The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2007

Hunter MMS has announced proposed amendments to its deep gas royalty relief regulations under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The additional relief will only be available in years when the annual NYMEX natural gas price is at or below $4.47/MMBtu MMS will accept comments on the proposed rule through July 17, 2007.

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Royalty Offshore BCF Gas 40

The Energy Law

AUGUST 23, 2007

Since Wednesday, August 15, all prices reported in the weekly chart (for both natural gas and crude oil) have decreased as Hurricane Dean failed to have a significant impact on domestic production in the Gulf of Mexico, and temperatures moderated demand. Natural gas volumes in storage continue to increase. Bbl DOWN $4.06

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Natural Gas BCF Gas 40

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Since Wednesday, August 29, natural gas spot prices increased in most markets (exceptions were Florida and Rocky Mountain region). Commodity Price or Volumes Change since last % Change Natural Gas Spot (Henry Hub) $5.81/MMBtu Natural Gas in Storage 3,005 Bcf UP 36 Bcf 10.4% From the EIA

Pipeline 40

Pipeline BCM Natural Gas Maintenance 40

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

The Energy Information Agency reported as follows in its September 13, 2007, report: Since Wednesday, September 5, natural gas spot prices increased as tropical storms threatened to disrupt supplies and pipeline explosions in Mexico stirred concerns of supply security. Natural Gas in Storage 3,069 Bcf UP 64 Bcf 9.3%

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Natural Gas BCF BBL 40