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DIVISION ORDER
Return To:
Property Name :
Operator:
County / Parish and State :
Property Description :
Product :
NOBLE ENERGY, INC
1625 BROADWAY STE 2200
DENVER CO 80202 US
BALL RANCH AC15-65HN NI
NOBLE ENERGY, INC
WELD, CO
Refer to next page for property description attachment
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Desk Code: JEB
Date : FEB 13 2013
Effective Date: JUN2012
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OWNER NAME
PROPERTY #
OWNER #
INTEREST
WELD COUNTY CO
% BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER
1150 O ST
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GREELEY CO 80632 US
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The undersigned certifies the ownership of their decimal interest in production or proceeds as described above payable by Noble Energy Inc. (Noble).
Noble shall be notified, in writing of any change in ownership decimal interest, or payment address. All such changes shall be effective the first day of the month
following receipt of such notice.
Noble is authorized to withhold payment pending resolution of a title dispute or adverse claim asserted regarding the interest in production claimed herein by the
undersigned. The undersigned agrees to indemnify and reimburse Noble any amount attributable to an interest to which the undersigned is not entitled.
Noble may accrue proceeds until the total amount equals $25.00, or clear ALL payable proceeds in January of each year, whichever occurs first, or as required by
applicable state statute.
This Division Order does not amend any lease or operating agreement between the undersigned and the lessee or operator or any other contracts for the
purchase of oil or gas.
In addition to the terms and conditions of this Division Order, the undersigned and Noble may have certain statutory rights under the laws of the state in which the
property is located.
Special Clauses:
Owner(s) Signature(s):
Owner(s) Tax I.D. Number(s):
TIN(s) or SSN(s)
Owner Daytime Telephone/Fax #:
Address Correction :
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NOBLE ENERGY, INC. Property Description Attachment
Property Name
Operator
County / Parish and State
Property Description
: BALL RANCH AC15-65HN NI
: NOBLE ENERGY, INC
: WELD, CO
T7N R63W SEC 15: S2N2, N2S2, CONTAINING 325.11 ACRES MORE OR LESS, WELD COUNTY, CO
NOBLE ENERGY INC.
1625 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, Colorado 80202
February 13, 2013
Interest Owner
Re: Property Name : BALL RANCH AC15-65I1N
Operator : Noble Energy, Inc.
County / State : Weld County, CO
RECEI\/ED
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WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Noble Energy Inc. ("Noble") has successfully drilled and completed the above referenced property. First production
occurred July 4, 2012. The enclosed Division Order states your share of production in this well according to our
records.
Please keep this Division Order for your records.
Noble will pay you based on the stated interest UNLESS you provide written notice to Noble that you believe the
interest is incorrect or that you are not the owner of said interest.
As the owner of the above interest, you shall have the sole liability to notify Noble, in writing, of any address changes
and/or changes in ownership. Until such written notification is received by Noble, payments will continue as previously
described.
Should you have questions concerning this matter, please contact the undersigned.
fizzy Ingram
Land Department
303-228-4148
Desk Code: BHH
COUNTY ATTORNEY STAFF APPROVAL
This is to affirm the attached Division Order and authorization to receive payment for an
oil and gas well has been reviewed by the County Attorney's staff as to form and legal
description.
Well Name: BALL RANCH AC 15-65HN NI
BY: Yr ./,Gil' f ri
Stephanie Arries
Assistant County Attorney
File Location(s): LE0085-1 LE0085-4
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LANDOWNER ROYALTY ("LOA')
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February 8, 2012
Noble Energy, Inc.
1625 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, Colorado 80202
Attention: Mr. Eric Koble
DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION
Re: 325.11 acres of land, more or less
S/2N/2 and N/25/2 of Sec. 15, T7N, R63W,
6th P.M.
Weld County, Colorado
Proposed Ball Ranch AC15-651{N Well
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the request of Noble Energy, Inc. ("Noble"), this Drilling and Division Order
Title Opinion ("Opinion") contains an examination of the record title to the following described
lands, collectively referred to herein as the "Captioned Land," to wit:
TRACT 1
81.52 acres of land, more or less, being the S/2NW/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 1."
TRACT 2
40.40 acres of land, more or less, being the NW/4S W/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 2."
TRACT 3
40.41 acres of land, more or less, being the NE/4SW/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 3."
1219-08336
Matthew T. McWilliams
Attorney at Law
mmcwilliams@sadlerlaw.com
Licensed in Texas and Colorado
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Noble Energy, Inc.
February 8, 2012
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TRACT 4
40.84 acres of land, more or less, being the SW/4NE/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 4."
TRACT 5
40.68 acres of land, more or less, being the SE/4NE/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 5."
TRACT 6
40.68 acres of land, more or less, being the NW/4SE/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 6."
TRACT 7
40.58 acres of land, more or less, being the NE/4SE/4 of Section 15, Township 7
North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.; said land being referred to herein as "Tract 7."
The above -described lands are depicted on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit "C." All
references to "Section 15" refer to Section 15, T7N, R63 W, 6th P.M. unless otherwise noted.
MATERIALS EXAMINED
A. Abstracts
1. INDEX OF DOCUMENTS dated December 14, 2011, prepared by Alfson Energy
Land Services, Inc., and the instruments related thereto, covering all of Section
15, Township 7 North, Range 63 West, from inception to November 29, 2011, at
5:00 p.m.
2. PROPERTY INDEX SEARCH REPORT dated December 14, 2011 prepared by
Wanda Calhoon, covering all of Section 15, Township 7 North, Range 63 West,
6th P.M., from inception to December 14, 2011, at 10:10 a.m.
1219-08336
Noble Energy, Inc.
February 8, 2012
Page 3
3. GENERAL INDEX SEARCH REPORT dated January 4, 2012 prepared by
Wanda Calhoon, for Roland Ball and Verda Ball, from inception to January 4,
2012, at 1:53 p.m.
B. Documents
4. Lease Area Exhibit Map from Lat40°, Inc., depicting the Captioned Land and the
acreages thereof.
Reference is made to the records, instruments and proceedings described hereinabove,
herein referred to collectively as the "Materials Examined," which were used in the examination
of the Captioned Land and the preparation of this Opinion. All references herein to the recording
data of instruments and maps are references to the various records comprising the records of the
office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado, except when specifically
stated to the contrary.
ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations will be used in the Division of Interest for the purpose of
designating the type of interest:
"Mr Mineral Interest
"NRP' - Net Revenue Interest
"ORI" - Overriding Royalty Interest
"RI" - Royalty Interest
"WP' - Working Interest
1219-08336
EXHIBIT "A"
Drilling and Division Order Title Opinion
Oil and Gas Leases and Related Documents
Lease A
Document:
Form:
Date:
Filed:
Recorded:
Lessor:
Lessee:
Lands Described:
Interest Covered:
Primary Term:
Weld County Oil and Gas Lease 2009 - 3377 LE0085
(herein referred to as "Subject Lease A").
Weld County Oil and Gas Lease.
December 28, 2009.
January 15, 2010.
Reception No. 3670476, Weld County, Colorado.
Weld County, Colorado
Hannon & Associates, Inc.
80.0 acres of land, more or less, being the S/2NW/4 of
Section 15, being Tract 1 of the Captioned Land.
One hundred percent (100.0%) of the Mineral Interest in
Tract 1.
Until December 28, 2012, and so long thereafter as oil or
gas is being produced in paying quantities, or the Lessee is
diligently engaged in bona fide drilling or reworking
operations.
Royalty: On oil:
Twenty percent (20%) on oil produced and saved from the
leased land. At the option of the Lessor, with sixty (60)
days notice to Lessee, Lessor may take its royalty in kind.
1219-08336 A-1
On gas:
Twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value received at
the well or of the price received by the Lessee at the well,
whichever is greater.
Delay Rentals:
Depository:
Shut -In Royalty:
Lessee was to have paid Lessor an annual rental of $80.00,
computed at the rate of $1.00 per mineral acre, during the
primary term. The Lease may be extended, at the sole
discretion of the Lessor, for a term of not more than six (6)
months beyond the primary term. Lessee shall pay Lessor
$1.00 per acre leased as delay rental for the term of the
extension.
None, pay directly to the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County.
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a shut-in royalty equal to $2.00
per acre of the lease per annum in addition to the annual
rental. The maximum extension of the lease, due to the
existence of a shut-in well, shall be five (5) years beyond
the extension term of this lease.
Entireties Clause: None.
Lesser Interest Clause: None.
Pooling Clause: Lessee may at any time or times pool any part or all of said
land or lease with other lands and leases, in the same field
so as to constitute a spacing unit to facilitate an orderly or
uniform well -spacing pattern or to comply with any order,
rule or regulation of the State of Federal regulatory or
conservation agency having jurisdiction.
Special Provisions:
This is a form county lease, it contains provisions not
normally found in a form fee lease with which Noble
should fully familiarize itself, including but not limited to:
Paragraph 9A requires the Lessee to obtain prior written
consent of the Lessor to assign its interest in the Lease.
Paragraph 18 states that Lessee shall notify Lessor and the
surface lessee or surface owner of the location of each drill
site at least two weeks prior to commencing drilling
operations thereon.
1219-08336 A-2
Paragraph 19 states that no operations shall be commenced
on the land hereinabove described unless and until Lessee
shall have filed a good and sufficient bond with Lessor, in
an amount to be fixed by Lessor, to secure the payment for
such damages as may be caused by Lessee's operations.
Paragraph 21 states that should Lessee discover any
valuable products other than oil and gas, on or within the
leased land, Lessee shall within seven (7) days report such
discovery to Lessor.
Affidavits of Production/Extension:
None.
Declarations of Pooling:
None.
Amendments/Ratifications:
None.
Surface Use Agreements:
None.
Lease B
Document: Weld County Oil and Gas Lease 2009 - 3378 LE0085
(herein referred to as "Subject Lease B").
Form:
Date:
Filed:
Recorded:
Lessor:
Lessee:
Weld County Oil and Gas Lease.
December 28, 2009.
January 15, 2010.
Reception No. 3670475, Weld County, Colorado.
Weld County, Colorado
Hannon & Associates, Inc.
1219-08336 A-3
Lands Described:
Interest Covered:
Primary Term:
160.0 acres of land, more or less, being the SW/4 of
Section 15, including Tracts 2 and 3 of the Captioned Land.
One hundred percent (100.0%) of the Mineral Interest in
Tracts 2 and 3.
Until December 28, 2012, and so long thereafter as oil or
gas is being produced in paying quantities, or the Lessee is
diligently engaged in bona fide drilling or reworking
operations.
Royalty: On oil:
Delay Rentals:
Twenty percent (20%) on oil produced and saved from the
leased land. At the option of the Lessor, with sixty (60)
days notice to Lessee, Lessor may take its royalty in kind.
On gas:
Twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value received at
the well or of the price received by the Lessee at the well,
whichever is greater.
Lessee was to have paid Lessor an annual rental of
$160.00, computed at the rate of $1.00 per mineral acre,
during the primary term. The Lease may be extended, at
the sole discretion of the Lessor, for a term of not more
than six (6) months beyond the primary term. Lessee shall
pay Lessor $1.00 per acre leased as delay rental for the
term of the extension.
Depository: None, pay directly to the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County.
Shut -In Royalty:
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a shut-in royalty equal to $2.00
per acre of the lease per annum in addition to the annual
rental. The maximum extension of the lease, due to the
existence of a shut-in well, shall be five (5) years beyond
the extension term of this lease.
Entireties Clause: None.
Lesser Interest Clause: None.
1219-08336 A-4
Pooling Clause:
Special Provisions:
Lessee may at any time or times pool any part or all of said
land or lease with other lands and leases, in the same field
so as to constitute a spacing unit to facilitate an orderly or
uniform well -spacing pattern or to comply with any order,
rule or regulation of the State of Federal regulatory or
conservation agency having jurisdiction.
This is a form county lease, it contains provisions not
normally found in a form fee lease with which Noble
should fully familiarize itself, including but not limited to:
Paragraph 9A requires the Lessee to obtain prior written
consent of the Lessor to assign its interest in the Lease.
Paragraph 18 states that Lessee shall notify Lessor and the
surface lessee or surface owner of the location of each drill
site at least two weeks prior to commencing drilling
operations thereon.
Paragraph 19 states that no operations shall be commenced
on the land hereinabove described unless and until Lessee
shall have filed a good and sufficient bond with Lessor, in
an amount to be fixed by Lessor, to secure the payment for
such damages as may be caused by Lessee's operations.
Paragraph 21 states that should Lessee discover any
valuable products other than oil and gas, on or within the
leased land, Lessee shall within seven (7) days report such
discovery to Lessor.
Affidavits of Production/Extension:
None.
Declarations of Pooling:
None.
Amendments/Ratifications:
None.
Surface Use Agreements:
None.
1219-08336 A-5
Lease C
Document: Weld County Oil and Gas Lease 2009 - 3375 LE0085
(herein referred to as "Subject Lease C").
Form:
Date:
Filed:
Recorded:
Lessor:
Lessee:
Lands Described:
Weld County Oil and Gas Lease.
December 28, 2009.
January 15, 2010.
Reception No. 3670478, Weld County, Colorado.
Weld County, Colorado
Hannon & Associates, Inc.
160.0 acres of land, more or less, being the NE/4 of Section
15, including Tracts 4 and 5 of the Captioned Land.
Interest Covered: One hundred percent (100.0%) of the Mineral Interest in
Tracts 4 and 5.
Primary Term:
Until December 28, 2012, and so long thereafter as oil or
gas is being produced in paying quantities, or the Lessee is
diligently engaged in bona fide drilling or reworking
operations.
Royalty: On oil:
Delay Rentals:
Twenty percent (20%) on oil produced and saved from the
leased land. At the option of the Lessor, with sixty (60)
days notice to Lessee, Lessor may take its royalty in kind.
On gas:
Twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value received at
the well or of the price received by the Lessee at the well,
whichever is greater.
Lessee was to have paid Lessor an annual rental of
$160.00, computed at the rate of $1.00 per mineral acre,
during the primary term. The Lease may be extended, at
the sole discretion of the Lessor, for a term of not more
than six (6) months beyond the primary teen. Lessee shall
1219-08336 A-6
pay Lessor $1.00 per acre leased as delay rental for the
term of the extension.
Depository:
Shut -In Royalty:
None, pay directly to the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County.
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a shut-in royalty equal to $2.00
per acre of the lease per annum in addition to the annual
rental. The maximum extension of the lease, due to the
existence of a shut-in well, shall be five (5) years beyond
the extension term of this lease.
Entireties Clause: None.
Lesser Interest Clause: None.
Pooling Clause: Lessee may at any time or times pool any part or all of said
land or lease with other lands and leases, in the same field
so as to constitute a spacing unit to facilitate an orderly or
uniform well -spacing pattern or to comply with any order,
rule or regulation of the State of Federal regulatory or
conservation agency having jurisdiction.
Special Provisions:
This is a form county lease, it contains provisions not
normally found in a form fee lease with which Noble
should fully familiarize itself, including but not limited to:
Paragraph 9A requires the Lessee to obtain prior written
consent of the Lessor to assign its interest in the Lease.
Paragraph 18 states that Lessee shall notify Lessor and the
surface lessee or surface owner of the location of each drill
site at least two weeks prior to commencing drilling
operations thereon.
Paragraph 19 states that no operations shall be commenced
on the land hereinabove described unless and until Lessee
shall have filed a good and sufficient bond with Lessor, in
an amount to be fixed by Lessor, to secure the payment for
such damages as may be caused by Lessee's operations.
Paragraph 21 states that should Lessee discover any
valuable products other than oil and gas, on or within the
leased land, Lessee shall within seven (7) days report such
discovery to Lessor.
1219-08336 A-7
Affidavits of Production/Extension:
None.
Declarations of Pooling:
None.
Amendments/Ratifications:
None.
Surface Use Agreements:
None.
Lease D
Document: Weld County Oil and Gas Lease 2009 - 3376 LE0085
(herein referred to as "Subject Lease D").
Form: Weld County Oil and Gas Lease.
Date: December 28, 2009.
Filed: January 15, 2010.
Recorded: Reception No. 3670477, Weld County, Colorado.
Lessor: Weld County, Colorado
Lessee: Hannon & Associates, Inc.
Lands Described: 160.0 acres of land, more or less, being the SE/4 of Section
15, including Tracts 6 and 7 of the Captioned Land.
Interest Covered: One hundred percent (100.0%) of the Mineral Interest in
Tracts 6 and 7.
Primary Term:
Until December 28, 2012, and so long thereafter as oil or
gas is being produced in paying quantities, or the Lessee is
diligently engaged in bona fide drilling or reworking
operations.
1219-08336 A-8
Royalty: On oil:
Twenty percent (20%) on oil produced and saved from the
leased land. At the option of the Lessor, with sixty (60)
days notice to Lessee, Lessor may take its royalty in kind.
On gas:
Twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value received at
the well or of the price received by the Lessee at the well,
whichever is greater.
Delay Rentals:
Depository:
Shut -In Royalty:
Lessee was to have paid Lessor an annual rental of $80.00,
computed at the rate of $1.00 per mineral acre, during the
primary term. The Lease may be extended, at the sole
discretion of the Lessor, for a term of not more than six (6)
months beyond the primary term. Lessee shall pay Lessor
$1.00 per acre lease as delay rental for the term of the
extension.
None, pay directly to the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County.
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a shut-in royalty equal to $2.00
per acre of the lease per annum in addition to the annual
rental. The maximum extension of the lease, due to the
existence of a shut-in well, shall be five (5) years beyond
the extension term of this lease.
Entireties Clause: None.
Lesser Interest Clause: None.
Pooling Clause: Lessee may at any time or times pool any part or all of said
land or lease with other lands and leases, in the same field
so as to constitute a spacing unit to facilitate an orderly or
uniform well -spacing pattern or to comply with any order,
rule or regulation of the State of Federal regulatory or
conservation agency having jurisdiction.
1219-08336 A-9
Special Provisions:
This is a form county lease, it contains provisions not
normally found in a form fee lease with which Noble
should fully familiarize itself, including but not limited to:
Paragraph 9A requires the Lessee to obtain prior written
consent of the Lessor to assign its interest in the Lease.
Paragraph 18 states that Lessee shall notify Lessor and the
surface lessee or surface owner of the location of each drill
site at least two weeks prior to commencing drilling
operations thereon.
Paragraph 19 states that no operations shall be commenced
on the land hereinabove described unless and until Lessee
shall have filed a good and sufficient bond with Lessor, in
an amount to be fixed by Lessor, to secure the payment for
such damages as may be caused by Lessee's operations.
Paragraph 21 states that should Lessee discover any
valuable products other than oil and gas, on or within the
leased land, Lessee shall within seven (7) days report such
discovery to Lessor.
Affidavits of Production/Extension:
None.
Declarations of Pooling:
None.
Amendments/Ratifications:
None.
Surface Use Agreements:
None.
1219-08336 A-10
EXHIBIT "B"
ASSIGNMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASES
Assignment:
Date:
Recorded:
Assignor:
Assignee:
Interest
Assigned:
March 30, 2010.
March 9, 2011, under Reception No. 3754999, Weld
County, Colorado.
Hannon & Associates, Inc.
Noble Energy, Inc.
All of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the oil
and gas leases on Exhibit "A" thereto, including Subject
Leases A through D.
Reservations: None.
Special
Provisions:
Subject Leases A through D require written permission
from the Lessor to be assigned. See Comment VII, supra,
and the Requirement thereto.
1219-08336 B-1
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