0001193125-09-084769 Sample Contracts

12,000,000 Shares PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COMPANY Common Stock UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Underwriting Agreement • April 23rd, 2009 • Plains Exploration & Production Co • Crude petroleum & natural gas • New York

• Contract Type
  Underwriting Agreement
• Filed
  April 23rd, 2009
• Company
  Plains Exploration & Production Co
• Industry
  Crude petroleum & natural gas
• Jurisdiction
  New York

This agreement (this “Agreement”) is to confirm the agreement concerning the purchase of the Securities from the Company by the Underwriters.