In consideration of the mutual convenants and agreements as herein set forth, both Panhandle and Shipper convenant and agree as follows:

Panhandle agrees to receive at the Point(s) of Receipt and deliver at the Point(s) of Delivery, on a firm basis, quantities of Natural Gas up to the following daily quantities (Dt./Day), which shall constitute the Maximum Daily Contract Quantity:

The Maximum Daily Contract Quantity is stated in delivery quantities, for which received quantities must be adjusted for fuel usage and lost or unaccounted-for Gas as set out in the then-effective, applicable rates and charges under Panhandle's Rate Schedule EFT.

Exhibit A hereto states the Point(s) of Receipt and Delivery. Exhibit A may be revised from time to time by written agreement between Panhandle and Shipper and, as may be revised, is by this reference incorporated in its entirety into this Agreement and made an integral part hereof. Shipper's Maximum Daily Contract Quantity shall be assigned among the Primary Point(s) of Receipt set out on Exhibit A, as well as among the Primary Point(s) of Delivery set out on Exhibit A.

Shipper recognizes that no Point(s) of Receipt or Point(s) of Delivery hereunder shall include a Point(s) of Receipt or Point(s) of Delivery on Panhandle Gathering's facilities, unless Shipper agrees to accept a completely separate Gathering service. By designating a firm Point(s) of Receipt or firm Point(s) of Delivery hereunder which is located only on Panhandle Gathering's facilities as defined in the General Terms and Conditions of Panhandle's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sh

This Agreement shall be effective from the date first stated above. Panhandle shall provide firm Transportation service for Shipper pursuant to this Agreement from the 1^st day of October, 2000 through the 31^st day of March, 2003, when this Agreement shall expire.

For the services provided or contracted for hereunder, Shipper agrees to pay Panhandle the then-effective, applicable rates and charges under Panhandle's Rate Schedule EFT filed with the Commission, as such rates and charges and Rate Schedule EFT may hereafter be modified, supplemented, superseded, or replaced generally or as to the service hereunder. Panhandle reserves the right from time to time to unilaterally file and to make effective any such changes in the terms or rate levels under Rate

From time to time Panhandle and Shipper may agree in writing, on a level of discount of the otherwise applicable rates and charges hereunder, pursuant to the effective applicable provisions of Rate Schedule EFT and subject to the Regulations and Orders of the Commission. For example, Panhandle and Shipper may agree that a specified discounted rate shall apply: (a) only to certain Quantities under this Agreement; (b) only if specified Quantity levels are actually achieved or only with respect to

From time to time Panhandle and Shipper may agree to a Negotiated Rate for a specified term for service hereunder. Provisions governing such Negotiated Rate and term shall be set forth an Exhibit C hereto.

In addition to collection of the rates and charges provided for in Article 3, Panhandle shall retain the percentage provided pursuant to Rate Schedule EFT of the quantities received from Shipper hereunder, for reimbursement in kind from Shipper for fuel usage and unaccounted-for line loss.

This Agreement and all terms for service hereunder are subject to the further provisions of Rate Schedule EFT and the General Terms and Conditions of Panhandle's Tariff, as such may be modified, supplemented, superseded or replaced generally or as to the service hereunder. Panhandle reserves the right from time to time to unilaterally file and to make effective any such changes in the provisions of Rate Schedule EFT and/or the General Terms and Conditions, subject to the applicable provisions o

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successor(s) to either Panhandle or Shipper by merger, consolidation or acquisition. Either Panhandle or Shipper may assign or pledge this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder under the provisions of any mortgage, deed of trust, indenture or other instrument which it has executed or may execute hereafter as security for indebtedness; otherwise, except as provided in Section 15 of the General Terms and Conditions,

Periodic nominations of the quantities of service requested hereunder must be provided by Shipper to Panhandle, at the times and according to the procedures specified in the General Terms and Conditions. Except as otherwise specified, any other notice, request, demand, statement or bill provided for in the General Terms and Conditions and any other notice which either Panhandle or Shipper may desire to give to the other(s), shall be in writing and shall be considered as duly delivered when mail

Currently, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company ("Transporter") is transporting natural gas pursuant to and in accordance with the regulations issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") enabling Transporter to provide transportation pursuant to Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ("NGA") and Subpart G of 18 C.F.R. Part 284.

In order for Transporter to initiate transportation of natural gas in accordance with the referenced service agreement, certain assurances must be obtained from you, as Shipper.

Shipper represents and warrants that the gas purchased for transportation and transported by Transporter pursuant to the referenced transportation agreement is eligible for transportation pursuant to Subpart G of 18 C.F.R. Part 284 or other similar applicable laws, regulations, and authorities.

Please execute in the spaces provided for below and return with the executed Transportation Agreement.