This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9TH day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 201 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 201
Schedule I
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 201
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
By 30th September, 1998 the Licensee shall in respect of Blocks SJ06, SJ07,
SJ08, SJ15, SJ16 and SH97 complete a remote sensing study by means of High
Altitude Aerial Photography and Landsat Infrared Satellite Imagery to
identify geological and geomorphological features indicative of areas of
enhanced permeability.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9TH day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 202 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause l, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) -----------------
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 202
Schedule I
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 202
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
By 31st December, 1997 the Licensee shall in respect of Blocks SN80 and SS89
complete a remote sensing study by means of High Altitude Aerial Photography and
Landsat Infrared Satellite Imagery to identify geological and geomorphological
features indicative of areas of enhanced permeability.
202 - 6 Lyncastle.
Area = 200 km. SQUARED
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 203 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause l, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 203
Schedule I
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 203
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
The Licensee shall in respect of Blocks SJ35, SJ36a, SJ37, SJ47b, SJ48c and
SJ46:
i) by 30th September, 1998 complete a remote sensing study by means of
High Altitude Aerial Photography and Landsat Infrared Satellite
Imagery to identify geological and geomorphological features indicative
of areas of enhanced permeability; and
(ii) by 31 December, 1999 drill not less than one exploration well to a
depth not less than the deepest prospective coal seam in the licence
area.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 204 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 204
Schedule I
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 204
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
The Licensee shall in respect of Block SJ48b
i) by 30th September, 1998 complete a remote sensing study by means of
High Altitude Aerial Photography and Landsat Infrared Satellite
Imagery to identify geological and geomorphological features
indicative of areas of enhanced permeability; and
ii) by 30th September, 1998 carry out a study of underground mine maps
in order to plot accurately the underground mine face to establish
the location for drilling a well in the destressed zone.
iii) by 31 December, 2000 drill not less than one exploration well to a
depth not less than the deepest prospective coal seam in the licence
area.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 208 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) ----------------- [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 208
Schedule 1
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 208
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
By 30th September, 1998 the Licensee shall in respect of Xxxxxx XX00, XX00,
XX00, and SO97 complete a remote sensing study by means of Photography and
Landsat Infrared Satellite Imagery to identify geological and
geomorphological features indicative of areas of enhanced permeability.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 209 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 209
Schedule 1
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 209
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
By 31st December, 1997 the Licensee shall in respect of Xxxxxx XX00, XX00,
XX00, XX00, and SP28, complete a remote sensing study by means of Photography
and Landsat Infrared Satellite Imagery to identify geological and
geomorphological features indicative of areas of enhanced permeability.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
EXL 212 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the fifteenth day of
October 1991 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The functions of THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENERGY were transferred to
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY by the Transfer of Functions
(Energy) Order 1992 (SI 1992/1314)
(B) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) ----------------- [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 212
Schedule 1
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 212
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
The Licensee shall in respect of Blocks SE54, SE55a, SE56a and SE65
i) by 30th September, 1998 complete a remote sensing study by means of
High Altitude Aerial Photography and Landsat Infrared Satellite
Imagery to identify geological and geomorphological features
indicative of areas of enhanced permeability; and
ii) by 31 December, 2001 drill not less than one exploration well to a
depth sufficient to test the prospectivity of the Westphalian coals
and of the Dinantian and Namurian.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9th day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence
number EXL 249 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the third day
of September 1992 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of
the other part
WHEREAS:
(A) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
exploration (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
EXL 249
Schedule I
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(c) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(d) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(e) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(f) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(g) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(h) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(i) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(j) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(k) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(l) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(m) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(n) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(o) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
EXL 249
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
By 30th September, 1998 the Licensee shall in respect of Blocks SE55b and
SE56b complete a remote sensing study by means of High Altitude Aerial
Photography and Landsat Infrared Satellite Imagery to identify geological and
geomorphological features indicative of areas of enhanced permeability.
This DEED OF VARIATION is made the 9TH day of January, 1997 between THE
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (hereinafter referred to as "the
Minister") of the one part and EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as "the Licensee") of the other part, supplemental to licence number
AL 005 (hereinafter referred to as "the Licence") made the ninth day of
October 1992 between THE MINISTER of the one Part and the Licensee of the other
part
WHEREAS:
(A) The Minister has agreed with the Licensee that the Licence should be
varied so as to have effect as a Petroleum Exploration and Development
Licence, incorporating the model clauses prescribed for incorporation in
such a Licence
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licence shall have effect subject to the following
amendments -
(a) the substitution, in place of the words of paragraph A before "shall
be incorporated herein" of the words
"Clause 1, and clauses 4 to 39 of the model clauses for petroleum
exploration and development licences in landward areas set out in
schedule 3 to the Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations
1995 (S.I. 1995 No. 1436)";
(b) the omission from paragraph C of the words "in the course of
appraisal (but not further or otherwise)";
(c) the substitution, in place of the words "clause 7 and clause 8" in
paragraph D, of the words "clause 9 and clause 14";
(d) the substitution, in place of Schedule 2 to the licence, of Schedule 1
to this deed, and the substitution in place of Schedule 3 to the Licence of
Schedule 2 to this deed.
IN WITNESS whereof the Corporate Seal of the Minister and the Common Seal of the
Licensee have been hereunto affixed the day and year first above written.
THE CORPORATE SEAL of )
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ) [SEAL]
TRADE AND INDUSTRY hereunto affixed is )
authenticated by:-
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
........................................
Authorised by the Secretary of State
The Common Seal of EVERGREEN RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED )
was hereunto affixed in the )
presence of:- )
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Director
/s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
.......................................... Secretary
AL 005
Schedule 1
1. (1) The licensee shall pay to the Minister upon the grant and thereafter
during the term of this licence upon the anniversaries of the date (hereinafter
referred to as "the said date") specified in Clause B of this Licence sums
calculated as follows -
(a) upon the fifth anniversary of the said date L25 Multiplied by the area factor
(b) upon the sixth anniversary of the said date L50 "
(c) upon the seventh anniversary of the said date L100 "
(d) upon the eighth anniversary of the said date L150 "
(e) upon the ninth anniversary of the said date L200 "
(f) upon the tenth anniversary of the said date L250 "
(g) upon the eleventh anniversary of the said date L300 "
(h) upon the twelfth anniversary of the said date L400 "
(i) upon the thirteenth anniversary of the said date L500 "
(j) upon the fourteenth anniversary of the said date L600 "
(k) upon the fifteenth anniversary of the said date L700 "
(l) upon the sixteenth anniversary of the said date L800 "
(m) upon the seventeenth anniversary of the said date L900 "
(n) upon the eighteenth anniversary of the said date L1000 "
(o) upon the nineteenth anniversary of the said date L1100 "
(p) upon the twentieth and every subsequent anniversary of the said date L1200 multiplied
by the area factor
(2) In this paragraph "the area factor" means the number of square
kilometres comprised in the licensed area at the date upon which the periodic
payment becomes due.
(3) The payments specified in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to
variation in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The annual payment shall be increased or subsequently reduced in line
with movements in the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by
Refineries (published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics) if the
Minister so determines. The Minister shall give notice of any such
determination ("biennial determination") during the month preceding the
eighth anniversary of the date of commencement of this licence or any
subsequent two-yearly anniversary of that date, and shall specify in the
notice the increase or reduction in the amount payable. Movements in the
Index shall be calculated by reference to a comparison between the
arithmetic mean of the Index levels for the two latest calendar years for
which figures are available at the time when the determination is made, and
the arithmetic mean of the Index levels for 1992 and 1993. In the event
that the Index of the Price of Crude Oil acquired by Refineries ceases to
be published, the Minister may substitute arrangements for redetermination
of annual payments having substantially similar effect to those set out
above based on such other comparable Index as he may determine.
(b) The increase or reduction specified in a biennial determination shall
be payable or take effect on the anniversary of the date of commencement of
this licence next following the date of the relevant determination.
(c) No biennial determination shall have effect so as to reduce the annual
payments below the levels set out in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(d) The Minister shall not make a biennial determination increasing or
reducing the amounts payable, where that increase or reduction would be
less than 5% of the levels set following the previous biennial
determination.
AL 005
Schedule 2
WORKING OBLIGATIONS
The Licensee shall in respect of Block SJ36b by 30th September, 1998 complete a
remote sensing study by means of High Altitude Aerial Photography and Landsat
Infrared Satellite Imagery to identify geological and geomorphological
features indicative of areas of enhanced permeability.
