0000950129-08-006186 Sample Contracts

CONSULTING AGREEMENT
Consulting Agreement • December 29th, 2008 • Meridian Resource Corp • Crude petroleum & natural gas • Texas

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) by and between The Meridian Resource Corporation, a Texas corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”) and Michael J. Mayell (the “Consultant”), dated effective as of the beginning of the day on 30th day of December, 2008.

SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
Credit Agreement • December 29th, 2008 • Meridian Resource Corp • Crude petroleum & natural gas • Texas

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of December 19, 2008, by and among THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION, a Texas corporation (the “Borrower”), the several banks, financial institutions and other entities from time to time parties to the Credit Agreement (as defined below) (collectively, the “Lenders”), and FORTIS CAPITAL CORP. (“Fortis”), as administrative agent for the Lenders.