The North Dakota Assignment of Oil and Gas Leases when Producing with Reservation of Production Payment is a legal document that allows the transfer of rights and interests in oil and gas leases while reserving a production payment. This type of arrangement is commonly used in the oil and gas industry when an individual or company wants to sell or transfer their interests in oil and gas leases but still retain a portion of the production revenue. In this assignment, the assignor, who is the current leaseholder, assigns or transfers their rights and interests in the oil and gas leases to the assignee, who may be an individual or another company. However, instead of receiving a lump sum payment upon the completion of the assignment, the assignor reserves a production payment. This means that the assignor will continue to receive a percentage of the production revenue generated from the leased property for a specified period or until a specified amount is paid. There are several types of North Dakota Assignment of Oil and Gas Leases when Producing with Reservation of Production Payment that may vary based on the specific terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved. Some common types include: 1. Fixed Percentage Assignment: In this type of assignment, the assignor reserves a fixed percentage of the production revenue generated from the leased property. The assignee is responsible for making monthly or periodic payments to the assignor based on the agreed-upon percentage. 2. Fixed Period Assignment: Here, the assignor reserves the production payment for a fixed period, usually determined by a specific number of months or years. Once the defined period expires, the assignor will no longer receive any production payments, and the assignee will retain full control over the lease. 3. Fixed Amount Assignment: In this type, the assignor reserves a specific amount of production revenue, which may be paid in installments or as a lump sum. Once the assigned amount is paid, the assignor's right to receive production payments terminates. 4. Escrow Assignment: In an escrow assignment, the assignor's production payment is held in escrow until certain conditions or obligations are met. For example, the production payment may be held until the assignee reaches a certain level of profitability or until specific financial obligations, such as drilling costs, are fulfilled. It is important for all parties involved in the North Dakota Assignment of Oil and Gas Leases when Producing with Reservation of Production Payment to carefully review and negotiate the terms of the assignment to ensure that their rights and obligations are adequately protected. A qualified attorney specializing in oil and gas law should be consulted to ensure compliance with relevant state laws and to draft or review the assignment agreement.