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B 563 Shell Industrial Area Rumuobiakani Port Harcourt Nigeria Tel/Fax: ++234-705-619-7335

TERMS OF AGREEMENT FOR CARRYING OUT EXPARTRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES, SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (S.P.D.C) NIGERIA BETWEEN S.P.D.C NIGERIA AND MASTER EXPLORATION CONSULTANT EXPATRIATE TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION FOR THE MTN AGREEMENT THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT is made on 12th day ofApril, 2010, S.P.D.C incorporated under the laws of Nigeria (hereinafter referred to as PARTY A which expression shall where the context so admits include its successors-in-title and assigns) of the part and MASTER EXPLORATION CONSULTANT, whose registered office is at 19 Avenue Jean Monnet 138 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium.. (Hereinafter referred to PARTY B

MALIK SAFDAR ABBAS

(Hereinafter referred to as the EMPLOYEE) Jointly of the other part. SCOPE OF WORK Safe operation and maintenance of the pipe racking system Safely handle and operate all drilling related tools and equipment Filling in of the daily drilling report and keeping records for drilling line. WHEREAS: PARTY A seeks to secure a competent employee to Assistant to the contractor.

Driller as may be specified

PARTY B / EMPLOYEE represents and holds out to PARTY A that it has the technical competence for carrying out all the services and obligations specified in this contract to wit recruiting employees and have agreed to carry out same in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. EMPLOYEE has agreed to provide his expatriate services to PARTY A. COMMENCEMENT This contract shall be for a period of 24 months beginning from May 31st 2010 and shall continue from that date until terminated under this agreement. DUTIES PARTY B / EMPLOYEE undertakes with PARTY A

To perform such duties and exercise such powers as it assigned to and vested in PARTY B / EMPLOYEE.

To comply with all directions given by PARTY A. reasonably considers necessary or proper in its interest.

To do all other things in the ordinary course of business which PARTYA To act loyalty and faithfully to PARTY A. Not to do anything harmful to PARTY A.

PARTY B / EMPLOYEE shall at all times keep PARTY A informed promptly and fully in writing of its conduct of the business of this contract and any matter which is likely to be use or benefit to PARTY A in relation to the business of this benefit to PARTY A explanations connected in the same vein as PARTY A requires. REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFIT PARTY A shall pay to EMPLOYEE on satisfactory performance of the services stated in 1.1, the sum of $16,000.00 USD monthly basic salary, or equivalent depending on EMPLOYEES home country and currency preference.

PARTY A shall pay EMPLOYEE for the services rendered under this agreement by

cheque presented on a monthly basis upon due presentation and receipt of undisputed Quality single or family housing shall be provided by SPDC or in the alternative the sum of $4,000.00 US dollars per month shall be paid to you as Housing Allowance.

The sum of $6,300.00 shall be paid to you for personal effects shipment and excess

baggage allowance.

SPDC shall provide you access to some of the finest social and recreational facilities in Nigeria. SPDC will provide the employee with comprehensive health care for the terms of family if on family statue. contract and follow-on care for injuries suffered during the term of contract for employee and

The sum of $4330.00 US dollars per month shall be paid to you as Educational Assistance Benefit with family status contracts. Complete meals for you as deemed appropriate. A $3.200.00 US dollars flat rate travel / entertainment allowance shall be paid by your employer for each international trip. Travel shall be by business / first class. However for the purpose of commencement, the cost of travel ticket shall be paid in addition to travel / entertainment allowance. Cost shall be substantiated and shall be the rate charged at the period / time of employees. Travel ticket including that of employees family only on employees early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee. (h) Employee shall also be entitled to maximum security including members of the state security service in housing community. (i) The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges: procurement of travel documents, immunization etc. Reimbursements shall be paid not more than five (5) working days from submission of report / and receipt as proof of payments. (j) Your work schedule is rotational; that is, you will work onsite from one to four weeks, and then will be off for a corresponding amount time. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Save as other wise specifically stated in a super ceding document, the project administrator of PARTY A, shall maintain general administration and management of this contract on behalf of PARTY A and all correspondences relating or pertaining with this agreement should be made, forwarded, addressed to same. PARTY B / EMPLOYEE agree to indemnify PARTY A in respect of any third party claims arising from PARTY Bs performance of this contract. This agreement shall not be assigned or transferred in part of whole by due to termination of same any party to this agreement without prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Notwithstanding any of the aforementioned

obligations, terms and conditions neither party shall be deemed, considered in default of any of its obligations under this agreement as a result of Force Majeure, but if an interruption of performing the obligations under this agreement as a result of Force Majeure condition for a period more than one month; PARTY A shall pay EMPLOYEE only 70% of the amount stated in paragraph 1.7 of this agreement as standby or agreement termination fee. PARTY A shall; in the event of default or non-compliance of PARTY B/EMPLOYEE with the terms and conditions of this agreement; in writing give notice to PARTY B / EMPLOYEE specifying the areas of default and PARTY B / EMPLOYEE shall upon receipt of the said notice have ten (10) calendar days to rectify to the satisfaction of PARTY A the said default. TERMINATION This agreement may be terminated:

At the expiration of each current term subject to renewal. If PARTY B / EMPLOYEE commits any serious or persistent breach or default. Under FORCE MAJEURE as provided for in paragraph 2.0 of this agreement.

For reason of bankruptcy of either party. NOTICES

All correspondence, notices, etc required to be given, made, served, under this agreement by one party to another shall be sufficiently given if sent by post, faxed or delivered by hand to the addresses hereunder.

In case of SPDC NIGERIA, HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT, P.M.B 563 SHELL INDUSTRIAL AREA RUMUOBIAKANI

PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA In the case of MASTER EXPLORATION CONSULTANT DIRECTOR MASTER EXPLORATION CONSULTANT 19 Avenue Jean Monnet 138 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium. Whereof, as witness the hand of the duly authorized representatives of the parties the day and year first above written.

SIGNED AND DELIVERD FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SPDC NIGERIA ..

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HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT MR JAMES EGO.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MASTER EXPLORATION CONSULTANT

DIRECTOR MR. PETER VAN MIKE.

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.. EMPLOYEE