANG Interconnect Meter 00020 MDQ @ 13,370          MMBtu/d.





G.       Other information requested by the Releasing Shipper

         This is a maximum tariff rate, permanent assignment of capacity, not          subject to bid.

H.       Bidder agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of Transporter's          FERC Gas Tariff.

I.       If selected by Transporter as the winning bidder, Bidder will          immediately execute the partial assignment form set forth below.

i        Bidder acknowledges that it has the full authority to make this bid and          bind itself and its agents and/or principals to this bid.

                           UNITED CITIES GAS COMPANY, a division of May 24, 2000

Atmos Energy Corporation ------------------------   -----------------------------------------------------

Date                                             BIDDER

                           By: /s/ GORDON J. ROY

                               Gordon J. Roy                                Vice President

                         PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF CAPACITY                       ON ARKANSAS WESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY

A.       United Cities Gas Company a, division of Atmos Energy Corporation          (Replacement Shipper) has submitted the winning bid for firm capacity          on the system of Arkansas Western Pipeline Company (Transporter) for          capacity released by Associated Natural Gas Company, a division of          Arkansas Western Gas Company (Releasing Shipper), and understands          that its bid of (date) June 1, 2000 has been accepted by Transporter.

B.       Replacement Shipper has read and understands the terms and conditions          under which the Releasing Shipper has permanently released such          capacity on Transporter and hereby contracts for such capacity, in          accordance with its bid, subject to terms and conditions set forth on          Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff and the Service Agreement between the          Releasing Shipper and Transporter (copy of bid and release notice          attached). Replacement Shipper adopts such Service Agreement for the          assigned capacity, and from and after the effective date of the          referenced release shall be fully liable to Transporter for all demand          charges, volumetric charges, surcharges, and other charges arising          under the terms of the Service Agreement with Transporter for such          assigned capacity from and after that effective date.

C.       Releasing Shipper hereby makes a partial assignment of its rights and          obligations under contract number FTS - 01 in accordance with the          attached bid and release notice. This assignment is made in accordance          with Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff.

                               Releasing Shipper: Associated Natural Gas Co.                              Charles V. Stevens, Sr. Vice President                              UNITED GAS a division of Atmos Energy Corporation

                             BY:                                         CITIES COMPANY

                               /s/ GORDON J. ROY                                -------------------------------------------------                                Replacement Shipper Gordon J. Roy, Vice President

                             Transporter:

                             Arkansas Western Pipeline Company 
Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Post-Termination Services that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Is a party subject to obligations after the termination or expiration of a contract, including any post-termination transition, payment, transfer of IP, wind-down, last-buy, or similar commitments?

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Any portions of this Agreement necessary to balance receipts                   and deliveries under this Agreement as required by the FTS/ITS                   Rate Schedule, shall survive the other parts of this Agreement                   until such time as such balancing has been accomplished.