Wyoming Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease (Producing Lease. Reservation of Production Payment) A Wyoming Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease (Producing Lease. Reservation of Production Payment) is a legal document that allows a party to transfer a portion of their interest in an oil and gas lease in the state of Wyoming, while still reserving a production payment. This type of assignment is commonly used in the oil and gas industry when a lessor wants to sell or transfer a percentage of their lease interest to another party. The assignment involves the transfer of a portion of the rights, title, and interest in an existing oil and gas lease agreement. The assigning party, known as the assignor, retains a reserved production payment, which is a percentage of the future gross production from the assigned property. There are different types of Wyoming Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease (Producing Lease. Reservation of Production Payment), each with its specific purpose and conditions. Some common types include: 1. Fractional Assignment: In this type of assignment, the assignor transfers a fraction or percentage of their interest in the leased property. For example, the assignor may transfer 50% of their interest to another party while reserving a production payment of 10% from the assigned property's future production. 2. Specific Area Assignment: This type of assignment focuses on a specific geographical area within the oil and gas lease. The assignor transfers a portion of their interest in that particular area while reserving a production payment. This allows the assignor to retain an interest in other areas of the lease that they do not wish to assign. 3. Well-Specific Assignment: Here, the assignment is limited to one or more specific wells within the leased property. The assignor transfers a portion of their interest in those specific wells while reserving a production payment. This type of assignment is often used when different parties have invested in the development of specific wells and wish to distribute the risks and benefits accordingly. The Wyoming Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease (Producing Lease. Reservation of Production Payment) document typically includes details such as the names and addresses of the assignor and assignee, the legal description of the leased property, the percentage of interest being transferred, the reserved production payment percentage, and any specific terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties. It is important to consult with legal professionals and review the specific terms and conditions of the assignment before entering into such agreements. This ensures all parties involved understand their rights, obligations, and potential risks associated with the partial assignment of an oil and gas lease in Wyoming.