Common use of Access, Easements and Rights-of-Way Clause in Contracts

Access, Easements and Rights-of-Way. To the extent either party has the right to allow access by the other party, the party with access rights shall provide the other party such access to its facilities as is necessary and convenient for that party to perform its obligations under this Agreement. To the extent either party has the right to do so, such party grants to the other party the use of all easements and rights-of-way held by that party that are necessary and convenient for the other party to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Such use shall include, but not be limited to, those rights under Shipper’s oil and Gas lease(s) to construct, operate, and maintain pipelines and appurtenant facilities for the purpose of Gathering Gas from the leasehold, and any rights of way held by LMM. Each party shall be responsible for maintaining its access, easements and rights-of-way at its sole cost and expense, provided that the party relying on another party’s access rights shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party against any and all claims or liabilities for damages arising from their access to any site.