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.

Q: Vertex Energy, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 10.1 THE SYMBOL [****] DENOTES PLACES WHERE CERTAIN IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THE EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (i) NOT MATERIAL, AND (ii) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE COMPANY IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED JOINT SUPPLY AND MARKETING AGREEMENT This Joint Supply and Marketing Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the JSMA) shall be effective as of May 1, 2020 the Commencement Date and is made and entered into this 10t h day of January, 2020 between Bunker One (USA) Inc., with principal offices located at 107 St. Francis Street, Mobile, AL 36602 (Bunker One), and Vertex Energy Operating, LLC, with principal offices located at 1331 Gemini Suite 250, Houston, TX 77058 (Vertex). BUNKER ONE and VERTEX are hereinafter sometimes referred to as a Party or jointly as Parties. WHEREAS: A. Vertex currently owns a production facility in Marrero, LA which has the capacity to produce 100,000 bbls/mo. +/- 10 % of a feedstock/product (the Output) that can be consumed as bunker suitable fuel for offshore use and use as a marine vessel's propulsion system. See Appendix A for qualities of the feedstock/product (the Product). B. Bunker One being a physical supplier of bunker fuel having blending expertise being able to utilize the Product together with associated physical assets for storage and transportation, leased and owned real property, tangible and intangible personal property, personnel, intellectual prop- erty and know-how (collectively the Bunkering Business). C. Pursuant to the terms of a Co-operation Agreement that went into effect on October 15, 2017 (the Original COOA), which addressed the sourcing, storing, transportation, marketing and selling of the Product in the states of Louisiana and Texas, Vertex agreed to sell, and Bunker One agreed to purchase, the Output (as defined in the above) each month. By virtue of entering into this JSMA the Parties intend to continue the activities previously conducted pursuant to the Original COOA and expand thereon as more particularly hereinbelow set forth. D. The overall objective of the Original COOA was to give the Parties the opportunity to further expand their business by co-operating in the sourcing, storing, transportation, marketing and selling of the Product in and around Louisiana and Texas, where (i) Vertex was primarily responsible for the sourcing and storing of the feedstock Product, (ii) Bunker One was primarily responsible for the transporting, blending, marketing, selling and delivering of the Product, (iii) Bunker One was responsible for the risk management/exposure (e.g. hedging) of the bunker fuels, and (iv) Bunker One was the exclusive seller of the Product to third parties. E. The Parties wish to amend and restate the Original COOA as a JSMA to extend the term, provide for the inclusion of new and existing businesses and territories not previously included in the Original COOA, and to address certain governance issues, all as more particularly hereinbelow provided.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

THE PARTIES hereto hereby agree as follows: 1. Definitions. Area means Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and areas immediately adjacent thereto if mutually agreed. Bunker Holding, a Danish holding company and sole shareholder of Bunker One (USA) Inc.. Business Day means any day except a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal Reserve Bank holiday. A Business Day shall open at 8:00a.m. and close at 5:00p.m. Houston, Texas, time. JSMA Output has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.1. Effective Date means the date as of which the last signature of a Party is affixed hereto. Fiscal Year shall mean the period beginning with May 1st in each calendar year and ending on the next succeeding April 30t h. Hedge Position Value means the then current settlement value of any and all open hedge transactions entered into by Bunker One as determined by Bunker One on a mark-to-market basis in a commercially reasonable manner. Hedging Profit means the greater of zero and the net gain on all hedging transactions closed and settled during the applicable Tracking Account reporting or settlement period, including any interest received by Bunker One with respect to any margin deposits made by Bunker One with any hedge transaction counterparties exclusive of any such amount in excess of that which would be taken into account by parties dealing at arm's length on a commercial basis. Hedging Loss means the lesser of zero and the net loss on all hedging transactions closed and settled during the applicable Tracking Account reporting or settlement period, including any in- terest received by Bunker One with respect to any margin deposits made by Bunker One with any hedge transaction counterparties exclusive of any such amount in excess of that which would be taken into account by parties dealing at arm's length on a commercial basis. Interest Rate means (a) with respect to a non-defaulting Party, a per annum rate of interest equal to USD 1M LIBOR as per the last fixing of the preceding month + 3.5 per cent pro anno (compounded monthly for each month or part thereof) and (b) with respect to a Defaulting Party, a per annum rate of interest equal to 5 % over the rate mentioned above in (a), provided, how- ever, that the rate set forth in (a) shall be adjusted by the Parties annually at the last meeting of the JDMB (as such term is defined in the Heads of Agreement entered into between the Parties as of January 10, 2020. Inventory shall mean the Product purchased by Bunker One pursuant to this Agreement. Inventory Cost shall mean the amount paid by Bunker One to Vertex for the Inventory.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

Inventory Market Value shall mean the then current market value of Inventory as determined by Bunker One on a mark-to-market basis in a commercially reasonable manner. Inventory Resale Transaction(s) shall mean any sale by Bunker One to a third party of the Inventory whether or not the Inventory is sold in the original condition delivered to Bunker One or is blended by Bunker One into a different product. Nomination shall be as defined in Section 2.6. Output has the meaning ascribed thereto in the recitals. Product has the meaning ascribed thereto in the recitals. Remaining Exposure means Total Exposure plus payments received by Bunker One and Vertex pursuant to this Agreement during the applicable Tracking Account Statement reporting period less payments made by Bunker One and Vertex pursuant to this Agreement during the applicable Tracking Account Statement reporting period. Term Sheet means that certain summary of terms regarding the proposed purchase of Series B1 Preferred Shares of Vertex Energy, Inc. dated November 25, 2019. Total Exposure means the sum of (i) Unrealized Gain on Hedging, (ii) Unrealized Loss on Hedg- ing, (iii) Unrealized Gain on Inventory, (iv) Unrealized Loss on Inventory and (v) Total Realized P/L. Total Realized P/L means and shall be equal to the sum of each monthly calculation of below following IFRS principles: (a) the sum of: (i) gross revenue received by Bunker One from any third party for Inventory Resale Transactions (but excluding for any applicable Tracking Account reporting or settlement period any such gross revenue that was included in a prior reporting or settlement period as described in clause (ii) immediately below), (ii) gross revenue due, but not yet received by Bunker One from any third party for Inventory which has been sold at a fixed price, whether or not delivered, (iii) Hedging Profit; and (iv) proceeds of insurance maintained by Bunker One with respect to the Inventory that are received by Bunker One; less (b) the sum of: (i) the measured cost of the goods sold, (ii) all actual costs incurred by Bunker One (U.S.) hereunder including, but not limited to costs for tank storage, tank expenses, tank cleaning, freight (includes fleeting/heating/tanker man/sparging), cargo insurance, inspection, demurrage, broker commissions, blending costs (including blending inventories/products, additives and other direct costs incurred in blending the Product for resale), financial charges, interest, Transfer Taxes and miscellaneous items,

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

(iii) Hedging Loss, and (iv) SG&A costs allocated to the operation (to be agreed to in a budget and in writing ahead of time, provided, however, neither Party will include SG&A incurred by a parent entity absent mutual agreement otherwise). Transfer Taxes means all transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration, conveyance or similar taxes or charges (Transfer Taxes) arising out of the transactions contemplated hereby and all charges for or in connection with the recording of any document or instrument contem- plated hereby. Unrealized Gain on Hedging means the greater of zero and the Hedge Position Value. Unrealized Loss on Hedging means the lesser of zero and the Hedge Position Value. Unrealized Gain on Inventory means the greater of zero and the net gain in Inventory Market Value as compared to the Inventory Cost. Unrealized Loss on Inventory means the lesser of zero and the net loss in Inventory Market Value as compared to the Inventory Cost. 2. Co-operation procedure. 2.1. Sourcing and Purchase. Vertex shall be responsible for the sourcing/producing of the Product and shall sell to Bunker One, and Bunker One shall purchase, the agreed Output of the Product in accordance to FOB (Marrero, LA, US (or per new/additional agreed Area)) the Incoterms®️ 2010 rules, at the following scheduled pricing: the arithmetic mean of Platts #2 USGC Pipe and Platt's ULSD USGC Waterborne on agreed pricing days less the agreed upon discount [****]. Pricing mechanism for the Product will be made in accordance to FOB (Marrero, LA, US) the Incoterms®️ 2010 rules (hereinafter, the Product Cost). The above pricing will be mutually negotiated and revised every third month. Unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, 100% of the Output shall be allocated for use in the Area (the COOA Output) . Vertex, on not less than 120 days prior written notice to Bunker One (the Withdrawal Notice), shall have the right to remove all or a portion of the Output from the coverage of the JSMA, provided, however, that, in such event, (a) Vertex shall supply a volume of alternative material equal to, or better than, in amount and quality (the Alternative Supply) to the volume of material withdrawn, or (b) Vertex shall reimburse Bunker One for the net loss experienced by Bunker One by reason of the loss of the withdrawn material, determined on the basis of what Bunker One would have earned on a net basis under the terms of the JSMA had the Output not been withdrawn.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

In addition, in calculating the net loss experienced by Bunker One in the event of withdrawal subject to compensation under (b) mentioned in the above, Vertex shall be credited with any additional income realized by Bunker One, determined on a cumulative basis from and after the date of this JSMA, for any Product provided by Vertex in excess of the Output as well as any cost savings realized by Bunker One with respect to the Alternative Supply. 2.2. Blending. The JSMA Output is meant for blending into other products by Bunker One for the pur- pose of being transformed into bunker suitable fuel for a marine vessel's propulsion system and/or marketable wholesale products in various other markets for sale by Bunker One to cus- tomers in the Area. Bunker One will be solely responsible for the blending, marketing, sale and delivery of the Product in the Area. The JSMA Output may also be sold as is without any blending. 2.3. Storage. The Parties will, with prior written agreement, coordinate efforts to secure storage ca- pacity for the accumulation and blending of Product to make up the cargo to be supplied pursuant to the JSMA. The Parties agree that tank/storage fees incurred for the sole (any other use will be upon mutual written agreement) purposes of the JSMA shall be for the account of the JSMA. At commencement of this Agreement the Parties have entered into the sublet agreement attached hereto as Appendix B. 2.4. Vessel Charter: Bunker One will coordinate, secure and charter suitable vessels needed for the shipment of the Product to various sale destinations. The Parties agree that fees incurred in con- nection with chartering vessels for the sole (any other use will be upon mutual written agreement) purposes of the JSMA shall be for the account of the JSMA. 2.5. Risk management: Bunker One shall be responsible for obtaining risk management related prod- ucts / hedging of the JSMA Output consistent with the decisions of the JDMB under the Heads of Agreement. All fees incurred, and profit/loss incurred in connection with hedging of the JSMA Output shall be for the account of the JSMA. All hedging is to be done on a physical, not specula- tive, basis. 2.6. Exclusive co-operation: It is agreed that only Bunker One will be marketing this JSMA and the JSMA Output towards various customers, but if a Party receives a Nomination (being a written or oral request by/from a customer to a Party stating delivery place, delivery date and window etc.) or any other communication from a customer regarding the supply of Product (either spot or whole cargo) in the Area, the Party is obliged to forward the Nomination to Bunker One and refer the customer to Bunker One. During the Term, neither Vertex nor any affiliate of Vertex may sell any Product to any customers for their use as bunker fuel other than pursuant to the terms of this JSMA. All sales towards customers for bunker fuel will be carried out exclusively by Bunker One in accordance to the terms set forth herein. As such all communication with customers shall go via Bunker One unless otherwise is specific written agreed in advance. 3. Mutual Cooperation. 3.1. The JSMA will generate either a profit or a loss which shall be distributed between the Parties as set out forth further below in this clause. VERTEX and Bunker One will act cooperatively in a commercially reasonable manner, to maximize profits and minimize losses and comply with all terms and conditions pursuant to the JSMA. The Parties have established a Joint Decision-Making Body that will: (a) establish a budget no later than March in each Fiscal Year for the immediately ensuing

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

Fiscal Year, to include forecasts of income and expense and planned capital expenditures (which capital expenditure budgets shall include a focus on items related to the supply and optimization of the marine fuels or components and items related to support the marketing of the Product and associated credit risks with respect to Bunker One, and with respect to Vertex, a focus on asset acquisition/leasing of improvements required in support of acquisition and production of the Product to the refining rack or other designated transfer point), (b) review the financial information provided by the respective Parties for the transactions occurring during the preceding month/quarter/year; (c) Strategize on the proposed blending plan, ensuing month for volume and margin per MT. plan for resupply of components and associated pricing targets, related expenses, timing and volumes; (d) discuss and approve any other business brought before the Committee for its review and approval. 3.2. Accounting Records; Reporting: Bunker One shall establish and maintain at its office in Mobile, Alabama a detailed ledger (the detailed ledger) within their current reporting system with re- spect to this Agreement and all transactions hereunder sufficient to track and reconcile all such transactions and to calculate and track Hedge Position Value, Hedging Profit, Hedging Loss, Inventory Cost, Inventory Market Value, Remaining Exposure, Total Exposure, Total Realized P/L, Inter- est, Unrealized Gain on Hedging, Unrealized Loss on Hedging, Unrealized Gain on Inventory and Unrealized Loss on Inventory and any and all payments made by or to Bunker One or Vertex with respect to this Agreement. 3.3. Bunker One shall prepare and provide to Vertex, on a monthly and quarterly basis, a statement setting forth the status of the detailed ledger and each component thereof (the detailed ledger Statement). The detailed ledger Statement and all other reports and settlement statements provided for herein shall be in such format as may be agreed upon by the Parties from time to time and shall include such supporting documentation as is reasonably necessary or reasonably requested by Vertex to enable Vertex to verify the accuracy of such report or settlement statement. Bunker One shall prepare and maintain such other accounting and transaction records as may be necessary to provide a full accounting of all transactions and other activities under this Agree- ment. Vertex has the right, at its sole expense and during normal working hours, to have a third party accountant examine the records of Bunker One. If any such examination reveals any inaccuracy in any statement, the necessary adjustments in such statement and the payments thereof will be made promptly and shall bear interest calculated at the Interest Rate from the date the overpayment or underpayment was made until paid. 4. Settlement and Payment term. 4.1. Payment by Bunker One for the Product, as defined in clause 2.1, will be made by wire transfer within three (3) Business Days after the date Vertex invoices Bunker One, to an account desig- nated from time to time by Vertex. 4.2. On or before the seventh (7t h) Business Day after the end of each quarter during the Fiscal Year May 1- April 30) Bunker One shall prepare and send to Vertex the detailed ledger statement for the immediately preceding quarter. If any such quarterly detailed ledger statement, or the final detailed ledger statement issued by Bunker One, shows positive Remaining Exposure for the pe- riod covered by the statement, then Bunker One shall pay [****] percent ([****]%) of such amount to Vertex. If any such quarterly detailed ledger statement shows negative Remaining Exposure for the period covered by the statement, then Vertex shall pay [****] percent ([****]%)

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

of such amount to Bunker One. The first ledger statement for the first full fiscal quarter ending after the Effective Date shall include an adjustment taking into account the period beginning with the first day following the last day included in the last ledger statement provided under the terms of the Original COOA, and the first day of the period included in the first ledger statement provided in accordance with the provisions of this JSMA. For example, if the last ledger statement provided under the Original COOA includes the three-month period ending on September 30, 2019, and the first ledger statement provided under the terms of this JSMA includes the three- month period ending January 31, 2020, then such first ledger statement shall also include the month of October, 2019 in addition to the months of November, December and January. 4.3. In addition to the foregoing, on or before the fifteenth (15t h) Business Day after the end of each Fiscal Year Bunker One shall prepare and send to Vertex the detailed ledger statement for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year calculated on a cumulative basis showing payments made and received by the Parties in satisfaction of the percentage splits shown above, adjusted to include any period excluded by reason of the conversion from a calendar year to a fiscal year in the same manner in which quarterly calculations are adjusted in Section 4.2 (i.e. the months of January, February, March and April, 2019 would be excluded in the annual calculations for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2020, and these must be included for purposes of preparing the ledger statement for FYE 4/30/20). In the event a Party has received payments in excess of those to which such Party is entitled on a cumulative basis as reflected in the annual detailed ledger Statement, such Party shall remit such excess to the other Party promptly upon receipt of demand therefor, or if such Party has underfunded its obligation in these same regards, such Party shall promptly remit the amount underfunded to the other Party. Any amount to which a Party is entitled by virtue of any monthly or quarterly detailed ledger Statement in excess of that reflected in the annual de- tailed ledger Statement that has not been received shall be canceled. 4.4. In addition, within thirty (30) days after the later of the expiration of the Term or the final settlement and termination of all resale and hedge transactions entered into during the term of this Agreement, Bunker One shall issue a final detailed ledger Statement. If the Remaining Exposure shown on such final detailed ledger Statement is less than zero then Vertex shall pay [****] percent ([****]%) of such amount to Bunker One. If the Remaining Exposure shown on such final detailed ledger Statement is greater than zero then Bunker One shall pay [****] percent ([****]%) of such amount to Vertex. 4.5. Payment for any amounts due in accordance with the above shall be made within three (3) Business Days after the date of the applicable detailed ledger Statement. If any detailed ledger State- ment is disputed in good faith, the Party owing money will pay the undisputed portion by the due date and will by such due date provide a written explanation of the basis for the disputed portion to such due date. The Parties shall endeavor to resolve any disputes promptly, and the disputed amount found due, if any, plus accrued interest at the Interest Rate shall be paid within three (3) Business Days following resolution of the dispute. All payments under the terms of this Agreement shall be made in US Dollars and immediately available funds. The Parties shall net all undisputed amounts due and owing on the same day, and/or past due, arising under this Agreement such that the Party owing the greater amount shall make a single payment of the net amount to the other Party. Interest on late payments shall accrue at the Interest Rate from the due date until the date of payment.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

5. Term 5.1. The term of this JSMA shall commence on May 1, 2020 (the Commencement Date) and ends at April 30, 2029 (the Term), with automatic renewals each for a period of five (5) years (a Renewal Term) unless notice is given pursuant to 5.2. 5.2. This JSMA will be terminated as of the end of the Term or any Renewal Term, by either Party giving written notice of non-renewal to the other Party no less than 120 prior to the applicable expiry date (the Termination Period). 5.3. If at any time an Event of Default (as defined below) has occurred and is continuing, the Defaulting Party shall have ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from the Non-Defaulting Party speci- fying the default, within which to cure any such default, unless such default is not susceptible of cure within such ten (10) day period in which case the Defaulting Party shall have such additional time as may be accepted by the Non-Defaulting Party (in its sole discretion), provided that the Defaulting Party initiates cure proceedings promptly and thereafter diligently pursues cure to completion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the cure period exceed thirty (30) days. Upon the expiration or lapse of all notice and cure rights if the default remains uncured the Non-Defaulting Party may terminate this JSMA with immediate effect. 5.4. In the event of a termination in accordance to clause 5.2 it is agreed that both parties agree to unwind and minimize costs and exit the JSMA as soon as practicably possible not exceeding 120 days. 5.5. In the event of a termination in accordance to clause 5.3 the Defaulting Party has to indemnify and hold harmless the Non-Defaulting Party for any and all losses, damages, costs etc. incurred by the Non-defaulting Party as a consequence of an Event of Default. 5.6. A Party may terminate the JSMA immediately upon the delivery of written notice to the other Party if there has been a Change in Control. The term Change in Control, as used in this Agreement, means (A) the sale or transfer, through one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or some portion of the issued and outstanding shares of voting equity interests of a Party, or such Party's parent, such that the majority of such equity interests are owned by individual(s) or entity(ies) that did not own a majority of such equity interests on the Commencement Date; (B) the reorganization, merger or consolidation of a Party, or such Party's parent, unless immediately following such business combination, all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of either entity immediately prior to such business combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of voting equity interests of such entity; (C) the sale or transfer, through one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of a Party, or such Party's parent; or (D) the occurrence of any other event(s) whereby the individual or group of individuals who ultimately own or control a Party or such Party's parent as of the Commencement Date no longer has the right or ability to control or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity. For these purposes Bunker Holding Group is the parent of Bunker One, Inc., and Vertex Energy, Inc. is the parent of Vertex Energy Operating LLC.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

6. Event of Default 6.1. The occurrence at any time of any of the following events, and expiration of any applicable notice or cure rights, shall constitute an event of default (an Event of Default) : 6.1.1. A Party fails to make, when due, any payment under this JSMA and such failure is not remedied within three (3) Business Days after written notice of such failure is given to the Party; 6.1.2. A Party fails to comply with or perform any other obligation under this JSMA, if such failure is not cured within the expiration of all applicable notice and cure rights; 6.1.3. Insolvency etc. A Party is (i) dissolved; (ii) becomes insolvent or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits to be so in writing; (iii) makes a general arrangement with or for the benefits of its creditors; (iv) suspends making payments; (v) institutes or has instituted against it a proceeding seeking a judgement of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law other similar law affecting creditor's rights, or a petition is presented for its winding-up or liquidation and such petition is not withdrawn, dismissed, discharged, stayed or restrained within thirty (30) days; (vi) seeks or becomes subject to the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it for all or substantially all its assets; (vii) has a secured party take possession of all or substantially all its assets; (viii) causes or is subject to any event with respect to it which, under the applicable laws of any jurisdiction, has an analogous effect to any of the events specified in (i)-(viii); or (ix) takes any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent of, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts referred to in this clause. 7. Taxes 7.1. Each Party is responsible for payment and reporting of its federal, state, and local income taxes and state franchise, license, and similar taxes required for the maintenance of its business existence. 7.2. Should any unexpected taxes, fees, and/or other charges, including penalties and/ or interest, occur because of one Party's failure to pay and/or report, said Party shall bear all costs associated with such failure and shall indemnify the other Party from additional costs. 8. Confidentiality 8.1. The JSMA is private and confidential. Both Parties agree that all information, other than Exempt Information, obtained in connection with the JSMA from the other Party shall be treated as confidential property of the other Party, and such confidential property shall not be disclosed without the written consent of the other Party or used by the other Party for any purpose other than fulfilling its duties and responsibilities established hereunder; provided however, that either Party may disclose such information where required or requested by any law, court of competent jurisdiction or any judicial, governmental, supervisory or regulatory body, provided that the disclosing Party notifies the other Party (to the extent permitted by law and regulation), as soon as possible, upon becoming aware of any such requirement to give that Party the opportunity to seek any other legal remedies to maintain such information in confidence. Each Party shall use its reasonable efforts to have the information maintained as confidential when such disclosure is required. Exempt Information is any information that the recipient can demonstrate (a) was in

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

its possession prior to the time of disclosure; (b) is or becomes public knowledge through no fault, omission, or other act of the recipient; (c) is obtained from a third party under no obligation of confidentiality; or (d) was independently developed by or for the recipient without violating the terms of this Agreement. 8.2. In the event that any Party makes a disclosure contrary to the provisions of this clause the other Party shall have the right, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have hereunder or otherwise, to terminate the JSMA effective immediately upon notice to the disclosing Party. The obligation of confidentiality shall be of a continuing nature for 2 years after termination of this JSMA and shall not be canceled by the expiration, suspension or termination of the JSMA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party on demand shall promptly disclose to the other all documents and accounts relating to the JSMA. 9. Non-competition 9.1. Both Parties undertake, during the Term of this JSMA and for 2 (two) years from the termination or expiry of the JSMA not to directly conduct or otherwise promote activities which compete at the point source of the other Party's business in the Area. The point source of Vertex being a specialty refiner of alternative feedstocks engaged in supply and marketing of said refined streams and the point source of Bunker One being a marine fuel blending bunker company with sale outlets via trade, direct, wholesale and bunkering business. Any exceptions from the above-stated principle require the written consent of the other Party. Each Party is entitled to exercise any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, pursuing injunc- tive relief. 10. No authority to bind. 10.1. Neither Party has the authority to bind or enter into any contracts or agreements on behalf of the other Party, unless instructed in writing prior to the conclusion of the respective transaction. The Parties specifically acknowledge that they are not establishing a joint venture or partnership or any similar arrangement. 11. Assignment. 11.1. Neither Party shall assign or transfer any rights or obligations hereunder without the express prior written consent of the other Party, which may not be unreasonably withheld. Nothing in the JSMA is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person or entity any rights as a third party beneficiary of the JSMA or any Party thereof. 12. Indemnification. 12.1. Vertex shall promptly indemnify Bunker One and pay any and all damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incident to any suits, actions, investigations, claims or proceedings suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by Bunker One by reason of any negligence, gross negligence and/or intentional act or omission on the part of Vertex in rendering services hereunder, or any breach or failure of observance or performance of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Vertex hereunder.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

12.2. Bunker One shall promptly indemnify Vertex and pay any and all damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incident to any suits, actions, investigations, claims or proceedings suffered, sustained, incurred or required to be paid by Vertex by reason of any negligence, gross negligence and/or intentional act or omission on the part of Bunker One in rendering services hereunder, or any breach or failure of observance or performance of any rep- resentation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Bunker One hereunder. 12.3. This clause shall survive termination of this JSMA. 13. Law and jurisdiction. 13.1. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this JSMA, including without limitation any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, that is not resolved in accordance with the provisions set forth below in Section 13.3, shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in the City of Mobile, unless that court does not have subject-matter jurisdiction or declines jurisdiction, in which case any such dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Court for the State of Alabama, City of Mobile, as described in the following paragraphs. Any counterclaim arising out of, or in connection with, the dispute shall be brought in the same proceeding. 13.2. Each Party submits to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Each Party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection to venue in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama or to or any claim of inconvenient forum of such court or of sovereign immunity. Each Party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any proceeding relating to this JSMA. 13.3. Arbitration. 13.3.1 Resolution of Disputes. If a Dispute arises between the parties, the parties agree to use the following procedures in good faith to resolve such Dispute promptly and non judicially. For purposes of this Agreement, Dispute shall mean any alleged material breach of any representation, warranty or obligation herein, or a disagreement regarding the interpretation, performance or nonperformance of any provision thereof, or the validity, scope and enforceability of these dispute resolution procedures, or any dispute regarding any damages arising from the termination of this Agreement. Any party may give written notice to any other party of the existence of a Dispute (a Dispute Notice). 13.3.2 Negotiation. Within five (5) days after delivery of any Dispute Notice the parties involved in the Dispute shall meet at a mutually agreeable time and place and thereafter as often as they deem reasonably necessary to exchange relevant information and attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the Dispute. If the Dispute has not been resolved within ten (10) days after the first meeting of the parties, or, if the party receiving the Dispute Notice will not meet within ten (10) days after receipt of the Dispute Notice, then either party may, by delivering notice to the other party, commence arbitration proceedings.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

13.3.3 General Dispute Resolution Provisions. (a) All deadlines specified in this Section 13.3 may be extended by mutual agreement. The procedures specified in this Section 13.3 are an essential provision of this Agreement and are legally binding on the parties. These procedures shall be the sole and exclusive procedures for the resolution of any Dispute between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Any and all actions to enforce the obligations under this Section 13.3 shall be brought in any court specified in Section 13.1. (b) The parties acknowledge that the provisions of this Section 13.3 are intended to provide a private resolution of Disputes between them. Accordingly, all documents, records, and other information relating to the Dispute shall at all times be maintained in the strictest confi- dence and not disclosed to any third party, other than the arbitrators, except where specifically allowed hereunder. All proceedings, communications and negotiations pursuant to this Section 13.3 are confidential. In the event of any judicial challenge to, or enforcement of, any order or award hereunder, any party may designate such portions of the record of such proceedings, communications, and negotiations as such party deems appropriate to be filed under seal. All pro- ceedings, communications and negotiations pursuant to this Section 13.3 shall be treated as com- promise negotiations for all purposes, including for purposes of the US Federal Rules of Evidence and state rules of evidence. None of the statements, disclosures, offers, or communications (or other assertions made in any proceeding or negotiation) made pursuant to this Section 13.3 shall be deemed admissions, nor shall any of said statements, disclosures, offers, communications or assertions be admissible for any purpose other than the enforcement of the terms of this Section 13.3. (c) The parties agree to act in good faith to comply with all of their respective obligations under this Agreement as much as possible as if there were no Dispute during any pending mediation or arbitration hereunder. (d) The parties agree that the terms of this Section 13.3 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. (e) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. The parties agree to have any Dispute that is not resolved pursuant to the procedures established in Section 13.3(a) - (c) decided by neutral arbitration as provided in this Section 13.3(e) and the parties are giving up any rights they might possess to have the Dispute litigated in a court or by a jury trial. The parties are giving up their judicial rights to discovery and appeal, unless such rights are specifically included in this Section 13.3(e). The parties acknowledge and agree that their agreement to this arbitration provision is voluntary. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING, EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES AND COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT ASSERT (WHETHER AS PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR OTHERWISE) ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY FORUM IN RESPECT OF ANY ISSUE OR ACTION, CLAIM, CAUSE OF ACTION OR SUIT (IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE), INQUIRY, PROCEEDING OR INVESTIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING. 13.4 Each Party agrees to the service of any court process by registered or certified U.S. mail (return receipt requested) or by express mail courier delivered to the Party at its last designated address. In

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

addition, each party agrees that any other method of service allowed by Alabama law may be used. All process and any accompanying complaint or other pleadings shall be in the English language and do not require officialization. 13.5 The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods of Vienna 1980 shall not apply to this JSMA. 14. Merger. 14.1. The JSMA is a complete and exclusive statement of all terms and conditions governing the activities contemplated by the JSMA, and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties, written or oral, relating hereto. Unless identified in the JSMA (i.e. sales agreement, terminaling agreements, charter party agreements, etc.) or subsequently documented in writing, no other contract or course of dealing between the Parties, and no statement of any agent, employee or representa- tive of either Party shall be admissible in construing the terms of the JSMA. Each Party affirms that no representations have been made by the other Party, or relied on by it, in entering into this JSMA. 15. Severability of Provisions. 15.1. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any one or more of the provisions of the JSMA, other than the FCPA provision, shall in no way affect or impair the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof. 16. Notices. 16.1. All notices and other communications given under the JSMA shall be in writing (including, without limitation, by fax and email) and shall be effective upon receipt by the addressee. 17. Waiver. 17.1. No failure or any delay on the part of a Party exercising any rights hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any such rights. No waiver of any default or breach of any provision of this JSMA shall be deemed a continuing waiver or waiver of any other breach or default. 18. Anti-Bribery/Corruption. 18.1. Each Party, and any agent or representative of any Party acting at such Party's direction, on such Party's behalf, or for such Party's benefit, in any way related to this Agreement (collectively, Concerned Persons), will be familiar with and comply with (i) the provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (15 U.S.C.A. 78dcl-1 et seq. (1997 & Supp. 2004)), including any amendments which may be effected during the term hereof (ii) the Laws of the country of incor- poration of such Party or such Party's ultimate parent company or the principal place of business of such ultimate parent company; or (m) the principles described in the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions signed in Paris in December 19, 1997, which entered into force on February 15, 1999 and the Conventions Commentaries

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

or the UK Bribery Act 2010. In particular, in carrying out any duties under this Agreement, no Concerned Person will make or offer to make the payment of money or anything else of value to: a. any government official of any country, b. any political party of any country, c. any candidate of any political party of any country, d. any other person, while knowing or having reason to know, that such person will make a payment to a government official, political party, or a candidate of a political party of any country. 18.2. Any breach of this Paragraph by a Concerned Person will result in the termination of this Agreement and will obligate the return of any amounts paid hereunder to such Concerned Person. 19. Board of Directors meetings. During the Term of this JSMA, provided that Bunker One, directly or indirectly, consummates the capital investment described in the Term Sheet, Vertex shall permit a representative of Bunker One, reasonably acceptable to a majority of Vertex's Board of Directors (it being understood that Carlos G. Torres, Sara Shipman Myers and Peter Zachariassen meet such criteria), to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors of Vertex and its committees (committees defied as Audit and Nominating Committee and any special committee formed to consider extraordinary transac- tions) in a non-voting observer capacity and, in this respect, shall give such representative of Bunker One copies of all notices, minutes, consents and other material that Vertex provides to its directors and committee members, provided, that Vertex reserves the right to withhold any in- formation and to exclude such representative from any meeting or portion thereof if Vertex de- termines, upon advice of counsel, such withholding or exclusion is necessary to preserve the at- torney-client privilege between Vertex and its counsel or would result in disclosure of trade se- crets. Bunker One agrees, and any representative of Bunker One will agree, to hold in confidence any confidential information provided to or learned by it in connection with its rights under this section. The confidentiality provisions hereof will survive termination of the Term.

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020

APPENDIX A: (SEE INTERTEK REPORT OF ANALYSIS to include IFO-180, IFO-380 and DMA) APPENDIX B: Storage Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE HEREBY EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE. Bunker One, Inc. /s/ Sara Shipman Myers Name: Sara Shipman Myers Vertex Energy Operating, LLC

Name: Ben Cowart

Source: VERTEX ENERGY INC., 8-K, 1/13/2020
Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Audit Rights that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Does a party have the right to audit the books, records, or physical locations of the counterparty to ensure compliance with the contract?

A: Vertex has the right, at its sole expense and during normal working hours, to have a third party accountant examine the records of Bunker One.
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Q: Exhibit 10.34

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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

This Development Agreement (Development Agreement) is entered into on April 15 , 2010 (EffectiveDate) by and between Cargill, Incorporated through its Bio Technology Development Center, having its principal place of business at 15407 McGinty Road West, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 USA (Cargill) and Bioamber S.A.S., having a place of business at Route de Bazancourt, F-51110, Pomacle France (Bioamber). Bioamber and Cargill shall be referred to individually as Party and collectively as Parties, as required by text.

Background

Cargill and Bioamber mutually agree as follows:

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A. Cargill has developed a yeast strain designated CB1 (CB1) for fermenting dextrose and/or mixed sugar streams and related research tools for modifying CB1,which are protected by Licensed Patents (as defined in Section 2.5 below).

B. Bioamber desires to engage Cargill to further develop or modify CB1 with the goal of fermenting dextrose and/or mixed sugar streams to produce succinic acid and salts thereof.

C. The Parties desire to grant each other certain rights to use the further developed or modified CB1 as well as other technology that is developed in the course of the work as provided in this Development Agreement for research purposes only.

1. Scope of Work Plan 1.1 Cargill agrees to perform the services to develop or modify CB1 to produce succinic acid and salts thereof using dextrose (defined as glucose) and/or sucrose as the fermentation feedstock (Work Plan). The Work Plan is more fully described in Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Development Agreement. CB1 that has been further developed or modified (or the like) under the Work Plan shall be referred to as Modified CB1. Any changes to the Work Plan must be in writing and signed by both Cargill and Bioamber and may be subject to incremental fees depending on resource requirements.

1.2 In agreeing to perform the Work Plan, Cargill represents and warrants that:

1.2.1 Cargill has the capability, experience, and means necessary to perform the Work Plan, and the Work Plan will be performed using personnel, equipment, and material qualified and suitable to perform the Work Plan requested;

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1.2.2 Cargill will provide properly trained and informed personnel, and Cargill will be solely responsible for the negligent acts, errors and omissions of its employees, subcontractors, and agents and for any other person performing services under this Development Agreement at the direct request of Cargill;

1.2.3 Cargill will perform the Work Plan in a workmanlike manner with reasonable skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of the profession practicing under similar conditions and in accordance with accepted industry practices and professional guidelines;

1.2.4 Subject to Section 13.1, Cargill has in effect and will maintain in effect all permits, licenses and other authorizations necessary to perform the Work Plan; and

1.2.5 No other party has rights to its services as described in the Work Plan, and that a work assignment from any third party shall not be accepted, or work by Cargill aloneshall not be conducted, to develop CB1 or other microorganisms that will be used to (a) directly produce succinic acid and salts thereof, or (b) indirectly produce succinic acid and salts thereof (for example, Cargill may develop microorganisms to produce precursors of succinic acid, such as fumaric acid and malic acid, so long as such precursors are not converted to succinic acid, such as by chemical modification), for the Term (as defined in Section 10.1) of this Development Agreement. For purposes of clarity, and as examples, Cargill may sell dextrose as fermentation feedstock to third parties, who may use such dextrose to produce succinic acid; also, Cargill may modify starches to make succinic acid starch derivatives.

2. Fees and Milestones 2.1 Bioamber shall pay Cargill Two Hundred Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars ($250,000.00) within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Development Agreement.

2.2 In addition to the payment in Section 2.1, Bioamber shall pay Cargill a total of [***] U.S. Dollars ($[***] per year per full-time equivalent (FTE) person to perform the Work Plan, and Cargill will make available up to [***] FTE persons per year to perform the work as outlined in the Work Plan. Such total is subject to change based on an annual review of the needs and requirements of the Work Plan. The actual number of FTEs assigned at any given time will be a function of the Work Plan and will be subject to agreement amongst the Parties. In addition, Bioamber will pay for reasonable expenses incurred by Cargill, including travel. Cargill shall cover ordinary and customary [***]. Cargill shall submit to Bioamber a monthly invoice for costs owed by Bioamber, accompanied by a report summarizing Cargill's activities in relation to actual hours worked and expenses incurred. Bioamber will pay Cargill's costs within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice and supporting documentation. Bioamber shall have the right to audit Cargill time sheets from time to time. Such audit shall occur once per year during reasonable business hours by an independent third party agreed to by both parties, who shall be under obligations of confidentiality.

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2.3 Bioamber shall also pay Cargill within thirty (30) days of achieving each of the milestones summarized below and more fully described in the Work Plan found in Exhibit A. For purposes of clarity, payment is triggered [***]. Further, each of the Milestones and Target Dates may be changed according to the needs of the Work Plan and upon written agreement by the parties.

Milestone Target Date Payment Milestone 1: Proof of Concept 12 months after Effective Date US $250,000.00 Milestone 2: CB1 Strain Development 30 months after Effective Date US $300,000.00 Milestone 3: CB1 Strain Optimization 42 months after Effective Date US $500,000.00

2.4 Missed Milestones.

2.4.1 In the event Cargill does not achieve a given Milestone provided in Section 2.3 by the Target Date listed in Section 2.3 or modified Milestone and modified Target Date as agreed to by the Parties, and subsequently achieves such milestone as per the criteria described in Exhibit A, the payment for such missed milestone shall be due [***] and the amount due shall be [***] for every [***] beyond the Target Date. The Target Date for subsequent Milestones will be adjusted to reflect the date on which the Milestone was actually achieved. If a subsequent Milestone is achieved by the original Target Date listed in Section 2.3, Bioamber will pay Cargill the amount [***]. For purposes of clarity and as examples, if Milestones 1 and 2 were not delivered by the Target Dates, but Milestone 3 is delivered by or before the Target Date, then the total payments due to Cargill at that time would be [***] (a total payment of $[***]). Another example is if [***], the payment due at that time would be a total of $[***].

2.4.2 In the event Cargill does not achieve a given Milestone provided in Section 2.3 by the Target Date listed in Section 2.3 or modified Milestone and modified Target Date as agreed to by the Parties, and Bioamber decides to commercialize Modified CB1, any outstanding milestone payments shall immediately become due such that the total payment due Cargill under this Development Agreement equals One Million Fifty Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $1,050,000.00).

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2.4.3 Provided that Cargill has respected its undertakings set out in Section 1.2 of this Development Agreement, no other damages shall accrue to Cargill for not achieving a given Milestone other than provided in Sections 2.4.1, 2.4.2, and 2.5.

2.5 Option to Research License. In the event Cargill (i) is unable to achieve a given milestone described in Section 2.3 by the Target Date, or (ii) terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.2, Bioamber shall have the option to obtain a license during the term of this Development Agreement to the patent applications and patents listed in Exhibit B (including any continuations, continued prosecutions, continuations- in-part, reissues, reexaminations, divisions or substitutions thereof) (collectively Licensed Patents), the tool kit listed in Exhibit C (Licensed Tool Kit), and Cargill Improvements if any (as defined in Section 5.2 below), for research use only and for additional monetary consideration (Research License). Except for financial terms paid by third parties for [***], the Research License shall be offered to Bioamber at [***]. Such research use shall be for the development and optimization of CB1 for the production of succinic acid and salts thereof using dextrose or sucrose as the fermentation feedstock. The Research License shall be provided to Bioamber only, with no rights to sublicense and with no have made rights. Notwithstanding the preceding, Bioamber will be permitted to outsource development work as outlined in the Work Plan and according to the Research License to third parties that have been approved by Cargill, and such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In considering whether or not to outsource such development work to third parties, the Parties recognize that it is in their mutual interest to protect CB1, Modified CB1, Cargill Confidential Information (as defined in Section 4.1), and Know-How and Licensed Patents (as those terms are defined under the Commercial License Agreement) and, therefore, the Parties shall undertake joint evaluations of third parties who have been identified by Bioamber to perform such development work, including, for example and not by limitation, a risk assessment of the geography in which such development work will occur, and whether or not such third parties have similar guiding principles as Cargill (a copy of Cargill's Guiding Principles and Compliance Policy on Intellectual Property is attached as Exhibit F). Such development work shall not be conducted by such third parties in circumstances where Cargill's intellectual property is at an unacceptable risk as determined by Cargill based on the joint evaluations of such third parties. The terms and conditions of such Research License shall be negotiated between the Parties and shall include the terms described in this Section 2.5 and terms addressing ownership and rights to use of any intellectual property developed. Further, this Development Agreement shall serve as the framework for the Research License.

2.6 Technology Transfer. In the event Milestone 3 is achieved, Cargill will provide up to [***] to assist in a successful transfer of the Modified CB1 technology to Bioamber in order to allow subsequent scale-up at the same FTE rate set forth in Section 2.2. For clarity, [***] per FTE per year equals US$[***] for this technology transfer).

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2.7 Scale-Up. Following the successful technology transfer, upon request by Bioamber and subject to Cargill's availability of appropriate resources, Cargill will enter at its sole discretion into a services agreement with Bioamber to assist in the fermentation scale-up of using Modified CB1 obtained under Milestones 2 and 3 for producing succinic acid and salts thereof at a single Bioamber facility or a facility designated by Bioamber. Cargill shall invoice Bioamber [***] U.S. Dollars (US$[***]) per man-day provided, not inclusive of taxes or other governmental fees, and further adjusted for inflation at the time it goes into effect. Cargill shall have no obligation to perform scale-up work at Cargill facilities.

3. Alternative Feedstock. Bioamber also desires the right to further develop CB1 to utilize cellulosic biomass as the fermentation feedstock. Cargill hereby grants Bioamber the option to modify or convert the Work Plan to include the development or modification of CB1 capable of fermenting such cellulosic feedstock (Modified Work Plan). If such option is exercised, (a) the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement shall apply to the Modified Work Plan except (i) new, additional up-front and milestone payments shall apply as provided below, and (ii) any development work performed under the Modified Work Plan will be at a FTE rate which will be equivalent to the FTE rate provided in Section 2.2 above and further adjusted for inflation at the time it goes into effect; and (b) the commercial license attached as Exhibit D shall be expanded to include the resulting strain developed out of the Modified Work Plan with no additional change in the financial terms. Additionally, the additional up-front fee [***].

Milestone using Alternative Feedstock Target Date Payment Up-front Payment TBD US $[***] Milestone 1: Proof of Concept TBD US $[***] Milestone 2: CB1 Strain Development TBD US $[***] Milestone 3: CB1 Strain Optimization TBD US $[***]

4. Confidentiality. To carry out the Work Plan, Cargill may receive from, and provide to, Bioamber certain Confidential Information, as defined below. Such Confidential Information will be disclosed by one Party (the Disclosing Party) to the other Party (the Receiving Party) on the following terms and conditions:

4.1 Confidential Information means all business, technical, and financial information related to the Work Plan, the terms and discussions relating to the Term Sheet executed by the parties on December 3, 2009 and December 4, 2009, and to any aspect of the business of each Party that is material to the Work Plan, including, without limitation, Licensed Tool Kit, products, product compositions, raw materials, specifications, formulae, equipment, business plans and strategies, customer lists, supplier lists, know-how, samples, drawings, pricing informationand other financial information, inventions, ideas, research information, packaging, manufacturing processes, and other information, or its potential use, that is owned by or in possession of either Party. For purposes of clarity, the parties shall not disclose to each other any Confidential Information that is not material to the Work Plan, such as, by way of example and without limitation, processes and other information relating to post-fermentation activities. Confidential Information shall not include information that: (a) is in the public domain prior to disclosure by Disclosing Party; (b) becomes part of the public domain, by publication or otherwise, through no unauthorized act or omission by the Receiving Party; (c) is lawfully in the Receiving Party's possession prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party; or (d) is independently developed by an employee(s) of the Receiving Party with no access to the disclosed Confidential Information.

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4.2 The Receiving Party agrees to take and maintain proper and appropriate steps to protect Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party agrees to disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party only to employees or agents of the Receiving Party who are directly involved with the Work Plan contemplated by this Development Agreement, and even then only to such extent as is necessary and essential to perform the Work Plan. The Receiving Party agrees to inform such employees and agents of the confidential nature of the information disclosed hereunder and to cause all such employees and agents to abide by the terms of this Development Agreement.

4.3 The Receiving Party shall not disclose the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information to any unauthorized party without the Disclosing Party's prior express written consent or unless required by court order or order of a similar governmental entity. If a Party is required by court order or order of a similar governmental entity to disclose the other's Confidential Information, they shall give the other Party prompt notice of such requirement so that an appropriate protective order or other relief may be sought.

4.4 The Receiving Party will use Confidential Information only in connection with the Work Plan. Both Parties have reserved all rights to their respective Confidential Information not expressly granted herein. All documents and/or tangible materials containing or comprising Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party will remain the property of the Disclosing Party. Upon the request of the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party will destroy all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party and any documents prepared by the Receiving Party using Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party agrees to provide confirmation of such destruction in writing. The Receiving Party may, however, keep one copy of any such document in the files of its legal department or outside counsel for record purposes only.

4.5 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Development Agreement, each Receiving Party acknowledges that a breach of confidentiality and use as provided in this Section may result in irreparable harm and damages to the Disclosing Party in an amount difficult to ascertain and that cannot be adequately compensated by a monetary award. Accordingly, in addition to any other relief to which the Disclosing Party may be entitled at law or in equity, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek a temporary and/or permanent injunctive relief from any breach or threatened breach by the Receiving Party.

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4.6 The obligations imposed by this section, including but not limited to non-disclosure and non-use, however, will endure so long as the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party does not become part of the public domain.

4.7 The existence of and the terms of this Development Agreement, including its Exhibits, are confidential and are not to be disclosed without the prior written approval of Cargill.

4.8 Neither Party may make any public announcement concerning this Development Agreement, its subject matter, and the activities and actions it contemplates without the other Party's express written consent. 4.9 This Section 4 supercedes and replaces the Mutual Confidentiality Agreement between the Parties, which was effective July 17, 2009. All Confidential Information that was subject to that Mutual Confidentiality Agreement is hereby made subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 4.

5. Intellectual Property 5.1 Each party shall retain ownership of all intellectual property that it owned prior to the Effective Date.

5.2 Improvements. Any invention or discovery relating to the Work Plan, in whole or in part, that is conceived during the term of this Development Agreement shall be an Improvement. The scope for Improvements will be limited to the CB1 strain itself and the [***] (the Field), but shall exclude [***]. Bioamber will own any Improvement in the field of succinic acid and salts thereof and such Improvement shall be designated Bioamber Improvements. Cargill will own any Improvement in all fields other than the field of succinic acid and salts thereof, subject to the rights provided in Section 5.2.1 below, and such Improvement shall be designated Cargill Improvements. In the event it is not clear as to ownership of any Improvement as described in this Section 5.2, in other words, if it is not clear whether an invention or discovery is either a Bioamber Improvement or a Cargill Improvement, such Improvement shall be [***] and such Improvement shall be designated Joint Improvements. For purposes of clarity, as examples, Cargill Improvements are those inventions relating to fumaric acid and malic acid. Additionally, where an Improvement has applications both in the Field and outside the Field, then such Improvement, as it applies to the Field, shall be a Bioamber Improvement and, as it applies outside the Field, such Improvement shall be a Cargill Improvement.

5.2.1 Cargill hereby grants Bioamber, and Bioamber hereby accepts, an exclusive, royalty-free license to Cargill Improvements and Joint Improvements for use in the Field during the term of this Development Agreement with a reservation of right for Cargill to practice such Cargill Improvements and Joint Improvements for use in the field of succinic acid and salts thereof during the term of this Development Agreement. Such use shall be for research purposes only with no rights to sublicense and with no have made rights. Cargill shall also grant a commercial license to Bioamber for Cargill Improvements and Joint Improvements under the terms and conditions of Exhibit D.

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5.2.2 Bioamber hereby grants Cargill, and Cargill hereby accepts, an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license with an unlimited right to sublicense under and to Bioamber Improvements for use outside the Field during the term of this Development Agreement. Such use shall be for research purposes only.

5.2.3 Cargill shall have the first option to prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain patent applications and issued/granted patents on Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements, which option may be waived in whole or in part. Cargill shall bear all costs incurred in connection with such preparation, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of U.S. and foreign application(s) and issued/granted patents directed to Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements. Cargill shall provide Bioamber a copy of any proposed patent application covering Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements in advance of the submission of the proposed patent application to any patent office. However, Cargill shall be entitled to file provisional patent applications without seeking Bioamber's approval. If Cargill waives its option, Bioamber shall have the option to prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain patent applications and issued patents on Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements. Cargill shall provide, when requested by Bioamber, all information in its possession, or true copies thereof, pertaining to Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements which may be necessary or useful in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications covering the Bioamber Improvements and Joint Improvements. Such information shall be treated as Confidential Information.

5.2.4 If Cargill waives its option to prepare and prosecute a patent application in accordance with Section 5.2.3 and elects not to file such a patent application or elects to allow any such patent application or issued/granted patent to become abandoned or lapse, Cargill shall give Bioamber notice of such election promptly and at least two (2) months prior to the first date that action must be taken to avoid such abandonment or lapse. Bioamber shall have the right to take over at its sole expense the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any such patent application and Bioamber shall keep Cargill informed of Bioamber's filing, prosecution, and maintenance activities. All out-of-pocket expenses of Cargill shall be reimbursed by Bioamber. Bioamber shall have no liability to Cargill for Bioamber's acts or failure to act with respect to such patent application or issued/granted patent.

5.2.5 Cargill shall have the sole power to bring and/or settle suits for infringement of any and all patent applications and/or patents on Improvements, regardless of ownership; provided, however, if required by law, Cargill shall join Bioamber, and Bioamber shall be joined, in such suits. Cargill shall control any such suits and shall bear all expenses related to any such suits. Bioamber shall provide any assistance reasonably requested in prosecuting and enforcing any and all patent applications and/or patents on Improvements. In the event Cargill elects not to initiate and prosecute suits for infringement of any patent application/and or patent onImprovement within the Field, then with sixty (60) days prior written notice to Cargill, Bioamber shall be entitled to initiate and prosecute such suits. For purposes of clarity, within such sixty (60) day period, Cargill shall be entitled to initiate and prosecute such suits.

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5.2.6 Cargill shall have the sole power to settle suits for infringement of the Licensed Patents. Cargill will in good faith consider enforcement requests from Bioamber.

5.2.7 Improvements are to be considered Confidential Information of the owning Party subject to the terms and conditions of Section 4, provided that the Party authorized hereunder to file and prosecute patent applications for an Improvement may make disclosure of that Improvement to outside patent counsel and to relevant patent offices as reasonably necessary for filing and prosecution of a patent application.

5.3 In consideration of the ownership rights granted to Bioamber under this Section 5, and the licenses granted to Bioamber under this Section 5 and the Commercial License attached as Exhibit D, Bioamber agrees to the payment terms and its other obligations contained in the attached Commercial License.

6. WRF Patents. Washington Research Foundation (WRF) is the owner of several patents relating to the expression of polypeptides in yeast (WRF Patents). Prior to transferring CB1 or any other yeast strain to Bioamber, Bioamber shall provide to Cargill a letter from WRF stating that Bioamber has a license to the WRF Patents (Bioamber-WRF License). Upon receipt of such letter, Cargill will transfer CB1 to Bioamber for Bioamber's use of the strain commensurate with and in accordance with the Bioamber-WRF License. Cargill shall have no liability to Bioamber for Bioamber's acts or failure to act with respect to the WRF Patents. 7. Warranties. Except as provided in Section 1.2 of this Development Agreement, Cargill makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the services provided under this Development Agreement and with respect to the subject matter of this Development Agreement. The services are provided as is and Bioamber acknowledges that it bears all responsibility and accountability for evaluating, approving, and implementing any of results resulting from this Development Agreement.

8. Indemnification. Bioamber and Cargill agree to waive any and all claims against each other for consequential, punitive, incidental, special, or other forms of exemplary losses whether arising in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, including any losses relating to lost use, lost profits, lost business, damage to reputation, or lost or diminished financing unless such claims are based on a Party's gross negligence or willful misconduct. 9. Notices. All notices or other communication must be in writing and delivered by (a) personal delivery, (b) reputable overnight delivery service, or (c) facsimile or e-mail, confirmed under clause (a) or clause (b), and addressed in each case as set forth below:

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If to Cargill: If to Bioamber:

Cargill, Incorporated Bioamber S.A.S. Bio Technology Development Center 1250 Rene-Levesque West 15285 Minnetonka Blvd. Suite 4110 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 USA Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 4W8 Fax: 952-742-0540 Fax: 514-844-1414 Attention: Pirkko Suominen Attention: Laurent Bernier

With copy to: Cargill, Incorporated Law Department / Mailstop 24 15407 McGinty Road West Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 USA Fax: 952-742-6349 Attention: Bio TDC IP Lawyer

With copy to: Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p. 2000-2000 McGill College Suite 2000 Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 3H3 Fax: 514-844-5836 Attention: Thomas Desbiens

10. Term and Termination.

10.1 This Development Agreement will begin on the Effective Date and continue for four (4) years unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 10.2, or unless the parties extend the term by mutual written Development Agreement (Term). 10.2 Either Party may terminate this Development Agreement by giving written notice to the other Party, (a)in the event the other Party's bankruptcy, insolvency, or the filing of a petition therefore; and (b) the other Party materially defaults in the performance of its obligations hereunder. This Development Agreement shall also terminate upon mutual written agreement by the Parties. Further, in the event there is a dispute as to whether or not Cargill has missed a certain Milestone, then the Target Date for that Milestone shall be tolled until the Parties, acting in good faith, have settled such dispute in writing between themselves or through an independent expert.

11. Independent Contractor. Nothing in this Development Agreement is to be construed to deem the relationship between the parties to be one of master/servant, principal/agent, or employer/employee. To the contrary, the relationship of Cargill to Bioamber is that of independent contractor, and Cargill will have no authority to (i) make any binding decision for, or on behalf of, Bioamber or (ii) commit Bioamber to any contract, obligation, debt, or other liability. None of Cargill's employees will be deemed to be employees of Bioamber. 12. Publicity. Any public statements related to work performed under this Development Agreement, including public statements related to the existence of this Development Agreement itself, will only be made after the prior written consent of both Parties concerning timing, content, and audience.

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13. Miscellaneous.

13.1 Third Party Patents. In addition to the WRF Patents as described more fully in Section 6, the CB1 Team of the Bio Technology Development Center of Cargill represents that, to the best of its knowledge as of the Effective Date, the patents and patent applications of third parties that could impact the Work Plan and the commercialization thereof are provided in Exhibit E (Third Party Patents). Cargill shall have no liability to Bioamber for Bioamber's acts or failure to act with respect to such Third Party Patents. The Parties shall meet regularly throughout the Term of this Development Agreement to determine whether or not licenses to Third Party Patents are needed to perform or continue to perform the Work Plan and the next steps if such licenses are needed.

13.2 Governing Law. This Development Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States of America, disregarding its conflicts of law rules.

13.3 Assignment. Neither Party shall assign this Development Agreement or the obligations contained herein without the express written consent of the other Party.

13.4 Waiver. The failure of either Party to insist in any one or more instances upon performance of any terms or conditions of this Development Agreement, is not to be construed as a waiver of future performance of any such term, covenant, or condition, but the obligations of either Party with respect thereto will continue in full force and effect. No waiver will be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party.

13.5 Amendment. No amendment, modification, or waiver of the terms of this Development Agreement shall be binding unless placed in writing and duly executed by the Parties' authorized representatives. 13.6 Severability. All provisions contained herein are severable, and in the event any of them is held to be invalid by any competent court or arbitrator, this Development Agreement is to be interpreted as if such invalid provision were not contained herein.

13.7 Survivability. Sections 4 (Confidentiality), 5 (Intellectual Property), 6 (WRF Patents), 7 (Warranties), 8 (Indemnification), 13.2 (Governing Law), and 13.7 (Survivability) will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Development Agreement.

13.8 Entire Agreement. This Development Agreement supersedes all previous understandings between Cargill and Bioamber concerning the subject matter of this Development Agreement, including but not limited to the Term Sheet executed by the Parties on December 3, 2009 and December 4, 2009, and the Mutual Confidentiality Agreement between the Parties which was effective July 17, 2009, and, together with its attachments, including the Commercial License Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit D executed concurrently with this Development Agreement, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in writing and signed by both Parties specifically referring to this Development Agreement and the Commercial License Agreement.

13.9 Bioamber Non-Compete Commitment. Bioamber will not itself or with or through third parties engage in the development of biocatalysts other than E. coli for the production of succinic acid or salts thereof, except for the development activities under the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement. This obligation endures for the Term of this Development Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, Bioamber shall be permitted to evaluate other biocatalysts, but shall not undertake development of such biocatalysts. The purpose of such evaluations shall be to identify and eventually secure alternative technologies, in the event that the CB1 development program is not successful. As such, Bioamber shall cease within 30 days any further funding and development of a biocatalyst, including but not limited to the genetic modification or the optimization of fermentation conditions, when such biocatalyst has demonstrated the ability to produce succinic acid at a concentration above [***] grams per liter. This restriction shall apply to any succinic acid biocatalyst other than E. coli, be it a biocatalyst developed in-house, licensed-in, or under development at a third party lab that is funded by Bioamber or to which Bioamber has secured a future right or right of first refusal through direct payment, in kind contribution, grant, gift, differed payment or commitment to a future payment.

The Parties, through their authorized representatives, hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this Development Agreement.

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CARGILL, INCORPORATED Bio Technology Development Center BIOAMBER S.A.S.

/s/ Jack Staboch /s/ Jean-Francois Huc Signature Signature

VP BioTDC Director General Title Title

4/16/10 April 15, 2010 Date Date

Exhibit A Work Plan Milestones

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MILESTONE 1

[***] Time to achieve: Month 12

MILESTONE 2

[***] Time to achieve: Month 30

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Exhibit B Cargill Patents and Patent Applications

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Publication # Title Filing Date Expiration Date

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Publication # Title Filing Date Expiration Date

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Publication # Title Filing Date Expiration Date

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Exhibit C Licensed Tool Kit

Basic Package Content:

Additional Fee Option Content:

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[***] [***] [***] [***] [***]

The price will be negotiated, but as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the fair market value is base package price of US $[***]

Genome sequence of CB1, including assembly and annotations as is Cargill's state of the art at the time of the request.

The price will be negotiated, but as of the Effective Date of this Development Agreement, the fair market value is price of US $[***]

EXHIBIT D

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EXHIBIT E Third Party Patents relating to the Work Plan

Third Party Patents relating to Modified Work Plan

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Publication number and title Assignee [***]

Publication number and title Assignee [***]

EXHIBIT F Cargill's Guiding Principles

Cargill's Compliance Policy on Intellectual Property

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Cargill will comply with the laws of all countries to which it is subject. Cargill will not knowingly assist any third party to violate any law of any country, by creating false documents or by any other means. Cargill will not pay or receive bribes or participate in any other unethical, fraudulent, or corrupt practice. Cargill will always honor all business obligations that it undertakes with absolute integrity. Cargill will keep its business records in a manner that accurately reflects the true nature of its business transactions.

Cargill managers and supervisors will be responsible that employees, consultants and contract workers under their supervision are familiar with applicable laws and company policies and comply with them. Further, they will be responsible for preventing, detecting, and reporting any violations of law of Cargill policies. Cargill employees will not become involved in situations that create a conflict of interest between the company and the employee. Every year, all Cargill employees sign an agreement to live these principles.
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.

A: Bioamber and Cargill agree to waive any and all claims against each other for consequential, punitive, incidental, special, or other forms of "exemplary" losses whether arising in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, including any losses relating to lost use, lost profits, lost business, damage to reputation, or lost or diminished financing unless such claims are based on a Party's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Q: Exhibit 10.26

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

This STRATEGIC' ALLIANCE AGREEMENT (including the exhibits and schedules hereto, this Agreement) is made and entered into this 16 day of August. 2012 (the Effective Date) by and between Lightbridge Corporation, a Nevada Corporation (Lightbridge), and Lloyds Register FNMA, acting through its office in Abu Dhabi (Lloyds and. together with Lightbridge. the Parties).

BACKGROUND

Lightbridge and Lloyds believe that, by cooperatively combining their considerable experience, expertise and financial and market resources, they can increase the volume of business they can conduct in in the area of nuclear consulting and strategic advisory services in the United Arab Emirates. Accordingly, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound by this Agreement, agree as follows:

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

As used in this Agreement:

Affiliate shall mean, with respect to any referenced Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such referenced Person.

Business Day shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in New York or London are generally authorized or required to close.

Confidential Information shall mean, as to any Party as a Recipient, (a) all non-public written, graphic, oral, electromagnetic or other information (including technical, financial and business information regarding models, market studies, business plans. clients' names, reports, plans. projections, data or any other information) relating to the business, strategy, prospects or plans of the other Party or any of the other Party's Affiliates and (b) any reproductions, copies, notes, analyses, work papers. compilations, studies, interpretations or any other document or information derived from any of the foregoing.

Project shall mean any undertaking involving the provision of nuclear consulting or strategic advisory services to any entity in the United Arab Emirates.

Government Authority shall mean any national, federal, provincial, state, prefectural or municipal governmental tribunal or organization, or any political subdivision. instrumentality. Ministry, department, legislative body, agency, court, tribunal, authority, corporation, commission or other body or entity of, or under the direct or indirect control of, any of the foregoing, including any central bank or other fiscal, monetary or other authority.

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Law shall mean any law, statute, ordinance, act, legislation, bill, enactment, policy, treaty, international agreement, ordinance, judgment, injunction, award, decree, rule, regulation, interpretation, determination, requirement, writ or order of, or any term of any license or permit issued by, any Government Authority.

Person shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization or other entity.

Recipient shall mean each Party. whenever it has received or is receiving Confidential Information directly or indirectly from the other Party or any of its Affiliates.

ARTICLE II GENERAL SCOPE; RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

Section 2.1 General Scope. During the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall actively seek attractive Projects and, in pursuit of any potential Project, shall promote the Lightbridge-Lloyds strategic alliance whenever given the opportunity to do so. Each Party shall present to the other Party every potential Project which such Party desires to pursue.

Section 2.2 Relationship of Parties. With respect to any Project, regardless of which Party identified such Project, the Parties agree that Lloyds shall act as prime contractor on any Project and that Lightbridge shall have a right of first refusal to participate in such Project as a sub- contractor to Lloyds, and shall be entitled to perform such work which would generate up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the total fees payable to Lloyds as general contractor under the Project.

Section 2.3 Identification of Projects. Upon identification of a Project, the Parties shall jointly prepare a proposed plan for the acquisition and execution of the Project, which shall include a detailed forecasted budget therefore. Upon the award of a prime contract regarding a Project to Lloyds, the Parties shall attempt in good faith to negotiate and enter into a subcontract agreement whereby the scope of Lightbridge's services on the Project, and compensation to Lightbridge therefore, shall be specified.

Section 2.4 No Commitment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Parties understand and agree that each Party shall have the right, at all times and in their sole and absolute discretion, to pursue or not pursue or continue with or not continue with a Project and that neither Party shall have any obligation or liability to the other Party arising out of or relating to a decision not to pursue a Project for any reason. Each Party agrees that it shall not pursue any damages against the other Party or any of its Affiliates arising out of or relating to a decision by such Party or any of its Affiliates not to pursue or continue with a Project, regardless of' the reason for such decision.

ARTICLE III COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to. at all times, comply in all respects with all applicable Laws in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party (the Relevant Party) shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, do or cause to be done any of the following in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement: (a) directly or indirectly through any other Person. pay, offer to pay, promise to pay, or authorize the payment of any monies or anything of value to any official or employee of any Government Authority or any political party or candidate for political office for the purpose of illegally or improperly inducing or rewarding any action by such official, employee or candidate favorable to the Relevant Party or any of its Affiliate or (b) take any other action that, if taken by a Person subject to United States law, would violate the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that is familiar with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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ARTICLE IV CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 4.1 Obligation to Maintain and Protect Confidentiality. The Recipient agrees that it shall receive, protect and maintain the Confidential Information in the strictest confidence. The Recipient agrees to keep all of the Confidential Information confidential, not to use that Confidential Information other than for the purpose of this Agreement and not to disclose the same to any Person other than in accordance with this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Party from whom such Confidential Information was received, unless:

(a) the Recipient is required to make the disclosure by Law or under any administrative guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of Law) the observance of which, if not having the force of Law, is in accordance with the practice of responsible persons similarly situated;

(b) the disclosure is necessary for the purpose of obtaining any consent, authorization, approval or license from any Government Authority with respect to the transactions effected pursuant to this Agreement;

(c) it is necessary that the disclosure be made to any taxation or fiscal authority;

(d) the disclosure is made in accordance with Section 4.3 to the officers, employees, or agents of the Recipient, or to the professional advisors of the Recipient for the purpose of obtaining professional advice in relation to this Agreement or any matter the subject thereof or otherwise for the purpose of consulting those professional advisors;

(e) the disclosure is necessary or desirable in relation to any procedure for discovery of documents and any proceedings before any court, tribunal (including any arbitral tribunal) or regulatory body; or

In respect of any Confidential Information to be disclosed by the Recipient pursuant to the exceptions referred to in this Section 4.1, the Recipient must, prior to such disclosure, notify the Party from whom the Confidential Information was received of the need or intention to disclose.

Section 4.2 Exceptions to Confidentiality. The confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement do not apply to information or details of the Confidential Information which:

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(a) are part of the public domain at the time acquired by the Recipient;

(b) are not acquired by the Recipient. either directly or indirectly, from the disclosing Party or its Affiliates;

(c) are made known to the Recipient by a Person who did not acquire knowledge of the information or of the details, either directly or indirectly, under an obligation of confidentiality or has an independent right to disclose same;

(d) after being made known to the Recipient, becomes part of the public domain through no fault of the Recipient or of any Person to which the Recipient has disclosed details of the Confidential Information; or

(e) the Recipient can establish were in its possession prior to the date of disclosure of such details by the disclosing Party.

Section 4.3 Disclosure to Affiliates; Safekeeping. The Recipient agrees that prior to disclosure of Confidential Information to any Affiliate, it will inform the Affiliate of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and require such Affiliate to treat the Confidential Information as confidential according to this Agreement as if such Affiliate were a Recipient. The Recipient shall, and shall cause each of its Affiliate to, use its best endeavors to procure and ensure at all times the safe and confidential storage of Confidential Information in their possession or control. Without limiting the foregoing, the Recipient shall, and shall cause its Affiliate to, safeguard the Confidential Information to the same extent as if it were information of or pertaining to the Recipient. and the Recipient acknowledges that the release, publication or dissemination of the Confidential Information could be harmful to a Project or a Party.

Section 4.4 Return of Confidential Information. The Recipient agrees that upon the written request of the disclosing Party it will promptly (a) return all Confidential Information and any and all copies thereof to the disclosing Party and shall require each of its Affiliate to do likewise or (b) destroy the same and deliver a certificate of destruction to the disclosing Party.

Section 4.5 Survival of Confidentiality Obligations. This Article IV shall survive termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE V EVENTS OF DEFAULT; TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 5.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events constitutes an event of default (an Event of Default) by a Party (the Defaulting Party) under this Agreement:

5.1.1 the Defaulting Party fails to perform in any material respect any obligation under this Agreement. or any representation or warranty made by the Defaulting Party in this Agreement is untrue in any material respect, and such failure is not cured within 30 days after the non-Defaulting Party notifies the Defaulting Party of such failure; or

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5.1.2 the Defaulting Party:

(a) files a petition or otherwise commences, or authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of. a proceeding or cause under any bankruptcy, winding up, liquidation. insolvency, receivership or similar law for the protection of creditors or has such a petition filed or proceeding commenced against it. which, in the case of an involuntary petition or proceeding, remains undismissed and unstayed for 90 days; or

(b) is otherwise adjudicated insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they become due, otherwise makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or is dissolved or otherwise terminated.

Section 5.2 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, the non-Defaulting Party may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice to the Defaulting Party. The non-Defaulting Party's remedy set forth in the immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be exclusive and is in addition to, and may be exercised concurrently with, any other right or remedy that may otherwise be available to the Non-Defaulting Party at law or in equity. Without limiting the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, the Non-Defaulting Party may recover damages against the Defaulting Party even if this Agreement is terminated (including damages arising out of such termination).

Section 5.3 Term and Termination. This Agreement is effective on the Effective Date and shah continue in effect until the earlier of (a) the fifth (5t h) anniversary of the Effective Date, and (b) termination by either Party for any reason upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other Party; provided, however, that no Party shall be able to terminate this Agreement so long as such Party is a Defaulting Party under this Agreement. The occurrence of the Termination Date shall not relieve either Party of any unfulfilled obligation or undischarged liability of such Party relating to the period prior to the Termination Date.

ARTICLE VI NOTICE

Section 6.1 Notices. All notices, consents, demands or other communications (collectively, the Notices) made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, in the English language and signed and correctly dated by the Party sending same. All Notices shall he delivered personally (by courier or otherwise) or by facsimile to the receiving Party at the address given below:

If to Lightbridge With copy to: Addressed to: Lightbridge Corporation Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 1600 Tysons Boulevard 2300 N Street, NW Tysons Corner, VA 22102 Washington, DC 20037 Attn: James D. Guerra Attn: Louis A. Bevilacqua Tel.: 571-730-1200 Tel.: 202-663-8158

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If to Lloyds With copy to: Addressed to: Energy Area Business Manager Global Nuclear Director Lloyd's Register, EMEA Lloyd's Register Festival Office Tower, Suite 2001 71 Fenchurch Street Dubai Festival City London Al Rebat Street EC3M 4BS Ras Al Khor, Deira United Kingdom Dubai Tel: +44 20 7423 1677 United Arab Emirates Tel.: +971 4 701 4236

Section 6.2 Effective Date of Notices. Any Notice delivered personally shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is so delivered, or upon attempted delivery if acceptance of delivery is refused, and any notice delivered by facsimile transmission shall be deemed to have been given on the first Business Day it is received (or on the first Business Day after it is received, if received on other than a Business Day). Notice given in any other manner shall be deemed to have been given on the first Business Day it is received (or on the first Business Day after it is received, if received on other than a Business Day).

Section 6.3 Change of Address for Notices. A Party may change the address to which Notices hereunder are to be sent to it by giving Notice of such change of address in the manner provided in Section 11.1.

ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS

Section 7.1 No Partnership; No Agency. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to create a partnership, joint venture or common enterprise between the Parties. Neither Party shall be liable for the debts or obligations of the other Party. Each Party shall limit its activities pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to that of the functions and related services expressly set forth herein. Without limiting the foregoing, neither Party is authorized to assume or create any obligation, liability, or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the other Party or any of its Affiliates or to bind the other Party or any of its Affiliates in any manner whatsoever, and neither Party shall hold itself out as an agent or legal representative of the other Party or any of its Affiliates.

Section 7.2 Governing Law. The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England.

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Amendment and Modifications. This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented at any time by the Parties but only pursuant to an instrument in writing signed by both of them.

Section 7.4 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

Section 7.5 Assignment. No Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.

Section 7.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with that certain Non-Circumvention and Confidentiality Agreement, dated December 16, 2011, between Lightbridge and Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited, contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

Section 7.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable. all other provisions will not be affected. With respect to the provision held invalid or unenforceable, the Parties will amend this Agreement as necessary to effect the original intent of the parties to this Agreement as closely as possible.

Section 7.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement on any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, nor is anything in this Agreement intended to relieve or discharge any obligation of any third person to any Party or give any third person any right of subrogation or action against any Party.

Section 7.9 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different Parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of the signature page of this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall he equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 7.10 Expenses. Each of the Parties shall pay its own costs incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

Lightbridge Corporation By:/s/ James D. Guerra Name: James D. Guerra Title: COO

Lloyds Register EMEZ By:/s/ N.D.A.M. Nooren Name: N.D.A.M. Nooren Title: AREA Business Manager - Energy MEAA

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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?

A:
No Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.
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