Common use of Operation of the Assets Clause in Contracts

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) use its reasonable efforts during the period prior to the Closing, to operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 50,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any new material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all material obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting nonconsenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) use its reasonable efforts during the period prior to the Closing, to operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s 's express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 50,000 net to Seller’s 's interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any new material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, compromise or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, Agreements and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all material obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s 's past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, opportunity or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting nonconsenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.,

Operation of the Assets. (ag) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 net to Seller’s interest Working Interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting non‑consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets as a reasonably prudent operator in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($100,000 50,000) net to Seller’s interest Working Interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Leases, Surface Agreements or Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets Assets, except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to BuyerAssets, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting non‑consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person person or entity with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend or waive any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension or waiver of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or or, except in the ordinary course of business, make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets or settle any Tax liability with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-non- consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) use its reasonable efforts during the period prior to the Closing, to operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 50,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any new material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, compromise or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, Agreements and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all material obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, opportunity or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting nonconsenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. Seller will, or, to the extent third parties operate the Assets, will take such steps as would a prudent non-operator to cause the operator to, (ai) From continue the routine operation of the Assets in the ordinary course of business and after as would a prudent operator, (ii) operate the Assets in conformity, in all material respects, with all applicable laws, and all applicable rules, regulations and orders of all governmental agencies having jurisdiction, and in conformity, in all material respects, with the terms of the Leases and all relevant Surface Agreements, Contracts and Permits (the “Basic Documents”), (iii) fulfill, in all material respects, all obligations under such Leases or other Basic Documents, and comply, in all material respects, with all obligations under such laws, rules, regulations and orders, (iv) to the best of its knowledge, properly account to third parties for proceeds of production from the Subject Interests (to the extent that it disburses such proceeds) (including placing proceeds in suspense where appropriate in accordance with prudent industry standards) and (v) maintain the machinery, improvements, equipment and other personal property and fixtures forming a part of the Assets in at least as good condition as it is on the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to normal wear and tear. Where Seller is the provisions operator of applicable operating and other agreementsa Well or Subject Interest, Seller shall will (iunless removed without its consent) during remain the period operator of such Well or Subject Interest. Seller will not expend any funds, or make any commitments to expend funds or enter into any agreement which would obligate Seller to expend funds, or otherwise incur any other obligations or liabilities, in connection with the ownership or operation of the Assets after the Effective Date, other than routine expenses incurred in the normal operation of the existing xxxxx on the Subject Interests and emergency expenditures. Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Buyer, abandon, or consent to the Closingabandonment of, operate and administer any xxxxx located on the Assets, or take any other steps which represent a substantial departure from the current operational status of the Assets. Specifically in connection with, but not in limitation of, the foregoing, unless required for lease maintenance, to maintain a University Lands Development Unit Agreement or other instrument under which Seller holds title to any of the Assets in full force and effect, Seller will not propose the drilling of any additional xxxxx, or propose the deepening, plugging back or reworking of any existing xxxxx, or propose the conducting of any other operations which require consent under the applicable operating agreement, or propose the conducting of any other operations other than the normal operation of the existing xxxxx on the Assets and emergency expenditures, or propose the abandonment of any Xxxxx which are capable of producing in paying quantities; Seller will advise Buyer of any such proposals made by third parties, and will respond to each such proposal made by a third party in the manner consistent requested by Buyer. Seller shall promptly advise Buyer of any action required for lease maintenance of any of the Assets and act in the manner requested by Buyer. Seller will promptly notify Buyer of any emergency expenditures made. Seller will not sell, transfer or abandon any portion of the personal property forming a part of the Assets, other than the sale of hydrocarbons in the ordinary course of business and items of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, improvements or other personal property or fixtures which are replaced with its past practicesan item of equal suitability and value free of liens and security interests other than Permitted Encumbrances, which replacement item will then, for the purposes of this Agreement, become part of the Assets. Seller will cause all undisputed expenses (iiincluding, without limitation, all bills for labor, materials and supplies used or furnished for use in connection with the Assets and all severance, production and similar taxes) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable liabilities relating to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period Assets, prior to the transfer date of operations Closing to Buyer, be promptly paid and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) discharged. Seller will not, without Buyer’s express written 's consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any welltake more, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operationless, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently gas produced from the xxxxx located on any Subject Interest (or on units in force, (vwhich such properties participates) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with than Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition 's ownership of such renewal of Subject Interest would entitle Seller to take absent any gas balancing agreement or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assetsarrangement.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) during the period prior to the Closing, operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations ownership to BuyerBuyers, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without BuyerPrima’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer Buyers in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($100,000 25,000.00) net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to BuyerPrima, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by BuyerPrima, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) use its reasonable efforts during the period prior to the Closing, to operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) not, without Buyer’s express written consent, commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 50,000 net to Seller’s interest for each proposed operation, or terminate, materially amend, or extend any Contracts affecting the Assets, or enter into or commit to enter into any material new contract or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assets, (iv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (v) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all material obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vi) maintain all Permits, (vii) not transfer, sell, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller’s past practices, (viii) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to BuyerAssets, (ix) not elect to become a non-consenting nonconsenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (x) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xi) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.

Operation of the Assets. (a) From and after the date of execution of this Agreement, and subject to the provisions of applicable operating and other agreements, Seller shall (i) use reasonable efforts during the period prior to the Closing, to operate and administer the Assets in a manner consistent with its past practices, (ii) make payment of all costs and expenses attributable to the ownership or operation of the Assets and relating to the period prior to the transfer of operations to Buyer, and shall carry on its business with respect to the Assets in substantially the same manner as before execution of this Agreement, (iii) except in the case of an emergency and as reflected on Schedule 5.08, not, without Buyer’s 's express written consentconsent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), commit to participate in the drilling of any well, or make or enter into any other commitments reasonably anticipated to require future capital expenditures by Buyer in excess of $100,000 50,000 net to a Seller’s 's interest for each proposed operation, or terminate(iv) not enter into, materially amendamend in any material respect, or extend terminate any material Contract except in a manner consistent with past practices; provided, as to those Contracts affecting described on Schedule 7.01(a)(iv) which are due to expire or expected to be amended prior to the AssetsClosing Date, or it is agreed Seller may enter into a replacement, amendment, extension or commit to enter restatement thereof in a manner consistent with Seller's past practices and taking into account prevailing market conditions when any material new contract such replacement, amendment, extension or agreement relating to the Assets, or settle, compromise, or waive any material right relating to the Assetsrestatement is executed, (ivv) maintain insurance coverage on the Assets in the amounts and of the types presently in force, (vvi) maintain in full force and effect the Leases, the Surface Agreements, and other Assets, and properly pay all costs and expenses and perform all material obligations of the owner of the Assets promptly when due, (vivii) maintain all Permits, (viiviii) not transfer, sell, remove, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise dispose of any Assets except for sales and dispositions of Hydrocarbons made in the ordinary course of business consistent with a Seller’s 's past practices, (viiixi) not grant or create any preferential right to purchase, right of first opportunity, or other transfer restriction or requirement with respect to the Assets except in connection with the renewal or extension of Assets after the Effective Time if granting or creating such right or requirement is a condition of such renewal or extension and then with prompt written notice of such action to Buyer, (ixx) not elect to become a non-consenting party in any operation proposed by any other Person with respect to the Assets unless requested to do so in writing by Buyer, (xxi) maintain the Equipment in at least as good a condition as it is on the date hereof, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (xixii) not make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy with respect to the Assets, and (xiixiii) not agree to extend any statute of limitations with respect to Taxes or any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency for any Taxes, or make any change in any Tax elections with respect to the Assets.