Maine Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease is a legal provision that outlines the terms and conditions for distributing royalties in situations where multiple tracts of land are combined under a single lease agreement for oil and gas exploration. This stipulation governs the payment of nonparticipating royalties, which are the royalties payable for landowners who do not actively participate in the extraction or production activities. Under this stipulation, the payment of nonparticipating royalty is determined based on the percentage of ownership of each segregated tract covered by the lease. Each separate tract's royalty revenue is calculated separately, considering its individual production and the applicable royalty rate mentioned in the lease agreement. There are different types of Maine Stipulation Governing Payment of Nonparticipating Royalty Under Segregated Tracts Covered by one Oil and Gas Lease, namely: 1. Fixed Percentage Allocation: In this type, the nonparticipating royalties are divided among the segregated tracts based on a fixed percentage specified in the lease agreement. The percentage is typically determined by the ownership interest of each tract and remains constant throughout the lease period. 2. Production-Based Allocation: Under this type, the nonparticipating royalties are distributed among the segregated tracts based on the proportionate production from each tract. The allocation is calculated by considering the production volume from each tract relative to the total production volume. 3. Revenue-Based Allocation: In this type, the nonparticipating royalties are divided among the segregated tracts based on the proportionate revenue generated by each tract. The allocation is calculated by considering the revenue derived from the sale of oil and gas produced from each tract relative to the total revenue. The specific type of stipulation governing the payment of nonparticipating royalty may vary depending on the terms negotiated between the lessor and lessee. It is crucial for both parties to clearly define and agree upon the stipulations to ensure fair and equitable distribution of royalties among the owners of segregated tracts covered by a single oil and gas lease. Compliance with these stipulations is important for ensuring transparency, accountability, and a mutually beneficial relationship between the parties involved in the oil and gas operations.