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No Surface Use

CategoryOil and Gas

Clause TypeRestrictive covenant

Definition

Lessee may not use the surface of the land, the lease is for unitization purposes only

Example

It is expressly understood that Lessee shall not have the right to drill wells, construct pipelines, construct access roads and/or install any other facilities on the herein described leased premises under the terms of this lease, it being the intent this lease is granted for unitization purposes only. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event Lessee deems it necessary to construct a pipeline across the Leasehold for the transportation of gas produced from a well located on lands pooled or unitized therewith, Lessor agrees to negotiate in good faith a separate pipeline right of way agreement with Lessee.