Extraordinary Costs. Without the prior written consent of the Developer, pursuant to a written estimate submitted by Operator, Operator shall not undertake any single project or incur any extraordinary cost with respect to any well being produced under this Agreement that is reasonably estimated to result in an expenditure of more than $5,000, unless the project or extraordinary cost is necessary for the following: (i) to safeguard persons or property; or (ii) to protect the well or related facilities in the event of a sudden emergency. In no event, however, shall the Developer be required to pay for any project or extraordinary cost arising from the negligence or misconduct of Operator, its agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees. All extraordinary costs incurred and the cost of projects undertaken under this section with respect to a well being produced under this Agreement shall be billed to the Developer at the invoice cost of third-party services performed or materials purchased together with a reasonable and competitive charge by Operator for any services performed directly by it, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the well. Operator shall have the right to require the Developer to pay in advance all or a portion of the estimated costs of a project undertaken under this section, before undertaking the project, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the well or xxxxx.
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Samples: Drilling and Operating Agreement (Atlas Resources Series 28-2010 L.P.), Drilling and Operating Agreement (Atlas Resources Series 28-2010 L.P.)
Extraordinary Costs. Without the prior written consent of the Developer, pursuant to a written estimate submitted by Operator, Operator shall not undertake any single project or incur any extraordinary cost with respect to any well being produced under this Agreement that is reasonably estimated to result in an expenditure of more than $5,000, unless the project or extraordinary cost is necessary for the following:
(i) to safeguard persons or property; or
(ii) to protect the well or related facilities in the event of a sudden emergency. In no event, however, shall the Developer be required to pay for any project or extraordinary cost arising from the negligence or misconduct of Operator, its agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees. All extraordinary costs incurred and the cost of projects undertaken under this section with respect to a well being produced under this Agreement shall be billed to the Developer at the invoice cost of third-party services performed or materials purchased together with a reasonable and competitive charge by Operator for any services performed directly by it, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the wellxxxxx. Operator shall have the right to require the Developer to pay in advance all or a portion of the estimated costs of a project undertaken under this section, before undertaking the project, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the well or xxxxx.
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Samples: Drilling and Operating Agreement (Atlas Resources Public #17-2008 (B) L.P.), Drilling and Operating Agreement (Atlas Resources Public #16-2007 (A) L.P.)
Extraordinary Costs. Without the prior written consent of the Developer, pursuant to a written estimate submitted by Operator, Operator shall not undertake any single project or incur any extraordinary cost with respect to any well being produced under this Agreement that is reasonably estimated to result in an expenditure of more than $5,000, unless the project or extraordinary cost is necessary for the following:
(i) to safeguard persons or property; or
(ii) to protect the well or related facilities in the event of a sudden emergency. In no event, however, shall the Developer be required to pay for any project or extraordinary cost arising from the negligence or misconduct of Operator, its agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees. All extraordinary costs incurred and the cost of projects undertaken under this section with respect to a well being produced under this Agreement shall be billed to the Developer at the invoice cost of third-party services performed or materials purchased together with a reasonable and competitive charge by Operator for any services performed directly by it, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the wellwxxxx. Operator shall have the right to require the Developer to pay in advance all or a portion of the estimated costs of a project undertaken under this section, before undertaking the project, in proportion to the share of the Working Interest owned by the Developer in the well or xxxxxwxxxx.
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Samples: Drilling and Operating Agreement (Atlas Resources Public #17-2007 (A) L.P.)