AMENDED AND RESTATED GAS GATHERING AGREEMENT

1.1 “Btu” means British thermal unit. That is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree from 59 degrees to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. “MMBtu” means 1,000,000 Btu’s.

1.2 “Cubic foot” means the quantity of gas that would occupy one cubic foot at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and at a pressure of 14.73 psia.

1.3 “Day” or “gas day” means a period of 24 hours as defined by the downstream pipeline or industry standard as adopted by QGM.

1.4 “Decatherm” or “Dth” means a unit of heating value equivalent to 1,000,000 Btu’s.

1.5 “Delivery Point” means a point where QGM delivers gas.

1.6 “Firm” means the service will be provided unless QGM’s performance obligation is waived, reduced, modified or terminated by force-majeure events or normal scheduled maintenance.

1.7 “Force majeure event” includes without limitation by this recital: acts of God, including fires, explosions, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, storms, floods, washouts and extreme cold or freezing weather; necessity for compliance with any court order, law, regulation or ordinance promulgated by any governmental authority having jurisdiction, either federal, state or local; civil or military; acts of a public enemy; wars and civil disturbances;

strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances; unscheduled shutdowns for purposes of necessary repairs, essential relocations or construction of facilities; freezing, breakage or accident to machinery or lines of pipe; the necessity for testing (as required by governmental authority or as deemed necessary for safe operation by the testing party); inability of either party to obtain necessary materials, supplies, permits or labor to perform or comply with any obligation or condition of this Agreement; inability to obtain rights of way; and any other causes that are not reasonably in the control of the party claiming suspension.

1.8 “Gas or natural gas” means combustible hydrocarbon gas.

1.9 “Imbalance” means the difference between the quantity of gas received and delivered by QGM under this Agreement during the applicable nomination period adjusted for fuel use and lost and unaccounted-for gas.

1.10 “Inert substances” means non-combustible substances contained in the gas.

1.11 “Interruptible” means the gathering service shall be provided subject to available capacity and to QGM’s ability to receive and deliver Shippers gas.

1.12 “Interruption” means reducing, suspending or discontinuing either the receipt or delivery of gas.

1.13 “Liquefiable hydrocarbons” means all hydrocarbons (except those hydrocarbons separated from the gas stream by conventional single stage, mechanical

field separation methods) or any mixture that may be extracted from Shipper’s gas other than methane.

1.14 “Mcf” means 1,000 cubic feet of gas at 14.73 psia at 60°F. “MMcf” means 1,000,000 cubic feet of gas. “Bcf” means one billion cubic feet of gas.

1.15 “Month” means a calendar month consistent with the definition of the downstream pipeline or industry standard as adopted by QGM.

1.16 “Receipt Point” means a point at which gas is received from Shipper.

1.17 “Priority One Service” means that service being provided under a Firm Gathering Agreement with reservation fees.

1.18 “Priority Two Service” means that service being provided under a Firm Gathering Agreement without reservation fees.

1.19 “Priority Three Service” means that service being provided on an interruptible basis.

1.20 Any undefined terms shall have standard industry meaning.

2. SCHEDULING OF GAS RECEIPTS AND DELIVERIES

2.1 Scheduling. QGM and Shipper agree that scheduling and commencement of service will be consistent with the downstream pipeline requirements. Whenever Shipper or Shippers’ agent schedules or nominates gas, it must provide to QGM all applicable upstream and downstream contract and confirmation numbers. QGM will notify Shipper or

Shipper’s agent of any nomination discrepancies.

2.2 Operating Requirements. Shipper shall use reasonable efforts to deliver gas at uniform hourly and daily rates of flow.

2.3 Limitations on QGM’s Gathering Obligations. On any day, QGM shall not be obligated to deliver to Shipper a quantity of gas different from the thermal quantity received from Shipper during the same day, as adjusted under § 12 below.

3. PRIORITY OF SERVICE AND CAPACITY ALLOCATION

3.1 Priority One Service. Priority One Shippers shall have priority over all other Shippers. If capacity is unavailable to provide gathering service for all Priority One volumes nominated, then available capacity shall be allocated pro rata on the basis of Shippers’ Reserved Daily Capacity.

3.2 Priority Two and Three Service. Priority Two Shippers shall have priority over Priority Three Shippers. If capacity must be allocated within either Priority Two or Priority Three for any reason, quantities for the Shipper paying the higher rate shall be scheduled first, quantities for the Shipper paying the second highest rate shall be scheduled second, etc., until all available capacity has been scheduled. In the event that two or more Shippers are paying the same rate and capacity must be allocated between them, such allocation will be done pro rata based on nominations.

4.1 General Provision. Shipper must monitor its receipts and deliveries of gas and, if necessary, make adjustments to maintain a balance between receipts and deliveries consistent with confirmed nominations. All balancing will be done on a dry Dth basis.

QGM will monitor receipt and Delivery Points on its gathering system. QGM, at its sole discretion, may adjust Shipper’s nominations and deliveries to maintain system integrity. QGM will notify Shipper as soon as practical of any restrictions to nominations and deliveries.

QGM will advise Shipper of any imbalances. Shipper must immediately take appropriate action to prevent further imbalance.

4.2 Monthly Balancing. (a) Shipper must maintain a monthly balance between receipts and deliveries within a +5% imbalance tolerance. QGM will notify Shipper of its monthly imbalance within 30 days of the applicable month.

(b) For the determination of monthly imbalances, the quantities measured at a receipt or Delivery Point shall be allocated according to QGM’s predetermined allocation arrangement (PDA) with operators upstream or downstream of QGM’s gathering system. Absent a PDA, allocations will be made pro rata according to each shippers confirmed daily nomination.

(c) When Shippers scheduling practices or imbalances threaten deliveries to other shippers, QGM may impose non-ratable allocations on Shipper to cure any current imbalance or prevent future imbalances and to protect system integrity.

4.3 Imbalance Cure/Payback Option. Subject to QGM’s available capacity, operational constraints and approval by QGM, Shipper shall, within 30 days following notification of its monthly imbalance, eliminate its prior imbalance through either a physical payback or taking of gas. QGM will, subject to prudent operational practices, honor Shippers request. Gas delivered to QGM by Shipper shall be allocated first to Shipper’s daily nomination and then to any quantities nominated by Shipper to cure its imbalance. Any remaining imbalance will be carried forward to the next month’s imbalance.

QGM will permit imbalance trading between similarly situated shippers.

4.4 Imbalance Cashout. If Shipper has an imbalance at the end of the imbalance cure period, QGM may cash-out the imbalance. However, QGM will not require cash-out if Shipper’s action is excusable by force majeure and Shipper has properly invoked force majeure or if the imbalance results from QGM’s error or if the imbalance could not be cured as a result of QGM’s inability to receive or deliver the imbalance volumes. Cash-out charges will be calculated as follows:

If Shipper is overdelivered, QGM will credit Shipper’s account an amount equal to the overdelivered volume multiplied by 90% of the lowest average first of the month Rocky Mountain price for gas delivered to Northwest Pipeline Corporation, Colorado Interstate Gas Company and Questar Pipeline Company as published in the Inside FERC Gas Market Report during the period in which the imbalance has existed.

If Shipper is underdelivered, QGM will charge Shipper’s account an amount equal to the underdelivered volume multiplied by 110% of the highest average first of the month Rocky Mountain price of gas delivered to Northwest Pipeline Corporation, Colorado Interstate Gas Company and Questar Pipeline Company as published in the Inside FERC Gas Market Report during the period in which the imbalance has existed.

As long as any of the Rocky Mountain indices listed above continues to be listed in the Inside FERC Gas Market Report, such indices will be used. If none of the indices referred to are reported or if the Inside FERC Gas Market Report ceases to be available, then the parties will mutually agree to a similar index or publication.

4.5 Balancing at Agreement Termination. Following the termination of this Agreement, Shipper shall correct any remaining imbalance within 30 days after notice by QGM that an imbalance exists. If, at the end of this period, there remains an imbalance that has not been eliminated by Shipper, QGM shall impose the appropriate imbalance cashout set forth in this section.

4.6 Maintenance of System Integrity. Nothing in this section limits QGM’s right to take action as may be required in order to alleviate conditions that threaten the integrity of its system.

5.1 Subject to the provisions of Section 5.4 below, Shipper’s gas will conform to the most restrictive quality specifications established from time to time by the downstream transporter(s) receiving Shipper’s gas at the Delivery Points.

5.2 If the gas tendered by Shipper fails at any time to conform to such specifications, other than the hydrocarbon dew-point which is covered under 5.4 below (non-conforming gas), QGM may, at its option, notify Shipper and refuse to accept such gas pending correction. Shipper shall indemnify QGM and hold it harmless from all suits, actions, regulatory proceedings, damages, costs, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of the failure of the gas tendered by Shipper to conform to the quality specifications, including any injury or damage done to QGM’s facilities.

5.3 Acceptance of non-conforming gas, other than hydrocarbon dew-point, does not constitute any waiver of QGM’s right to refuse to accept similarly nonconforming gas.

5.4 Shipper has entered into a processing and/or conditioning agreement for any gas which fails to meet the hydrocarbon dew-point specifications of the downstream transporter. Shipper may also enter into a processing and/or conditioning agreement for any other non-conforming gas. If a separate processing agreement is not entered into, however, or the processing agreement relating to the hydrocarbon dew-point is terminated, this paragraph shall not obligate QGM to process Shipper’s Non-Conforming Gas, and except as provided in Section 5.5, QGM may refuse to accept such gas. Such refusal shall not impair Shipper’s dedication of production to QGM under Article 2 of this Agreement.

5.5 If pursuant to Section 5.4, the Plant, which processes Shipper’s gas to reduce the hydrocarbon dew-point of such gas, shuts down, QGM agrees (while the Plant is not operating) to redeliver such gas

to an acceptable Delivery Point on QGM’s system which is capable of receiving Shipper’s gas. QGM, however, shall be entitled to receive its full gathering rate as provided in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the Agreement, regardless of where QGM flows Shipper’s gas.

6.1 Use of Measurement. For billing, balancing and calculation of fuel use, gas volumes will be determined according to this section.

6.2 Unit of Measurement and Metering Base. The volumetric measurement base shall be one cubic foot of gas at a pressure base of 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute, at a temperature base of 60 degrees Fahrenheit, without adjustment for water vapor.

6.3 Atmospheric Pressure. For the purpose of measurement, calculation and meter calibration, the average absolute atmospheric (barometric) pressure will be based on the actual altitude at each point of measurement irrespective of variations in natural atmospheric pressure from time to time. When electronic computer measurement is used, the gas pressure will be measured directly, using a pressure measuring device for continuous input to the electronic computer.

6.4 Temperature. The temperature of the gas will be determined at the points of measurement by means of a properly installed recording thermometer or continuous electronic transducer input to a computer of standard manufacture selected by QGM and installed according to the recommendations contained in ANSI /API 2530 (Orifice Metering of Natural Gas).

The arithmetic average of temperatures for each day will be used in computing temperatures of the gas during such day for conventional chart measurement. When electronic computer measurement is used, average daily temperature will be computed as a running average.

6.5 Determination of Gross Heating Value and Specific Gravity. The determination of gross heating value and specific gravity will be made from the composition by calculation using physical gas constants for gas compounds as outlined in GPA Standard 2145 and GPA Standard 2172 (Table of Physical Constants of paraffin Hydrocarbons and Other Components of Natural Gas) with any subsequent amendments or revisions that QGM may adopt.

If QGM elects to install chart measurement, the arithmetic average of the hourly heating value and specific gravity recorded during periods of flow each day by a recording calorimeter and gravitometer or recording chromatograph, if installed, will be the gross heating value and specific gravity for all gas delivered during the applicable sample period at the sample site each day.

If a continuous gas sampling device is used, determinations will be made not less than once every month. The determinations will be the gross heating value and specific gravity for all gas delivered during the applicable sampling period at the same site. Gross heating values and specific gravities determined from spot samples will be used in calculating gas delivered for the day on which the test is made and all following days until the next test is made.

The calculations (for Btu) will be based on dry gas if the gas at the measurement points contain less than 5 pounds of water per MMcf. If the gas at the measurement points contains more than 5 pounds of water per MMcf, the procedure established in GPA Standard 2172 will be applied for determining the Btu content of the gas and converted to a dry basis.

6.6 Compressibility. The measurement of gas will be corrected for deviation from ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Law at the pressures and temperatures under which gas is measured by use of the calculation appearing in the America Gas Association Committee Report #8 as supplemented or amended. Inert content of the metered gas stream used in the calculations shall be determined by a chromatographic analysis using spot sampling when deliveries begin and thereafter by (i) chromatographic analysis not less than annually, (ii) or chromatographic input at each of the points where the gas is received and delivered.

6.7 Measuring Equipment. Both QGM and Shipper shall have the right to be present at the time of any installing, reading, cleaning, changing, repairing, inspecting, testing, calibrating, or adjusting done in connection with the other’s measuring equipment. The failure of either QGM or Shipper to witness such an operation shall not affect the validity of the operation in any way.

The records from the measuring equipment shall remain the property of the party owning the equipment, but within 10 days of a request, each will permit the other party to inspect its records and charts, together with related calculations.

The measurement equipment of Shipper shall be for check purposes only and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be used for billing or balancing purposes under the Agreement.

6.8 Metering. QGM may install orifice meters.

(a) Orifice Meters. All orifice meters will be installed and gas volumes computed according to the standards prescribed in ANSI /API 2530 (Orifice Metering of Natural Gas).

(b) QGM may adopt the most recent edition of standard ANSI /API 2530 and the Transmission Measurement Committee Report No. 7.

6.9 Electronic Flow Computers. QGM may install electronic flow computers to permit the direct computation of gas flows without the use of charts at Shipper’s sole expense.

6.10 New Measurement Techniques. If a new method or technique is developed for gas measurement or the determination of the factors used in the gas measurement, the new method or technique may be substituted by QGM. QGM shall promptly inform all shippers of any new techniques adopted.

6.11 Calibration and Test of Meters. The accuracy of all measuring equipment will be verified by QGM at reasonable intervals, and if requested, in the presence of Shipper, but neither Shipper nor QGM shall be required to verify the accuracy of the equipment more frequently than once in a 30-day period. If either party desires a special test of any measuring equipment, it will promptly notify the other, and the parties shall then cooperate to secure

a prompt verification of the accuracy of the equipment. The party requesting the special test shall bear all costs.

6.12 Correction of Metering Errors. If any measuring equipment is found to be inaccurate, the equipment will be adjusted immediately to measure accurately. If the measuring equipment in the aggregate is found to be inaccurate by one percent or more at a recording corresponding to the average hourly rate of gas flow for the period since the last preceding test, any payments based upon inaccurate measurement will be corrected at the rate of the inaccuracy for any period that is known definitely or agreed upon, but in case the period is not known definitely or agreed upon, the correction shall be for a period extending over one half of the time elapsed since the date of the last test

6.13 Failure of Measuring Equipment. If any measuring equipment is out of service or is registering inaccurately and the error is not determinable by test, or by previous recordings, receipts or deliveries through the equipment will be estimated and agreed to by the parties upon the first of the following methods that is feasible:

(a) By correcting the error if the percentage of error is ascertainable by calibration, special test, or mathematical calculation, or, in the absence of (a);

(b) By using the registration of any check meter or meters, if installed and accurately registering, or, in the absence of (a) and (b);

(c) By estimating the quantity of gas received or delivered based on receipts or deliveries during preceding

periods under similar conditions when the measuring equipment was registering accurately.

6.13 Preservation of Records. Shipper and QGM shall preserve for a period of at least three years, or for such longer period as may be required by appropriate authority, test data, charts or other similar records.

6.14 Claims. All claims of any party as to the quantity of gas tendered and delivered must be submitted in writing by the party within 1 year from the date of commencement of the claimed discrepancy.

6.15 Check meters. Either party may, at its option and expense, install and operate check measuring equipment, provided that the equipment is installed in a way that does not interfere with the operations of the other party. Either party’s check meters shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and examination by a representative of the other party, but the reading, calibration, adjustment, and changing of charts shall be done only by the party installing the check meters.

6.16 Records. Each party shall, upon request, furnish to the other party at the earliest possible time all charts upon which it has based any statement. Each party shall return to the other party all charts within a 30-day period. Each party shall have access to the other party’s records and books at all reasonable business hours so far as they affect measurement and settlement for the gas received or delivered.

6.17 Billing Adjustments. Upon written request, QGM shall furnish Shipper with the measurement data used in

compiling any monthly statements. If Shipper’s computation of the volume of gas varies from QGM’s computation by less than the greater of 2% or 50 Dth, QGM’s computation shall be deemed correct. If Shipper’s computation differs from QGM’s by more than the greater of 2% or 50 Dth, then QGM shall redetermine the volume of gas gathered. If QGM’s second computation varies from Shipper’s computation by less than the greater of 2% or 50 Dth, Shipper’s computation shall be deemed correct. However, if QGM’s second computation still varies from Shipper’s computation by more than the greater of 2% or 50 Dth, then QGM’s second computation shall be deemed correct.

7.1 On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, QGM shall issue to Shipper statements showing the total volume and Btu content of the gas received from Shipper and the volume and Btu content of the gas delivered by QGM to Shipper for the preceding calendar month. The statements shall also show the total amount due from Shipper. Shipper shall make payment within 15 days of the date that Shipper receives the statement.

7.2 Payment by Shipper shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any rights to recoup any amounts in dispute. Any statement must be contested, if at all, within 180 days from the date of the statement.

7.3 The Parties shall retain all records prepared in connection with any statement or payment for a period of at least 3 years after preparation or such other periods as may be required by law.

7.4 Each party shall have the right to examine the books and records of the other party relating to the service provided during normal business hours for the purpose of determining or confirming all ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and payments.

7.5 Shipper may withhold any amounts in dispute provided that (1) Shipper contests the ▇▇▇▇ or a portion thereof in good faith and (2) pays the undisputed portion of the billing. Interest shall not accrue on any disputed amount resolved in favor of Shipper. Otherwise, if Shipper fails to pay all of the amount of any statement when the amount is due, interest on the unpaid portion shall accrue at the rate of 11/2% per month on the unpaid portion from the due date until the date of payment. If the failure to pay continues for 30 days after payment is due, QGM, in addition to any other remedy it may have, may suspend further receipt or delivery of gas until the amount is paid.

If this Agreement and the services provided become subject to the jurisdiction of the FERC, or any other governmental authorities, and either party is adversely affected by the assertion of the jurisdiction, that party may terminate this Agreement by providing the other party with 60 days written notice. Notice of termination must be given within 30 days of the attachment of jurisdiction.

Each party assumes full responsibility and liability arising from the operation of the facilities it owns and agrees to hold the other party harmless from any liability whatever arising from the owning party’s installation, ownership or operation of its facilities.

Shipper warrants title to or the right to deliver and use the gas shipped or committed to use under this Agreement and further warrants that the gas is free from all liens and adverse claims, including tax liens. Shipper shall have the obligation to make settlements for all royalties due and payments owed to Shipper’s mineral and royalty owners. Shipper agrees to indemnify QGM and save it harmless from all suits, actions, claims, debts, accounts, damages, costs, losses, liens, license fees, and expenses which arise from Shipper’s obligations under this section.

If either party is rendered wholly or partially unable to carry out its obligations under this Agreement due to force majeure, the party shall give written notice describing the event of force majeure as soon as is reasonably possible after the occurrence. The obligations of the Parties, other than to make payments of amounts due, in so far as they are affected by such force majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the event of force majeure, but for no longer period. The affected party shall remedy the event of force majeure in a commercially reasonable manner. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require either party to settle a strike or labor dispute against its better judgment.

12.1 Shipper shall provide all fuel gas used to bring the gas to QGM’s specifications and to introduce the gas into and gather the gas through QGM’s system.

Shipper shall also provide its pro rata share of lost-and unaccounted-for volumes. Provided, however, that should such fuel gas and lostand-unaccounted-for volumes exceed 5% of the total volume delivered by Shipper at the Receipt Point, the parties agree to renegotiate in good faith Shipper’s obligations under this section. The 5% threshold may also include any fuel used for processing Shipper’s gas.

12.2 Shipper’s total nominations into QGM’s gathering system must include the amount of gas required to reimburse QGM for fuel use and lost and unaccounted-for gas. volumes.

All rights and duties under this Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Parties. This Agreement may not be assigned to another party, except an affiliate, without prior written consent. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. No transfer shall be binding on QGM until the successor or assignee meets the creditworthiness requirements of this Agreement. Any successor or assignee will be bound by all the terms and conditions of the Agreement and that the successor or assignee assumes all the obligations of its assignor or predecessor in interest.

14.1 Insolvent Shipper. QGM shall not be required to perform any gathering services for Shipper if Shipper is or becomes insolvent or, at QGM’s request, fails within a reasonable period to demonstrate creditworthiness.

14.2 Credit Evaluation. QGM may as it deems necessary determine the

acceptability of Shipper’s overall financial condition, working capital and profitability trends.

(a) Shipper shall provide at QGM’s request (1) current audited financial statements, annual reports, 10-K reports or other filings with regulatory agencies, (2) a list of all corporate affiliates, parent companies and subsidiaries, (3) any available reports from credit-reporting agencies, (4) bank reference and at least 2 trade references. The results of reference checks and any credit reports must show that Shipper’s obligations are being paid on a prompt basis.

(b) Shipper must not be operating under any chapter of the bankruptcy laws and must not be subject to liquidation or debt reduction procedures, such as an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or any informal creditors’ committee agreement. An exception may be made for a shipper who is a debtor in possession operating under Chapter XI of the Federal Bankruptcy Act but only with adequate assurances that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid promptly as cost of administration under the federal court’s jurisdiction.

(c) Shipper must not be subject to the uncertainty of pending liquidation or proceedings in state of federal courts or before any administrative agency that could cause a substantial deterioration in its financial condition, which could cause a condition of insolvency or the inability to exist as an ongoing business entity.

(d) No delinquent monetary balances may be outstanding of services previously provided by QGM. Shipper must have paid its account for past

periods according to terms of the Agreement.

(e) No significant collection lawsuits or judgments shall be outstanding that would seriously reflect upon Shipper’s ability to remain solvent.

14.3 Options. If Shipper fails to satisfy the credit criteria, Shipper may still obtain service by electing one of the following options: (1) payment in advance for 6 months’ service, (2) a standby irrevocable letter of credit drawn upon a bank acceptable to QGM, (3) a security interest in collateral provided by Shipper that is satisfactory to QGM or (4) guarantee of performance of all Shipper’s obligations to QGM by a party that satisfies QGM’s credit appraisal.

14.4 Subsequent Information. (a) If any of the events or actions described in §§ 14.2(b), 14.2(c) and 14.2(e) above occur during the term of this Agreement, Shipper shall provide notification to QGM within 2 working days of the imposed event or action. Shipper shall also promptly provide additional Shipper credit information as may be reasonably required by QGM to determine Shipper’s creditworthiness at any time during the term of service under this Agreement

(b) After receipt of a request for service, QGM may require that Shipper furnish additional information as a prerequisite to QGM providing the service. The information may include proof of Shipper’s lawful right and title to deliver the gas to QGM.

Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, QGM shall not be required to install or construct any additional facilities in order to gather Shipper’s gas.

Shipper shall provide and maintain access for QGM to QGM’s facilities used to provide gathering services to Shipper.

17.1 A waiver by either party of any one or more defaults by the other party shall not operate as a waiver of any future default.

17.2 This Agreement, including any appendixes and these general terms and conditions, contains the entire understanding of the parties and may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by both Parties.

17.3 In interpreting this Agreement, the recitals shall be considered as part of this Agreement and not as surplusage.

17.4 This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of Wyoming.