Maine Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest with Proportionate Reduction is a legal agreement related to oil and gas rights. It involves the transfer or assignment of an overriding royalty interest (ORRIS) in a specific well or lease located in the state of Maine. This agreement is often used in the oil and gas industry to allocate or distribute royalty interests among different parties involved in the exploration and production process. An overriding royalty interest refers to a percentage or fraction of the revenue or production that is carved out or reserved from the lessee's (the operator) net revenue interest (NRI). The ORRIS owner does not bear any costs or expenses associated with drilling, operating, or maintaining the wells, but they are entitled to a share of any revenue or production generated from the lease. The Maine Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest with Proportionate Reduction is specifically designed to address situations where multiple parties hold Orris in the same well or lease. In such cases, a proportionate reduction may be necessary to ensure fair distribution of the royalty payments among the ORRIS holders. The proportionate reduction is typically based on the respective ORRIS percentages held by each party. Different types of Maine Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest with Proportionate Reduction may include: 1. Specific Well Assignment: This type of assignment applies to a particular well or drilling unit operated by the lessee. It allows the transfer of a specific ORRIS interest with a proportionate reduction mechanism implemented for multiple ORRIS owners. 2. Lease Assignment: This type of assignment applies to an entire lease or a group of wells operated by the lessee. It allows for the transfer of ORRIS interests related to multiple wells within the lease, with a proportionate reduction arrangement for fair allocation of royalty payments. 3. Partial Assignment: In some cases, ORRIS owners may only want to assign a portion of their interest to another party. This type of assignment allows for a partial transfer of the ORRIS with a proportional reduction applied to the assigned interest. It is essential that any Maine Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest with Proportionate Reduction is executed with the help of legal professionals specializing in oil and gas law. This ensures that all parties involved are properly represented, and the assignment is drafted accurately to protect their rights and interests.