The Michigan Assignment of Production Payment Measured by Quantity of Production refers to a legal agreement in which the right to receive production payments from an oil, gas, or mineral well is assigned to another party. The value of these payments is determined by the quantity or volume of production achieved from the well. This type of assignment is commonly used in the oil and gas industry, where production payments are a common form of compensation for mineral rights owners. In Michigan, there are various types of Assignment of Production Payment Measured by Quantity of Production agreements: 1. Royalty Interests: This type of assignment involves assigning a portion of the production payment to a third party, commonly referred to as a "royalty owner." The assignment may be a fixed percentage or a fraction of the total payment based on the quantity of production. 2. Overriding Royalty Interests: In this type of assignment, a percentage of the production payment is assigned to someone other than the mineral rights' owner. For example, an operator may assign a percentage of production to a geologist or engineer involved in the discovery or development of the well. 3. Net Profits Interest: This type of assignment entitles the assignee to receive a share of the net profits from the production of the well after deducting operating expenses, royalties, and other costs. The assignee's payment is typically based on the quantity of production achieved. 4. Working Interests: Unlike the previous types, a working interest involves assigning both the right to a share of production payments and the corresponding obligation to share in the costs of operating the well. The assignment may be based on a fixed fraction or percentage of the production. 5. Overriding Royalty Carried Interests: This type of assignment combines the characteristics of an overriding royalty interest with a working interest. The assignee carries no liability for the operating expenses but is entitled to a percentage of the production payments. Michigan Assignment of Production Payment Measured by Quantity of Production agreements are typically governed by the laws of the state of Michigan and often require the recording of the assignment with the appropriate county recorder's office. These agreements play a crucial role in facilitating the financing, development, and production of oil, gas, and mineral wells in Michigan by allowing the assignment of production payments to entities or individuals who may provide capital or expertise essential for their success.