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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2005


HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)
  001-32225
(Commission File Number)
  20-0833098
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
         
100 Crescent Court,
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas

(Address of principal
executive offices)
      75201-6927
(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 871-3555

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 

 


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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Amendment to the 1st Amended/Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership
Indenture
Registration Rights Agreement
Pipelines and Terminals Agreement
Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust
Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust
Consent, Waiver and Amendment
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement .

     On February 28, 2005, Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) closed its acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of over 500 miles of light products pipelines, an associated tank farm and two light product terminals (the “Acquired Assets”) from Alon USA, Inc. and several of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Alon”) for $120 million in cash and 937,500 of the Partnership’s Class B subordinated units. The Partnership financed the $120 million cash portion of the consideration for the Acquired Assets with the proceeds from the Partnership’s private offering (the “Offering”) of $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes Due 2015 (the “Notes”) which also closed on February 28, 2005. The Partnership used the balance of the proceeds from the Offering to repay outstanding indebtedness under the revolving credit agreement of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Holly Energy Partners—Operating, L.P. (“OLP”), which was amended on February 28, 2005 to permit the Acquisition and the Offering and to amend certain covenants and other provisions. In connection with the Acquisition, the Offering and the amendment to the revolving credit agreement, the Partnership or wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Partnership entered into the material definitive agreements described below in this item. The description of each agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the applicable agreement, each of which is included as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Pipelines and Terminals Agreement

     On February 28, 2005, the Partnership entered into a Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (the “Pipelines and Terminals Agreement”) with Alon with an initial term of 15 years. Alon has the option to renew the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement on the same terms for three additional 5-year terms. Pursuant to the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, Alon agrees to transport on the acquired pipelines and throughput in the acquired terminals a volume of refined products that would result in minimum revenues to the Partnership of $20.2 million in the first year. This minimum volume commitment will increase or decrease each year at a rate equal to the percentage change in the producer price index, but not below $20.2 million per year. At revenue levels above 105% of the base revenue amount, Alon will receive an annual 50% discount on incremental revenues. In the event the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is terminated without renewal, Alon has the right to enter into a new agreement at any time within one year after the termination on terms that both parties agree are substantially similar to the terms on which the Partnership could enter into an agreement with a third party for similar services. Alon has a right of first refusal to purchase the pipelines and terminals if the Partnership decides to sell them during the term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement.

     In the event that a force majeure prevents either the Partnership or Alon from performing their respective obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, each party’s obligations under the agreement will be suspended until the affected party is able to perform. If a force majeure prevents the Partnership from performing its obligations for more than 90 days, Alon may terminate the agreement as to the pipelines or terminals affected unless the force majeure relates to a governmental order, decree, regulation or similar requirement that does not involve negligent operation of the pipelines and terminals by the Partnership, in which case Alon may not terminate the agreement as to the pipelines or terminals affected until the Partnership has been unable to perform its obligations for 12 months. Regardless of the circumstances causing a force majeure, the Partnership can prevent termination of the agreement by Alon as to the pipelines or terminals affected for up to 12 months if the Partnership is providing alternative means for Alon to transport refined products and the Partnership reimburses Alon for the incremental costs incurred with respect to the alternative transportation. Alon may undertake operation of the pipelines and terminals if a force majeure prevents the Partnership from substantially performing its obligations for more than 30 days and may purchase the pipelines and terminals for fair market value if the agreement is terminated due to a force majeure that prevents the Partnership from performing its

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obligations. The Partnership may terminate the agreement as to pipelines and terminals affected if a force majeure prevents Alon from performing its obligations under the agreement for more than 12 months.

     If either party defaults on specified obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, the non-defaulting party may seek to enforce the performance of the other party and recover damages in arbitration. Alon may (1) terminate the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement after 30 days notice to the Partnership in the event the Partnership experiences certain bankruptcy-related events or if the Partnership defaults on its obligations under a mortgage or security agreement with a third party that has not entered into a non-disturbance agreement with Alon such that the third party can acquire a material portion of these assets if the Partnership has not cured the default in that time period, (2) terminate the agreement after 60 days notice if the Partnership fails to make any required payments to Alon, if the Partnership has not cured the default in that time period, and (3) terminate after 30 days notice if the Partnership fails to perform any material provision of the agreement, except where the default cannot be reasonably cured in 30 days and the Partnership is diligently proceeding to cure the default, in which case the Partnership has up to 180 days. Alon and the Partnership’s senior secured lenders entered into a non-disturbance agreement at the closing of the Acquisition. Additionally, Alon may undertake operation of the pipelines and terminals if (1) the Partnership experiences certain bankruptcy-related events or defaults on its obligations under a mortgage or security agreement with a third party that has not entered into a non-disturbance agreement with Alon such that the third party can acquire a material portion of these assets, or (2) after 30 days notice if the Partnership fails to perform any material provision of the agreement, except in certain circumstances where the Partnership’s default directly results from a breach by Alon under the Contribution Agreement (as defined below). Alon may purchase the pipelines and terminals at fair market value if the Partnership defaults under the same circumstances and the Partnership is unable to cure the default in 180 days. In the event that Alon fails to make payments to the Partnership under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, the Partnership may refuse receipts and deliveries after 10 days notice, and the Partnership may terminate the agreement after 60 days notice if Alon has not cured the default in that time period. The Partnership may not refuse receipts and deliveries in response to any other default by Alon unless the Partnership has received a final, nonappealable decision of an arbitrator. If either party has enforceable rights to insurance proceeds that are sufficient to cure a payment default, that party will have an additional 60 days to cure the payment default if it is using commercially reasonable efforts to do so.

     The tariff rates applicable to refined products transported on the pipelines are at fixed rates subject to annual increase or decrease based on the percentage change in the producer price index, but never below the initial tariff rates. The service fees for terminalling refined products in the terminals are initially set at rates competitive in the marketplace and will be adjusted annually based on the percentage change in the preceding two contract years in an index of comparable fees posted by competitors. Neither the Partnership nor its affiliates can transport refined products through the pipelines and terminals without Alon’s prior written consent, and, subject to common carrier laws, only Alon and shippers that it designates may transport through the pipelines and terminals.

     The Partnership has agreed not to build any competing refined products pipelines on the existing rights-of-ways for the acquired pipelines and terminals until after the initial term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. There is no similar restriction on Alon.

     The Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Mortgage and Deed of Trust

     On March 1, 2005, the Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiary, HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P. (“Fin-Tex”), which owns the Acquired Assets following the Acquisition, entered into multiple Mortgages

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and Deeds of Trust with Alon (the “Mortgages”) to be filed with authorities in Texas and Oklahoma. The Mortgages grant Alon a second priority lien in the Acquired Assets to secure specified obligations of the Partnership under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. Alon does not have foreclosure rights under the Mortgages but in the event that Fin-Tex defaults on its obligations under the Mortgages, Alon has the right to take possession of and/or operate the Acquired Assets and to appoint a receiver for the Acquired Assets. Events of default under the Mortgages include the failure of Fin-Tex to perform its obligations under the Mortgages or the Partnership’s failure to perform specified obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement as well as certain bankruptcy-related events. The Partnership also agreed to protect the lien status of the Mortgages and not to further encumber the Acquired Assets except for certain customary permitted encumbrances, which include liens in favor of the Partnership’s senior lenders.

     The form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust filed in Oklahoma and the form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust filed in Texas are attached as Exhibit 10.2 and Exhibit 10.3, respectively, to this report and are incorporated by reference into this report in their entirety.

Amendment to Partnership Agreement

     On February 28, 2005, the general partner of the Partnership entered into Amendment No. 1 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (the “Class B Unit Amendment”) which created the Partnership’s Class B subordinated units that were issued to Alon as consideration for the Acquired Assets. The Class B subordinated units rank equally with the Partnership’s existing subordinated units held by Holly Corporation; however, (1) the subordination period for the Class B subordinated units will terminate on the first day of any quarter ending on or after March 31, 2010 if Alon has not defaulted on its minimum volume commitment payment obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement for the three consecutive, non-overlapping four quarter periods immediately preceding that date, subject to certain grace periods, and (2) distributions to Alon with respect to the Class B subordinated units are suspended if Alon defaults on payments due to the Partnership pursuant to its minimum volume commitment under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. Upon termination of the Class B subordination period, the Class B subordinated units convert into common units. The Class B subordinated units are entitled to vote with the subordinated units as a single class on each matter with respect to which the subordinated units are entitled to vote. Except as provided above, the Class B subordinated units have the right to share in partnership distributions on a pro rata basis with the existing subordinated units. Alon cannot transfer the Class B subordinated units, other than to an affiliate, without the consent of our general partner. If Holly Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary is removed as the general partner without cause, the subordination period for the Class B subordinated units may end before March 31, 2010.

     The Class B Unit Amendment is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Indenture

     On February 28, 2005, the Partnership, as issuer, its wholly-owned subsidiary Holly Energy Finance Corp., as co-issuer (“Finance Corp.”, and together with the Partnership, the “Issuers”), and each of its other wholly-owned subsidiaries at the time of the Offering, as guarantors (the “Guarantors”), entered into an Indenture (the “Indenture”) with U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), relating to obligations with respect to the Notes. See Item 2.03 below which describes the material terms of the Indenture and which is incorporated by reference into this item in its entirety. The Indenture is attached as Exhibit 4.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

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Notes

     On February 28, 2005, the Issuers delivered the Notes. See Item 2.03 below which describes the material terms of the Notes and which is incorporated by reference into this item in its entirety. The form of note delivered by the Issuers is included as Exhibit 4.2 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Guarantees

     On February 28, 2005, each Guarantor delivered a notation of guarantee evidencing its obligation to guarantee the Notes. See Item 2.03 below which describes the material terms of the Notes and which is incorporated by reference into this item in its entirety. The form of notation of guarantee delivered by each Guarantor is included as Exhibit 4.3 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety. In the future, each domestic subsidiary of the Partnership that guarantees other indebtedness of the Partnership or another subsidiary of the Partnership under a credit agreement must also guarantee the Notes by delivering a notation of guarantee.

Registration Rights Agreement

     On February 28, 2005, the Issuers and certain initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”), entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) providing the holders of the Notes certain rights relating to the registration of the Notes under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). See Item 2.03 below which describes the material terms of the Registration Rights Agreement and which is incorporated by reference into this item in its entirety. The Registration Rights Agreement is attached as Exhibit 4.4 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement

     On February 28, 2005, the Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiary, OLP, Union Bank of California, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other lending institutions identified therein, entered into a Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2 (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to OLP’s revolving credit agreement. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement Amendment, the lending institutions party to the revolving credit agreement expressly consented to the Acquisition. Additionally, the Credit Agreement Amendment amended the revolving credit agreement to, among other things, (1) permit Fin-Tex to enter into the Mortgages with Alon, (2) permit the Guarantors to guarantee the Notes, (3) require the Issuers to guarantee the indebtedness of OLP under the revolving credit agreement, (4) make less restrictive certain financial ratios that OLP is required to maintain, and (5) provide that it is an event of default if the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is terminated. Promptly following the closing of the Acquisition, Fin-Tex granted the lenders under the revolving credit agreement liens on the Acquired Assets to secure OLP’s obligations under the revolving credit agreement.

     The Credit Agreement Amendment is attached as Exhibit 10.4 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

     On February 28, 2005, the Partnership completed the Acquisition of the Acquired Assets from Alon, as described in Items 1.01, 2.03 and 3.02 of this report which are incorporated by reference into this item. The Acquisition was completed in accordance with the Contribution Agreement, dated January 25, 2005 (the “Contribution Agreement”), among the Partnership, OLP, T&R Assets, Inc., Alon USA Refining, Inc., Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC, Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, Alon USA, Inc. and Alon USA,

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LP, which was filed by the Partnership as Exhibit 2.1 to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 31, 2005 and which is incorporated by reference into this report as Exhibit 2.1 hereto. A detailed description of the Acquired Assets contained in the final offering memorandum dated February 11, 2005 relating to the Offering, under the caption “The pending Alon transaction”, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this item and this report in its entirety.

     The Partnership derived approximately 10% of its revenues in the year ended December 31, 2004 from a contract with Alon, which leases 20,000 barrels per day of capacity on the Partnership’s Artesia-Orla-El Paso pipeline.

     Historically, the Acquired Assets have not been operated as a separate division or subsidiary of Alon. Alon operated these assets as part of its more extensive transportation, terminalling, crude oil and refined products operations. As a result, Alon did not maintain complete and separate financial statements for these assets as an independent business unit. For these reasons, the Partnership believes that the Acquired Assets do not constitute a “business” under generally accepted accounting principles or federal securities laws and, accordingly, the inclusion in this report of historical financial statements and pro forma financial information for the Acquired Assets is not required by federal securities laws. Accordingly, the Partnership has not provided historical financial statements or pro forma financial information for the Acquired Assets in this report.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

     On February 28, 2005, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement with the Initial Purchasers previously described by the Partnership in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 17, 2005, the Issuers sold the Notes to the Initial Purchasers at an offering price of 100% of the aggregate principal amount of $150 million and paid the Initial Purchasers a customary discount. The private offering was conducted in accordance with the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

     The terms of the Notes are governed by the Indenture. The Indenture contains affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Issuers and the Guarantors to incur indebtedness, make distributions to the Partnership’s unitholders or make other restricted payments, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, effect a consolidation, merger or sale, lease or other conveyance of any of their respective assets and create liens on any of their respective assets. The Indenture also contains customary events of default, upon which the Trustee or the holders of the Notes may declare all outstanding Notes to be due and payable immediately.

     The Notes are the senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers and the Guarantors, and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness, senior to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ existing and future subordinated indebtedness and effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ existing and future secured debt, including debt under OLP’s revolving credit agreement.

     The Notes bear interest payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, starting on September 1, 2005. The Notes mature on March 1, 2015.

     At any time prior to March 1, 2008, the Partnership may use the proceeds of certain equity offerings to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at a redemption price equal to 106.25% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of redemption. At any time prior to March 1, 2010, the Partnership may redeem some or all of the Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of redemption. On or after March 1, 2010, the Partnership may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth below

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(expressed as percentages of principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of redemption:

         
Year   Percentage  
2010
    103.125 %
2011
    102.083 %
2012
    101.042 %
2013 and thereafter
    100.000 %

     Additionally, the Partnership may be required to offer to purchase the Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of redemption, in the event of a change of control.

     In connection with the offering of the Notes, the Issuers also entered into the Registration Rights Agreement with the Initial Purchasers. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Issuers agreed to conduct a registered exchange offer for the Notes or cause to become effective a shelf registration statement providing for resale of the Notes. The Issuers are required to: (i) file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) within 150 days after the issue date of the Notes; (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective within 210 days after the issue date of the Notes; and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to issue the exchange notes on or prior to 30 business days after the Registration Statement has become effective. If the Issuers fail to comply with certain obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, they will be required to pay liquidated damages in the form of additional cash interest to the holders of the Notes.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

     On February 28, 2005, the Partnership issued to Alon 937,500 of its Class B subordinated units. The Class B subordinated units were issued to Alon in exchange for the Acquired Assets contributed to the Partnership in the Acquisition pursuant to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement. The Class B subordinated units were issued to Alon in a private offering conducted in accordance with the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The material terms of the Class B subordinated units are described above under Item 1.01 (Entry into Amendment to Partnership Agreement) and are incorporated by reference into this item in their entirety. The Class B subordinated units are convertible into common units of the Partnership as described above under Item 1.01 (Entry into Amendment to Partnership Agreement).

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

     On February 28, 2005, the general partner of the Partnership entered into the Class B Unit Amendment. The material terms of the Class B Unit Amendment are described above under Item 1.01 (Entry into Amendment to Partnership Agreement) and this description is incorporated by reference into this item in its entirety.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

2.1   Contribution Agreement, dated January 25, 2005, among the Partnership, OLP, T&R Assets, Inc., Alon USA Refining, Inc., Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC, Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, Alon USA, Inc. and Alon USA, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 31, 2005).

3.1   Amendment No. 1 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated February 28, 2005.
 
4.1   Indenture, dated February 28, 2005, among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Trustee.
 
4.2   Form of 6.25% Senior Note Due 2015 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto).
 
4.3   Form of Notation of Guarantee (included as Exhibit E to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto).
 
4.4   Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 28, 2005, among the Issuers and the Initial Purchasers.
 
10.1   Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, dated February 28, 2005, among the Partnership and Alon USA, LP.
 
10.2   Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust (Oklahoma).
 
10.3   Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust (Texas).
 
10.4   Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2, dated February 28, 2005, among OLP, the existing guarantors identified therein, Union Bank of California, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other lending institutions identified therein.
 
99.1   Description of Acquired Assets.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                 
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
 
               
    By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.
        its General Partner
 
               
        By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.
            its General Partner
 
               
          By:       /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell
             
              Stephen J. McDonnell
              Vice President & Chief
              Financial Officer

Date: March 4, 2005

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Exhibits    
2.1
  Contribution Agreement, dated January 25, 2005, among the Partnership, OLP, T&R Assets, Inc., Alon USA Refining, Inc., Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC, Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, Alon USA, Inc. and Alon USA, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 31, 2005).
 
   
3.1
  Amendment No. 1 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated February 28, 2005.
 
   
4.1
  Indenture, dated February 28, 2005, among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Trustee.
 
   
4.2
  Form of 6.25% Senior Note Due 2015 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto).
 
   
4.3
  Form of Notation of Guarantee (included as Exhibit E to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto).
 
   
4.4
  Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 28, 2005, among the Issuers and the Initial Purchasers.
 
   
10.1
  Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, dated February 28, 2005, among the Partnership and Alon USA, LP.
 
   
10.2
  Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust (Oklahoma).
 
   
10.3
  Form of Mortgage and Deed of Trust (Texas).
 
   
10.4
  Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2, dated February 28, 2005, among OLP, the existing guarantors identified therein, Union Bank of California, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other lending institutions identified therein.
 
   
99.1
  Description of Acquired Assets.

 

     
Exhibit 3.1
  EXECUTION COPY

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

     THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. (this “Amendment”), dated as of February 28, 2005, is entered into and effectuated by HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the General Partner, pursuant to authority granted to it in Section 5.6 of the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated as of July 13, 2004, as amended (the “Partnership Agreement”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein are used as defined in the Partnership Agreement.

     WHEREAS, Section 5.6 of the Partnership Agreement provides that the General Partner, without the approval of any Limited Partners, may issue additional Partnership Securities, or classes or series thereof, for any Partnership purpose at any time and from time to time, and may issue such Partnership Securities to such Persons, for such consideration and on such terms and conditions as shall be established by the General Partner; and

     WHEREAS, Section 13.1(g) of the Partnership Agreement provides that the General Partner, without the approval of any Partner (subject to the terms of Section 5.7 of the Partnership Agreement), may amend any provision of the Partnership Agreement necessary or appropriate in connection with the authorization of issuance of any class or series of Partnership Securities pursuant to Section 5.6 of the Partnership Agreement; and

     WHEREAS, the General Partner has determined that the issuance of the Class B Subordinated Units provided for in this Amendment is permitted by Section 5.7 of the Partnership Agreement; and

     WHEREAS, Section 13.1(d)(i) of the Partnership Agreement provides that the General Partner, without the approval of any Limited Partner, may amend any provision of the Partnership Agreement to reflect a change that the General Partner determines does not adversely affect the Limited Partners (including any particular class of Partnership Interests as compared to other classes of Partnership Interests) in any material respect; and

     WHEREAS, the Partnership has entered into (i) a Contribution Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2005 (the “Alon Contribution Agreement”), with Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Alon Pipeline Logistics”), and Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“Alon”), and certain other parties named therein, and (ii) a Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005 (the “Alon Pipelines Agreement”), with Alon; and

     WHEREAS, the Contribution Agreement obligates the Partnership to issue limited partner interests to be designated as Class B Subordinated Units having the terms set forth herein; and

Amendment No. 1 to Partnership Agreement_ Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (HEP_UBS Transactions).DOC

Amendment No. 1 to First Amended and Restated
Agreement of Limited Partnership of
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.

 


 

     WHEREAS, the General Partner deems it in the best interest of the Partnership to effect this Amendment in order to provide for (i) the issuance of Class B Subordinated Units to Alon Pipeline Logistics pursuant to the Contribution Agreement and (ii) such other matters as are provided herein.

     NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:

A.  Amendment . The Partnership Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

  1.   Section 1.1 is hereby amended to add the following definitions:

     “ Alon ” means Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership, and its successors and assigns.

      “ALON Event of Default” means an ALON Event of Default specified in Section 16(b)(i) of the Alon Pipelines Agreement in respect of payments due pursuant to the Minimum Volume Commitment which default has not been cured within the time specified in Section 17(a) of the Alon Pipelines Agreement.

     “Alon Pipeline Logistics” means Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

      “Alon Potential Event of Default” means a default in respect of payments due pursuant to the Minimum Volume Commitment which would become an Alon Event of Default on the expiration of the time period specified in Section 17(a) of the Alon Pipelines Agreement.

     “ Alon Pipelines Agreement ” means the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, between the Partnership and Alon.

     “ Class B Subordinated Unit ” means a Unit representing a fractional part of the Partnership Interests of all Limited Partners and Assignees and having the rights and obligations specified with respect to the Class B Subordinated Units in this Agreement. The term “Class B Subordinated Unit” as used herein does not include a Common Unit, Subordinated Unit or Parity Unit. A Class B Subordinated Unit that is convertible into a Common Unit or a Parity Unit shall not constitute a Common Unit or Parity Unit until such conversion occurs.

     “ Class B Subordination Period ” means the period commencing on February 28, 2005 and ending on the first to occur of the following dates:

     (a) the first day of any Quarter beginning after March 31, 2010 in respect of which no ALON Event of Default existed with respect to each of the three consecutive, non-overlapping four-Quarter periods immediately preceding such date; provided , however , that if an Alon Potential Event of Default exists on such date, but is cured prior to its becoming an Alon Event of Default, the Class B Subordination Period shall end on the first Business Day after such cure; and

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     (b) the date on which the General Partner is removed as general partner of the Partnership upon the requisite vote by holders of Outstanding Units under the circumstances where Cause does not exist and Units held by the General Partner and its Affiliates are not voted in favor of such removal.

     “ Minimum Volume Commitment ” has the meaning set forth in the Alon Pipelines Agreement.

  2.   Section 1.1 is hereby amended by amending and restating the final sentence to the definition of “Common Unit”:

     The term “Common Unit” does not refer to a Subordinated Unit or a Class B Subordinated Unit prior to its conversion into a Common Unit pursuant to the terms hereof.

  3.   Section 1.1 is hereby amended by amending and restating the following definitions:

     “ Common Unit Arrearage ” means, with respect to any Common Unit, whenever issued, as to any Quarter within the Subordination Period or the Class B Subordination Period, the excess, if any, of (a) the Minimum Quarterly Distribution with respect to a Common Unit in respect of such Quarter over (b) the sum of all Available Cash distributed with respect to a Common Unit in respect of such Quarter pursuant to Section 6.4(a)(i).

     “ Cumulative Common Unit Arrearage ” means, with respect to any Common Unit, whenever issued, and as of the end of any Quarter, the excess, if any, of (a) the sum resulting from adding together the Common Unit Arrearage as to an Initial Common Unit for each of the Quarters within the Subordination Period or the Class B Subordination Period ending on or before the last day of such Quarter over (b) the sum of any distributions theretofore made pursuant to Section 6.4(a)(ii) and the second sentence of Section 6.5 with respect to an Initial Common Unit (including any distributions to be made in respect of the last of such Quarters).

     “ Limited Partner Interest ” means the ownership interest of a Limited Partner or Assignee in the Partnership, which may be evidenced by Common Units, Subordinated Units, Class B Subordinated Units, Incentive Distribution Rights or other Partnership Securities or a combination thereof or interest therein, and includes any and all benefits to which such Limited Partner or Assignee is entitled as provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations of such Limited Partner or Assignee to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement; provided , however , that when the term “Limited Partner Interest” is used herein in the context of any vote or other approval, including without limitation Articles XIII and XIV, such term shall not, solely for such purpose, include any holder of an Incentive Distribution Right except as may otherwise be required by law.

     “ Partnership Security ” means any class or series of equity interest in the Partnership (but excluding any options, rights, warrants and appreciation rights relating to an equity interest in the Partnership), including without limitation, Common Units, Subordinated Units, Class B Subordinated Units and Incentive Distribution Rights.

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     “ Remaining Net Positive Adjustments ” means as of the end of any taxable period, (i) with respect to the Unitholders holding Common Units, Subordinated Units or Class B Subordinated Units, the excess of (a) the Net Positive Adjustments of the Unitholders holding Common Units, Subordinated Units or Class B Subordinated Units as of the end of such period over (b) the sum of those Partners’ Share of Additional Book Basis Derivative Items for each prior taxable period, (ii) with respect to the General Partner (as holder of the General Partner Interest), the excess of (a) the Net Positive Adjustments of the General Partner as of the end of such period over (b) the sum of the General Partner’s Share of Additional Book Basis Derivative Items with respect to the General Partner Interest for each prior taxable period, and (iii) with respect to the holders of Incentive Distribution Rights, the excess of (a) the Net Positive Adjustments of the holders of Incentive Distribution Rights as of the end of such period over (b) the sum of the Share of Additional Book Basis Derivative Items of the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights for each prior taxable period.

     “ Share of Additional Book Basis Derivative Items ” means in connection with any allocation of Additional Book Basis Derivative Items for any taxable period, (i) with respect to the Unitholders holding Common Units, Subordinated Units or Class B Subordinated Units, the amount that bears the same ratio to such Additional Book Basis Derivative Items as the Unitholders’ Remaining Net Positive Adjustments as of the end of such period bears to the Aggregate Remaining Net Positive Adjustments as of that time, (ii) with respect to the General Partner (as holder of the General Partner Interest), the amount that bears the same ratio to such additional Book Basis Derivative Items as the General Partner’s Remaining Net Positive Adjustments as of the end of such period bears to the Aggregate Remaining Net Positive Adjustment as of that time, and (iii) with respect to the Partners holding Incentive Distribution Rights, the amount that bears the same ratio to such Additional Book Basis Derivative Items as the Remaining Net Positive Adjustments of the Partners holding the Incentive Distribution Rights as of the end of such period bears to the Aggregate Remaining Net Positive Adjustments as of that time.

     “ Unit ” means a Partnership Security that is designated as a “Unit” and shall include Common Units, Subordinated Units and Class B Subordinated Units but shall not include (i) a General Partner Interest or (ii) Incentive Distribution Rights.

     “ Unit Majority ” means, during the Subordination Period, at least a majority of the Outstanding Common Units (excluding Common Units owned by the General Partner and its Affiliates) voting as a class and at least a majority of the Outstanding Subordinated Units and Class B Subordinated Units voting as a single class, and after the end of the Subordination Period, at least a majority of the Outstanding Units.

  4.   Article V is hereby amended to add a new Section 5.5(c)(iii) as follows:

     (iii) Immediately prior to the transfer of a Class B Subordinated Unit or of a Class B Subordinated Unit that has converted into a Common Unit pursuant to Section 5.12(a)(iv) by a holder thereof (other than a transfer to an Affiliate unless the General Partner elects to have this subparagraph 5.5(c)(iii) apply), the Capital Account maintained for such Person with respect to

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its Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units will (A) first, be allocated to the Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units to be transferred in an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of such Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units to be transferred and (y) the Per Unit Capital Account for a Common Unit, and (B) second, any remaining balance in such Capital Account will be retained by the transferor, regardless of whether it has retained any Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units. Following any such allocation, the transferor’s Capital Account, if any, maintained with respect to the retained Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units, if any, will have a balance equal to the amount allocated under clause (B) above, and the transferee’s Capital Account established with respect to the transferred Class B Subordinated Units or converted Class B Subordinated Units will have a balance equal to the amount allocated under clause (A) above.

  5.   Article V is hereby amended to add a new Section 5.12 creating a new series of Units as follows:

     Section 5.12 Establishment of Class B Subordinated Units .

          (a) There is hereby created a series of Units to be designated as “Class B Subordinated Units,” consisting of a total of 937,500 Class B Subordinated Units and having the following terms and conditions:

     (i) Subject to the provisions of Section 6.1(d)(iii)(A), all allocations of items of Partnership income, gain, loss, deduction and credit under Section 6.1 shall be allocated to the Class B Subordinated Units on a basis that is pro rata with the Subordinated Units, so that the amount thereof allocated to each Subordinated Unit will equal the amount thereof allocated to each Class B Subordinated Unit;

     (ii) Subject to paragraph (c) of this Section 5.12, the Class B Subordinated Units shall have the right to share in Partnership distributions on a pro rata basis with the Subordinated Units, so that the amount of any Partnership distribution to each Subordinated Unit will equal the amount of such distribution to each Class B Subordinated Unit;

     (iii) The Class B Subordinated Units shall have rights upon dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership, including the right to share in any liquidating distributions pursuant to Section 12.4, that are pro rata with the Subordinated Units;

     (iv) The Class B Subordinated Units shall not have the privilege of conversion as set forth in Section 5.8 of the Partnership Agreement (and Section 5.8 shall not apply to the Class B Subordinated Units); rather all Class B Subordinated Units shall convert into Common Units on a one-for-one basis on the second Business Day following the distribution of Available Cash to Partners pursuant to Section 6.3(a) in respect of the final Quarter of the Class B Subordination Period; a Class B Subordinated Unit that has converted into a

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Common Unit shall be subject to Section 6.1(d)(x) and Section 6.7 of the Partnership Agreement as if the Class B Subordinated Unit was a Subordinated Unit;

     (v) Subject to Section 13.3(c), the Class B Subordinated Units will have voting rights that are identical to the voting rights of the Subordinated Units and will vote with the Subordinated Units as a single class, so that each Class B Subordinated Unit will be entitled to one vote on each matter with respect to which each Subordinated Unit is entitled to vote; each reference in the Partnership Agreement to a vote of holders of Subordinated Units shall be deemed to include a reference to the holders of Subordinated Units and the Class B Subordinated Units voting as a single class;

     (vi) The Class B Subordinated Units will be evidenced by certificates in such form as the General Partner may approve; the General Partner will act as registrar and transfer agent for the Class B Subordinated Units;

     (vii) The Class B Subordinated Units may not be assigned or transferred without the consent of the General Partner other than any assignment or transfer to an Affiliate of Alon Pipeline Logistics and other than any pledge, assignment or transfer to a bona fide third-party lender of Alon Pipeline Logistics or its Affiliates who agrees to be bound by the terms of the Partnership Agreement, all in accordance with Section 4.5; and

     (viii) Except as otherwise provided in the Partnership Agreement and unless the context otherwise requires, for purposes of allocations referred to in paragraph (a)(i), the right to share in Partnership distributions referred to in paragraph (a)(ii), rights upon dissolution and liquidation referred to in paragraph (a)(iii), and voting rights referred to in paragraph (a)(v), and for all other purposes, the Class B Subordinated Units and the Subordinated Units shall be considered as a single class of Units, each Class B Subordinated Unit shall be treated in a manner that is identical, in all respects, to each Subordinated Unit, and each reference in the Partnership Agreement to Subordinated Units shall also be deemed to be a reference to Class B Subordinated Units.

          (b) Before any holder of Class B Subordinated Units shall be entitled to convert such holder’s Class B Subordinated Units into Common Units, he shall surrender the Class B Subordinated Unit Certificates therefore, duly endorsed, at the office of the General Partner or of any transfer agent for the Class B Subordinated Units. In the case of any such conversion, the Partnership shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, issue and deliver at such office to such holder of Class B Subordinated Units one or more Common Unit Certificates, registered in the name of such holder, for the number of Common Units to which he shall be entitled as aforesaid. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made as of the date of the surrender of the Class B Subordinated Units to be converted, and the person entitled to receive

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the Common Units issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder of such Common Units on said date.

          (c) In the event that an ALON Event of Default or Alon Potential Event of Default exists at the time of the Record Date with respect to any Quarter, the Partnership may retain an amount of the cash distributions due with respect to the Class B Subordinated Units for such Quarter up to the amount outstanding with respect to such ALON Event of Default or Alon Potential Event of Default (the “Default Amount”) and the remaining cash distributions due with respect to the Class B Subordinated Units for such Quarter, if any, shall be distributed to Unitholders holding Class B Subordinated Units, pro rata, in accordance with Section 6.4(a). Any amounts retained by the Partnership pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be credited against and shall reduce the Default Amount. In the event that an Alon Event of Default exists with respect to a prior Quarter at the time of the Record Date for a subsequent Quarter, the Class B Subordinated Units shall not be entitled to receive any cash distributions with respect to such subsequent Quarter.

  6.   Section 6.4 is hereby amended and restated as follows:

     (a)  During the Subordination Period or the Class B Subordination Period . Available Cash with respect to any Quarter within the Subordination Period or the Class B Subordination Period that is deemed to be Operating Surplus pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.3 or 6.5 shall, subject to Section 17-607 of the Delaware Act, be distributed as follows, except as otherwise required by Section 5.6(b) in respect of other Partnership Securities issued pursuant thereto and subject to Section 5.12(c):

First, 98% to the Unitholders holding Common Units, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Common Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the Minimum Quarterly Distribution for such Quarter;

Second, 98% to the Unitholders holding Common Units, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Common Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the Cumulative Common Unit Arrearage existing with respect to such Quarter;

Third, 98% to the Unitholders holding Subordinated Units and Class B Subordinated Units, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Subordinated Unit and Class B Subordinated Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the Minimum Quarterly Distribution for such Quarter;

Fourth, 98% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the excess of the First Target Distribution over the Minimum Quarterly Distribution for such Quarter;

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Fifth, 85% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 13% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the excess of the Second Target Distribution over the First Target Distribution for such Quarter;

Sixth, 75% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 23% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the excess of the Third Target Distribution over the Second Target Distribution for such Quarter; and

Thereafter, 50% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 48% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner;

provided, however , if the Minimum Quarterly Distribution, the First Target Distribution, the Second Target Distribution and the Third Target Distribution have been reduced to zero pursuant to the second sentence of Section 6.6(a), the distribution of Available Cash that is deemed to be Operating Surplus with respect to any Quarter will be made solely in accordance with Section 6.4(a)(vii).

     (b)  After the Subordination Period and the Class B Subordination Period . Available Cash with respect to any Quarter after the Subordination Period and the Class B Subordination Period that is deemed to be Operating Surplus pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.3 or 6.5, subject to Section 17-607 of the Delaware Act, shall be distributed as follows, except as otherwise required by Section 5.6(b) in respect of additional Partnership Securities issued pursuant thereto:

  (i)   First, 98% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the Minimum Quarterly Distribution for such Quarter;
 
  (ii)   Second, 98% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the excess of the First Target Distribution over the Minimum Quarterly Distribution for such Quarter;
 
  (iii)   Third, 85% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 13% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an amount equal to the excess of the Second Target Distribution over the First Target Distribution for such Quarter;
 
  (iv)   Fourth, 75% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 23% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner, until there has been distributed in respect of each Unit then Outstanding an

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      amount equal to the excess of the Third Target Distribution over the Second Target Distribution for such Quarter; and
 
  (v)   Thereafter, 50% to all Unitholders, Pro Rata, 48% to the holders of the Incentive Distribution Rights, Pro Rata, and 2% to the General Partner;

provided, however , if the Minimum Quarterly Distribution, the First Target Distribution, the Second Target Distribution and the Third Target Distribution have been reduced to zero pursuant to the second sentence of Section 6.6(a), the distribution of Available Cash that is deemed to be Operating Surplus with respect to any Quarter will be made solely in accordance with Section 6.4(b)(v).

B. Agreement in Effect . Except as hereby amended, the Partnership Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

C. Governing Law . This Amendment shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, all rights and remedies being governed by such laws without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

D. Severability . Each provision of this Amendment shall be considered severable and if for any reason any provision or provisions herein are determined to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal under any existing or future law, such invalidity, unenforceability or illegality shall not impair the operation of or affect those portions of this Amendment that are valid, enforceable and legal.

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Agreement of Limited Partnership of
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed as of the date first written above.

         
    HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.
 
       
  By:   HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
 
       
    By:     /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell
     
    Name: Stephen J. McDonnell
    Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Signature Page
Amendment No. 1 to First Amended and Restated
Agreement of Limited Partnership of
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.

 

Exhibit 4.1

EXECUTION COPY



HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.

AND EACH OF THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO

6 1/4% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2015


INDENTURE

Dated as of February 28, 2005


U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Trustee



 


 

CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE*

     
Trust Indenture    
Act Section   Indenture Section
310(a)(1)
  7.10
(a)(2)
  7.10
(a)(3)
  N.A.
(a)(4)
  N.A.
(a)(5)
  7.10
(b)
  7.10
(c)
  N.A.
311(a)
  7.11
(b)
  7.11
(c)
  N.A.
312(a)
  2.05
(b)
  12.03
(c)
  12.03
313(a)
  7.06
(b)(1)
  N.A
(b)(2)
  7.06; 7.07
(c)
  7.06; 12.02
(d)
  7.06
314(a)
  4.03;12.02;12.05
(b)
  N.A.
(c)(1)
  12.04
(c)(2)
  12.04
(c)(3)
  N.A.
(d)
  N.A.
(e)
  12.05
(f)
  N.A.
315(a)
  7.01
(b)
  7.05; 12.02
(c)
  7.01
(d)
  7.01
(e)
  6.11
316(a) (last sentence)
  2.09
(a)(1)(A)
  6.05
(a)(1)(B)
  6.04
(a)(2)
  N.A.
(b)
  6.07
(c)
  2.12
317(a)(1)
  6.08
(a)(2)
  6.09
(b)
  2.04
318(a)
  12.01
(b)
  N.A.
(c)
  12.01

N.A. means not applicable.
* This Cross Reference Table is not part of the Indenture.

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

         
    Page
ARTICLE 1
       
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION
       
BY REFERENCE
       
 
       
Section 1.01 Definitions.
    1  
Section 1.02 Other Definitions.
    23  
Section 1.03 Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act.
    24  
Section 1.04 Rules of Construction.
    24  
 
       
ARTICLE 2
       
THE NOTES
       
 
       
Section 2.01 Form and Dating.
    25  
Section 2.02 Execution and Authentication.
    25  
Section 2.03 Registrar and Paying Agent.
    26  
Section 2.04 Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.
    26  
Section 2.05 Holder Lists.
    26  
Section 2.06 Transfer and Exchange.
    27  
Section 2.07 Replacement Notes.
    38  
Section 2.08 Outstanding Notes.
    38  
Section 2.09 Treasury Notes.
    39  
Section 2.10 Temporary Notes.
    39  
Section 2.11 Cancellation.
    39  
Section 2.12 Defaulted Interest.
    39  
 
       
ARTICLE 3
       
REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT
       
 
       
Section 3.01 Notices to Trustee.
    40  
Section 3.02 Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased.
    40  
Section 3.03 Notice of Redemption.
    40  
Section 3.04 Effect of Notice of Redemption.
    41  
Section 3.05 Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price.
    41  
Section 3.06 Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part.
    42  
Section 3.07 Optional Redemption.
    42  
Section 3.08 Mandatory Redemption.
    43  
Section 3.09 Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds.
    43  
 
       
ARTICLE 4
       
COVENANTS
       
 
       
Section 4.01 Payment of Notes.
    45  
Section 4.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency.
    45  
Section 4.03 Reports.
    45  
Section 4.04 Compliance Certificate.
    46  
Section 4.05 Taxes.
    47  
Section 4.06 Stay, Extension and Usury Laws.
    47  
Section 4.07 Restricted Payments.
    47  
Section 4.08 Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries.
    50  
Section 4.09 Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Disqualified Equity.
    51  
Section 4.10 Asset Sales.
    54  

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Section 4.11 Transactions with Affiliates.
    55  
Section 4.12 Liens.
    57  
Section 4.13 Business Activities.
    57  
Section 4.14 Corporate Existence.
    57  
Section 4.15 Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control.
    57  
Section 4.16 Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions.
    59  
Section 4.17 Payments for Consent.
    59  
Section 4.18 Additional Guarantees.
    60  
Section 4.19 Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.
    60  
Section 4.20 Suspension of Covenants.
    60  
 
       
ARTICLE 5
       
SUCCESSORS
       
 
       
Section 5.01 Merger, Consolidation, or Sale of Assets.
    61  
Section 5.02 Successor Corporation Substituted.
    63  
 
       
ARTICLE 6
       
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
       
 
       
Section 6.01 Events of Default.
    63  
Section 6.02 Acceleration.
    65  
Section 6.03 Other Remedies.
    65  
Section 6.04 Waiver of Past Defaults.
    66  
Section 6.05 Control by Majority.
    66  
Section 6.06 Limitation on Suits.
    66  
Section 6.07 Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment.
    67  
Section 6.08 Collection Suit by Trustee.
    67  
Section 6.09 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
    67  
Section 6.10 Priorities.
    67  
Section 6.11 Undertaking for Costs.
    68  
 
       
ARTICLE 7
       
TRUSTEE
       
 
       
Section 7.01 Duties of Trustee.
    68  
Section 7.02 Rights of Trustee.
    69  
Section 7.03 Individual Rights of Trustee.
    69  
Section 7.04 Trustee’s Disclaimer.
    70  
Section 7.05 Notice of Defaults.
    70  
Section 7.06 Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes.
    70  
Section 7.07 Compensation and Indemnity.
    70  
Section 7.08 Replacement of Trustee.
    71  
Section 7.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.
    72  
Section 7.10 Eligibility; Disqualification.
    72  
Section 7.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.
    72  
 
       
ARTICLE 8
       
LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE
       
 
       
Section 8.01 Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.
    72  
Section 8.02 Legal Defeasance and Discharge.
    72  
Section 8.03 Covenant Defeasance.
    73  
Section 8.04 Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance.
    74  

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Section 8.05 Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.
    74  
Section 8.06 Repayment to Company.
    75  
Section 8.07 Reinstatement.
    75  
 
       
ARTICLE 9
       
AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER
       
 
       
Section 9.01 Without Consent of Holders of Notes.
    76  
Section 9.02 With Consent of Holders of Notes.
    77  
Section 9.03 Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.
    78  
Section 9.04 Revocation and Effect of Consents.
    78  
Section 9.05 Notation on or Exchange of Notes.
    78  
Section 9.06 Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.
    78  
 
       
ARTICLE 10
       
NOTE GUARANTEES
       
 
       
Section 10.01. Guarantee.
    79  
Section 10.02. Limitation on Guarantor Liability.
    80  
Section 10.03. Execution and Delivery of Note Guarantee.
    80  
Section 10.04. Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms.
    80  
Section 10.05. Releases.
    81  
 
       
ARTICLE 11
       
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE
       
 
       
Section 11.01 Satisfaction and Discharge.
    82  
Section 11.02 Application of Trust Money.
    83  
 
       
ARTICLE 12
       
MISCELLANEOUS
       
 
       
Section 12.01 Trust Indenture Act Controls.
    83  
Section 12.02 Notices.
    83  
Section 12.03 Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes.
    84  
Section 12.04 Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.
    85  
Section 12.05 Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.
    85  
Section 12.06 Rules by Trustee and Agents.
    85  
Section 12.07 No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.
    85  
Section 12.08 Governing Law.
    86  
Section 12.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.
    86  
Section 12.10 Successors.
    86  
Section 12.11 Severability.
    86  
Section 12.12 Counterpart Originals.
    86  
Section 12.13 Table of Contents, Headings, etc.
    86  

EXHIBITS

     
Exhibit A
  FORM OF NOTE
Exhibit B
  FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER
Exhibit C
  FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE
Exhibit D
  FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF ACQUIRING INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR
Exhibit E
  FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE
Exhibit F
  FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

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     INDENTURE dated as of February 28, 2005 among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp. (“ Finance Corp. ” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “ Issuers ”), the Guarantors (as defined) and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

     The Issuers, the Guarantors and the Trustee agree as follows for the benefit of each other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined) of the 6 1 / 4 % Senior Notes due 2015 (the “ Notes ”):

ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE

Section 1.01 Definitions.

      “144A Global Note” means a Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of, and registered in the name of, the Depositary or its nominee that will be issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes sold in reliance on Rule 144A.

      “Acquired Debt” means, with respect to any specified Person:

     (1) Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged with or into or became a Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging with or into, or becoming a Restricted Subsidiary of, such specified Person, but excluding Indebtedness which is extinguished, retired or repaid in connection with such Person merging with or becoming a Subsidiary of such specific Person; and

     (2) Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person.

      “Acquisition” means the contribution of certain (a) refined products pipelines, (b) refined petroleum products terminals and (c) other specified rights and assets related or used primarily in connection with the ownership and operation of such pipelines and terminals pursuant to the Contribution Agreement.

      “Additional Notes” means additional Notes (other than the Initial Notes) issued under this Indenture in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 4.09 hereof, as part of the same series as the Initial Notes.

      “Affiliate” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, “control,” as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise; provided that beneficial ownership of 10% or more of the Voting Stock of a Person will be deemed to be control, provided, further, that any third Person which also beneficially owns 10% or more of the Voting Stock of a specified Person shall not be deemed to be an Affiliate of either the specified Person or the other Person merely because of such common ownership in such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, the terms “ controlling, ” “ controlled by ” and “ under common control with ” have correlative meanings.

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      “Agent” means any Registrar, co-registrar, Paying Agent or additional paying agent.

     “ Applicable Premium ” means, with respect to any Note on any redemption date, the greater of:

     (1) 1.0% of the principal amount of the Note; or

     (2) the excess of: (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of the Note at March 1, 2010 (such redemption price being set forth in the table appearing in Section 3.07 hereof) plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the Note through March 1, 2010 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the principal amount of the Note, if greater.

      “Applicable Procedures” means, with respect to any transfer or exchange of or for beneficial interests in any Global Note, the rules and procedures of the Depositary, Euroclear and Clearstream that apply to such transfer or exchange.

     “ Asset Sale ” means:

     (1) the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets or rights; provided that the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole will be governed by Section 4.15 hereof and/or Section 5.01 hereof and not by Section 4.10 hereof; and

     (2) the issuance of Equity Interests in any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries or the sale of Equity Interests in any of its Subsidiaries.

            Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale:

     (1) any single transaction or series of related transactions that: (a) involves assets having a Fair Market Value of less than $2.5 million or (b) results in net proceeds to Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries of less than $2.5 million;

     (2) a transfer of assets between or among Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries;

     (3) an issuance of Equity Interests by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners to Holly Energy Partners or to a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners;

     (4) the sale or lease of products, services or accounts receivable in the ordinary course of business and any sale or other disposition of damaged, worn-out or obsolete assets in the ordinary course of business;

     (5) the sale or other disposition of cash or Cash Equivalents, Hedging Obligations or other financial instruments in the ordinary course of business;

     (6) a Restricted Payment that does not violate Section 4.07 hereof or a Permitted Investment;

     (7) any trade or exchange by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of

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properties or assets of any type for properties or assets of any type owned or held by another Person, including any disposition of some but not all of the Equity Interests of a Restricted Subsidiary in exchange for assets or properties and after which the Person whose Equity Interests have been so disposed of continues to be a Restricted Subsidiary, provided that the fair market value of the properties or assets traded or exchanged by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary (together with any cash or Cash Equivalent together with the liabilities assumed) is reasonably equivalent to the fair market value of the properties or assets (together with any cash or Cash Equivalent together with liabilities assumed) to be received by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary; and provided further that any cash received must be applied in accordance with Section 4.10 hereof; and

     (8) the creation or perfection of a Lien that is not prohibited by Section 4.12 hereof.

      “Attributable Debt” in respect of a sale and leaseback transaction means, at the time of determination, the present value of the obligation of the lessee for net rental payments during the remaining term of the lease included in such sale and leaseback transaction including any period for which such lease has been extended or may, at the option of the lessor, be extended. Such present value shall be calculated using a discount rate equal to the rate of interest implicit in such transaction, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided, however, that if such sale and leaseback transaction results in a Capital Lease Obligation, the amount of Indebtedness represented thereby will be determined in accordance with the definition of “Capital Lease Obligation.”

      “Available Cash” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Partnership Agreement, as in effect on the date of this Indenture.

      “Bankruptcy Law” means Title 11, U.S. Code or any similar federal or state law for the relief of debtors.

     “ Beneficial Owner ” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such “person” will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such “person” has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only after the passage of time. The terms “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” have a corresponding meaning.

     “ Board of Directors ” means:

     (1) with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such board;

     (2) with respect to a partnership, the Board of Directors or Board of Managers of the general partner of the partnership, or in the case of Holly Energy Partners, the Board of Directors of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., the general partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.;

     (3) with respect to a limited liability company, the managing member or members or any controlling committee of managing members thereof; and

     (4) with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.

      “Broker-Dealer” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.

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      “Business Day” means any day other than a Legal Holiday.

      “Capital Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a capital lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP.

      “Capital Stock” means:

     (1) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock;

     (2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;

     (3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or membership interests; and

     (4) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person, but excluding from all of the foregoing any debt securities convertible into Capital Stock, whether or not such debt securities include any right of participation with Capital Stock.

      “Cash Equivalents” means:

     (1) United States dollars or, in an amount up to the amount necessary or appropriate to fund local operating expenses, other currencies;

     (2) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government or any agency or instrumentality of the United States government ( provided that the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged in support of those securities) having maturities of not more than one year from the date of acquisition;

     (3) certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of six months or less from the date of acquisition, bankers’ acceptances with maturities not exceeding six months and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500.0 million and a Thomson Bank Watch Rating of “B” or better;

     (4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above;

     (5) commercial paper having one of the two highest ratings obtainable from Moody’s or S&P and, in each case, maturing within six months after the date of acquisition; and

     (6) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (5) of this definition.

      “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:

     (1) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act), which

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     occurrence is followed by a Ratings Decline within 90 days;

     (2) the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of Holly Energy Partners or the removal of the General Partner by the limited partners of Holly Energy Partners;

     (3) the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation), the result of which is that any “person” (as defined above), other than a Qualified Owner, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of the General Partner or of Holly Logistics Services L.L.C., measured by voting power rather than number of shares, which occurrence is followed by a Ratings Decline within 90 days; or

     (4) the first day on which a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the General Partner are not Continuing Directors, which occurrence is followed by a Ratings Decline within 90 days.

     Notwithstanding the preceding, a conversion of Holly Energy Partners from a limited partnership to a corporation, limited liability company or other form of entity or an exchange of all of the outstanding limited partnership interests for capital stock in a corporation, for member interests in a limited liability company or for Equity Interests in such other form of entity shall not constitute a Change of Control, so long as following such conversion or exchange a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of such entity are nominees of Holly Corporation.

      “Clearstream” means Clearstream Banking, S.A.

      “Consolidated Cash Flow” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus, without duplication:

     (1) an amount equal to the dividends or distributions paid during such period in cash or Cash Equivalents to such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries by a Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person; plus

     (2) an amount equal to (i) any extraordinary loss plus (ii) any net loss realized by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale or the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, to the extent such losses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

     (3) provision for taxes based on income or profits of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such provision for taxes was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

     (4) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued (including, without limitation, amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, imputed interest with aspect to Attributable Debt, commissions, discounts and other fees and charges incurred in respect of letter of credit or bankers’ acceptance financings, and net payments, if any, pursuant to Hedging Obligations), to the extent that any such expense was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

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     (5) depreciation, amortization (including amortization of intangibles but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses (excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it represents an accrual of or reserve for cash expenses in any future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was paid in a prior period) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period to the extent that such depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus

     (6) non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period, other than the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business,

in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP.

      “Consolidated Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that:

     (1) the aggregate Net Income (but not loss) of any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting will be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or similar distributions paid in cash to the specified Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Person;

     (2) the Net Income of any Restricted Subsidiary will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary of that Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders, partners or members;

     (3) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded; and

     (4) unrealized losses and gains under derivative instruments included in the determination of Consolidated Net Income, including, without limitation those resulting from the application of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 will be excluded.

      “Consolidated Net Tangible Assets” means, with respect to any Person at any date of determination, the aggregate amount of total assets included in such Person’s most recent quarterly or annual consolidated balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP less applicable reserves reflected in such balance sheet, after deducting the following amounts: (a) all current liabilities reflected in such balance sheet, and (b) all goodwill, trademarks, patents, unamortized debt discounts and expenses and other like intangibles reflected in such balance sheet.

      “Continuing Directors” means, as of any date of determination, any member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner who:

     (1) was a member of such Board of Directors on the date of this Indenture; or

     (2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of Directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election.

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      “Contribution Agreement” means the Contribution Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2005, by and among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., T&R Assets, Inc., Fin-Tex Pipeline Company, Alon USA Refining, Inc., Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC, Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, Alon USA, Inc. and Alon USA, L.P.

      “Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee” will be at the address of the Trustee specified in Section 12.02 hereof or such other address as to which the Trustee may give notice to the Issuers.

      “Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2004, by and among HEP Operating Company, L.P., the financial institutions party thereto, Union Bank of California, N.A., as administrative agent and sole lead arranger, Bank of America, National Association, as syndicate agent and Guaranty Bank, as documentation agent, providing for up to $100.0 million of revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit (subject to a $50.0 million sublimit), including any related notes, Guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time.

      “Credit Facilities” means, one or more debt facilities (including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement) or commercial paper facilities, in each case, with banks or other institutional lenders providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced (including by means of sales of debt securities to institutional investors) in whole or in part from time to time.

      “Custodian” means the Trustee, as custodian with respect to the Notes in global form, or any successor entity thereto.

      “Default” means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.

      “Definitive Note” means a certificated Note registered in the name of the Holder thereof and issued in accordance with Section 2.06 hereof, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto except that such Note shall not bear the Global Note Legend and shall not have the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto.

      “Depositary” means, with respect to the Notes issuable or issued in whole or in part in global form, the Person specified in Section 2.03 hereof as the Depositary with respect to the Notes, and any and all successors thereto appointed as depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provision of this Indenture.

      “Disqualified Equity” means any Equity Interest that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible, or for which it is exchangeable, in each case, at the option of the holder of the Equity Interest), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or redeemable at the option of the holder of the Equity Interest, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 91 days after the date on which the Notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Equity Interest that would constitute Disqualified Equity solely because the holders of the Equity Interest have the right to require Holly Energy Partners to repurchase such Equity Interest upon the occurrence of a change of control or an asset sale will not constitute Disqualified Equity if the terms of such Equity Interest provide that Holly Energy Partners may

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not repurchase or redeem any such Equity Interest pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with Section 4.07 hereof.

      “Domestic Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that was formed under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States or the District of Columbia or that Guarantees any Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners.

      “Equity Interests” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

      “Equity Offering” means any public or private sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity) made for cash on a primary basis by Holly Energy Partners after the date of this Indenture.

      “Escrow Account” has the meaning set forth in the Escrow and Security Agreement.

      “Escrow and Security Agreement” means the Escrow and Security Agreement, dated as of the date of this Indenture, among Holly Energy Partners, the Trustee and U.S. Bank National Association as escrow agent, as such agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.

      “Escrow Property” has the meaning set forth in the Escrow and Security Agreement.

      “Euroclear” means Euroclear Bank, S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear system.

      “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

      “Exchange Notes” means the Notes issued in the Exchange Offer pursuant to Section 2.06(f) hereof.

      “Exchange Offer” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.

      “Exchange Offer Registration Statement” has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.

      “Existing Indebtedness” means the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement) in existence on the date of this Indenture, until such amounts are repaid.

      “Fair Market Value” means the value that would be paid by a willing buyer to an unaffiliated willing seller in a transaction not involving distress or necessity of either party, determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of Holly Energy Partners (unless otherwise provided in this Indenture).

      “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means with respect to any specified Person for any period, the ratio of the Consolidated Cash Flow of such Person for such period to the Fixed Charges of such Person for such period. In the event that the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries incurs, assumes, guarantees, repays, repurchases, redeems, defeases or otherwise discharges any Indebtedness (other than ordinary working capital borrowings) or issues, repurchases or redeems Disqualified Equity subsequent to the commencement of the period for which the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is being calculated and on or prior to the date on which the event for which the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is made (the “Calculation Date" ), then the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio will be calculated giving pro forma effect to such incurrence, assumption, Guarantee, repayment, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other discharge of Indebtedness, or such issuance, repurchase or redemption of

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Disqualified Equity, and the use of the proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Reference Period.

     In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio:

     (1) acquisitions that have been made by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including through mergers or consolidations and including any related financing transactions during the Reference Period or subsequent to such Reference Period and on or prior to the Calculation Date will be given pro forma effect as if they had occurred on the first day of the Reference Period, including any Consolidated Cash Flow and any pro forma expense and cost reductions that have occurred or are reasonably expected to occur, in the reasonable judgment of the chief financial or accounting officer of Holly Energy Partners (regardless of whether those cost savings or operating improvements could then be reflected in pro forma financial statements in accordance with Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act or any other regulation or policy of the SEC related thereto);

     (2) the Consolidated Cash Flow attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded;

     (3) the Fixed Charges attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded, but only to the extent that the obligations giving rise to such Fixed Charges will not be obligations of the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following the Calculation Date;

     (4) if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest, the interest expense on such Indebtedness will be calculated as if the average rate in effect from the beginning of the applicable period to the Calculation Date had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Hedging Obligation applicable to such Indebtedness if such Hedging Obligation has a remaining term as at the Calculation Date in excess of 12 months); and

     (5) if any Indebtedness is incurred under a revolving credit facility and is being given pro forma effect, the interest on such indebtedness shall be calculated based on the average daily balance of such Indebtedness for the four fiscal quarters subject to the pro forma calculation.

      “Fixed Charges” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, (A) the sum, without duplication, of:

     (1) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued, including, without limitation, amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, imputed interest with respect to Attributable Debt, commissions, discounts and other fees and charges incurred in respect of letter of credit or bankers’ acceptance financings, and net of the effect of all payments made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations in respect of interest rates; plus

     (2) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries that was capitalized during such period; plus

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     (3) any interest on Indebtedness of another Person that is guaranteed by such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries or secured by a Lien on assets of such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries, whether or not such Guarantee or Lien is called upon; plus

     (4) the product of (a) all dividends, whether paid or accrued and whether or not in cash, on any series of Disqualified Equity of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, other than dividends on Equity Interests payable solely in Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners (other than Disqualified Equity) or to Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, times (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is one and the denominator of which is one minus the then current combined federal, state and local statutory tax rate of such Person, expressed as a decimal, in each case, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP; minus

(B) to the extent included in (A) above, write-off of non-recurring deferred financing costs of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries during such period and any charge related to, or any premium or penalty paid in connection with, paying any such Indebtedness of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries prior to its Stated Maturity; provided, however, there shall be excluded from Fixed Charges the amortization or write-off of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition.

      “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are in effect from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the characterization of leases as operating or capital leases shall be determined in accordance with GAAP as in effect on the date of entry into the applicable lease.

      “General Partner” means HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors and permitted assigns as general partner of Holly Energy partners or as the business entity with the ultimate authority to manage the business and operations of Holly Energy Partners.

      “Global Note Legend” means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(g)(2) hereof, which is required to be placed on all Global Notes issued under this Indenture.

      “Global Notes” means, individually and collectively, each of the Restricted Global Notes and the Unrestricted Global Notes deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto and that bears the Global Note Legend and that has the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto, issued in accordance with Section 2.01, 2.06(b)(3), 2.06(b)(4), 2.06(d)(2) or 2.06(f) hereof.

      “Government Securities” means direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America for the payment of which guarantee or obligations the full faith and credit of the United States of American is pledged.

      “Guarantee” means a guarantee other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness.

      “Guarantors” means each of:

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     (1) the existing and future Domestic Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners other than (a) Immaterial Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners, (b) Unrestricted Subsidiaries, and (c) Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that do not Guarantee Indebtedness under a Credit Facility; and

     (2) any other Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that executes a Note Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, and their respective successors and assigns, in each case, until the Note Guarantee of such Person has been released in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture.

      “Hedging Obligations” means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes under:

     (1) interest rate swap agreements (whether from fixed to floating or from floating to fixed), interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar agreements entered into with one or more financial institutions and designed to reduce costs of borrowing or to protect the Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries entering into the agreement against fluctuations in interest rates with respect to Indebtedness incurred;

     (2) other agreements or arrangements designed to manage interest rates or interest rate risk; and

     (3) other agreements or arrangements designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or commodity prices.

      “Holder” means a Person in whose name a Note is registered.

      “IAI Global Note” means a Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee that will be issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes transferred to Institutional Accredited Investors .

     “ Immaterial Subsidiary ” means, as of any date, any Restricted Subsidiary whose total assets, as of that date, are less than $500,000 and whose total revenues for the most recent 12-month period do not exceed $500,000; provided that a Restricted Subsidiary will not be considered to be an Immaterial Subsidiary if it, directly or indirectly, Guarantees any Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners.

      “Indebtedness” means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent:

     (1) in respect of borrowed money;

     (2) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof);

     (3) in respect of banker’s acceptances;

     (4) representing Capital Lease Obligations or Attributable Debt in respect of sale and leaseback transactions;

     (5) representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property or services due more than six months after such property is acquired or such services are completed; or

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     (6) representing any Hedging Obligations,

if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than letters of credit, Attributable Debt and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term “Indebtedness” includes all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any Indebtedness of any other Person.

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shall not constitute “Indebtedness”:

     (1) accrued expenses and trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business;

     (2) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness in respect of bid, performance, surety and similar bonds issued for the account of Holly Energy Partners and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, including guarantees and obligations of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries with respect to letters of credit supporting such obligations (in each case other than an obligation for money borrowed);

     (3) any Indebtedness which has been defeased in accordance with GAAP or defeased pursuant to the deposit of cash or Government Securities (in an amount sufficient to satisfy all such Indebtedness obligations at maturity or redemption, as applicable, and all payments of interest and premium, if any) in a trust or account created or pledged for the sole benefit of the holders of such indebtedness and subject to no other Liens, and the other applicable terms of the instrument governing such Indebtedness;

     (4) any obligation arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business; provided, however, that such obligation is extinguished within five Business Days of its incurrence; and

     (5) any obligation arising from any agreement providing for indemnities, guarantees, purchase price adjustments, holdbacks, contingency payment obligations based on the performance of the acquired or disposed assets or similar obligations (other than guarantees of Indebtedness) incurred by any Person in connection with the acquisition or disposition of assets.

      “Indenture” means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time.

      “Indirect Participant” means a Person who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through a Participant.

      “Initial Notes” means the first $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under this Indenture on the date hereof.

      “Initial Purchasers” means UBS Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC and Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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      “Institutional Accredited Investor” means an institution that is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act, who are not also QIBs.

      “Investment Grade Rating” means a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody’s and BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P.

      “Investments” means, with respect to any Person, all direct or indirect investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the forms of loans (including Guarantees or other obligations), advances or capital contributions (excluding commission, travel and similar advances to officers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities, together with all items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. If Holly Energy Partners or any Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, Holly Energy Partners will be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of Holly Energy Partners’ Investments in such Subsidiary that were not sold or disposed of in an amount determined as provided in Section 4.07(b) hereof.

      “Joint Venture” means any Person that is not a direct or indirect Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners in which Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries makes any Investment.

      “Legal Holiday” means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York or at a place of payment are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed. If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at a place of payment, payment may be made at that place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest shall accrue on such payment for the intervening period.

      “Letter of Transmittal” means the letter of transmittal to be prepared by the Issuers and sent to all Holders of the Notes for use by such Holders in connection with the Exchange Offer.

      “Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction. In no event shall a right of first refusal be deemed to constitute a lien.

      “Liquidated Damages” means all liquidated damages then owing pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement .

      “Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

      “Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends, excluding, however:

     (1) any gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such gain (but not loss), realized in connection with:

          (a) any Asset Sale; or

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          (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and

     (2) any extraordinary gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such extraordinary gain (but not loss).

      “Net Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds received by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale (including, without limitation, any cash received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received in any Asset Sale), net of:

     (1) the direct costs relating to such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Sale,

     (2) taxes paid or payable as a result of the Asset Sale, in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements,

     (3) amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness, other than Indebtedness under a Credit Facility, secured by a Lien on the asset or assets that were the subject of such Asset Sale and all distributions and payments required to be made to minority interest holders in Restricted Subsidiaries as a result of such Asset Sale, and

     (4) any amounts to be set aside in any reserve established in accordance with GAAP or any amount placed in escrow, in either case for adjustment in respect of the sale price of such properties or assets or for liabilities associated with such Asset Sale and retained by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries until such time as such reserve is reversed or such escrow arrangement is terminated, in which case Net Proceeds shall include only the amount of the reserve so reversed or the amount returned to Holly Energy Partners or its Restricted Subsidiaries from such escrow arrangement, as the case may be.

     “ Non-Recourse Debt ” means Indebtedness:

     (1) as to which neither Holly Energy Partners nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness), (b) is directly or indirectly liable as a guarantor or otherwise, or (c) constitutes the lender;

     (2) no default with respect to which (including any rights that the holders of the Indebtedness may have to take enforcement action against an Unrestricted Subsidiary) would permit upon notice, lapse of time or both any holder of any other Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to declare a default on such other Indebtedness or cause the payment of the Indebtedness to be accelerated or payable prior to its Stated Maturity; and

     (3) as to which the lenders have been notified in writing that they will not have any recourse to the stock or assets of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries except as contemplated by clause (13) of the definition of Permitted Liens.

     For purposes of determining compliance with Section 4.09 hereof, in the event that any Non-Recourse Debt of any of Holly Energy Partners’ Unrestricted Subsidiaries ceases to be Non-Recourse

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Debt of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, such event will be deemed to constitute an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners.

      “Non-U.S. Person” means a Person who is not a U.S. Person.

      “Note Guarantee” means the Guarantee by each Guarantor of the Issuers’ obligations under this Indenture and the Notes, executed pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture.

      “Notes” has the meaning assigned to it in the preamble to this Indenture. The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes shall be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture, and unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Notes shall include the Initial Notes and any Additional Notes.

      “Obligations” means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any Indebtedness.

      “Offering Memorandum” means the final Offering Memorandum of the Issuers, dated February 11, 2005 with respect to the Notes.

      “Officer” means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary or any Vice-President of such Person (or, if such Person is a limited partnership, the General Partner of such Person).

      “Officers’ Certificate” means a certificate signed on behalf of Holly Energy Partners by two Officers of Holly Energy Partners or the General Partner, one of whom must be the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the principal accounting officer of Holly Energy Partners, that meets the requirements of Section 12.05 hereof.

      “Operating Surplus” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Partnership Agreement, as in effect on the date of this Indenture.

      “Opinion of Counsel” means an opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, that meets the requirements of Section 12.05 hereof. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to Holly Energy Partners, the General Partner, any Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners or the General Partner or the Trustee.

      “Participant” means, with respect to the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, a Person who has an account with the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, respectively (and, with respect to DTC, shall include Euroclear and Clearstream).

      “Partnership Agreement” means the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated as of July 13, 2004, as such may be further amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.

      “Permitted Business” means either (1) marketing, gathering, transporting (by barge, pipeline, ship, truck or other modes of hydrocarbon transportation), terminalling, storing, producing, acquiring, developing, exploring for, exploiting, producing, processing, dehydrating and otherwise handling crude oil, gas, casinghead gas, drip gasoline, natural gasoline, condensates, distillates, liquid hydrocarbons, asphalt, gaseous hydrocarbons and all other constituents, elements, compounds or products refined or processed from any of the foregoing, which activities shall include, for the avoidance of doubt, constructing pipeline, platform, dehydration, processing, storing and other energy-related facilities, and

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activities or services reasonably related or ancillary thereto, including entering into purchase and sale agreements, supply agreements and Hedging Obligations related to these businesses, or (2) any other business that generates gross income at least 90% of which constitutes “qualifying income” under Section 7704(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and business reasonably related or ancillary thereto.

      “Permitted Business Investments” means Investments by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in any Unrestricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners or in any Joint Venture, provided that:

          (1) either (a) at the time of such Investment and immediately thereafter, Holly Energy Partners could incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness under the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a) hereof or (b) such Investment does not exceed the aggregate amount of Incremental Funds (as defined in Section 4.07 hereof) not previously expended at the time of making such Investment;

          (2) if such Unrestricted Subsidiary or Joint Venture has outstanding Indebtedness at the time of such Investment, either (a) all such Indebtedness is Non-Recourse Debt or (b) any such Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiaries or Joint Venture that is recourse to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries could, at the time such Investment is made, be incurred at that time by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries under the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a) hereof; and

          (3) such Unrestricted Subsidiary’s or Joint Venture’s activities are not outside the scope of the Permitted Business.

“Permitted Investments” means:

          (1) any Investment in Holly Energy Partners or in a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners;

          (2) any Investment in Cash Equivalents;

          (3) any Investment by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners in a Person, if as a result of such Investment:

               (a) such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners and a Guarantor; or

               (b) such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that is a Guarantor;

          (4) any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from:

               (a) an Asset Sale that was made pursuant to and in compliance with Section 4.10 hereof; or

               (b) pursuant to clause (7) of the items deemed not to be Asset Sales under the definition of “Asset Sale;”

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          (5) any Investment in any Person solely in exchange for the issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity) of Holly Energy Partners;

          (6) any Investments received in compromise or resolution of (A) obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer, or as a result of a foreclosure by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries with respect to any secured Investment in default; or (B) litigation, arbitration or other disputes with Persons who are not Affiliates;

          (7) Investments represented by Hedging Obligations permitted to be incurred;

          (8) loans or advances to employees made in the ordinary course of business of Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.0 million at any one time outstanding;

          (9) repurchases of the Notes;

          (10) any Investments in prepaid expenses, negotiable instruments held for collection and lease, utility, workers’ compensation and performance and other similar deposits and prepaid expenses made in the ordinary course of business;

          (11) Permitted Business Investments; and

          (12) other Investments in any Person having an aggregate Fair Market Value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (12) that are at the time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (a) $25 million and (b) 5% of Holly Energy Partners’ Consolidated Net Tangible Assets.

“Permitted Liens” means:

          (1) Liens securing any Indebtedness under any of the Credit Facilities and all Obligations and Hedging Obligations relating to such Indebtedness;

          (2) Liens in favor of Holly Energy Partners or the Guarantors;

          (3) Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with Holly Energy Partners or any Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to such merger or consolidation and do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person merged into or consolidated with Holly Energy Partners or the Subsidiary;

          (4) Liens on property existing at the time of acquisition of the property by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to, such acquisition, and not incurred in contemplation of, such acquisition;

          (5) Liens to secure the performance of statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business;

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          (6) Liens to secure Indebtedness (including Capital Lease Obligations) permitted by clause (4) of Section 4.09(b) hereof covering only the assets acquired with or financed by such Indebtedness;

          (7) Liens existing on the date of this Indenture (other than Liens securing the Credit Facilities);

          (8) Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or claims that are not yet delinquent or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded; provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as is required in conformity with GAAP has been made therefor;

          (9) Liens imposed by law, such as carriers’, warehousemen’s, landlord’s and mechanics’ Liens, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business;

          (10) survey exceptions, easements or reservations of, or rights of others for, licenses, rights-of-way, sewers, electric lines, telegraph and telephone lines and other similar purposes, or zoning or other restrictions as to the use of real property that were not incurred in connection with Indebtedness and that do not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the value of said properties or materially impair their use in the operation of the business of such Person;

          (11) Liens created for the benefit of (or to secure) the Notes (or the Note Guarantees);

          (12) Liens on any property or asset acquired, constructed or improved by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a “Purchase Money Lien”), which (a) are in favor of the seller of such property or assets, in favor of the Person developing, constructing, repairing or improving such asset or property, or in favor of the Person that provided the funding for the acquisition, development, construction, repair or improvement cost, as the case may be, of such asset or property, (b) are created within 360 days after the acquisition, development, construction, repair or improvement, (c) secure the purchase price or development, construction, repair or improvement cost, as the case may be, of such asset or property in an amount up to 100% of the Fair Market Value of such acquisition, construction or improvement of such asset or property, and (d) are limited to the asset or property so acquired, constructed or improved (including the proceeds thereof, accessions thereto and upgrades thereof);

          (13) Liens on and pledges of the Equity Interests of any Unrestricted Subsidiary or any Joint Venture owned by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners to the extent securing Non-Recourse Debt or other Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary or Joint Venture otherwise permitted by the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a) hereof;

          (14) Liens in favor of collecting or payor banks having a right of setoff, revocation, refund or chargeback with respect to money or instruments of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries on deposit with or in possession of such bank;

          (15) Liens to secure performance of Hedging Obligations of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

          (16) Liens on pipelines or pipeline facilities that arise by operation of law;

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          (17) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business of Holly Energy Partners or any Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners with respect to obligations that do not exceed $10.0 million at any one time outstanding;

          (18) Liens in favor of Alon USA, L.P. and/or its Affiliates pursuant to a mortgage and deed of trust to be entered into pursuant to the Contribution Agreement which secures certain rights pursuant to a pipelines and terminals agreement also to be entered into pursuant to the Contribution Agreement and which are subordinated to the Obligations of the Obligors, if any, under the Credit Agreement and substantially similar Subordinated Liens that are incurred after the date of this Indenture to secure services with respect to future acquired assets and which do not secure Indebtedness;

          (19) any Lien renewing, extending, refinancing or refunding a Lien permitted by clauses (1) through (18) above; provided that (a) the principal amount of Indebtedness secured by such Lien does not exceed the principal amount of such Indebtedness outstanding immediately prior to the renewal, extension, refinance or refund of such Lien, plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness secured thereby and the amount of all fees, expenses and premiums incurred in connection therewith, and (b) no assets encumbered by any such Lien other than the assets permitted to be encumbered immediately prior to such renewal, extension, refinance or refund are encumbered thereby; and

          (20) Liens relating to the escrow agreement in effect on the date of this Indenture and future escrow arrangements securing Indebtedness incurred in accordance with this Indenture.

      “Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge other Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:

          (1) the principal amount of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount of the Indebtedness renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including premiums, incurred in connection therewith);

          (2) such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged;

          (3) if the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantees, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and is subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes or the Note Guarantees, on terms at least as favorable to the Holders of Notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged; and

          (4) such Indebtedness is incurred either by Holly Energy Partners or by the Restricted Subsidiary who is the obligor on or guarantor of the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged.

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      “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity.

     “ Private Placement Legend” means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(g)(1) hereof to be placed on all Notes issued under this Indenture except where otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Indenture.

      “QIB” means a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A.

      “Qualified Owner” means Holly Corporation and any Subsidiary of Holly Corporation as of the date of this Indenture.

      “Rating Agencies” means Moody’s and S&P.

      “Rating Categories” means:

          (1) with respect to S&P, any of the following categories: AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D (or equivalent successor categories); and

          (2) with respect to Moody’s, any of the following categories: Aaa, Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C and D (or equivalent successor categories).

      “Rating Decline” means a decrease in the rating of the Notes by either Moody’s or S&P by one or more gradations (including gradations within Rating Categories as well as between Rating Categories). In determining whether the rating of the Notes has decreased by one or more gradations, gradations within Ratings Categories, namely + or — for S&P, and 1, 2, and 3 for Moody’s, will be taken into account; for example, in the case of S&P, a rating decline either from BB+ to BB or BB to B+ will constitute a decrease of one gradation.

      “Reference Period” means:

          (1) with respect to any date of determination on or after October 1, 2005, the four most recent fiscal quarters of Holly Energy Partners for which internal financial statements are available; and

          (2) with respect to any date of determination prior to October 1, 2005, the most recent fiscal quarters, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004, for which internal financial statements are available.

      “Registration Rights Agreement” means the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the other parties named on the signature pages thereof, as such agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time and, with respect to any Additional Notes, one or more registration rights agreements among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the other parties thereto, as such agreement(s) may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, relating to rights given by the Issuers to the purchasers of Additional Notes to register such Additional Notes under the Securities Act.

      “Regulation S” means Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.

      “Regulation S Global Note” means a Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and

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registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee, issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes sold in reliance on Rule 903 of Regulation S.

      “Responsible Officer,” when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer within the Corporate Trust Administration of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee) or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject.

      “Restricted Definitive Note” means a Definitive Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.

      “Restricted Global Note” means a Global Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.

      “Restricted Investment” means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.

     “ Restricted Subsidiary ” of a Person means any Subsidiary of the referent Person that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

      “Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

      “Rule 144A” means Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act.

      “Rule 903” means Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities Act.

      “Rule 904” means Rule 904 promulgated under the Securities Act.

     “S&P” means Standards & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

      “SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

      “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

     “Senior Indebtedness” means with respect to any Person, Indebtedness of such Person, unless the instrument creating or evidencing such Indebtedness provides that such Indebtedness is subordinate in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantee of such Person, as the case may be.

      “Shelf Registration Statement” means the Shelf Registration Statement as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement.

      “Significant Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that would be a “significant subsidiary” as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Regulation is in effect on the date of this Indenture.

     “ Stated Maturity ” means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which the payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the documentation governing such Indebtedness as of the date of this Indenture, and will not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.

      “Subsidiary” means, with respect to any specified Person:

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          (1) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership or limited liability company) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of the Voting Stock is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof); and

          (2) any partnership (whether general or limited) or limited liability company (a) the sole general partner or managing member of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person, or (b) if there are more than a single general partner or member, either (x) the only general partners or managing members of which are such Person or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person (or any combination thereof) or (y) such Person owns or controls, directly or indirectly, a majority of the outstanding general partner interests, member interests or other Voting Stock of such partnership or limited liability company, respectively.

      “TIA” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (15 U.S.C. §§ 77aaa-77bbbb).

     “ Treasury Rate” means, as of any redemption date, the yield to maturity as of such redemption date of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) that has become publicly available at least two business days prior to the redemption date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to March 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the period from the redemption date to March 1, 2010, is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used.

      “Trustee” means U.S. Bank National Association until a successor replaces it in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and thereafter means the successor serving hereunder.

      “Unrestricted Definitive Note” means a Definitive Note that does not bear and is not required to bear the Private Placement Legend.

      “Unrestricted Global Note” means a Global Note that does not bear and is not required to bear the Private Placement Legend.

     “ Unrestricted Subsidiary ” means any Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners (other than Finance Corp. or any successor to it) that is designated by the Board of Directors of the General Partner as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, but only to the extent that such Subsidiary:

          (1) has no Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt;

          (2) except as permitted under clauses (3) and (4) of Section 4.11 hereof, is not party to any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding with Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners unless the terms of any such agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding are no less favorable to Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons who are not Affiliates of Holly Energy Partners;

          (3) is a Person with respect to which neither Holly Energy Partners nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct or indirect obligation (a) to subscribe for additional Equity Interests or (b) to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or to cause such Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and

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          (4) has not guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

     All Subsidiaries of an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be also Unrestricted Subsidiaries. Any designation of a Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a Board Resolution giving effect to such designation and an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by Section 4.07 hereof. If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet the preceding requirements as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, it will thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture and any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary will be deemed to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners as of such date and, if such Indebtedness is not permitted to be incurred as of such date under Section 4.09 hereof, Holly Energy Partners will be in default of such covenant.

      “U.S. Person” means a U.S. Person as defined in Rule 902(k) promulgated under the Securities Act.

      “Voting Stock” of any specified Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.

      “Weighted Average Life to Maturity” means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing:

          (1) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of the Indebtedness, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by

          (2) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.

Section 1.02 Other Definitions.

         
    Defined in  
Term   Section  
“Affiliate Transaction”
    4.11  
“Asset Sale Offer”
    3.09  
“Authentication Order”
    2.02  
“Change of Control Offer”
    4.15  
“Change of Control Payment”
    4.15  
“Change of Control Payment Date”
    4.15  
“Covenant Defeasance”
    8.03  
“DTC”
    2.03  
“Event of Default”
    6.01  
“Excess Proceeds”
    4.10  
“incur”
    4.09  
“Legal Defeasance”
    8.02  
“Offer Amount”
    3.09  
“Offer Period”
    3.09  

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    Defined in  
Term   Section  
“Paying Agent”
    2.03  
“Permitted Debt”
    4.09  
“Payment Default”
    6.01  
“Purchase Date”
    3.09  
“Redemption Date”
    3.07  
“Registrar”
    2.03  
“Reinstatement Date”
    4.20  
“Restricted Payments”
    4.07  
“Suspended Covenants”
    4.20  

Section 1.03 Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act.

     Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, the provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture.

     The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:

      “indenture securities” means the Notes;

      “indenture security Holder” means a Holder of a Note;

      “indenture to be qualified” means this Indenture;

      “indenture trustee” or “institutional trustee” means the Trustee; and

      “obligor” on the Notes and the Note Guarantees means the Issuers and the Guarantors, respectively, and any successor obligor upon the Notes and the Note Guarantees, respectively.

     All other terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rule under the TIA have the meanings so assigned to them.

Section 1.04 Rules of Construction.

     Unless the context otherwise requires:

          (1) a term has the meaning assigned to it;

          (2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;

          (3) “or” is not exclusive;

          (4) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular;

          (5) “will” shall be interpreted to express a command;

          (6) provisions apply to successive events and transactions; and

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          (7) references to sections of or rules under the Securities Act will be deemed to include substitute, replacement of successor sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time.

ARTICLE 2

THE NOTES

Section 2.01 Form and Dating.

       (a) General . The Notes and the Trustee’s certificate of authentication will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage. Each Note will be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes shall be in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof.

     The terms and provisions contained in the Notes will constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and the Issuers, the Guarantor and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby. However, to the extent any provision of any Note conflicts with the express provisions of this Indenture, the provisions of this Indenture shall govern and be controlling.

       (b) Global Notes . Notes issued in global form will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto (including the Global Note Legend thereon and the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto). Notes issued in definitive form will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto (but without the Global Note Legend thereon and without the “Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note” attached thereto). Each Global Note will represent such of the outstanding Notes as will be specified therein and each shall provide that it represents the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes from time to time endorsed thereon and that the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby may from time to time be reduced or increased, as appropriate, to reflect exchanges and redemptions. Any endorsement of a Global Note to reflect the amount of any increase or decrease in the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby will be made by the Trustee or the Custodian, at the direction of the Trustee, in accordance with instructions given by the Holder thereof as required by Section 2.06 hereof.

       (c) Euroclear and Clearstream Procedures Applicable. The provisions of the “Operating Procedures of the Euroclear System” and “Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear” and the “General Terms and Conditions of Clearstream Banking” and “Customer Handbook” of Clearstream will be applicable to transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Notes that are held by Participants through Euroclear or Clearstream.

Section 2.02 Execution and Authentication.

     At least one Officer must sign the Notes for each of the Issuers by manual or facsimile signature.

     If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time a Note is authenticated, the Note will nevertheless be valid.

     A Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee. The signature will be conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.

     The Trustee will, upon receipt of a written order of the Issuers signed by two Officers of each Issuer (an “ Authentication Order ”), authenticate Notes for original issue that may be validly issued under

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this Indenture, including any Additional Notes and Exchange Notes. The aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding at any time may not exceed the aggregate principal amount of Notes authorized for issuance by the Issuers pursuant to one or more Authentication Orders, except as provided in Section 2.07 hereof.

     The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent acceptable to the Issuers to authenticate Notes. An authenticating agent may authenticate Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with Holders or an Affiliate of the Issuers.

Section 2.03 Registrar and Paying Agent.

     The Issuers will maintain an office or agency where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange (“ Registrar ”) and an office or agency where Notes may be presented for payment (“ Paying Agent ”). The Registrar will keep a register of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange. The Issuers may appoint one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term “Registrar” includes any co-registrar and the term “Paying Agent” includes any additional paying agent. The Issuers may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Issuers will notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of any Agent not a party to this Indenture. If the Issuers fail to appoint or maintain another entity as Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall act as such. Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent or Registrar.

     The Issuers initially appoint The Depository Trust Company ( “DTC” ) to act as Depositary with respect to the Global Notes.

     The Issuers initially appoint the Trustee to act as the Registrar and Paying Agent and to act as Custodian with respect to the Global Notes.

Section 2.04 Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.

     The Issuers will require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to agree in writing that the Paying Agent will hold in trust for the benefit of Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on the Notes, and will notify the Trustee of any default by the Issuers in making any such payment. While any such default continues, the Trustee may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. The Issuers at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. Upon payment over to the Trustee, the Paying Agent (if other than Holly Energy Partners or a Subsidiary) will have no further liability for the money. If Holly Energy Partners or a Subsidiary acts as Paying Agent, it will segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders all money held by it as Paying Agent. Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to Holly Energy Partners, the Trustee will serve as Paying Agent for the Notes.

Section 2.05 Holder Lists.

     The Trustee will preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of all Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA § 312(a). If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Issuers will furnish to the Trustee at least seven Business Days before each interest payment date and at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of the Holders of Notes and the Issuers shall otherwise comply with TIA § 312(a).

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Section 2.06 Transfer and Exchange.

       (a) Transfer and Exchange of Global Notes . A Global Note may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depositary to a nominee of the Depositary, by a nominee of the Depositary to the Depositary or to another nominee of the Depositary, or by the Depositary or any such nominee to a successor Depositary or a nominee of such successor Depositary. All Global Notes will be exchanged by the Issuers for Definitive Notes if:

          (1) the Issuers deliver to the Trustee notice from the Depositary that it is unwilling or unable to continue to act as Depositary or that it is no longer a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and, in either case, a successor Depositary is not appointed by the Issuers within 120 days after the date of such notice from the Depositary;

          (2) the Issuers in their sole discretion determines that the Global Notes (in whole but not in part) should be exchanged for Definitive Notes and delivers a written notice to such effect to the Trustee; or

          (3) there has occurred and is continuing a Default or Event of Default with respect to the Notes.

     Upon the occurrence of either of the preceding events in (1) or (2) above, Definitive Notes shall be issued in such names as the Depositary shall instruct the Trustee. Global Notes also may be exchanged or replaced, in whole or in part, as provided in Sections 2.07 and 2.10 hereof. Every Note authenticated and delivered in exchange for, or in lieu of, a Global Note or any portion thereof, pursuant to this Section 2.06 or Sections 2.07 or 2.10 hereof, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Note. A Global Note may not be exchanged for another Note other than as provided in this Section 2.06(a), however, beneficial interests in a Global Note may be transferred and exchanged as provided in Section 2.06(b), (c) or (f) hereof.

       (b) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in the Global Notes .The transfer and exchange of beneficial interests in the Global Notes will be effected through the Depositary, in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and the Applicable Procedures. Beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes will be subject to restrictions on transfer comparable to those set forth herein to the extent required by the Securities Act. Transfers of beneficial interests in the Global Notes also will require compliance with either subparagraph (1) or (2) below, as applicable, as well as one or more of the other following subparagraphs, as applicable:

          (1) Transfer of Beneficial Interests in the Same Global Note . Beneficial interests in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the same Restricted Global Note in accordance with the transfer restrictions set forth in the Private Placement Legend. Beneficial interests in any Unrestricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. No written orders or instructions shall be required to be delivered to the Registrar to effect the transfers described in this Section 2.06(b)(1).

          (2) All Other Transfers and Exchanges of Beneficial Interests in Global Notes. In connection with all transfers and exchanges of beneficial interests that are not subject to Section 2.06(b)(1) above, the transferor of such beneficial interest must deliver to the Registrar either:

               (A) both:

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                    (i) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to credit or cause to be credited a beneficial interest in another Global Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged; and

                    (ii) instructions given in accordance with the Applicable Procedures containing information regarding the Participant account to be credited with such increase; or

          (B) both:

                    (i) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to cause to be issued a Definitive Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged; and

                    (ii) instructions given by the Depositary to the Registrar containing information regarding the Person in whose name such Definitive Note shall be registered to effect the transfer or exchange referred to in (1) above.

Upon consummation of an Exchange Offer by the Issuers in accordance with Section 2.06(f) hereof, the requirements of this Section 2.06(b)(2) shall be deemed to have been satisfied upon receipt by the Registrar of the instructions contained in the Letter of Transmittal delivered by the Holder of such beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes. Upon satisfaction of all of the requirements for transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in Global Notes contained in this Indenture and the Notes or otherwise applicable under the Securities Act, the Trustee shall adjust the principal amount of the relevant Global Note(s) pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof.

     (3)  Transfer of Beneficial Interests to Another Restricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Restricted Global Note if the transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(2) above and the Registrar receives the following:

               (A) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

               (B) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; and

               (C) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the IAI Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable.

          (4) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be exchanged by any holder thereof for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial

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interest in an Unrestricted Global Note if the exchange or transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(2) above and:

               (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the holder of the beneficial interest to be transferred, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (i) a Broker-Dealer, (ii) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (iii) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers;

               (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;

               (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or

               (D) the Registrar receives the following:

                    (i) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(a) thereof; or

                    (ii) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

     If any such transfer is effected pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Issuers shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee shall authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of beneficial interests transferred pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above.

     Beneficial interests in an Unrestricted Global Note cannot be exchanged for, or transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of, a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note.

       (c) Transfer or Exchange of Beneficial Interests for Definitive Notes.

          (1) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who

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takes delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:

               (A) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(a) thereof;

               (B) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

               (C) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof;

               (D) if such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof;

               (E) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to an Institutional Accredited Investor in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than those listed in subparagraphs (B) through (D) above, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable;

               (F) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(b) thereof; or

               (G) if such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof,

the Trustee shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof, and the Issuers shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c) shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest shall instruct the Registrar through instructions from the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee shall deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(1) shall bear the Private Placement Legend and shall be subject to all restrictions on transfer contained therein.

          (2) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note may exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Note or may transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note only if:

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               (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the holder of such beneficial interest, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (i) a Broker-Dealer, (ii) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (iii) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers;

               (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;

               (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or

               (D) the Registrar receives the following:

                    (i) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(b) thereof; or

                    (ii) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

          (3) Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note, then, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.06(b)(2) hereof, the Trustee will cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof, and the Issuers will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(3) will be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest requests through instructions to the Registrar from or through the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee will deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(3) will not bear the Private Placement Legend.

       (d) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Beneficial Interests.

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          (1) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes. If any Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note or to transfer such Restricted Definitive Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:

               (A) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(b) thereof;

               (B) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

               (C) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof;

               (D) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof;

               (E) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to an Institutional Accredited Investor in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than those listed in subparagraphs (B) through (D) above, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable;

               (F) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(b) thereof; or

               (G) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof,

the Trustee will cancel the Restricted Definitive Note, increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of, in the case of clause (A) above, the appropriate Restricted Global Note, in the case of clause (B) above, the 144A Global Note, in the case of clause (C) above, the Regulation S Global Note, and in all other cases, the IAI Global Note.

          (2) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Restricted Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note only if:

               (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (i) a Broker-Dealer, (ii) a Person participating in the distribution

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of the Exchange Notes or (iii) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers;

               (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;

               (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or

               (D) the Registrar receives the following:

                    (i) if the Holder of such Definitive Notes proposes to exchange such Notes for a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(c) thereof; or

                    (ii) if the Holder of such Definitive Notes proposes to transfer such Notes to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any of the subparagraphs in this Section 2.06(d)(2), the Trustee will cancel the Definitive Notes and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of the Unrestricted Global Note.

          (3) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of an Unrestricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Definitive Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note at any time. Upon receipt of a request for such an exchange or transfer, the Trustee will cancel the applicable Unrestricted Definitive Note and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of one of the Unrestricted Global Notes.

          If any such exchange or transfer from a Definitive Note to a beneficial interest is effected pursuant to subparagraphs (2)(B), (2)(D) or (3) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Issuers will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee will authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of Definitive Notes so transferred.

       (e) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Definitive Notes. Upon request by a Holder of Definitive Notes and such Holder’s compliance with the provisions of this Section 2.06(e), the Registrar will register the transfer or exchange of Definitive Notes. Prior to such registration of transfer or exchange, the requesting Holder must present or surrender to the Registrar the Definitive

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Notes duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form satisfactory to the Registrar duly executed by such Holder or by its attorney, duly authorized in writing. In addition, the requesting Holder must provide any additional certifications, documents and information, as applicable, required pursuant to the following provisions of this Section 2.06(e).

          (1) Restricted Definitive Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. Any Restricted Definitive Note may be transferred to and registered in the name of Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note if the Registrar receives the following:

               (A) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 144A, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

               (B) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 903 or Rule 904, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; and

               (C) if the transfer will be made pursuant to any other exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable.

          (2) Restricted Definitive Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. Any Restricted Definitive Note may be exchanged by the Holder thereof for an Unrestricted Definitive Note or transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note if:

               (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (i) a Broker-Dealer, (ii) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (iii) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers;

               (B) any such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement;

               (C) any such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or

               (D) the Registrar receives the following:

                    (i) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Notes proposes to exchange such Notes for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(d) thereof; or

                    (ii) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Notes proposes to transfer such Notes to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;

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and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

          (3) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A Holder of Unrestricted Definitive Notes may transfer such Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note. Upon receipt of a request to register such a transfer, the Registrar shall register the Unrestricted Definitive Notes pursuant to the instructions from the Holder thereof.

       (f) Exchange Offer. Upon the occurrence of the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, the Issuers will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee will authenticate:

          (1) one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer by Persons that certify in the applicable Letters of Transmittal that (A) they are not Broker-Dealers, (B) they are not participating in a distribution of the Exchange Notes and (C) they are not affiliates (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers; and

          (2) Unrestricted Definitive Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Restricted Definitive Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer by Persons that certify in the applicable Letters of Transmittal that (A) they are not Broker-Dealers, (B) they are not participating in a distribution of the Exchange Notes and (C) they are not affiliates (as defined in Rule 144) of the Issuers.

     Concurrently with the issuance of such Notes, the Trustee will cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Restricted Global Notes to be reduced accordingly, and the Issuers will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver to the Persons designated by the Holders of Definitive Notes so accepted Unrestricted Definitive Notes in the appropriate principal amount.

       (g) Legends. The following legends will appear on the face of all Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued under this Indenture unless specifically stated otherwise in the applicable provisions of this Indenture.

          (1) Private Placement Legend .

               (A) Except as permitted by subparagraph (B) below, each Global Note and each Definitive Note (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) shall bear the legend in substantially the following form:

“THE NOTE (OR ITS PREDECESSOR) EVIDENCED HEREBY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND THE NOTE EVIDENCED HEREBY MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. EACH PURCHASER OF THE NOTE EVIDENCED HEREBY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER OR ANOTHER EXEMPTION UNDER THE

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SECURITIES ACT. THE HOLDER OF THE NOTE EVIDENCED HEREBY AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS THAT (A) SUCH NOTE MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY (1)(A) TO A PERSON WHO THE SELLER REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT), PURCHASING FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (B) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144 OF THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO A FOREIGN PERSON IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (D) TO AN “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 501(A)(1), (2), (3) OR (7) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (AN “INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR”) THAT IS PURCHASING AT LEAST $100,000 OF NOTES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF AN INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR OR (E) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANOTHER EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT; PROVIDED THAT IN THE CASE OF A TRANSFER UNDER CLAUSE (E) SUCH TRANSFER IS SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT BY THE TRUSTEE OF A CERTIFICATION OF THE TRANSFEROR AND AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH TRANSFER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) TO THE ISSUERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSIDIARIES OR (3) UNDER AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND, IN EACH CASE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION AND THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THE NOTES AND (B) THE HOLDER WILL, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO, NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER FROM IT OF THE NOTE EVIDENCED HEREBY OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN (A) ABOVE. IF ANY RESALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF ANY NOTE IS PROPOSED TO BE MADE UNDER CLAUSE (A)(1)(D) ABOVE WHILE THESE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN FORCE THEN THE TRANSFEROR SHALL DELIVER A LETTER FROM THE TRANSFEREE TO THE TRUSTEE WHICH SHALL PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE TRANSFEREE IS AN INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR AND THAT IT IS ACQUIRING THE SECURITIES FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES AND NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES ACT.”

               (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Global Note or Definitive Note issued pursuant to subparagraphs (b)(4), (c)(2), (c)(3), (d)(2), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(3) or (f) of this Section 2.06 (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) will not bear the Private Placement Legend.

          (2) Global Note Legend . Each Global Note will bear a legend in substantially the following form:

“THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (1) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06 OF THE INDENTURE, (2) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (3) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.11 OF THE INDENTURE AND (4) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ISSUERS.

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UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR NOTES IN DEFINITIVE FORM, THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (55 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK) (“DTC”), TO THE ISSUERS OR THEIR AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.”

       (h) Cancellation and/or Adjustment of Global Notes. At such time as all beneficial interests in a particular Global Note have been exchanged for Definitive Notes or a particular Global Note has been redeemed, repurchased or canceled in whole and not in part, each such Global Note will be returned to or retained and canceled by the Trustee in accordance with Section 2.11 hereof. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Note is exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note or for Definitive Notes, the principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note will be reduced accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such reduction; and if the beneficial interest is being exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note, such other Global Note will be increased accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such increase.

       (i) General Provisions Relating to Transfers and Exchanges.

          (1) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Issuers will execute and the Trustee will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof or at the Registrar’s request.

          (2) No service charge will be made to a Holder of a beneficial interest in a Global Note or to a Holder of a Definitive Note for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the Issuers may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than any such transfer taxes or similar governmental charge payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 2.10, 3.06, 3.09, 4.10, 4.15 and 9.05 hereof).

          (3) The Registrar will not be required to register the transfer of or exchange of any Note selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part.

          (4) All Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Global Notes or Definitive Notes will be the valid obligations of the Issuers, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Global Notes or Definitive Notes surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

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          (5) Neither the Registrar nor the Issuers will be required:

               (A) to issue, to register the transfer of or to exchange any Notes during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of any selection of Notes for redemption under Section 3.02 hereof and ending at the close of business on the day of selection;

               (B) to register the transfer of or to exchange any Note selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part; or

               (C) to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note between a record date and the next succeeding interest payment date.

          (6) Prior to due presentment for the registration of a transfer of any Note, the Trustee, any Agent and the Issuers may deem and treat the Person in whose name any Note is registered as the absolute owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of and interest on such Notes and for all other purposes, and none of the Trustee, any Agent or the Issuers shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

          (7) The Trustee will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.02 hereof.

          (8) All certifications, certificates and Opinions of Counsel required to be submitted to the Registrar pursuant to this Section 2.06 to effect a registration of transfer or exchange may be submitted by facsimile.

Section 2.07 Replacement Notes.

     If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or the Issuers and the Trustee receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Note, the Issuers will issue and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, will authenticate a replacement Note if the Trustee’s requirements are met. If required by the Trustee or the Issuers, an indemnity bond must be supplied by the Holder that is sufficient in the judgment of the Trustee and the Issuers to protect the Issuers, the Trustee, any Agent and any authenticating agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Issuers may charge for their expenses in replacing a Note.

     Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of each of the Issuers and will be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with all other Notes duly issued hereunder.

Section 2.08 Outstanding Notes.

     The Notes outstanding at any time are all the Notes authenticated by the Trustee except for those canceled by it, those delivered to it for cancellation, those reductions in the interest in a Global Note effected by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions hereof, and those described in this Section 2.08 as not outstanding. Except as set forth in Section 2.09 hereof, a Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Issuers or an Affiliate of the Issuers holds the Note; however, Notes held by Holly Energy Partners or a Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners shall not be deemed to be outstanding for purposes of Section 3.07(a) hereof.

     If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser.

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     If the principal amount of any Note is considered paid under Section 4.01 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue.

     If the Paying Agent (other than Holly Energy Partners, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate of any thereof) holds, on a redemption date or maturity date, money sufficient to pay Notes payable on that date, then on and after that date such Notes will be deemed to be no longer outstanding and will cease to accrue interest.

Section 2.09 Treasury Notes.

     In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of Notes have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the Issuers or any Guarantor, or by any Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Issuers or any Guarantor, will be considered as though not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee will be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver or consent, only Notes that the Trustee knows are so owned will be so disregarded.

Section 2.10 Temporary Notes.

     Until certificates representing Notes are ready for delivery, the Issuers may prepare and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, will authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes will be substantially in the form of certificated Notes but may have variations that the Issuers consider appropriate for temporary Notes and as may be reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. Without unreasonable delay, the Issuers will prepare and the Trustee will authenticate definitive Notes in exchange for temporary Notes.

     Holders of temporary Notes will be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture.

Section 2.11 Cancellation.

     The Issuers at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee and no one else will cancel all Notes surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment, replacement or cancellation and will destroy canceled Notes (subject to the record retention requirement of the Exchange Act). Certification of the destruction of all canceled Notes will be delivered to the Issuers. The Issuers may not issue new Notes to replace Notes that they have paid or that have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.

Section 2.12 Defaulted Interest.

     If the Issuers default in a payment of interest on the Notes, they will pay the defaulted interest in any lawful manner plus, to the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof. The Issuers will notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of defaulted interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Issuers will fix or cause to be fixed each such special record date and payment date; provided that no such special record date may be less than 10 days prior to the related payment date for such defaulted interest. At least 15 days before the special record date, the Issuers (or, upon the written request of the Issuers, the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Issuers) will mail or cause to be mailed to Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date and the amount of such interest to be paid.

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ARTICLE 3

REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT

Section 3.01 Notices to Trustee.

     If the Issuers elect to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of Section 3.07 hereof, it must furnish to the Trustee, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate setting forth:

          (1) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur;

          (2) the redemption date;

          (3) the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed; and

          (4) the redemption price.

Section 3.02 Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased.

     If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed or purchased in an offer to purchase at any time, the Trustee will select Notes for redemption or purchase on a pro rata basis except if the Notes are listed on any national securities exchange, in compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange on which the Notes are listed.

     No Notes of $1,000 or less can be redeemed in part. In the event of partial redemption or purchase by lot, the particular Notes to be redeemed or purchased will be selected, unless otherwise provided herein, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption or purchase date by the Trustee from the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption or purchase.

     The Trustee will promptly notify the Issuers in writing of the Notes selected for redemption or purchase and, in the case of any Note selected for partial redemption or purchase, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed or purchased. Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in amounts of $1,000 or whole multiples of $1,000; except that if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed or purchased, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not a multiple of $1,000, shall be redeemed or purchased. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption or purchase also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase.

Section 3.03 Notice of Redemption.

     Subject to the provisions of Section 3.09 hereof, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the Issuers will mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Articles 8 or 11 hereof.

     The notice will identify the Notes to be redeemed and will state:

          (1) the redemption date;

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          (2) the redemption price;

          (3) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion will be issued upon cancellation of the original Note;

          (4) the name and address of the Paying Agent;

          (5) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price;

          (6) that, unless the Issuers default in making such redemption payment, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date;

          (7) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and

          (8) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes.

     At the Issuers’ request, the Trustee will give the notice of redemption in the Issuers’ names and at their expense; provided, however , that the Issuers have delivered to the Trustee, at least 45 days prior to the redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the information to be stated in such notice as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Section 3.04 Effect of Notice of Redemption.

     Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section 3.03 hereof, Notes called for redemption become irrevocably due and payable on the redemption date at the redemption price. A notice of redemption may not be conditional.

Section 3.05 Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price.

     On or prior to the redemption or purchase date, the Issuers will deposit with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption or purchase price of and accrued interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed or purchased on that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent will promptly return to the Issuers any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Issuers in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption or purchase price of, and accrued interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, all Notes to be redeemed or purchased.

     If the Issuers comply with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, on and after the redemption or purchase date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or the portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase. If a Note is redeemed or purchased on or after an interest record date but on or prior to the related interest payment date, then any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date. If any Note called for redemption or purchase is not so paid upon surrender for redemption or purchase because of the failure of the Issuers to comply with the preceding paragraph, interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the redemption or purchase date until such principal is paid, and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof.

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Section 3.06 Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part.

     Upon surrender of a Note that is redeemed or purchased in part, the Issuers will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee will authenticate for the Holder at the expense of the Issuers a new Note equal in principal amount to the unredeemed or unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered.

Section 3.07 Optional Redemption.

       (a) At any time prior to March 1, 2008, the Issuers may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) issued under this Indenture at a redemption price of 106.250% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the redemption date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on an interest payment date that is on or prior to the Redemption Date), with the net cash proceeds of one or more Equity Offerings by Holly Energy Partners; provided that:

          (1) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) issued under this Indenture (excluding Notes held by Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption; and

          (2) the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Equity Offering.

       (b) Except pursuant to the preceding paragraph and the last paragraph of this section, the Notes will not be redeemable at the Issuers’ option prior to March 1, 2010.

       (c) On or after March 1, 2010, the Issuers may redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes redeemed to the applicable Redemption Date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 1 of each year indicated below, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:

         
Year   Percentage  
2010
    103.125 %
2011
    102.833 %
2012
    101.042 %
2013 and thereafter
    100.000 %

     Unless the Issuers default in the payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called for redemption on the applicable redemption date.

       (d) At any time prior to March 1, 2010, the Issuers may also redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice mailed by first-class mail to each Holder’s registered address, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Notes redeemed plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of redemption (the “Redemption Date” ), subject to the rights of Holders on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date.

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       (e) Any redemption pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.01 through 3.06 hereof.

Section 3.08 Mandatory Redemption.

       (a) If the conditions to release of the Escrow Property to the Issuers in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, which are set forth in the Escrow and Security Agreement, have not been satisfied by the earlier of (1) the 120 th day after the date of this Indenture and (2) the date of termination of the Contribution Agreement, the Issuers will redeem all of the outstanding Notes, pursuant to the terms of the Escrow and Security Agreement, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

       (b) Promptly upon receipt by the Paying Agent of the Escrow Property, the Trustee will notify the Holders of the date fixed for mandatory redemption pursuant to this Section 3.08.

       (c) Other than as specifically provided in this Section 3.08, any redemption pursuant to this Section 3.08 will be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01 through 3.06 hereof.

       (d) Upon the release of funds from the Escrow Account after delivery of the Officers’ Certificate required by the Escrow and Security Agreement, the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.08 shall be null and void.

Section 3.09 Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds.

     In the event that, pursuant to Section 4.10 hereof, the Issuers are required to commence an offer to all Holders to purchase Notes (an “ Asset Sale Offer ”), it will follow the procedures specified below.

     The Asset Sale Offer shall be made to all Holders and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets. The Asset Sale Offer will remain open for a period of at least 20 Business Days following its commencement and not more than 30 Business Days, except to the extent that a longer period is required by applicable law (the “ Offer Period ”). No later than three Business Days after the termination of the Offer Period (the “ Purchase Date ”), the Issuers will apply all Excess Proceeds (the “Offer Amount” ) to the purchase of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness (on a pro rata basis, if applicable) or, if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes and other Indebtedness tendered in response to the Asset Sale Offer. Payment for any Notes so purchased will be made in the same manner as interest payments are made.

     If the Purchase Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, any accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, will be paid to the Person in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer.

     Upon the commencement of an Asset Sale Offer, the Issuers will send, by first class mail, a notice to the Trustee and each of the Holders, with a copy to the Trustee. The notice will contain all instructions and materials necessary to enable such Holders to tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. The notice, which will govern the terms of the Asset Sale Offer, will state:

          (1) that the Asset Sale Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 3.09 and Section 4.10 hereof and the length of time the Asset Sale Offer will remain open;

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          (2) the Offer Amount, the purchase price and the Purchase Date;

          (3) that any Note not tendered or accepted for payment will continue to accrue interest;

          (4) that, unless the Issuers default in making such payment, any Note accepted for payment pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Purchase Date;

          (5) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer may elect to have Notes purchased in integral multiples of $1,000 only;

          (6) that Holders electing to have Notes purchased pursuant to any Asset Sale Offer will be required to surrender the Note, with the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” attached to the Notes completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Issuers, a Depositary, if appointed by the Issuers, or a Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice at least three days before the Purchase Date;

          (7) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Issuers, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than the expiration of the Offer Period, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the Note the Holder delivered for purchase and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have such Note purchased;

          (8) that, if the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered by holders thereof exceeds the Offer Amount, the Issuers will select the Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis based on the principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Issuers so that only Notes in denominations of $1,000, or integral multiples thereof, will be purchased); and

          (9) that Holders whose Notes were purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer).

     On or before the Purchase Date, the Issuers will, to the extent lawful, accept for payment, on a pro rata basis to the extent necessary, the Offer Amount of Notes or portions thereof tendered pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer, or if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered, and will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate stating that such Notes or portions thereof were accepted for payment by the Issuers in accordance with the terms of this Section 3.09. The Issuers, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, will promptly (but in any case not later than five days after the Purchase Date) mail or deliver to each tendering Holder an amount equal to the purchase price of the Notes tendered by such Holder and accepted by the Issuers for purchase, and the Issuers will promptly issue a new Note, and the Trustee, upon written request from the Issuers, will authenticate and mail or deliver (or cause to be transferred by book entry) such new Note to such Holder, in a principal amount equal to any unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered. Any Note not so accepted shall be promptly mailed or delivered by the Issuers to the Holder thereof. The Issuers will publicly announce the results of the Asset Sale Offer on the Purchase Date.

     Other than as specifically provided in this Section 3.09, any purchase pursuant to this Section 3.09 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.01 through 3.06 hereof.

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ARTICLE 4

COVENANTS

Section 4.01 Payment of Notes.

     The Issuers will pay or cause to be paid the principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes. Principal, premium, if any, and interest and Liquidated Damages, if any will be considered paid on the date due if the Paying Agent, if other than the Holly Energy Partners or a Subsidiary thereof, holds as of 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the due date money deposited by the Issuers in immediately available funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and interest then due. The Issuers will pay all Liquidated Damages, if any, in the same manner on the dates and in the amounts set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.

     The Issuers will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal at the then applicable interest rate on the Notes to the extent lawful; it will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Liquidated Damages (without regard to any applicable grace period) at the same rate to the extent lawful.

Section 4.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency.

     The Issuers will maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York, an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee or an affiliate of the Trustee, Registrar or co-registrar) where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Issuers in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Issuers will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Issuers fail to maintain any such required office or agency or fails to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee.

     The Issuers may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however , that no such designation or rescission will in any manner relieve the Issuers of their obligation to maintain an office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York for such purposes. The Issuers will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.

     The Issuers hereby designate the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as one such office or agency of the Issuers in accordance with Section 2.03 hereof.

Section 4.03 Reports.

       (a) Whether or not required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, so long as any Notes are outstanding, Holly Energy Partners (whether through hard copy or internet access) to the Holders of Notes or cause the Trustee to furnish to the Holders of Notes, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations:

          (1) all quarterly and annual reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if Holly Energy Partners were required to file such reports; and

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          (2) all current reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if Holly Energy Partners were required to file such reports.

     All such reports will be prepared in all material respects in accordance with all of the rules and regulations applicable to such reports, including, without limitation, Section 3-10 of Regulation S-X. Each annual report on Form 10-K will include a report on Holly Energy Partners’ consolidated financial statements by Holly Energy Partners’ independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, Holly Energy Partners will file a copy of each of the reports referred to in clauses (1) and (2) above with the SEC for public availability within the time periods specified in the rules and regulations applicable to such reports (unless the SEC will not accept such a filing) and will post the reports on its website within those time periods.

     If, at any time Holly Energy Partners is no longer subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for any reason, Holly Energy Partners will nevertheless continue filing the reports specified in the preceding paragraphs with the SEC within the time periods specified above unless the SEC will not accept such a filing; provided that, for so long as Holly Energy Partners is not subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for any reason, the time period for filing reports on Form 8-K shall be 5 Business Days after the event giving rise to the obligation to file such report. Holly Energy Partners will not take any action for the purpose of causing the SEC not to accept any such filings. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, the SEC will not accept Holly Energy Partners’ filings for any reason, Holly Energy Partners will post the reports referred to in the preceding paragraphs on its website within the time periods that would apply if Holly Energy Partners were required to file those reports with the SEC.

       (b) For so long as any Notes remain outstanding, if at any time they are not required to file with the SEC the reports required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 4.03, Holly Energy Partners and the Guarantors will furnish to the Holders of Notes and to securities analysts and prospective investors, upon their request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.

Section 4.04 Compliance Certificate.

       (a) The Issuers and each Guarantor (to the extent that such Guarantor is so required under the TIA) shall deliver to the Trustee, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, an Officers’ Certificate stating that a review of the activities of the Issuers and Holly Energy Partners’ Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the supervision of the signing Officers with a view to determining whether the Issuers have kept, observed, performed and fulfilled their obligations under this Indenture, and further stating, as to each such Officer signing such certificate, that to the best of his or her knowledge the Issuers have kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every covenant contained in this Indenture and is not in default in the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (or, if a Default or Event of Default has occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of Default of which he or she may have knowledge and what action the Issuers are taking or propose to take with respect thereto) and that to the best of his or her knowledge no event has occurred and remains in existence by reason of which payments on account of the principal of or interest, if any, on the Notes is prohibited or if such event has occurred, a description of the event and what action the Issuers are taking or propose to take with respect thereto.

     (b) So long as not contrary to the then current recommendations of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the year-end financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 4.03 above shall be accompanied by a written statement of Holly Energy Partners’ independent public accountants (who shall be a firm of established national reputation) that in making the examination

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necessary for certification of such financial statements, nothing has come to their attention that would lead them to believe that the Issuers have violated any provisions of Article 4 or Article 5 hereof or, if any such violation has occurred, specifying the nature and period of existence thereof, it being understood that such accountants shall not be liable directly or indirectly to any Person for any failure to obtain knowledge of any such violation.

       (c) So long as any of the Notes are outstanding, the Issuers will deliver to the Trustee, promptly upon any Officer becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, an Officers’ Certificate specifying such Default or Event of Default and what action the Issuers are taking or propose to take with respect thereto.

Section 4.05 Taxes.

     The Issuers will pay, and will cause each of Holly Energy Partners’ Subsidiaries to pay, prior to delinquency, all material taxes, assessments, and governmental levies except such as are contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings or where the failure to effect such payment is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders of the Notes.

Section 4.06 Stay, Extension and Usury Laws.

     The Issuers and each of the Guarantors covenant (to the extent that they may lawfully do so) that they will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Issuers and each of the Guarantors (to the extent that they may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waive all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that they will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.

Section 4.07 Restricted Payments.

       (a) Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly:

          (1) declare or pay any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of Holly Energy Partners’ or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any payment in connection with any merger or consolidation involving Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect holders of Holly Energy Partners’ or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests in their capacity as such (other than distributions or dividends payable in Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners (other than Disqualified Equity) and other than distributions or dividends payable to Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary);

          (2) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including without limitation, in connection with any merger or consolidation involving Holly Energy Partners) any Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners or any direct or indirect parent of Holly Energy Partners;

          (3) make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any Guarantor that is contractually subordinated to the Notes or to any Note Guarantee (excluding intercompany

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Indebtedness between or among Holly Energy Partners and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries), except a payment of interest or principal within one month of the Stated Maturity thereof; or

          (4) make any Restricted Investment (all such payments and other actions set forth in these clauses (1) through (4) above being collectively referred to as “ Restricted Payments ”),

unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted Payment and either:

          (1) if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for Holly Energy Partners’ Reference Period is not less than 1.75 to 1.0, such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2), (3), (4) (to the extent, in the case of clause (4), payments are made other than to Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary), (5), (6) and (7) of Section 4.07(b) hereof) during the quarter in which such Restricted Payment is made, is less than the sum, without duplication of:

               (A) Available Cash from Operating Surplus as of the end of the immediately preceding quarter; plus

               (B) 100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds received by Holly Energy Partners (including the Fair Market Value of any Permitted Business or long-term assets that are used or useful in a Permitted Business to the extent acquired in consideration of Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners (other than Disqualified Equity)) since the date of this Indenture as a contribution to its common equity capital or from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners (other than Disqualified Equity) or from the issue or sale of convertible or exchangeable Disqualified Equity or convertible or exchangeable debt securities of Holly Energy Partners that have been converted into or exchanged for such Equity Interests (other than Equity Interests (or Disqualified Equity or debt securities) sold to a Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners); plus

               (C) to the extent that any Restricted Investment that was made after the date of this Indenture is sold for cash or Cash Equivalent or otherwise liquidated or repaid for cash or Cash Equivalent, the lesser of (i) the return of capital with respect to such Restricted Investment (less the cost of disposition, if any) and (ii) the initial amount of such Restricted Investment; plus

               (D) the net reduction in Restricted Investments resulting from dividends, repayments of loans or advances, or other transfers of assets in each case to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries from any Person (including, without limitation, Unrestricted Subsidiaries) or from redesignations of Unrestricted Subsidiaries as Restricted Subsidiaries, to the extent such amounts have not been included in Available Cash from Operating Surplus for any period commencing on or after the date of this Indenture (items (b), (c) and (d) being referred to as “Incremental Funds” ); minus

               (E) the aggregate amount of Incremental Funds previously expended pursuant to this clause (1) and clause (2) below; or

          (2) if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for Holly Energy Partners’ Reference Period is less than 1.75 to 1.0, such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries (excluding

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Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2), (3), (4) (to the extent, in the case of clause (4), payments are made other than to Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary), (5), (6) and (7) of Section 4.07(b) hereof) during the quarter in which such Restricted Payment is made (such Restricted Payments for purposes of this clause (2) meaning only distributions on common units and subordinated units of Holly Energy Partners, plus the related distribution on the general partner interest), is less than the sum, without duplication, of:

               (A) $70.0 million less the aggregate amount of all Restricted Payments made by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to this clause (2)(A) during the period ending on the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding the date of such Restricted Payment and beginning on the date of this Indenture; plus

               (B) Incremental Funds to the extent not previously expended to this clause (2) or clause (1) above.

       (b) The provisions of Section 4.07(a) hereof will not prohibit:

          (1) the payment of any dividend or distribution within 60 days after the date of its declaration, if at the date of declaration the payment would have complied with the provisions of this Indenture;

          (2) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby, the redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition of subordinated Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any Guarantor or of any Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners in exchange for, or out of the net cash proceeds of, a substantially concurrent (a) capital contribution to Holly Energy Partners from any Person (other than a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners) or (b) sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners) of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity) of Holly Energy Partners, with a sale being deemed substantially concurrent if such redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition occurs not more than 120 days after such sale; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition will be excluded or deducted from the calculation of Available Cash from Operating Surplus and Incremental Funds;

          (3) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby, the defeasance, redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of any subordinated Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any Guarantor with the net cash proceeds from an incurrence of, or in exchange for, Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness;

          (4) the payment of any distribution or dividend by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners to the holders of its Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity) on a pro rata basis;

          (5) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby, the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners held by any current or former officer, director or employee of the General Partner, Holly Energy Partners or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to any equity subscription agreement or plan, stock or unit option agreement, shareholders’ agreement or similar agreement; provided that the aggregate price paid for all such repurchased, redeemed, acquired or retired Equity Interests may not exceed $2.0 million in any twelve-month period; provided further that such amount in

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any calendar year may be increased by an amount not to exceed (a) the cash proceeds received by Holly Energy Partners from the sale of Equity Interests of Holly Energy Partners to members of management or directors of the General Partner, Holly Energy Partners or its Restricted Subsidiaries that occurs after the date of this Indenture (to the extent the cash proceeds from the sale of such Equity Interests have not otherwise been applied to the payment of Restricted Payments by virtue of clauses 1(B) or 2(B) of Section 4.07(a) hereof), plus (b) the cash proceeds of key man life insurance policies received by Holly Energy Partners after the date of this Indenture, less (c) the amount of any Restricted Payments made pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) of this clause (5);

          (6) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby, payments of dividends on Disqualified Equity issued pursuant to Section 4.09 hereof;

          (7) repurchases of Capital Stock deemed to occur upon exercise of stock options, warrants or other convertible securities if such Capital Stock represents a portion of the exercise price of such options, warrants or other convertible securities; or

          (8) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing or would be caused thereby, cash payments in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares in connection with the exercise of warrants, options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock of Holly Energy Partners.

     The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the Fair Market Value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the asset(s) or securities proposed to be transferred or issued by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. The Fair Market Value of any assets or securities that are required to be valued by this Section 4.07 will be determined, in the case of amounts under $15.0 million, by an officer of the General Partner and, in the case of amounts over $15.0 million, by the Board of Directors of the General Partner, whose resolution with respect thereto shall be delivered to the trustee. For the purposes of determining compliance with this Section 4.07, in the event that a Restricted Payment meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Restricted Payments described in the preceding clauses (1) — (8), Holly Energy Partners will be permitted to classify (or reclassify in whole or in part in its sole discretion) such Restricted Payment in any manner that complies with this Section 4.07.

Section 4.08 Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries.

       (a) Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:

          (1) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Equity Interests to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits, or pay any indebtedness owed to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

          (2) make loans or advances to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or

          (3) sell, lease or transfer any of its properties or assets to Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

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       (b) The restrictions in Section 4.08(a) hereof will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of:

          (1) agreements as in effect on the date of this Indenture and any amendments, restatements, modifications, renewals, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements or the Indebtedness to which they relate; provided that the amendments, restatements, modifications, renewals, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such dividend, distribution and other payment restrictions than those contained in those agreements on the date of this Indenture;

          (2) this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantees;

          (3) applicable law, rule, regulation or order;

          (4) any instrument governing Indebtedness or Equity Interest of a Person acquired by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as in effect at the time of such acquisition (except to the extent such Indebtedness or Equity Interest was incurred in connection with or in contemplation of such acquisition), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired; provided that, in the case of Indebtedness, such Indebtedness was permitted by the terms of this Indenture to be incurred;

          (5) customary non-assignment provisions in transportation agreements or purchase and sale or exchange agreements, pipeline and terminals agreements, or similar operational agreements or in licenses or leases, in each case licenses entered into in the ordinary course of business;

          (6) purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business and Capital Lease Obligations that impose restrictions on the property purchased or leased of the nature described in clause (3) of Section 4.08(a) hereof;

          (7) any agreement for the sale or other disposition of a Restricted Subsidiary that restricts distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary pending its sale or other disposition;

          (8) Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the restrictions contained in the agreements governing such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the agreements governing the Indebtedness being refinanced;

          (9) Liens permitted to be incurred under the provisions of Section 4.12 hereof that limit the right of the debtor to dispose of the assets subject to such Liens;

          (10) provisions limiting the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, sale-leaseback agreements, stock sale agreements and other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business; and

          (11) restrictions on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business.

Section 4.09 Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Disqualified Equity.

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       (a) Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively, “ incur ”) any Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and Holly Energy Partners will not issue any Disqualified Equity and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any Disqualified Equity; provided , however , that Holly Energy Partners and any Restricted Subsidiary may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) and Holly Energy Partners and the Restricted Subsidiaries may issue Disqualified Equity, if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Holly Energy Partners’ Reference Period immediately preceding the date on which such additional Indebtedness is incurred or such Disqualified Equity is issued, as the case may be, would have been at least 2.0 to 1, determined on a pro forma basis (including a pro forma application of the net proceeds therefrom), as if the additional Indebtedness had been incurred or the Disqualified Equity had been issued, as the case may be, at the beginning of such Reference Period.

       (b) The provisions of Section 4.09(a) hereof will not prohibit the incurrence of any of the following items of Indebtedness (collectively, “ Permitted Debt ”):

          (1) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners and any Guarantor of additional Indebtedness and letters of credit under Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under this clause (1) (with letters of credit being deemed to have a principal amount equal to the maximum potential liability of Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries thereunder) not to exceed the greater of (a) $200.0 million and (b) the sum of $25 million and 15% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets, in each case, less the aggregate amount of all Net Proceeds of Asset Sales applied by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries since the date of this Indenture to repay any term Indebtedness under a Credit Facility or to repay any revolving credit Indebtedness under a Credit Facility and effect a corresponding commitment reduction thereunder pursuant to Section 4.10 hereof;

          (2) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Existing Indebtedness;

          (3) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the Notes and the related Note Guarantees to be issued on the date of this Indenture and the Exchange Notes and the related Note Guarantees to be issued pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement;

          (4) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by Capital Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or purchase money obligations, in each case, incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property, plant or equipment used in the business of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in an aggregate principal amount, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (4), not to exceed $20.0 million at any time outstanding;

          (5) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was permitted by this Indenture to be incurred under Section 4.09(a) hereof or clauses (2), (3) or (4) of this Section 4.09(b) or this clause (5);

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          (6) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness between or among Holly Energy Partners and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however , that:

               (A) if Holly Energy Partners or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness and the payee is not Holly Energy Partners or a Guarantor, such Indebtedness must be expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all Obligations then due with respect to the Notes, in the case of Holly Energy Partners, or the Note Guarantee, in the case of a Guarantor; and

               (B) (1) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners and (2) any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not either Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners,

will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (6);

          (7) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations;

          (8) the guarantee by Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. or any of the Guarantors of Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this Section 4.09; provided that if the Indebtedness being guaranteed is subordinated to or pari passu with the Notes, then the Guarantee shall be subordinated or pari passu , as applicable, to the same extent as the Indebtedness guaranteed; and

          (9) the incurrence by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of additional Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding, not to exceed $40.0 million.

     Holly Energy Partners will not incur, and will not permit Finance Corp. or any Guarantor to incur, any Indebtedness (including Permitted Debt) that is contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. or such Guarantor unless such Indebtedness is also contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Notes and the applicable Note Guarantee on substantially identical terms; provided, however , that no Indebtedness shall be deemed to be contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners solely by virtue of being unsecured or by virtue of being secured on a first or junior Lien basis.

     For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 4.09, in the event that an item of proposed Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (1) through (9) above, or is entitled to be incurred pursuant to Section 4.09(a) hereof, Holly Energy Partners will be permitted to classify such item of Indebtedness on the date of its incurrence, or later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Indebtedness, in any manner that complies with this Section 4.09. Indebtedness under Credit Facilities outstanding on the date on which Notes are first issued and authenticated under this Indenture will initially be deemed to have been incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (1) of the definition of Permitted Debt.

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     The accrual of interest, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest on any Indebtedness in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms, the reclassification of preferred stock as Indebtedness due to a change in accounting principles, and the payment of dividends on Disqualified Equity in the form of additional shares of the same class of Disqualified Equity will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness or an issuance of Disqualified Equity for purposes of this Section 4.09; provided , in each such case, that the amount of any such accrual, accretion or payment is included in Fixed Charges of Holly Energy Partners as accrued. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.09, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary may incur pursuant to this Section 4.09 shall not be deemed to be exceeded solely as a result of fluctuations in exchange rates or currency values.

Section 4.10 Asset Sales.

     Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless:

          (1) Holly Energy Partners (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of;

          (2) such Fair Market Value is determined by (a) an executive Officer of the General Partner if the value is less than $15.0 million, as evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate delivered to the Trustee, or (b) the Board of Directors of the General Partner if the value is $15.0 million or more, as evidenced by a resolution of such Board of Directors of the General Partners; and

          (3) at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents. For purposes of this provision, each of the following shall be deemed to be cash:

               (A) any liabilities, as shown on Holly Energy Partners’ most recent consolidated balance sheet, of Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets pursuant to a customary novation agreement that releases Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary from further liability; and

               (B) any securities, notes or other obligations received by Holly Energy Partners or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee that are within 90 days after the Asset Sale (subject to ordinary settlement periods), converted by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash, to the extent of the cash received in that conversion.

     Within 360 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, Holly Energy Partners (or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) may apply such Net Proceeds:

          (1) to repay Senior Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries (or to make an offer to repurchase or redeem such Indebtedness, provided that such repurchase or redemption closes within 45 days after the end of such 360-day period) with a permanent reduction in availability for any revolving credit Indebtedness;

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          (2) to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of, or any Capital Stock of, another Permitted Business, if, after giving effect to any such acquisition of Capital Stock, the Permitted Business is or becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners;

          (3) to make a capital expenditure; or

          (4) to acquire other assets that are not classified as current assets under GAAP and that are used or useful in a Permitted Business.

Pending the final application of any Net Proceeds, Holly Energy Partners or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise invest the Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by this Indenture.

     Any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that are not applied or invested as provided in the second paragraph of this Section 4.10 will constitute “ Excess Proceeds .” When the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $20.0 million, within five days thereof, the Issuers will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of purchase, and will be payable in cash. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, Holly Energy Partners may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by this Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee shall select the Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.

     Holly Energy Partners will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of Notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of Section 3.09 hereof or this Section 4.10, Holly Energy Partners will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under Section 3.09 hereof or this Section 4.10 by virtue of such compliance.

Section 4.11 Transactions with Affiliates.

       (a) Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate of Holly Energy Partners (each an “ Affiliate Transaction ”), unless:

          (1) the Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are no less favorable to Holly Energy Partners or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by Holly Energy Partners or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unrelated Person; and

          (2) Holly Energy Partners delivers to the Trustee:

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               (A) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $25.0 million, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the General Partner set forth in an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with clause (1) of this Section 4.11(a) and that such Affiliate Transaction has been approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of Holly Energy Partners; and

               (B) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $50.0 million, a written opinion as to the fairness to Holly Energy Partners or such Subsidiary of such Affiliate Transaction from a financial point of view issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of recognized industry standing.

       (b) The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the provisions of Section 4.11(a) hereof:

          (1) any employment agreement, equity award, equity option or equity appreciation agreement or plan, officer or director indemnification agreement or any similar arrangement entered into by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the General Partner in the ordinary course of business and payments pursuant thereto;

          (2) transactions between or among Holly Energy Partners and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries;

          (3) transactions with a Person (other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners) that is an Affiliate of Holly Energy Partners solely because Holly Energy Partners owns, directly or through a Restricted Subsidiary, an Equity Interest in, or controls, such Person;

          (4) any issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Equity) of Holly Energy Partners to Affiliates of Holly Energy Partners;

          (5) Restricted Payments or Permitted Investments that do not violate Section 4.07 hereof;

          (6) customary compensation, indemnification and other benefits made available to officers, directors or employees of Holly Energy Partners, a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners or the General Partner, including reimbursement or advancement of out-of-pocket expenses and provisions of officers’ and directors’ liability insurance;

          (7) in the case of gathering, transportation, marketing, hedging, production handling, operating, construction, terminalling, storage, lease, platform use, or other operational contracts, any such contracts are entered into in the ordinary course of business on terms substantially similar to those contained in similar contracts entered into by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary and third parties, or if neither Holly Energy Partners nor any Restricted Subsidiary has entered into a similar contract with a third party, that the terms are no less favorable than those available from third parties on an arm’s-length basis, as determined by the Board of Directors of the General Partner;

          (8) loans or advances to employees in the ordinary course of business not to exceed $1.0 million in the aggregate at any one time outstanding; and

          (9) the existence of, or the performance by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of its obligations under the terms of, any agreements that are described in the Offering Memorandum under the heading “Certain relationships and related party transactions” to which it is a party as of the closing date of the Acquisition on the terms described in the Offering

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Memorandum and any amendments thereto and any similar agreements which it may enter into thereafter; provided, however, that the existence of, or the performance by Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of its obligations under, any future amendment to such agreements or under any such similar agreements shall only be permitted by this clause (9) to the extent that the terms of any such amendment or new agreement, taken as a whole, are not less favorable to the Holders in any material respect as determined by the Board of Directors of the General Partner in its reasonable good faith judgment upon a recommendation of Holly Energy Partners’ Conflicts Committee.

Section 4.12 Liens.

     Holly Energy Partners will not and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any Lien of any kind (other than Permitted Liens) upon any of their property or assets, now owned or hereafter acquired, unless all payments due under this Indenture and the Notes are secured on an equal and ratable basis with the obligations so secured until such time as such obligations are no longer secured by a Lien (other than Permitted Liens).

Section 4.13 Business Activities.

     Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, engage in any business other than Permitted Businesses, except to such extent as would not be material to Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole.

     Finance Corp. will not hold any material assets, become liable for any material obligations or engage in any significant business activities; provided, that Finance Corp. may be a co-obligor or guarantor with respect to Indebtedness if Holly Energy Partners is an obligor on such Indebtedness and the net proceeds of such Indebtedness are received by Holly Energy Partners, Finance Corp. or one or more Guarantors. At any time after Holly Energy Partners is a corporation, Finance Corp. may consolidate or merge with or into Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary.

Section 4.14 Corporate Existence.

     Subject to Article 5 hereof, Holly Energy Partners shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect:

          (1) its limited partnership existence, and the corporate, partnership or other existence of each of its Subsidiaries, in accordance with the respective organizational documents (as the same may be amended from time to time) of Holly Energy Partners or any such Subsidiary; and

          (2) the rights (charter and statutory), licenses and franchises of Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries; provided, however, that Holly Energy Partners shall not be required to preserve any such right, license or franchise, or the corporate, partnership or other existence of any of its Subsidiaries, if the Board of Directors shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and that the loss thereof is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders of the Notes.

Section 4.15 Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control.

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       (a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Issuers will make an offer (a “Change of Control Offer” ) to each Holder of Notes to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000) of that Holder’s Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes repurchased to, but excluding, the date of purchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date (the “Change of Control Payment” ). Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Issuers will mail a notice to each Holder describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and stating:

          (1) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 4.15 and that all Notes tendered will be accepted for payment;

          (2) the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be no earlier than 20 Business Days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed (the “Change of Control Payment Date” );

          (3) that any Note not tendered will continue to accrue interest;

          (4) that, unless the Issuers Default in the payment of the Change of Control Payment, all Notes accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Change of Control Payment Date;

          (5) that Holders electing to have any Notes purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the Notes, with the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” attached to the Notes completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date;

          (6) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the second Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have the Notes purchased; and

          (7) that Holders whose Notes are being purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, which unpurchased portion must be equal to $1,000 in principal amount or an integral multiple thereof.

     The Issuers will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes as a result of a Change in Control. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of this Section 4.15, the Issuers will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 4.15 by virtue of such compliance.

       (b) On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Issuers will, to the extent lawful:

          (1) accept for payment all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

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          (2) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered; and

          (3) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions of Notes being purchased by the Issuers.

     The Paying Agent will promptly mail to each Holder of Notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes, and the Trustee will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any; provided , that each new Note will be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000. The Issuers will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date.

     The provisions described above that require the Issuers to make a Change of Control Offer following a Change of Control will be applicable whether or not any other provisions of this Indenture are applicable.

       (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.15, the Issuers will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if (1) a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Section 4.15 and purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under the Change of Control Offer, or (2) notice of redemption has been given pursuant to Section 3.07 hereof, unless and until there is a default in payment of the applicable redemption price.

Section 4.16 Limitation on Sale and Leaseback Transactions.

     Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, enter into any sale and leaseback transaction; provided that Holly Energy Partners or any Guarantor may enter into a sale and leaseback transaction if:

          (1) Holly Energy Partners or that Guarantor, as applicable, could have (a) incurred Indebtedness in an amount equal to the Attributable Debt relating to such sale and leaseback transaction under the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test in Section 4.09(a) hereof and (b) incurred a Lien to secure such Indebtedness pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.12 hereof;

          (2) the gross cash proceeds of that sale and leaseback transaction are at least equal to the Fair Market Value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the General Partner and set forth in an Officers’ Certificate delivered to the Trustee, of the property that is the subject of that sale and leaseback transaction; and

          (3) the transfer of assets in that sale and leaseback transaction is permitted by, and Holly Energy Partners applies the proceeds of such transaction in compliance with, Section 4.10 hereof.

Section 4.17 Payments for Consent.

     Holly Energy Partners will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration to or for the benefit of any Holder of Notes for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of this Indenture or the Notes unless such consideration is offered to be paid and is paid to all Holders of the Notes that consent, waive or agree to amend in the time frame set forth in the solicitation documents relating to such

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consent, waiver or agreement.

Section 4.18 Additional Guarantees.

     If Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries acquires or creates another Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture that Guarantees Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries under a Credit Facility, then that newly acquired or created Domestic Subsidiary will become a Guarantor and execute a supplemental indenture and deliver an Opinion of Counsel satisfactory to the Trustee within 10 Business Days of the date on which it was acquired or created; provided that any Domestic Subsidiary that constitutes an Immaterial Subsidiary need not become a Guarantor until such time as it ceases to be an Immaterial Subsidiary. Each Note Guarantee of a Domestic Subsidiary shall provide by its terms that it shall be automatically released if that Domestic Subsidiary does not Guarantee Indebtedness of Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries under a Credit Facility. The form of such Note Guarantee is attached as Exhibit E hereto.

Section 4.19 Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.

     The Board of Directors of the General Partner may designate any Restricted Subsidiary to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary if that designation would not cause a Default. If a Restricted Subsidiary is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the aggregate Fair Market Value of all outstanding Investments owned by Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary designated as Unrestricted will be deemed to be an Investment made as of the time of the designation and will reduce the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 4.07 hereof or under one or more clauses of the definition of Permitted Investments, as determined by Holly Energy Partners; provided that any designation will only be permitted if the Investment would be permitted at that time and if the Restricted Subsidiary otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

     Any designation of a Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by Section 4.07 hereof. If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet the preceding requirements as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, it will thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture and any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary will be deemed to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners as of such date and, if such Indebtedness is not permitted to be incurred as of such date under Section 4.09 hereof, Holly Energy Partners will be in default of such covenant. The Board of Directors of the General Partner may at any time designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners; provided that such designation will be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, and such designation will only be permitted if (1) such Indebtedness is permitted under Section 4.09 hereof, calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the Reference Period; and (2) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation.

Section 4.20 Suspension of Covenants.

       (a) During any period when the Notes have an Investment Grade Rating from both Rating Agencies and no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this Indenture, Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to the following provisions of this Indenture:

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(1) Section 4.10;

(2) Section 4.07;

(3) Section 4.09;

(4) Section 4.19;

(5) Section 4.11;

(6) Section 4.13;

(7) Section 4.18;

(8) Clause 4(B) of Section 5.01; and

(9) Clauses 1(A) and (3) of Section 4.16 (collectively, the “ Suspended Covenants ”).

       (b) In the event that Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants for any period of time as a result of the foregoing, and subsequently either of the Rating Agencies withdraws its ratings or downgrades the ratings assigned to the Notes below the Investment Grade Ratings so that the Notes do not have an Investment Grade Rating from both Rating Agencies, or a Default (other than with respect to the Suspended Covenants) occurs and is continuing, Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries will thereafter again be subject to the Suspended Covenants (unless subsequently suspended pursuant to the previous paragraph), subject to the terms, conditions and obligations set forth in this Indenture (each such date of reinstatement being the “Reinstatement Date" ). Compliance with the Suspended Covenants with respect to Restricted Payments made after the Reinstatement Date will be calculated in accordance with Section 4.07 hereof as though such section had been in effect during the entire period of time from which the Notes are issued. Notwithstanding that the Suspended Covenants shall have been reinstated, no default will be deemed to have occurred as a result of failure to comply with the Suspended Covenants during any period in which Holly Energy Partners and its Restricted Subsidiaries are not subject to the Suspended Covenants.

ARTICLE 5
SUCCESSORS

Section 5.01 Merger, Consolidation, or Sale of Assets.

       (a) Neither of the Issuers may, directly or indirectly: (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not such Issuer is the surviving entity); or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Issuers and the Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person, unless:

          (1) either:

          (A) such Issuer is the surviving entity; or

          (B) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than such Issuer) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made is a Person organized or existing under the laws of the United

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States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia; provided, however, that Finance Corp. may not consolidate or merge with or into any Person other than a corporation satisfying such requirement so long as Holly Energy Partners is not a corporation;

     (2) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than such Issuer) or the Person to which such sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition has been made assumes all the obligations of such Issuer under the Notes, this Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;

          (3) immediately after such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and

          (4) in the case of a transaction involving Holly Energy Partners and not Finance Corp., Holly Energy Partners or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than Holly Energy Partners), or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition has been made, will:

               (A) on the date of such transaction after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Reference Period, be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a); or

               (B) have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, on the date of such transaction and after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable Reference Period, not less than the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of Holly Energy Partners immediately prior to such transaction; and

          (5) such Issuer has delivered to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or disposition and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture and all conditions precedent therein relating to such transaction have been satisfied;

provided that clause (4) shall not apply to any sale of assets of a Restricted Subsidiary to Holly Energy Partners or another Restricted Subsidiary or the merger, or consolidation of a Restricted Subsidiary into any Restricted Subsidiary or Holly Energy Partners.

       (b) Notwithstanding Section 5.01(a), Holly Energy Partners is permitted to reorganize as any other form of entity in accordance with the procedures established in this Indenture; provided that:

          (1) the reorganization involves the conversion (by merger, sale, contribution or exchange of assets or otherwise) of Holly Energy Partners into a form of entity other than a limited partnership formed under Delaware law;

          (2) the entity so formed by or resulting from such reorganization is an entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

          (3) the entity so formed by or resulting from such reorganization assumes all the Obligations of Holly Energy Partners under the Notes, this Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;

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          (4) immediately after such reorganization no Default or Event of Default exists; and

          (5) such reorganization is not adverse to the Holders of the Notes (for purposes of this clause (5) it is stipulated that such reorganization shall not be considered adverse to the Holders of the Notes solely because the successor or survivor of such reorganization (a) is subject to federal or state income taxation as an entity or (b) is considered to be an “includible corporation” of an affiliated group of corporations within the meaning of Section 1504(b)(i) of the Code or any similar state or local law).

       (c) A Guarantor may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its properties or assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than Holly Energy Partners or another Guarantor, unless:

          (1) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and

          (2) either:

               (A) the Person acquiring the properties or assets in any such sale or other disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than Holly Energy Partners or the Guarantor) unconditionally assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor, pursuant to a supplemental indenture substantially in the form specified in this Indenture, under the Notes, this Indenture and its Subsidiary Guarantee on terms set forth herein and therein; or

               (B) the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with Section 4.10 hereof.

Section 5.02 Successor Corporation Substituted.

     Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of Holly Energy Partners in a transaction that is subject to, and that complies with the provisions of, Section 5.01 hereof, the successor Person formed by such consolidation or into or with which Holly Energy Partners is merged or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such consolidation, merger, sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition, the provisions of this Indenture referring to the “Holly Energy Partners” shall refer instead to the successor Person and not to Holly Energy Partners), and may exercise every right and power of Holly Energy Partners under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as Holly Energy Partners herein.

ARTICLE 6
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

Section 6.01 Events of Default.

     Each of the following is an “ Event of Default ”:

          (1) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on, or Liquidated Damages, if any, with respect to, the Notes;

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          (2) default in the payment when due (at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the Notes;

          (3) failure by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to make a Change of Control Offer or an Asset Sale Offer within the timer periods set forth, or consummate a purchase of Notes when required pursuant to the terms described in Sections 4.14 or 4.10 or comply with the provisions of Section 5.01 hereof;

          (4) failure by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 60 days after written notice to comply with any of the other agreements in this Indenture;

          (5) default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries), whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the date of this Indenture, if that default:

               (A) is caused by a failure to pay principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on, such Indebtedness prior to the expiration of the grace period provided in such Indebtedness on the date of such default (a “ Payment Default ”); or

               (B) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity,

and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $20.0 million or more, provided, however, that if, prior to any acceleration of the Notes, (i) any such Payment Default is cured or waived, (ii) any such acceleration is rescinded, or (iii) such Indebtedness is repaid during the 10 Business Day period commencing upon the end of any applicable grace period for such Payment Default or the occurrence of such acceleration, as applicable, any Default or Event of Default (but not any acceleration) caused by such Payment Default or acceleration shall automatically be rescinded, so long as such rescission does not conflict with any judgment, decree or applicable law;

          (6) failure by an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries to pay final judgments entered by a court or courts of competent jurisdiction aggregating in excess of $20.0 million, which judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed for a period of 60 days;

          (7) an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within the meaning of Bankruptcy Law:

               (A) commences a voluntary case,

               (B) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case,

               (C) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for all or substantially all of its property,

               (D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or

               (E) generally is not paying its debts as they become due;

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          (8) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that:

               (A) is for relief against an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case;

               (B) appoints a custodian of an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property of an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; or

               (C) orders the liquidation of an Issuer or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary;

and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days; and

          (9) except as permitted by this Indenture, any Note Guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor, denies or disaffirms its obligations under its Note Guarantee.

Section 6.02 Acceleration.

     In the case of an Event of Default specified in clause (7) or (8) of Section 6.01 hereof, with respect to Finance Corp., Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately.

     Upon any such declaration, the Notes shall become due and payable immediately.

     The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes, rescind an acceleration or waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the Indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on, or the principal of, the Notes.

Section 6.03 Other Remedies.

     If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture.

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     The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A delay or omission by the Trustee or any Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

Section 6.04 Waiver of Past Defaults.

     Holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive an existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences hereunder, except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, the Notes (including in connection with an offer to purchase); provided, however , that the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration. Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

Section 6.05 Control by Majority.

     Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on it. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders of Notes or that may involve the Trustee in personal liability.

Section 6.06 Limitation on Suits.

     A Holder may pursue a remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes only if:

          (1) such Holder gives to the Trustee written notice that an Event of Default is continuing;

          (2) Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

          (3) such Holder or Holders offer and, if requested, provide to the Trustee security or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss, liability or expense;

          (4) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after receipt of the request and the offer of security or indemnity; and

          (5) during such 60-day period, Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with such request.

     A Holder of a Note may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of another Holder of a Note or to obtain a preference or priority over another Holder of a Note.

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Issuers and the Guarantors are required to deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default.

Section 6.07 Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment.

     Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder of a Note to receive payment of principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on the Note, on or after the respective due dates expressed in the Note (including in connection with an offer to purchase), or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder.

Section 6.08 Collection Suit by Trustee.

     If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(1) or (2) hereof occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Issuers for the whole amount of principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest remaining unpaid on, the Notes and interest on overdue principal and, to the extent lawful, interest and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.

Section 6.09 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.

     The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the Holders of the Notes allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Issuers (or any other obligor upon the Notes), their creditors or their property and shall be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and any custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 hereof. To the extent that the payment of any such compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 hereof out of the estate in any such proceeding, shall be denied for any reason, payment of the same shall be secured by a Lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties that the Holders may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

Section 6.10 Priorities.

     If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article 6, it shall pay out the money in the following order:

           First : to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due under Section 7.07 hereof, including payment of all compensation, expenses and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and expenses of collection;

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           Second : to Holders of Notes for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any and interest, respectively; and

           Third : to the Issuers or to such party as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct.

     The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders of Notes pursuant to this Section 6.10.

Section 6.11 Undertaking for Costs.

     In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as a Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder of a Note pursuant to Section 6.07 hereof, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes.

ARTICLE 7
TRUSTEE

Section 7.01 Duties of Trustee.

       (a) If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.

       (b) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default:

          (1) the duties of the Trustee will be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture and the Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and

          (2) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture. However, the Trustee will examine the certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture.

       (c) The Trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:

          (1) this paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of this Section 7.01;

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          (2) the Trustee will not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and

          (3) the Trustee will not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 6.05 hereof.

       (d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this Section 7.01.

       (e) No provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability. The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights and powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless such Holder has offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.

       (f) The Trustee will not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Issuers. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

Section 7.02 Rights of Trustee.

       (a) The Trustee may conclusively rely upon any document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.

       (b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officers’ Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officers’ Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.

       (c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and will not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care.

       (d) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

       (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Issuers will be sufficient if signed by an Officer of each of the Issuers.

       (f) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity or security against the losses, liabilities and expenses that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

Section 7.03 Individual Rights of Trustee.

     The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Issuers or any Affiliate of the Issuers with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest it must

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eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as trustee (if this Indenture has been qualified under the TIA) or resign. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The Trustee is also subject to Sections 7.10 and 7.11 hereof.

Section 7.04 Trustee’s Disclaimer.

     The Trustee will not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the Notes, it shall not be accountable for the Issuers’ use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money paid to the Issuers or upon the Issuers’ direction under any provision of this Indenture, it will not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it will not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this Indenture other than its certificate of authentication.

Section 7.05 Notice of Defaults.

     If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee will mail to Holders of Notes a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in payment of principal of, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as a committee of its Responsible Officers in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Notes.

Section 7.06 Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes.

       (a) Within 60 days after each May 15 beginning with the May 15 following the date of this Indenture, and for so long as Notes remain outstanding, the Trustee will mail to the Holders of the Notes a brief report dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA § 313(a) (but if no event described in TIA § 313(a) has occurred within the twelve months preceding the reporting date, no report need be transmitted). The Trustee also will comply with TIA § 313(b)(2). The Trustee will also transmit by mail all reports as required by TIA § 313(c).

       (b) A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to the Holders of Notes will be mailed by the Trustee to the Issuers and filed by the Trustee with the SEC and each stock exchange on which the Notes are listed in accordance with TIA § 313(d). The Issuers will promptly notify the Trustee when the Notes are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 7.07 Compensation and Indemnity.

       (a) The Issuers will pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for its acceptance of this Indenture and services hereunder. The Trustee’s compensation will not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Issuers will reimburse the Trustee promptly upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and expenses incurred or made by it in addition to the compensation for its services. Such expenses will include the reasonable compensation, disbursements and expenses of the Trustee’s agents and counsel.

       (b) The Issuers and the Guarantors will indemnify the Trustee against any and all losses, liabilities or expenses incurred by it arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of its duties under this Indenture, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture against the Issuers and the Guarantors (including this Section 7.07) and defending itself against any claim (whether asserted by the Issuers, the Guarantors, any Holder or any other Person) or

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liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder, except to the extent any such loss, liability or expense may be attributable to its negligence or bad faith. The Trustee will notify the Issuers promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the Issuers will not relieve the Issuers or any of the Guarantors of their obligations hereunder. The Issuers or such Guarantor will defend the claim and the Trustee will cooperate in the defense. The Trustee may have separate counsel and the Issuers will pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. Neither the Issuers nor any Guarantor need pay for any settlement made without its consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

       (c) The obligations of the Issuers and the Guarantors under this Section 7.07 will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

       (d) To secure the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ payment obligations in this Section 7.07, the Trustee will have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, except that held in trust to pay principal and interest on particular Notes. Such Lien will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

       (e) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(7) or (8) hereof occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.

       (f) The Trustee will comply with the provisions of TIA § 313(b)(2) to the extent applicable.

Section 7.08 Replacement of Trustee.

       (a) A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee will become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section 7.08.

       (b) The Trustee may resign in writing at any time and be discharged from the trust hereby created by so notifying the Issuers. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee and the Issuers in writing. The Issuers may remove the Trustee if:

          (1) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10 hereof;

          (2) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;

          (3) a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

          (4) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.

       (c) If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Issuers will promptly appoint a successor Trustee. Within one year after the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may appoint a successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Issuers.

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amount of the then outstanding Notes may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.

       (e) If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder who has been a Holder for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 7.10 hereof, such Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

       (f) A successor Trustee will deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Issuers. Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee will mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee will promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee; provided all sums owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the Lien provided for in Section 7.07 hereof. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.08, the Issuers’ obligations under Section 7.07 hereof will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.

Section 7.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.

     If the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, the successor corporation without any further act will be the successor Trustee.

Section 7.10 Eligibility; Disqualification.

     There will at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or of any state thereof that is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trustee power, that is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities and that has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100.0 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.

     This Indenture will always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements of TIA § 310(a)(1), (2) and (5). The Trustee is subject to TIA § 310(b).

Section 7.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against the Issuers..

     The Trustee is subject to TIA § 311(a), excluding any creditor relationship listed in TIA § 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been removed shall be subject to TIA § 311(a) to the extent indicated therein.

ARTICLE 8
LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE

Section 8.01 Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

     The Issuers may at their option and at any time, elect to have either Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof be applied to all outstanding Notes and Note Guarantees upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article 8.

Section 8.02 Legal Defeasance and Discharge.

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     Upon the Issuers’ exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.02, the Issuers and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be deemed to have been discharged from their obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes (including the Note Guarantees) on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “ Legal Defeasance ”). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Issuers and the Guarantors will be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes (including the Note Guarantees), which will thereafter be deemed to be “outstanding” only for the purposes of Section 8.05 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in clauses (1) and (2) below, and to have satisfied all their other obligations under such Notes, the Note Guarantees and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of and at the expense of the Issuers, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which will survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder:

          (1) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, or interest or premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, such Notes when such payments are due from the trust referred to in Section 8.04 hereof;

          (2) the Issuers’ obligations with respect to the Notes concerning issuing temporary Notes, registration of Notes, mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and the maintenance of an office or agency for payment and money for security payments held in trust;

          (3) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ obligations in connection therewith; and

          (4) this Article 8.

     Subject to compliance with this Article 8, the Issuers may exercise its option under this Section 8.02 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 8.03 hereof.

Section 8.03 Covenant Defeasance.

     Upon the Issuers’ exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, the Issuers and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be released from each of their obligations under the covenants contained in Sections 4.03, 4.04, 4.07, 4.08, 4.09, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20 hereof and clause (4) of Section 5.01 hereof with respect to the outstanding Notes, and the Guarantors will be released from their obligations with respect to the Note Guarantees, on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof are satisfied (hereinafter, “ Covenant Defeasance ”), and the Notes will thereafter be deemed not “outstanding” for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but will continue to be deemed “outstanding” for all other purposes hereunder (it being understood that such Notes will not be deemed outstanding for accounting purposes). For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and Note Guarantees, the Issuers and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and will have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply will not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 6.01 hereof, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes and Note Guarantees will be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Issuers’ exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, Sections 6.01(3) through 6.01(6) inclusive hereof will not constitute Events of Default.

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Section 8.04 Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance.

     In order to exercise either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance under either Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof:

          (1) the Issuers must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders of the Notes, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized investment bank, appraisal firm or firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, or interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the outstanding Notes on the stated date for payment thereof or on the applicable redemption date, as the case may be, and the Issuers must specify whether the Notes are being defeased to such stated date for payment or to a particular redemption date;

          (2) in the case of an election under Section 8.02 hereof, the Issuers must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that:

               (A) the Issuers have received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling; or

               (B) since the date of this Indenture, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law,

in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm that, the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred;

          (3) in the case of an election under Section 8.03 hereof, the Issuers must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;

          (4) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit) and the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Issuers or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Issuers or any Guarantor is bound;

          (5) such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument (other than this Indenture) to which Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries is bound;

          (6) the Issuers must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Issuers with the intent of preferring the Holders of Notes over the other creditors of the Issuers with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding any creditors of the Issuers or others; and

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          (7) the Issuers must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with.

Section 8.05 Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.

     Subject to Section 8.06 hereof, all money and non-callable Government Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee, collectively for purposes of this Section 8.05, the “ Trustee ”) pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes will be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including either Issuer acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

     The Issuers will pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or non-callable Government Securities deposited pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes.

     Notwithstanding anything in this Article 8 to the contrary, the Trustee will deliver or pay to the Issuers from time to time upon the request of the Issuers any money or non-callable Government Securities held by it as provided in Section 8.04 hereof which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 8.04(1) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

Section 8.06 Repayment to the Issuers.

     Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Issuers, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Issuers on their request or (if then held by the Issuers) will be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note will thereafter be permitted to look only to the Issuers for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Issuers as trustee thereof, will thereupon cease; provided, however , that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Issuers cause to be published once, in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (national edition), notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which will not be less than 30 days from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining will be repaid to the Issuers.

Section 8.07 Reinstatement.

     If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any U.S. dollars or non-callable Government Securities in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be, by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ obligations under this Indenture and the Notes and the Note Guarantees will be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section

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8.02 or 8.03 hereof until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be; provided, however , that, if the Issuers make any payment of principal of, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuers will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 9
AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER

Section 9.01 Without Consent of Holders of Notes.

     Notwithstanding Section 9.02 of this Indenture, the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees without the consent of any Holder of Note:

          (1) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;

          (2) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes;

          (3) to provide for the assumption of the Issuers’ or a Guarantor’s obligations to the Holders of the Notes and Note Guarantees in the case of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Issuers’ or such Guarantors’ assets, as applicable;

          (4) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of the Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights hereunder of any such Holder;

          (5) to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA;

          (6) to conform the text of this Indenture or the Note Guarantees to any provision of the “Description of Notes” section of the Issuers’ Offering Memorandum to the extent that such provision was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of this Indenture or the Note Guarantees;

          (7) to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in this Indenture as of the date hereof;

          (8) to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture and/or a Note Guarantee with respect to the Notes or to reflect the release of a Note Guarantee in accordance with this Indenture;

          (9) to secure the Notes and/or the Note Guarantees; or

          (10) to provide for the reorganization of Holly Energy Partners as any other form of entity, in accordance with Section 5.01(a).

     Upon the request of the Issuers accompanied by a resolution of their Boards of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental indenture, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Issuers and the Guarantors in the execution of any amended or supplemental indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be

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therein contained, but the Trustee will not be obligated to enter into such amended or supplemental indenture that affects its own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

Section 9.02 With Consent of Holders of Notes.

     Except as provided below in this Section 9.02, the Issuers and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture (including, without limitation, Sections 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof) and the Notes and the Note Guarantees with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including, without limitation, Additional Notes, if any) voting as a single class (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes), and, subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 hereof, any existing Default or Event of Default (other than a Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, the Notes, except a payment default resulting from an acceleration that has been rescinded) or compliance with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including, without limitation, Additional Notes, if any) voting as a single class (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes). Section 2.08 hereof shall determine which Notes are considered to be “outstanding” for purposes of this Section 9.02.

     Upon the request of the Issuers accompanied by a resolution of their Boards of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee of the consent of the Holders of Notes as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Issuers and the Guarantors in the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture unless such amended or supplemental indenture directly affects the Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but will not be obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental Indenture.

     It is not be necessary for the consent of the Holders of Notes under this Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but it is sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

     After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 9.02 becomes effective, the Issuers will mail to the Holders of Notes affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any failure of the Issuers to mail such notice, or any defect therein, will not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amended or supplemental indenture or waiver. Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 hereof, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Issures with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees. However, without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 9.02 may not (with respect to any Notes held by a non-consenting Holder):

          (1) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;

          (2) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any Note or alter the provisions with respect to the redemption of the Notes (other than provisions relating to Sections 4.10 or 4.15 hereof);

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          (3) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest, including default interest, on any Note;

          (4) waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, or interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);

          (5) make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Notes;

          (6) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of, principal of, or interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on, the Notes (other than as permitted by clause (7) below);

          (7) waive a redemption payment with respect to any Note (other than a payment required by Sections 4.10 or 4.15 hereof);

          (8) release any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Note Guarantee or this Indenture, except in accordance with the terms of this Indenture; or

          (9) make any change in the preceding amendment and waiver provisions.

Section 9.03 Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.

     Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Notes will be set forth in a amended or supplemental indenture that complies with the TIA as then in effect.

Section 9.04 Revocation and Effect of Consents.

     Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder of a Note is a continuing consent by the Holder of a Note and every subsequent Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder’s Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder of a Note or subsequent Holder of a Note may revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before the date the amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder.

Section 9.05 Notation on or Exchange of Notes.

     The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Issuers in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.

     Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note will not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver.

Section 9.06 Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.

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     The Trustee will sign any amended or supplemental indenture authorized pursuant to this Article 9 if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee. The Issuers may not sign an amended or supplemental indenture until the Boards of Directors of each of the Issuers approves it. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to receive and (subject to Section 7.01 hereof) will be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 12.04 hereof, an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture.

ARTICLE 10
NOTE GUARANTEES

Section 10.01. Guarantee.

       (a) Subject to this Article 10, each of the Guarantors hereby, jointly and severally, unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of this Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Issuers hereunder or thereunder, that:

          (1) the principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on, the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and all other obligations of the Issuers to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and

          (2) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise.

     Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed or any performance so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors will be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. Each Guarantor agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.

       (b) The Guarantors hereby agree that their obligations hereunder are unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or this Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Issuers, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor. Each Guarantor hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Issuers, any right to require a proceeding first against the Issuers, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenant that this Note Guarantee will not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture.

       (c) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Issuers, the Guarantors or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to either the Issuers or the Guarantors, any amount paid by either to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, will be reinstated in full force and effect.

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       (d) Each Guarantor agrees that it will not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby. Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (1) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article 6 hereof for the purposes of this Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (2) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article 6 hereof, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) will forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of this Note Guarantee. The Guarantors will have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.

Section 10.02. Limitation on Guarantor Liability.

     Each Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to any Note Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of such Guarantor will be limited to the maximum amount that will, after giving effect to such maximum amount and all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under this Article 10, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.

Section 10.03. Execution and Delivery of Note Guarantee.

     To evidence its Note Guarantee set forth in Section 10.01 hereof, each Guarantor hereby agrees that a notation of such Note Guarantee substantially in the form attached as Exhibit E hereto will be endorsed by an Officer of such Guarantor on each Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and that this Indenture will be executed on behalf of such Guarantor by one of its Officers.

     Each Guarantor hereby agrees that its Note Guarantee set forth in Section 10.01 hereof will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of such Note Guarantee.

     If an Officer whose signature is on this Indenture or on the Note Guarantee no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note on which a Note Guarantee is endorsed, the Note Guarantee will be valid nevertheless.

     The delivery of any Note by the Trustee, after the authentication thereof hereunder, will constitute due delivery of the Note Guarantee set forth in this Indenture on behalf of the Guarantors.

     In the event that the Issuers or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries creates or acquires any Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, if required by Section 4.18 hereof, the Issuers will cause such Domestic Subsidiary to comply with the provisions of Section 4.18 hereof and this Article 10, to the extent applicable.

Section 10.04. Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms.

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     Except as otherwise provided in Section 10.05 hereof, no Guarantor may sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person) another Person, other than the Issuers or another Guarantor, unless:

          (1) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and

          (2) either:

       (a) subject to Section 10.05 hereof, the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger unconditionally assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under this Indenture, its Note Guarantee and the Registration Rights Agreement on the terms set forth herein or therein, pursuant to a supplemental indenture in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee; or

       (b) the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation, Section 4.10 hereof.

     In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance and upon the assumption by the successor Person, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee and satisfactory in form to the Trustee, of the Note Guarantee endorsed upon the Notes and the due and punctual performance of all of the covenants and conditions of this Indenture to be performed by the Guarantor, such successor Person will succeed to and be substituted for the Guarantor with the same effect as if it had been named herein as a Guarantor. Such successor Person thereupon may cause to be signed any or all of the Note Guarantees to be endorsed upon all of the Notes issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have been signed by the Issuers and delivered to the Trustee. All the Note Guarantees so issued will in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under this Indenture as the Note Guarantees theretofore and thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Note Guarantees had been issued at the date of the execution hereof.

     Except as set forth in Articles 4 and 5 hereof, and notwithstanding clauses 2(a) and (b) above, nothing contained in this Indenture or in any of the Notes will prevent any consolidation or merger of a Guarantor with or into the Issuers or another Guarantor, or will prevent any sale or conveyance of the property of a Guarantor as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to the Issuers or another Guarantor.

Section 10.05. Releases.

     (a) In the event of any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of any Guarantor, by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise, or a sale or other disposition of all of the Capital Stock of any Guarantor, in each case to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transactions) Holly Energy Partners or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, then such Guarantor (in the event of a sale or other disposition, by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise, of all of the Capital Stock of such Guarantor) or the corporation acquiring the property (in the event of a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of such Guarantor) will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee; provided that the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof. Upon delivery by the Issuers to the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such sale or other disposition was made by the Issuers in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof, the Trustee will

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execute any documents reasonably required in order to evidence the release of any Guarantor from its obligations under its Note Guarantee.

     (b) Upon designation of any Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, such Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee.

     (c) Upon release of any Guarantor from its Guarantee for Indebtedness under a Credit Facility; provided, however, that if, at any time following such release, that Guarantor incurs a Guarantee under a Credit Facility, then such Guarantor shall be required to provide a Note Guarantee at such time.

     (d) Upon Legal or Covenant Defeasance in accordance with Article 8 hereof or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture in accordance with Article 11 hereof, each Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee.

     Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Note Guarantee as provided in this Section 10.05 will remain liable for the full amount of principal of and interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under this Indenture as provided in this Article 10.

ARTICLE 11
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

Section 11.01 Satisfaction and Discharge.

     This Indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect as to all Notes issued hereunder, when:

          (1) either:

               (a) all Notes that have been authenticated, except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes that have been replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Issuers, have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

               (b) all Notes that have not been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable by reason of the mailing of a notice of redemption or otherwise or will become due and payable within one year and the Issuers or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient, without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire Indebtedness on the Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and accrued interest to the date of maturity or redemption;

          (2) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit) and the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Issuers or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Issuers or any Guarantor is bound;

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          (3) the Issuers or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under this Indenture; and

          (4) the Issuers have delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or on the redemption date, as the case may be.

     In addition, the Issuers must deliver an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied.

     Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, if money has been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (b) of clause (1) of this Section 11.01, the provisions of Sections 11.02 and 8.06 hereof will survive. In addition, nothing in this Section 11.01 will be deemed to discharge those provisions of Section 7.07 hereof, that, by their terms, survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

Section 11.02 Application of Trust Money.

     Subject to the provisions of Section 8.06 hereof, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 11.01 hereof shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including either Issuer acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any) and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee; but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

     If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or Government Securities in accordance with Section 11.01 hereof by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Issuers’ and any Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 11.01 hereof; provided that if the Issuers have made any payment of principal of, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on, any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuers shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or Government Securities held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01 Trust Indenture Act Controls.

     If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by TIA §318(c), the imposed duties will control.

Section 12.02 Notices.

     Any notice or communication by the Issuers, any Guarantor or the Trustee to the others is duly given if in writing and delivered in Person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others’ address:

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If to the Issuers and/or any Guarantor:

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Facsimile No.: (214) 615-9380
Attention: Chief Financial Officer

With a copy to:

Vinson & Elkins LLP
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Facsimile No.: (214) 220-7716
Attention: Alan J. Bogdanow

If to the Trustee:

U.S. Bank National Association
950 17th Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202
Facsimile No.: (303) 585-4592
Attention: Corporate Trust Services

     The Issuers, any Guarantor or the Trustee, by notice to the others, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

     All notices and communications (other than those sent to Holders) will be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when receipt acknowledged, if transmitted by facsimile; and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery.

     Any notice or communication to a Holder will be mailed by first class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery to its address shown on the register kept by the Registrar. Any notice or communication will also be so mailed to any Person described in TIA § 313(c), to the extent required by the TIA. Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it will not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.

     If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.

     If the Issuers mail a notice or communication to Holders, they will mail a copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time.

Section 12.03 Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes.

     Holders may communicate pursuant to TIA § 312(b) with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or the Notes. The Issuers, the Trustee, the Registrar and anyone else shall have the protection of TIA § 312(c).

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Section 12.04 Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.

     Upon any request or application by the Issuers to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Issuers shall furnish to the Trustee:

          (1) an Officers’ Certificate in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which must include the statements set forth in Section 12.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been satisfied; and

          (2) an Opinion of Counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which must include the statements set forth in Section 12.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent and covenants have been satisfied.

Section 12.05 Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.

     Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than a certificate provided pursuant to TIA § 314(a)(4)) must comply with the provisions of TIA § 314(e) and must include:

          (1) a statement that the Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;

          (2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

          (3) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him or her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been satisfied; and

          (4) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such Person, such condition or covenant has been satisfied.

Section 12.06 Rules by Trustee and Agents.

     The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders. The Registrar or Paying Agent may make reasonable rules and set reasonable requirements for its functions.

Section 12.07 No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.

     No past, present or future director, officer, partner, member, employee, incorporator, manager or unit holder or other owner of Equity Interest of the Issuers, the General Partner or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Issuers or the Guarantors under the Notes, this Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes and the Note Guarantees. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

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Section 12.08 Governing Law.

     THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS INDENTURE, THE NOTES AND THE NOTE GUARANTEES.

Section 12.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.

     This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or debt agreement of Holly Energy Partners or its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.

Section 12.10 Successors.

     All agreements of the Issuers and the Guarantors in this Indenture and the Notes will bind their successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successors. All agreements of each Guarantor in this Indenture will bind its successors, except as otherwise provided in Section 10.05 hereof.

Section 12.11 Severability.

     In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Section 12.12 Counterpart Originals.

     The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy will be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

Section 12.13 Table of Contents, Headings, etc.

     The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and Headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

[Signatures on following page]

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SIGNATURES

Dated as of the date first written above.

             
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
 
           
    By:   HEP Logistic Holdings, L.P.,
        its general partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
          its general partner
             
    By:   /s/ Stephen McDonnell

      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title   : Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
           
    HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.
 
           
    By:   /s/ Stephen McDonnell

      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


 

             
    GUARANTORS:
 
           
    HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
           
    By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited
        partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
        By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
 
           
        By: /s/ Stephen McDonnell

          Name: Stephen McDonnell
          Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


 

             
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS-OPERATING, L.P. , a Delaware
    limited partnership
 
    By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
        liability company, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
    By:   /s/ Stephen McDonnell

Name: Stephen McDonnell
        Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


 

             
    HEP PIPELINE GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
           
  HEP REFINING GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
           
    HEP MOUNTAIN HOME, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
           
    HEP PIPELINE, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
           
    HEP REFINING, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
           
    HEP WOODS CROSS, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
           
    Each by: Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., a
          Delaware limited partnership and its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
       
        Name: Stephen McDonnell
        Title: Vice President and Chief Financial
          Officer

 


 

             
    HEP NAVAJO SOUTHERN, L.P. , a Delaware limited
    partnership
 
           
    HEP PIPELINE ASSETS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP , a Delaware
    limited partnership
 
           
    Each by:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
          liability company and its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,
          a Delaware limited partnership, its Sole
          Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
       
        Name: Stephen McDonnell
        Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


 

             
    HEP REFINING ASSETS, L.P. , a Delaware limited
    partnership
 
           
    By:   HEP Refining GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
        liability company and its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,
          a Delaware limited partnership, its Sole
          Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
       
        Name: Stephen McDonnell
        Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


 

             
    U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
         
  By:       /s/ Adam M. Dalmy
       
        Name: Adam M. Dalmy
        Title: Vice President

 


 

EXHIBIT A

[Face of Note]


CUSIP/CINS 435765AA0 1

6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015

         
No. ___
      $___

HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
and
HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.

promises to pay to                                           , or registered assigns,

the principal sum of                                                                                                          DOLLARS on March 1, 2015.

Interest Payment Dates: March 1 and September 1

 

Record Dates: February 15 and August 15

 

Dated:                                           , 20__

             
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
     
    By:   HEP Logistic Holdings, L.P.,
      its general partner
           
  By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
      its general partner
 
           
  By:        
       
        Name:
        Title:
 
           
    HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.
 
           
      By:    
       
        Name:

This is one of the Notes referred to
in the within-mentioned Indenture:

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Trustee

By:                                                               

      Authorized Signatory


   
1 The CUSIP No. is U4377TAA8 for the Regulation S Note

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[Back of Note]
6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015

[Insert the Global Note Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture]

[Insert the Private Placement Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture]

     Capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated.

     (1)   Interest . Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limitd partnership (“Holly Energy Partners”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers”), promise to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 6-1/4% per annum from February 28, 2005 until maturity and shall pay the Liquidated Damages, if any, payable pursuant to Section 4 of the Registration Rights Agreement referred to below. The Issuers will pay interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each, an “ Interest Payment Date ”). Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of issuance; provided that if there is no existing Default in the payment of interest, and if this Note is authenticated between a record date referred to on the face hereof and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date, interest shall accrue from such next succeeding Interest Payment Date; provided further that the first Interest Payment Date shall be September 1, 2005. The Issuers will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal and premium, if any, from time to time on demand at the rate then in effect to the extent lawful; it will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, (without regard to any applicable grace periods) from time to time on demand at the same rate to the extent lawful. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.

     (2)   Method of Payment . The Issuers will pay interest on the Notes (except defaulted interest) and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the close of business on the February 15 or August 15 next preceding the Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.12 of the Indenture with respect to defaulted interest. The Notes will be payable as to principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest at the office or agency of the Issuers maintained for such purpose within or without the City and State of New York, or, at the option of the Issuers, payment of interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, may be made by check mailed to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders; provided that payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds will be required with respect to principal of and interest, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, all Global Notes and all other Notes the Holders of which will have provided wire transfer instructions to the Issuers or the Paying Agent. Such payment will be in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts.

     (3)   Paying Agent and Registrar . Initially, U.S. Bank National Association, the Trustee under the Indenture, will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Issuers may change any

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Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. Holly Energy Partners or any of its Subsidiaries may act in any such capacity.

     (4)   Indenture . The Issuers issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of February 28, 2005 (the “ Indenture ”) among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Trustee. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the TIA. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and such Act for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of this Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Issuers. The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued thereunder.

     (5)   Optional Redemption .

     (a) Except as set forth in subparagraphs (b) and (c) of this Paragraph 5, the Issuers will not have the option to redeem the Notes prior to March 1, 2010. On or after March 1, 2010, the Issuers may redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 1 of each year indicated below, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:

         
Year   Percentage
2010
    103.125 %
2011
    102.833 %
2012
    101.042 %
2013 and thereafter
    100.000 %

     Unless the Issuers default in the payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called for redemption on the applicable redemption date.

     Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph 5, at any time prior to March 1, 2008, the Issuers may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) issued under the Indenture at a redemption price of 106.250% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the redemption date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on an interest payment date that is on or prior to the redemption date), with the net cash proceeds of one or more Equity Offerings by Holly Energy Partners; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) issued under the Indenture (excluding Notes held by Holly Energy Partners and its Subsidiaries) remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption and the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Equity Offering.

     (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph 5, at any time prior to March 1, 2010, the Issuers may also redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice mailed by first-class mail to each Holder’s registered address, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Notes redeemed plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the Redemption Date, subject to the rights of Holders on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date.

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     For purposes of this Paragraph 5, “ Applicable Premium ” means, with respect to any Note on any redemption date, the greater of (1) 1.0% of the principal amount of the Note or (2) the excess of: (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of the Note at March 1, 2010 (such redemption price being set forth in the table appearing in subparagraph (a)) plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the Note through March 1, 2010 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the principal amount of the Note, if greater. In addition, for purposes of this Paragraph 5, “ Treasury Rate” means, as of any redemption date, the yield to maturity as of such redemption date of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) that has become publicly available at least two business days prior to the redemption date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to March 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the period from the redemption date to March 1, 2010, is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used.

(6) Mandatory Redemption .

     Except as set forth below, the Issuers are not required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the Notes.

(7)   Repurchase at the Option of Holder .

          (a) If there is a Change of Control, the Issuers will be required to make an offer (a “ Change of Control Offer ”) to each Holder to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of each Holder’s Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of purchase, subject to the rights of Holders on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date (the “ Change of Control Payment ”). Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Issuers will mail a notice to each Holder setting forth the procedures governing the Change of Control Offer as required by the Indenture.

          (b) If the Issuers or a Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners consummates any Asset Sales, within five days of each date on which the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $20.0 million, the Issuers will commence an offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in the Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets (an “ Asset Sale Offer ”) pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Indenture to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds at an offer price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of purchase, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Indenture. To the extent that the aggregate amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer is less than the Excess Proceeds, the Holly Energy Partners (or such Restricted Subsidiary) may use such deficiency for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee shall select the Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Holders of Notes that are the subject of an offer to purchase will receive an Asset Sale Offer from the Issuers prior to any related purchase date and may elect to have such Notes

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purchased by completing the form entitled “ Option of Holder to Elect Purchase ” attached to the Notes.

     (8) Notice of Redemption . Notice of redemption will be mailed at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction or discharge of the Indenture. Notes in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in part but only in whole multiples of $1,000, unless all of the Notes held by a Holder are to be redeemed.

     (9) Denominations, Transfer, Exchange . The Notes are in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Issuers may require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Issuers need not exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part. Also, the Issuers need not exchange or register the transfer of any Notes for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or during the period between a record date and the corresponding Interest Payment Date.

     (10) Persons Deemed Owners . The registered Holder of a Note may be treated as its owner for all purposes.

     (11) Amendment, Supplement and Waiver . Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes including Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class, and any existing Default or Event of Default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes including Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class. Without the consent of any Holder of a Note, the Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be amended or supplemented to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to provide for the assumption of the Issuers’ or a Guarantor’s obligations to Holders of the Notes and Note Guarantees in the case of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Issuers’ or such Guarantor’s assets, as applicable, to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any such Holder, to comply with the requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the Indenture under the TIA, to conform the text of the Indenture or the Note Guarantees to any provision of the “Description of Notes” section of the Issuers’ Offering Memorandum to the extent that such provision was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of the Indenture or Note Guarantee, to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in the Indenture as of the date of the Indenture, to secure the Notes and/or the Note Guarantees, or to provide for the reorganization of Holly Energy Partners as any other form of entity, in accordance with Section 5.01 of the Indenture.

     (12) Defaults and Remedies . Events of Default include: (i) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on, or Liquidated Damages, if any, with respect to the Notes; (ii) default in the payment when due (at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) of the principal

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of, or premium, if any, on the Notes; (iii) failure by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to timely consummate repurchase offers under Section 4.10 or 4.15 of the Indenture or to comply with Section 5.01 of the Indenture; (iv) failure by Holly Energy Partners or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 60 days after written notice to comply with any of the other agreements in the Indenture; (v) default under certain other agreements relating to Indebtedness of the Issuers which default results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity; (vi) certain final judgments for the payment of money that remain undischarged for a period of 60 days; (vii) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Issuers or any of Holly Energy Partners’ Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; and (viii) except as permitted by the Indenture, any Note Guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor or any Person acting on its behalf denies or disaffirms its obligations under such Guarantor’s Note Guarantee. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, with respect to Finance Corp., Holly Energy Partners or any Restricted Subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of Holly Energy Partners that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the Trustee in its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of the Notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default if it determines that withholding notice is in their interest, except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal, interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes, rescind an acceleration or waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the Indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on, or the principal of, the Notes. The Issuers and the Guarantors are required to deliver to the Trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the Indenture, and the Issuers and the Guarantors are required, upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, to deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default.

      (13) Trustee Dealings with the Issuers . The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may make loans to, accept deposits from, and perform services for the Issuers or their Affiliates, and may otherwise deal with the Issuers or their Affiliates, as if it were not the Trustee.

      (14) No Recourse Against Others . A director, officer, partner, member, employee, incorporator, manager or unit holder or other owner of Equity Interest of the Issuers, the General Partner or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Issuers or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Notes and the Note Guarantees. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

      (15) Authentication . This Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an authenticating agent.

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      (16) Abbreviations . Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).

      (17) Additional Rights of Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes . In addition to the rights provided to Holders of Notes under the Indenture, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have all the rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005, among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the other parties named on the signature pages thereof or, in the case of Additional Notes, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have the rights set forth in one or more registration rights agreements, if any, among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the other parties thereto, relating to rights given by the Issuers and the Guarantors to the purchasers of any Additional Notes (collectively, the “ Registration Rights Agreement ”).

      (18) CUSIP Numbers . Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Issuers have caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes, and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption, and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon.

      (19) GOVERNING LAW. THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THE INDENTURE, THIS NOTE AND THE NOTE GUARANTEES.

     The Issuers will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture and/or the Registration Rights Agreement. Requests may be made to:

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Chief Financial Officer

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Assignment Form

     To assign this Note, fill in the form below:

     (I) or (we) assign and transfer this Note to: (Insert assignee’s legal name)



(Insert assignee’s soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)





(Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)
     
and irrevocably appoint
   
 
to transfer this Note on the books of the Issuers. The agent may substitute another to act for him.

Date:                                                               

         
  Your Signature:    
     
    (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)

Signature Guarantee*: _________________________

     * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

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Option of Holder to Elect Purchase

     If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Issuers pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.15 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below:

     
¨ Section 4.10   ¨ Section 4.15

     If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Issuers pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased:

$_______________

Date: _______________

             
  Your Signature:        
   
   
    (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)
 
           
    Tax Identification No.:
   

Signature Guarantee*: _________________________

     * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

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Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note *

     The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or for a Definitive Note, or exchanges of a part of another Global Note or Definitive Note for an interest in this Global Note, have been made:

                 
  Amount of decrease   Amount of increase   Principal Amount of this
Global Note
  Signature of
  in Principal Amount   in Principal Amount   following such   authorized officer
  of   of   decrease   of Trustee or
Date of Exchange
  this Global Note   this Global Note   (or increase)   Custodian
 
               

* This schedule should be included only if the Note is issued in global form .

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FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201

U.S. Bank National Association
950 17th Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202

     Re: 6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015

     Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of February 28, 2005 (the “ Indenture ”), among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers” ), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

     ___, (the “ Transferor ”) owns and proposes to transfer the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified in Annex A hereto, in the principal amount of $___in such Note[s] or interests (the “ Transfer ”), to ______(the “ Transferee ”), as further specified in Annex A hereto. In connection with the Transfer, the Transferor hereby certifies that:

[CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

     1.  ¨ Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note or a Restricted Definitive Note pursuant to Rule 144A . The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that the beneficial interest or Definitive Note is being transferred to a Person that the Transferor reasonably believes is purchasing the beneficial interest or Definitive Note for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such Person exercises sole investment discretion, and such Person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A, and such Transfer is in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the 144A Global Note and/or the Restricted Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.

     2.  ¨ Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Global Note or a Restricted Definitive Note pursuant to Regulation S . The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the Securities Act and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that (i) the Transfer is not being made to a Person in the United States and (x) at the time the buy order was originated, the Transferee was outside the United States or such Transferor and any Person acting on its behalf reasonably believed and believes that the Transferee was outside the United States or (y) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market and neither such Transferor nor any Person acting on its behalf knows that the transaction was prearranged with a buyer in the United States, (ii) no directed selling efforts have been made in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(b) or Rule 904(b) of Regulation

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S under the Securities Act and (iii) the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on Transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Regulation S Global Note and/or the Restricted Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.

     3.  ¨ Check and complete if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the IAI Global Note or a Restricted Definitive Note pursuant to any provision of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A or Regulation S . The Transfer is being effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to beneficial interests in Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States, and accordingly the Transferor hereby further certifies that (check one):

     (a) ¨ such Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act;

or

     (b) ¨ such Transfer is being effected to the Issuers or a subsidiary thereof;

or

     (c)  ¨ such Transfer is being effected pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in compliance with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act;

or

     (d) ¨ such Transfer is being effected to an Institutional Accredited Investor and pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A, Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904, and the Transferor hereby further certifies that it has not engaged in any general solicitation within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act and the Transfer complies with the transfer restrictions applicable to beneficial interests in a Restricted Global Note or Restricted Definitive Notes and the requirements of the exemption claimed, which certification is supported by (1) a certificate executed by the Transferee in the form of Exhibit D to the Indenture and (2) if such Transfer is in respect of a principal amount of Notes at the time of transfer of less than $250,000, an Opinion of Counsel provided by the Transferor or the Transferee (a copy of which the Transferor has attached to this certification), to the effect that such Transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the IAI Global Note and/or the Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.

     4.  ¨ Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or of an Unrestricted Definitive Note .

     (a)  ¨ Check if Transfer is pursuant to Rule 144 . (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement

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Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes, on Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.

     (b)  ¨ Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Regulation S . (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes, on Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.

     (c)  ¨ Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Other Exemption . (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904 and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any State of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will not be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture.

     This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Issuers.

         
     
      [Insert Name of Transferor]
  By:    
     
      Name:
      Title:

Dated: _______________________________

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ANNEX A TO CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER

     1. The Transferor owns and proposes to transfer the following:

[CHECK ONE OF (a) OR (b)]

          (a)  ¨ a beneficial interest in the:

         
  (i)   ¨ 144A Global Note (CUSIP ___), or
  (ii)   ¨ Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP ___), or
  (iii)   ¨ IAI Global Note (CUSIP ___); or

     2. After the Transfer the Transferee will hold:

[CHECK ONE OF]

          (a)  ¨ a beneficial interest in the:

         
  (i)   ¨ 144A Global Note (CUSIP ___), or
  (ii)   ¨ Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP ___), or
  (iii)   ¨ IAI Global Note (CUSIP ___); or
  (iii)   ¨ Unrestricted Global Note (CUSIP _________); or

          (b)  ¨ a Restricted Definitive Note; or

          (c)  ¨ an Unrestricted Definitive Note,

          in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

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FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201

U.S. Bank National Association
950 17th Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202

     Re: 6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015

(CUSIP ____________)

     Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of February 28, 2005 (the “ Indenture ”), among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers" ), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

     ______, (the “ Owner ”) owns and proposes to exchange the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified herein, in the principal amount of $___in such Note[s] or interests (the “ Exchange ”). In connection with the Exchange, the Owner hereby certifies that:

     1.  Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Unrestricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note

     (a)  ¨ Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note . In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

     (b)  ¨ Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note . In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

     (c) ¨ Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note . In connection with the Owner’s Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in

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compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

     (d)  ¨ Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note . In connection with the Owner’s Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

     2.  Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes for Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes

     (a)  ¨ Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Restricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a Restricted Definitive Note with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies that the Restricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Restricted Definitive Note issued will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.

     (b)  ¨ Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note . In connection with the Exchange of the Owner’s Restricted Definitive Note for a beneficial interest in the [CHECK ONE] ¨ 144A Global Note, ¨ Regulation S Global Note, ¨ IAI Global Note with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner’s own account without transfer and (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, and in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the beneficial interest issued will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the relevant Restricted Global Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act.

     This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Issuers.

         
     
      [Insert Name of Transferor]
 
       
  By:    
     
      Name:
      Title:

Dated: ______________________

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EXHIBIT D

FORM OF CERTIFICATE FROM

ACQUIRING INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201

U.S. Bank National Association
950 17th Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202

     Re: 6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015

     Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of February 28, 2005 (the “ Indenture ”), among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers” ), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

     In connection with our proposed purchase of $______aggregate principal amount of:

     (a) ¨ a beneficial interest in a Global Note, or

     (b) ¨ a Definitive Note,

     we confirm that:

     1. We understand that any subsequent transfer of the Notes or any interest therein is subject to certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Indenture and the undersigned agrees to be bound by, and not to resell, pledge or otherwise transfer the Notes or any interest therein except in compliance with, such restrictions and conditions and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”).

     2. We understand that the offer and sale of the Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, and that the Notes and any interest therein may not be offered or sold except as permitted in the following sentence. We agree, on our own behalf and on behalf of any accounts for which we are acting as hereinafter stated, that if we should sell the Notes or any interest therein, we will do so only (A) to Holly Energy Partners or any subsidiary thereof, (B) in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act to a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined therein), (C) to an institutional “accredited investor” (as defined below) that, prior to such transfer, furnishes (or has furnished on its behalf by a U.S. broker-dealer) to you and to the Issuers a signed letter substantially in the form of this letter and, if such transfer is in respect of a principal amount of Notes, at the time of transfer of less than $250,000, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Issuers to the effect that such transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act, (D) outside the United States in accordance with Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (E) pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act or (F) pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and we further agree to provide to any Person purchasing the Definitive Note or beneficial interest in a Global Note from us in a transaction meeting the requirements of clauses (A) through (E) of this paragraph a notice advising such purchaser that resales thereof are restricted as stated herein.

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     3. We understand that, on any proposed resale of the Notes or beneficial interest therein, we will be required to furnish to you and the Issuers such certifications, legal opinions and other information as you and the Issuers may reasonably require to confirm that the proposed sale complies with the foregoing restrictions. We further understand that the Notes purchased by us will bear a legend to the foregoing effect.

     4. We are an institutional “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) and have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of our investment in the Notes, and we and any accounts for which we are acting are each able to bear the economic risk of our or its investment.

     5. We are acquiring the Notes or beneficial interest therein purchased by us for our own account or for one or more accounts (each of which is an institutional “accredited investor”) as to each of which we exercise sole investment discretion.

     You and the Issuers are entitled to rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.

         
     
      [Insert Name of Accredited Investor]
 
       
  By:    
     
      Name:
      Title:

Dated: _______________________

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[FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE]

     For value received, each Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) has, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture, dated as of February 28, 2005 (the " Indenture ”), among Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers" ), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on, the Notes, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Issuers to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantors to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Note Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article 10 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Note Guarantee. Each Holder of a Note, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee, on behalf of such Holder, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in the Indenture and (c) appoints the Trustee attorney-in-fact of such Holder for such purpose.

     Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

         
    [ Name of Guarantor(s) ]
 
       
  By:    
     
      Name:
      Title:

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[FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

TO BE DELIVERED BY SUBSEQUENT GUARANTORS]

      Supplemental Indenture (this “ Supplemental Indenture ”), dated as of ___, 200___, among ___(the “ Guaranteeing Subsidiary ”), Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp. ( “Finance Corp.” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “Issuers" ), the other Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture referred to herein) and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the “ Trustee ”).

W I T N E S S E T H

     WHEREAS, the Issuers have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the " Indenture ”), dated as of February 28, 2005 providing for the issuance of 6-1/4% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “ Notes ”);

     WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall unconditionally guarantee all of the Issuers’ Obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the “ Note Guarantee ”); and

     WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

     1.  Capitalized Terms . Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

     2.  Agreement to Guarantee . The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees to provide an unconditional Guarantee on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Note Guarantee and in the Indenture including but not limited to Article 10 thereof.

     4.  No Recourse Against Others . No past, present or future director, officer, employee, incorporator, stockholder or agent of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Issuers or any Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Notes, any Note Guarantees, the Indenture or this Supplemental Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of the Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. Such waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws and it is the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against public policy.

     5. NEW YORK LAW TO GOVERN. THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

     6.  Counterparts . The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

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     7.  Effect of Headings . The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.

     8.  The Trustee . The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Issuers.

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EXHIBIT F

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written.

Dated: _______________, 20___

                 
    [ Guaranteeing Subsidiary ]
  By:            
       
        Name:
        Title:
 
               
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
 
               
    By:   HEP Logistic Holdings, L.P.,
        its general partner
 
               
        By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
               its general partner    
 
               
  By:            
       
        Name:
        Title:
 
               
    HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.
 
               
  By:  
        Name:
        Title:
 
               
    [ Existing Guarantors ]
 
               
  By:            
       
        Name:
        Title:
 
               
    U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
    as Trustee
 
               
  By:            
       
        Authorized Signatory

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Exhibit 4.4
EXECUTION COPY

 
 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Dated as of February 28, 2005

by and among

HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

and

HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.

as Issuers,

and

UBS SECURITIES LLC,
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.

and

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

as Initial Purchasers

6 1 / 4 % Senior Notes due 2015

 
 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

             
          Page  
Section 1.
  Definitions     1  
 
           
Section 2.
  Exchange Offer     4  
 
           
Section 3.
  Shelf Registration     6  
 
           
Section 4.
  Liquidated Damages     7  
 
           
Section 5.
  Registration Procedures     8  
 
           
Section 6.
  Registration Expenses     15  
 
           
Section 7.
  Indemnification     15  
 
           
Section 8.
  Rule 144A     18  
 
           
Section 9.
  Underwritten Registrations     18  
 
           
Section 10.
  Miscellaneous     18  
                 
 
  (a)   No Inconsistent Agreements     18  
 
               
 
  (b)   Adjustments Affecting Registrable Notes     19  
 
               
 
  (c)   Amendments and Waivers     19  
 
               
 
  (d)   Notices     19  
 
               
 
  (e)   Successors and Assigns     20  
 
               
 
  (f)   Counterparts     20  
 
               
 
  (g)   Headings     20  
 
               
 
  (h)   Governing Law     20  
 
               
 
  (i)   Severability     20  
 
               
 
  (j)   Securities Held by the Issuer or Its Affiliates     20  
 
               
 
  (k)   Third-Party Beneficiaries     21  
 
               
 
  (l)   Entire Agreement     21  

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REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

                    This Registration Rights Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is dated as of February 28, 2005, by and between Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Holly Energy Partners ”), and Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Finance Corp .” and, together with Holly Energy Partners, the “ Issuers ”), and the guarantors listed on Schedule I hereto (each, a “ Guarantor ” and collectively, the “ Guarantors ”), on the one hand, and UBS Securities LLC, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and UBS Securities LLC (the “ Initial Purchasers ”), on the other hand.

                    This Agreement is entered into in connection with the Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2005, by and among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers (the “ Purchase Agreement ”), relating to the offering of $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Issuers’ 6 1 / 4 % Senior Notes due 2015 (the “ Notes ”). The execution and delivery of this Agreement is a condition to the Initial Purchasers’ obligation to purchase the Notes under the Purchase Agreement.

                    The parties hereby agree as follows:

          Section 1. Definitions

                    As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

                    “ action ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7(c) hereof.

                    “ Advice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5 hereof.

                    “ Agreement ” shall have the meaning set forth in the first introductory paragraph hereto.

                    “ Applicable Period ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

                    “ Board of Directors ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5 hereof.

                    “ Business Day ” shall mean a day that is not a Legal Holiday.

                    “ Commission ” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                    “ Day ” shall mean a calendar day.

                    “ Damages Payment Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(b) hereof.

                    “ Delay Period ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5 hereof.

                    “ Effectiveness Period ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(b) hereof.

                    “ Exchange Act ” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

                    “ Exchange Notes ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a) hereof.

                    “ Exchange Offer ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a) hereof.

 


 

                    “ Exchange Offer Registration Statement ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a) hereof.

                    “ Holder ” shall mean any holder of a Registrable Note or Registrable Notes.

                    “ Indenture ” shall mean the Indenture, dated as of February 28, 2005, by and among the Issuers, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee, pursuant to which the Notes are being issued, as amended or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

                    “ Initial Purchasers ” shall have the meaning set forth in the first introductory paragraph hereof.

                    “ Inspectors ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(m) hereof.

                    “ Issue Date ” shall mean February 28, 2005, the date of original issuance of the Notes.

                    “ Issuers ” shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto and shall also include the Issuers’ permitted successors and assigns.

                    “ Legal Holiday ” shall mean a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are required by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed.

                    “ Liquidated Damages ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(a) hereof.

                    “ Losses ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7(a) hereof.

                    “ NASD ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(q) hereof.

                    “ Notes ” shall have the meaning set forth in the second introductory paragraph hereto.

                    “ Participant ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7(a) hereof.

                    “ Participating Broker-Dealer ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

                    “ Person ” shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated limited liability company, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any other entity.

                    “ Private Exchange ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

                    “ Private Exchange Notes ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

                    “ Prospectus ” shall mean the prospectus included in any Registration Statement (including, without limitation, any prospectus subject to completion and a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.

                    “ Purchase Agreement ” shall have the meaning set forth in the second introductory paragraph hereof.

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                    “ Records ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(m) hereof.

                    “ Registrable Notes ” shall mean each Note upon its original issuance and at all times subsequent thereto, each Exchange Note as to which Section 2(c)(iii) hereof is applicable upon original issuance and at all times subsequent thereto and each Private Exchange Note upon original issuance thereof and at all times subsequent thereto, in each case until (i) a Registration Statement (other than, with respect to any Exchange Note as to which Section 2(c)(ii) hereof is applicable, the Exchange Offer Registration Statement) covering such Note, Exchange Note or Private Exchange Note has been declared effective by the Commission and such Note, Exchange Note or such Private Exchange Note, as the case may be, has been disposed of in accordance with such effective Registration Statement, (ii) such Note has been exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Offer for an Exchange Note or Exchange Notes that may be resold without restriction under state and federal securities laws, (iii) such Note, Exchange Note or Private Exchange Note, as the case may be, ceases to be outstanding for purposes of the Indenture or (iv) such Note, Exchange Note or Private Exchange Note has been sold in compliance with Rule 144 or is salable pursuant to Rule 144(k).

                    “ Registration Default ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(a) hereof.

                    “ Registration Statement ” shall mean any appropriate registration statement of the Issuers covering any of the Registrable Notes filed with the Commission under the Securities Act, and all amendments and supplements to any such Registration Statement, including post-effective amendments, in each case including the Prospectus contained therein, all exhibits thereto and all material incorporated by reference therein.

                    “ Requesting Participating Broker-Dealer ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

                    “ Rule 144 ” shall mean Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule (other than Rule 144A) or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission providing for offers and sales of securities made in compliance therewith resulting in offers and sales by subsequent holders that are not affiliates of an issuer of such securities being free of the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.

                    “ Rule 144A ” shall mean Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule (other than Rule 144) or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission.

                    “ Rule 415 ” shall mean Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission.

                    “ Securities Act ” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

                    “ Shelf Filing Event ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(c) hereof.

                    “ Shelf Registration ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a) hereof.

                    “ Shelf Registration Statement ” shall mean a Registration Statement filed in connection with a Shelf Registration.

                    “ TIA ” shall mean the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.

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                    “ Trustee ” shall mean the trustee under the Indenture and the trustee (if any) under any indenture governing the Exchange Notes and Private Exchange Notes.

                    “ Underwritten registration or underwritten offering ” shall mean a registration in which securities of the Issuers are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public.

          Section 2. Exchange Offer

                    (a) The Issuers shall (i) file a Registration Statement (the “ Exchange Offer Registration Statement ”) within 150 days after the Issue Date with the Commission on an appropriate registration form with respect to a registered offer (the “ Exchange Offer ”) to exchange any and all of the Registrable Notes for a like aggregate principal amount of notes (the “ Exchange Notes ”) that are identical in all material respects to the Notes (except that the Exchange Notes shall not contain terms with respect to transfer restrictions or Liquidated Damages upon a Registration Default), (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Exchange Offer Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act within 210 days after the Issue Date and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Exchange Offer within 240 days after the Issue Date. Upon the Exchange Offer Registration Statement being declared effective by the Commission, the Issuers will offer the Exchange Notes in exchange for surrender of the Notes. The Issuers shall keep the Exchange Offer open for not less than 20 business days (or longer if required by applicable law) after the date notice of the Exchange Offer is mailed to Holders.

                    Each Holder that participates in the Exchange Offer will be required to represent to the Issuers in writing that (i) any Exchange Notes to be received by it will be acquired in the ordinary course of its business, (ii) it has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to participate in the distribution (within the meaning of the Securities Act) of the Exchange Notes in violation of the provisions of the Securities Act or, if it is an affiliate, it will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act to the extent applicable, (iii) if such Holder is not a broker-dealer, it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, a distribution of Exchange Notes, (iv) if such Holder is a broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Notes that were acquired as a result of market-making or other trading activities, it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes and (v) such Holder has full power and authority to transfer the Notes in exchange for the Exchange Notes and that the Issuers will acquire good and unencumbered title thereto free and clear of any liens, restrictions, charges or encumbrances and not subject to any adverse claims.

                    (b) The Issuers and the Initial Purchasers acknowledge that the staff of the Commission has taken the position that any broker-dealer that elects to exchange Notes that were acquired by such broker-dealer for its own account as a result of market-making or other trading activities for Exchange Notes in the Exchange Offer (a “ Participating Broker-Dealer ”) may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and must deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes (other than a resale of an unsold allotment resulting from the original offering of the Notes).

                    The Issuers and the Initial Purchasers also acknowledge that the staff of the Commission has taken the position that if the Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement includes a plan of distribution containing a statement to the above effect and the means by which Participating Broker-Dealers may resell the Exchange Notes, without naming the Participating Broker-Dealers or specifying the amount of Exchange Notes owned by them, such Prospectus may be delivered by Participating Broker-Dealers to satisfy their prospectus delivery obligations under the Securities Act in

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connection with resales of Exchange Notes for their own accounts, so long as the Prospectus otherwise meets the requirements of the Securities Act.

                    In light of the foregoing, if requested by a Participating Broker-Dealer (a “ Requesting Participating Broker-Dealer ”), the Issuers agree to use their commercially reasonable efforts to keep the Exchange Offer Registration Statement continuously effective for a period not to exceed 180 days after the date on which the Exchange Registration Statement is declared effective, or such longer period if extended pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 5 hereof (such period, the “ Applicable Period ”), or such earlier date as all Requesting Participating Broker-Dealers shall have notified the Issuers in writing that such Requesting Participating Broker-Dealers have resold all Exchange Notes acquired in the Exchange Offer. The Issuers shall include a plan of distribution in such Exchange Offer Registration Statement that meets the requirements set forth in the preceding paragraph.

                    If, prior to consummation of the Exchange Offer, the Initial Purchasers or any Holder, as the case may be, holds any Notes acquired by it that have, or that are reasonably likely to be determined to have, the status of an unsold allotment in an initial distribution, or if any Holder is not entitled to participate in the Exchange Offer, the Issuers upon the request of the Initial Purchasers or any such Holder, as the case may be, shall simultaneously with the delivery of the Exchange Notes in the Exchange Offer, issue and deliver to the Initial Purchasers or any such Holder, as the case may be, in exchange (the “ Private Exchange ”) for such Notes held by the Initial Purchasers or any such Holder, as the case may be, a like principal amount of notes (the “ Private Exchange Notes ”) of the Issuers that are identical in all material respects to the Exchange Notes except that the Private Exchange Notes may be subject to restrictions on transfer and bear a legend to such effect. The Private Exchange Notes shall be issued pursuant to the same indenture as the Exchange Notes and bear the same CUSIP number as the Exchange Notes.

                    For each Note surrendered in the Exchange Offer, the Holder will receive an Exchange Note having a principal amount equal to that of the surrendered Note. Interest on each Exchange Note and Private Exchange Note issued pursuant to the Exchange Offer and in the Private Exchange will accrue from the last interest payment date on which interest was paid on the Notes surrendered in exchange therefor or, if no interest has been paid on the Notes, from the Issue Date.

                    Upon consummation of the Exchange Offer in accordance with this Section 2, the Issuers shall have no further registration obligations, except as set forth in Section (c) hereof.

                    In connection with the Exchange Offer, the Issuers shall:

          (1) mail or cause to be mailed to each Holder entitled to participate in the Exchange Offer a copy of the Prospectus forming part of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, together with an appropriate letter of transmittal and related documents;

          (2) utilize the services of a depositary for the Exchange Offer with an address in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York;

          (3) permit Holders to withdraw tendered Notes at any time prior to the close of business, New York time, on the last Business Day on which the Exchange Offer shall remain open; and

          (4) otherwise comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

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                    As soon as practicable after the close of the Exchange Offer and the Private Exchange, if any, the Issuers shall:

          (1) accept for exchange all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn by the Holders pursuant to the Exchange Offer and the Private Exchange, if any;

          (2) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee for cancellation all Notes so accepted for exchange; and

          (3) cause the Trustee to authenticate and deliver promptly to each such Holder of Notes, Exchange Notes or Private Exchange Notes, as the case may be, equal in principal amount to the Registrable Notes of such Holder so accepted for exchange.

                    The Exchange Offer and the Private Exchange shall not be subject to any conditions, other than that (i) the Exchange Offer or Private Exchange, as the case may be, does not violate applicable law or any applicable interpretation of the staff of the Commission, (ii) no action or proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened in any court or by any governmental agency which might materially impair the ability of the Issuers to proceed with the Exchange Offer or the Private Exchange, and no material adverse development shall have occurred in any existing action or proceeding with respect to the Issuers and (iii) all governmental approvals shall have been obtained, which approvals the Issuers deem necessary for the consummation of the Exchange Offer or Private Exchange.

                    The Exchange Notes and the Private Exchange Notes shall be issued under (i) the Indenture or (ii) an indenture identical in all material respects to the Indenture (in either case, with such changes as are necessary to comply with any requirements of the Commission to effect or maintain the qualification thereof under the TIA) and which, in either case, has been qualified under the TIA and shall provide that (a) the Exchange Notes shall not be subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in the Indenture and (b) the Private Exchange Notes shall be subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in the Indenture. The Indenture or such indenture shall provide that the Exchange Notes, the Private Exchange Notes and the Notes shall vote and consent together on all matters as one class and that none of the Exchange Notes, the Private Exchange Notes or the Notes will have the right to vote or consent as a separate class on any matter.

                    (c) In the event that (i) any changes in law or the applicable interpretations of the staff of the Commission do not permit the Issuers to effect the Exchange Offer, (ii) any Holder, other than the Initial Purchasers, is prohibited by law or the applicable interpretations of the staff of the Commission from participating in the Exchange Offer or does not receive Exchange Notes on the date of the exchange that may be sold without restriction under state and federal securities laws (other than due solely to the status of such holder as an affiliate of the Issuers within the meaning of the Securities Act) or (iii) the Initial Purchaser so requests with respect to Notes or Private Exchange Notes that have, or that are reasonably likely to be determined to have, the status of unsold allotments in an initial distribution (each such event referred to in clauses (i) through (iiii) of this sentence, a “ Shelf Filing Event ”), then the Issuers shall file a Shelf Registration pursuant to Section 3 hereof.

          Section 3. Shelf Registration

                    If at any time a Shelf Filing Event shall occur, then:

                    (a)  Shelf Registration . The Issuers shall file with the Commission a Registration Statement for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 covering all of the Registrable Notes not exchanged in the Exchange Offer, Private Exchange Notes and Exchange Notes as

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to which Section 2(c)(iii) is applicable (the “ Shelf Registration ”). The Issuers shall use commercially reasonable efforts to file with the Commission the Shelf Registration as promptly as practicable, but in no event more than 60 days following the date on which the obligation to file such Shelf Registration Statement with the Commission arises. The Shelf Registration shall be on such appropriate form permitting registration of such Registrable Notes for resale by Holders in the manner or manners designated by them (including, without limitation, one or more underwritten offerings). The Issuers shall not permit any securities other than the Registrable Notes to be included in the Shelf Registration.

                    (b) The Issuers shall use their commercially reasonable efforts (x) to cause the Shelf Registration to be declared effective under the Securities Act on or prior to the later of 180 calendar days after the Issue Date or 90 days after the Shelf Registration is required to be filed with the Commission and (y) to keep the Shelf Registration continuously effective under the Securities Act for the period ending on the date which is two years from the Issue Date, subject to extension pursuant to the penultimate paragraph of Section 5 hereof (the “ Effectiveness Period ”), or such shorter period ending when all Registrable Notes covered by the Shelf Registration have been sold in the manner set forth and as contemplated in the Shelf Registration; provided , however , that (i) the Effectiveness Period in respect of the Shelf Registration shall be extended to the extent required to permit dealers to comply with the applicable prospectus delivery requirements of Rule 174 under the Securities Act and as otherwise provided herein and (ii) the Issuers may suspend the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement under the circumstance referred to in the penultimate paragraph of Section 5 hereof.

                    (c)  Supplements and Amendments . The Issuers agree to supplement or make amendments to the Shelf Registration Statement as and when required by the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to the registration form used for such Shelf Registration Statement or by the Securities Act or rules and regulations thereunder for shelf registration, or if reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Notes covered by such Registration Statement or by any underwriter of such Registrable Notes.

          Section 4. Liquidated Damages

                    (a) The Issuers and the Initial Purchasers agree that the Holders will suffer damages if the Issuers fail to fulfill their obligations under Section 2 or Section 3 hereof and that it would not be feasible to ascertain the extent of such damages with precision. Accordingly, the Issuers agree that if:

          (i) the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is not filed with the Commission on or prior to the 150th day following the Issue Date or, if that day is not a Business Day, the next day that is a Business Day,

          (ii) the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is not declared effective on or prior to the 210th day following the Issue Date or, if that day is not a Business Day, the next day that is a Business Day,

          (iii) the Exchange Offer is not consummated on or prior to the 240th day following the Issue Date, or, if that day is not a Business Day, the next day that is a Business Day; or

          (iv) the Shelf Registration Statement is required to be filed but is not declared effective by the later of 180 calendar days after the Issue Date or 90 days after the Shelf Registration is required to be filed with the Commission, or, if either such day is not a Business Day, the next day that is a Business Day or is declared effective by such date but thereafter ceases to be effective or usable, except if the Shelf Registration ceases to be effective or usable as specifically permitted by the penultimate paragraph of Section 5 hereof

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(each such event referred to in clauses (i) through (iv) a “ Registration Default ”), liquidated damages in the form of additional cash interest (“ Liquidated Damages ”) will accrue on the affected Notes and the affected Exchange Notes, as applicable. The rate of Liquidated Damages will be 0.25% per annum for the first 90-day period immediately following the occurrence of a Registration Default, increasing by an additional 0.25% per annum with respect to each subsequent 90-day period up to a maximum amount of additional interest of 1.00% per annum, from and including the date on which any such Registration Default shall occur to, but excluding, the earlier of (1) the date on which all Registration Defaults have been cured or (2) the date on which all the Notes and Exchange Notes otherwise become freely transferable by Holders other than affiliates of the Issuers without further registration under the Securities Act.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) the amount of Liquidated Damages payable shall not increase because more than one Registration Default has occurred and is pending and (2) a Holder of Notes or Exchange Notes who is not entitled to the benefits of the Shelf Registration Statement ( i.e ., such Holder has not elected to include information) shall not be entitled to Liquidated Damages with respect to a Registration Default that pertains to the Shelf Registration Statement.

                    (b) So long as Notes remain outstanding, the Issuers shall notify the Trustee within five Business Days after each and every date on which an event occurs in respect of which Liquidated Damages is required to be paid. Any amounts of Liquidated Damages due pursuant to clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii), (a)(iii) or (a)(iv) of this Section 4 will be payable in cash semi-annually on each March 1 and September 1 (each a “ Damages Payment Date ”), commencing with the first such date occurring after any such Liquidated Damages commence to accrue, to Holders to whom regular interest is payable on such Damages Payment Date with respect to Notes that are Registrable Securities. The amount of Liquidated Damages for Registrable Notes will be determined by multiplying the applicable rate of Liquidated Damages by the aggregate principal amount of all such Registrable Notes outstanding on the Damages Payment Date following such Registration Default in the case of the first such payment of Liquidated Damages with respect to a Registration Default (and thereafter at the next succeeding Damages Payment Date until the cure of such Registration Default), multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days such Liquidated Damages rate was applicable during such period (determined on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months and, in the case of a partial month, the actual number of days elapsed), and the denominator of which is 360.

          Section 5. Registration Procedures

                    In connection with the filing of any Registration Statement pursuant to Section 2 or 3 hereof, the Issuers shall effect such registrations to permit the sale of the securities covered thereby in accordance with the intended method or methods of disposition thereof, and pursuant thereto and in connection with any Registration Statement filed by the Issuers hereunder, the Issuers shall:

          (a) Prepare and file with the Commission the Registration Statement or Registration Statements prescribed by Section 2 or 3 hereof, and use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause each such Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective as provided herein; provided , however , that if (1) such filing is pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period relating thereto, before filing any Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto, the Issuers shall furnish to and afford the Holders of the Registrable Notes covered by such Registration Statement or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, its counsel (if such counsel is known to the Issuers) and the managing underwriters, if any, a reasonable opportunity to review

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copies of all such documents (including copies of any documents to be incorporated by reference therein and all exhibits thereto) proposed to be filed (in each case at least five Business Days prior to such filing or such later date as is reasonable under the circumstances). The Issuers shall not file any Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto if the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Notes covered by such Registration Statement, or any such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, its counsel, or the managing underwriters, if any, shall reasonably object on a timely basis.

          (b) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to each Shelf Registration Statement or Exchange Offer Registration Statement, as the case may be, as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective for the Effectiveness Period or the Applicable Period, as the case may be; cause the related Prospectus to be supplemented by any Prospectus supplement required by applicable law, and as so supplemented to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (or any similar provisions then in force) promulgated under the Securities Act; and comply with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act applicable to them with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented and with respect to the subsequent resale of any securities being sold by a Participating Broker-Dealer covered by any such Prospectus, in each case, in accordance with the intended methods of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or Prospectus, as so amended.

          (c) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period relating thereto from whom the Issuers have received written notice that such Broker-Dealer will be a Participating Broker-Dealer in the applicable Exchange Offer, notify the selling Holders of Registrable Notes, or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, their counsel and the managing underwriters, if any, as promptly as possible, and, if requested by any such Person, confirm such notice in writing, (i) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed, and, with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective under the Securities Act (including in such notice a written statement that any Holder may, upon request, obtain, at the sole expense of the Issuers, one conformed copy of such Registration Statement or post-effective amendment including financial statements and schedules, documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference and exhibits), (ii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary prospectus or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose, (iii) if at any time when a Prospectus is required by the Securities Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Registrable Notes or resales of Exchange Notes by Participating Broker-Dealers the representations and warranties of the Issuers contained in any agreement (including any underwriting agreement) contemplated by Section 5(l)(i) hereof cease to be true and correct in all material respects, (iv) of the receipt by the Issuers of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of a Registration Statement or any of the Registrable Notes or the Exchange Notes for offer or sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose, (v) of the happening of any event, the existence of any condition or any information becoming known to the Issuers that makes any statement made in such Registration Statement or related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires the making of any changes in or amendments or supplements to such Registration Statement, Prospectus or documents so that, in the case of the Registration Statement, it will not

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contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and that in the case of the Prospectus, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and (vi) of the Issuers’ determination that a post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement would be appropriate.

          (d) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, use their commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or of any order preventing or suspending the use of a Prospectus or suspending the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Notes or the Exchange Notes, as the case may be, for sale in any jurisdiction, and, if any such order is issued, to use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any such order at the earliest practicable moment.

          (e) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period and if reasonably requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters (if any), the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Notes covered by such Registration Statement or any Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, (i) promptly incorporate in such Registration Statement or Prospectus a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the managing underwriter or underwriters (if any), such Holders or any Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be (based upon advice of counsel), reasonably determine is necessary to be included therein and (ii) make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or such post-effective amendment as soon as practicable after the Issuers have received notification of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment; provided , however , that the Issuers shall not be required to take any action hereunder that would, in the written opinion of counsel to the Issuers, violate applicable laws.

          (f) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, furnish or make electronically accessible to each selling Holder of Registrable Notes or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, who so requests, its counsel and each managing underwriter, if any, at the sole expense of the Issuers, one conformed copy of the Registration Statement or Registration Statements and each post-effective amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, and, if requested, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference and all exhibits.

          (g) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, deliver to each selling Holder of Registrable Notes or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, its respective counsel, and the underwriters, if any, at the sole expense of the Issuers, as many copies of the

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Prospectus or Prospectuses (including each form of preliminary prospectus) and each amendment or supplement thereto and any documents incorporated by reference therein as such Persons may reasonably request; and, subject to the last paragraph of this Section 5, the Issuers hereby consent to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the selling Holders of Registrable Notes or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, and the underwriters or agents, if any, and dealers (if any), in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Notes covered by, or the sale by Participating Broker-Dealers of the Exchange Notes pursuant to, such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto.

          (h) Prior to any public offering of Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes or any delivery of a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, use their commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify, and to cooperate with the one representative chosen by a majority in principal amount of the Registrable Notes held by the selling Holders of Registrable Notes or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, and its respective counsel in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from such registration or qualification) of such Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes, as the case may be, for offer and sale under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as such representative, Participating Broker-Dealer, or the managing underwriter or underwriters reasonably request; provided , however , that where Exchange Notes or Registrable Notes are offered other than through an underwritten offering, the Issuers agree to use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Issuers’ counsel to perform Blue Sky investigations and file registrations and qualifications required to be filed pursuant to this Section 5(h); keep each such registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the period such Registration Statement is required to be kept effective and do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary or advisable to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of such Exchange Notes or Registrable Notes covered by the applicable Registration Statement; provided , however , that the Issuers shall not be required to (A) qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where they are not then so qualified, (B) take any action that would subject them to general service of process in any such jurisdiction where it they are not then so subject or (C) subject themselves to taxation in excess of a nominal dollar amount in any such jurisdiction where they are not then so subject.

          (i) If a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof, cooperate with the selling Holders of Registrable Notes and the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Notes to be sold, which certificates shall not bear any restrictive legends and shall be in a form eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company and enable such Registrable Notes to be in such denominations and registered in such names as the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, or selling Holders may request at least five Business Days prior to any sale of such Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes.

          (j) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof, or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by Section 5(c)(v) or 5(c)(vi) hereof, as promptly as practicable prepare and (subject to Section 5(a) and the penultimate paragraph of this Section 5) file with the Commission, at the sole expense of the Issuers, a supplement or post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, or file any other required document so that, as

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thereafter delivered to the purchasers of the Registrable Notes being sold thereunder or to the purchasers of the Exchange Notes to whom such Prospectus will be delivered by a Participating Broker-Dealer, any such Prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

          (k) Prior to the effective date of the first Registration Statement relating to the Registrable Notes, (i) provide the Trustee with certificates for the Registrable Notes in a form eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company and (ii) provide a CUSIP number for the Registrable Notes.

          (l) In connection with any underwritten offering of Registrable Notes pursuant to a Shelf Registration, enter into an underwriting agreement as is customary in underwritten offerings of debt securities similar to the Notes and take all such other actions as are reasonably requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters in order to expedite or facilitate the registration or the disposition of such Registrable Notes and, in such connection, (i) make such representations and warranties to, and covenants with, the underwriters with respect to the business of the Issuers and Holly Energy Partners’ subsidiaries, as then conducted (including any acquired business, properties or entity, if applicable), and the Registration Statement, Prospectus and documents, if any, incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference therein, in each case, as are customarily made by issuers to underwriters in underwritten offerings of debt securities similar to the Notes, and confirm the same in writing if and when requested; (ii) use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the written opinions of counsel to the Issuers and written updates thereof in form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to the managing underwriter or underwriters, addressed to the underwriters covering the matters customarily covered in opinions requested in underwritten offerings and such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters; (iii) use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain “cold comfort” letters and updates thereof in form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to the managing underwriter or underwriters from independent certified public accountants, addressed to each of the underwriters, such letters to be in customary form and covering matters of the type customarily covered in “cold comfort” letters in connection with underwritten offerings; and (iv) if an underwriting agreement is entered into, the same shall contain indemnification provisions and procedures no less favorable than those set forth in Section 7 hereof (or such other provisions and procedures acceptable to Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Registrable Notes covered by such Registration Statement and the managing underwriter or underwriters or agents) with respect to all parties to be indemnified pursuant to said Section; provided that the Issuers shall not be required to provide indemnification to any underwriter selected in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 hereof with respect to information relating to such underwriter furnished in writing to the Issuers by or on behalf of such underwriter expressly for inclusion in such Registration Statement. The above shall be done at each closing under such underwriting agreement, or as and to the extent required thereunder.

          (m) If (1) a Shelf Registration is filed pursuant to Section 3 hereof or (2) a Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2 hereof is required to be delivered under the Securities Act by any Participating Broker-Dealer who seeks to sell Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, make available for inspection one representative chosen by a majority in principal amount of the Registrable Notes held by of the selling Holders of such Registrable Notes being sold or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, any underwriter participating in any such disposition of Registrable Notes, if any, and any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by any such representative or each such Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, or underwriter (collectively, the “ Inspectors ”), at

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the offices where normally kept, during reasonable business hours, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and instruments of the Issuers and Holly Energy Partners’ subsidiaries (collectively, the “ Records ”) as shall be reasonably necessary to enable them to exercise any applicable due diligence responsibilities, and cause the officers, directors and employees of the Issuers and Holly Energy Partners’ subsidiaries to supply all information reasonably requested by any such Inspector in connection with such Registration Statement and Prospectus. Each Inspector shall agree in writing that it will keep the Records confidential and that it will not disclose, or use in connection with any market transactions in violation of any applicable securities laws, any Records that the Issuers determine, in good faith, to be confidential and that Holly Energy Partners notifies the Inspectors in writing are confidential unless (i) the release of such Records is ordered pursuant to a subpoena or other order from a court of competent jurisdiction, (ii) disclosure of such information is necessary in the opinion of counsel for an Inspector in connection with any action, claim, suit or proceeding, directly or indirectly, involving or potentially involving such Inspector and arising out of, based upon, relating to, or involving this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, or any transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or arising hereunder or thereunder, or (iii) the information in such Records has been made generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of the confidentiality provisions set forth in this section (m); provided , however , that (i) each Inspector shall agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide notice to the Issuers of the potential disclosure of any information by such Inspector pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) of this sentence to permit the Issuers to obtain a protective order (or waive the provisions of this paragraph (m)) and (ii) each such Inspector shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary to protect the confidentiality of such information (if practicable).

          (n) Provide an indenture trustee for the Registrable Notes or the Exchange Notes, as the case may be, and cause the Indenture or the trust indenture provided for in Section 2(a) hereof to be qualified under the TIA not later than the effective date of the Exchange Offer or the first Registration Statement relating to the Registrable Notes; and in connection therewith, cooperate with the trustee under any such indenture and the Holders of the Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes, as applicable, to effect such changes to such indenture as may be required for such indenture to be so qualified in accordance with the terms of the TIA; and execute, and use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause such trustee to execute, all documents as may be required to effect such changes, and all other forms and documents required to be filed with the Commission to enable such indenture to be so qualified in a timely manner.

          (o) Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission and make generally available to the Issuers’ securityholders earnings statements satisfying the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder (or any similar rule promulgated under the Securities Act) no later than 45 days after the end of any 12-month period (or 90 days after the end of any 12-month period if such period is a fiscal year) (i) commencing at the end of any fiscal quarter in which Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes are sold to underwriters in a firm commitment or best efforts underwritten offering and (ii) if not sold to underwriters in such an offering, commencing on the first day of the first fiscal quarter of the Issuers after the effective date of a Registration Statement, which statements shall cover said 12-month periods consistent with the requirements of Rule 158.

          (p) If the Exchange Offer or a Private Exchange is to be consummated, upon delivery of the Registrable Notes by Holders to the Issuers (or to such other Person as directed by the Issuers) in exchange for the Exchange Notes or the Private Exchange Notes, as the case may be, mark, or cause to be marked, on such Registrable Notes that such Registrable Notes are being

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cancelled in exchange for the Exchange Notes or the Private Exchange Notes, as the case may be; provided that in no event shall such Registrable Notes be marked as paid or otherwise satisfied.

          (q) Cooperate with each seller of Registrable Notes covered by any Registration Statement and each underwriter, if any, participating in the disposition of such Registrable Notes and their respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the “ NASD ”).

                    The Issuers may require each seller of Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes as to which any registration is being effected to furnish to the Issuers such information regarding such seller and the distribution of such Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes as the Issuers may, from time to time, reasonably request and, in any event, each such seller shall be required to provide to the Issuers the selling security holder information required by Item 507 or 508, as applicable, of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. The Issuers may exclude from such registration the Registrable Notes of any seller so long as such seller fails to furnish such information within a reasonable time after receiving such request and in the event of such an exclusion, the Issuers shall have no further obligation under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the obligations under Section 4) with respect to such seller or any subsequent Holder of such Registrable Notes. Each seller as to which any Shelf Registration is being effected agrees to furnish promptly to the Issuers all information required to be disclosed in order to make any information previously furnished to the Issuers by such seller not materially misleading.

                    If any such Registration Statement refers to any Holder by name or otherwise as the holder of any securities of the Issuers, then such Holder shall have the right to require (i) the insertion therein of language, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such Holder, to the effect that the holding by such Holder of such securities is not to be construed as a recommendation by such Holder of the investment quality of the securities covered thereby and that such holding does not imply that such Holder will assist in meeting any future financial requirements of the Issuers, or (ii) in the event that such reference to such Holder by name or otherwise is not required by the Securities Act or any similar federal statute then in force, the deletion of the reference to such Holder in any amendment or supplement to the applicable Registration Statement filed or prepared subsequent to the time that such reference ceases to be required.

                    Each Holder of Registrable Notes and each Participating Broker-Dealer agrees by acquisition of such Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes that, upon actual receipt of any notice from the Issuers (x) of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 5(c)(ii), 5(c)(iii), 5(c)(iv), or 5(c)(v) hereof, or (y) that the Board of Directors of the General Partner (the “ Board of Directors ”) has resolved that the Issuers have a bona fide business purpose for doing so, then the Issuers may delay the filing or the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf Registration Statement (if not then filed or effective, as applicable) and shall not be required to maintain the effectiveness thereof or amend or supplement the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf Registration, in all cases, for a period (a “ Delay Period ”) expiring upon the earlier to occur of (i) in the case of the immediately preceding clause (x), such Holder’s or Participating Broker-Dealer’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by Section 5(i) hereof or until it is advised in writing (the “ Advice ”) by the Issuers that the use of the applicable Prospectus may be resumed, and has received copies of any amendments or supplements thereto or (ii) in the case of the immediately preceding clause (y), the date which is the earlier of (A) the date on which such business purpose ceases to interfere with the Issuers’ obligations to file or maintain the effectiveness of any such Registration Statement pursuant to this Agreement or (B) 60 days after the Issuers notify the Holders of such good faith determination. There shall not be more than 60 days of Delay Periods during any 12-month period. Each of the Effectiveness Period and the Applicable Period, if applicable, shall be extended by the

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number of days during any Delay Period. Any Delay Period will not alter the obligations of the Issuers to pay Liquidated Damages under the circumstances set forth in Section 4 hereof.

                    In the event of any Delay Period pursuant to clause (y) of the preceding paragraph, notice shall be given as soon as practicable after the Board of Directors makes such a determination of the need for a Delay Period and shall advise the recipient thereof of the agreement of such Holder provided in the next succeeding sentence. Each Holder, by his acceptance of any Registrable Note, agrees that during any Delay Period, each Holder will discontinue disposition of such Notes or Exchange Notes covered by such Registration Statement or Prospectus or Exchange Notes to be sold by such Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be.

          Section 6. Registration Expenses

                    All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with this Agreement by the Issuers (other than any underwriting discounts or commissions) shall be borne by the Issuers, whether or not the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf Registration is filed or becomes effective or the Exchange Offer is consummated, including, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, (A) fees with respect to filings required to be made with the NASD in connection with an underwritten offering and (B) fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or Blue Sky laws (including, without limitation, reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel in connection with Blue Sky qualifications of the Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions (x) where the holders of Registrable Notes are located, in the case of an Exchange Offer, or (y) as provided in Section 5(h) hereof, in the case of a Shelf Registration or in the case of Exchange Notes to be sold by a Participating Broker-Dealer during the Applicable Period)), (ii) printing expenses, including, without limitation, expenses of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is requested by the managing underwriter or underwriters, if any, or by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Notes included in any Registration Statement or in respect of Exchange Notes to be sold by any Participating Broker-Dealer during the Applicable Period, as the case may be, (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Issuers and reasonable fees and disbursements of one special counsel for all of the sellers of Registrable Notes in connection with a Shelf Registration (exclusive of any counsel retained pursuant to Section 7 hereof), (v) fees and disbursements of all independent certified public accountants referred to in Section 5(l)(iii) hereof, (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Issuers, (vii) the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the rating of the securities, in each case, if applicable, and (viii) the expenses relating to printing, word processing and distributing all Registration Statements, underwriting agreements, indentures and any other documents necessary in order to comply with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary, each Holder shall pay all underwriting discounts and commissions of any underwriters with respect to any Registrable Notes sold by or on behalf of it.

          Section 7. Indemnification

                    (a) The Issuers agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Holder of Registrable Notes and each Participating Broker-Dealer selling Exchange Notes during the Applicable Period, each Person, if any, who controls any such Person within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, the agents, employees, officers and directors of each Holder and each such Participating Broker-Dealer and the agents, employees, officers and directors of any such controlling Person (each, a “ Participant ”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and any and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation,

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commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, and any and all reasonable amounts paid in settlement of any claim or litigation (in the manner set forth in clause (c) below)) (collectively, “ Losses ”) to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise insofar as such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or Prospectus (as amended or supplemented if the Issuers shall have furnished any amendments or supplements thereto), or caused by, arising out of or based upon any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the case of the Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, provided that (i) the foregoing indemnity shall not be available to any Participant insofar as such Losses are caused by any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to such Participant furnished to the Issuers in writing by or on behalf of such Participant expressly for use therein, and (ii) that the foregoing indemnity with respect to any preliminary prospectus shall not inure to the benefit of any Participant from whom the Person asserting such Losses purchased Registrable Notes if (x) it is established in the related proceeding that such Participant failed to send or give a copy of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented if such amendment or supplement was furnished to such Participant prior to the written confirmation of such sale) to such Person with or prior to the written confirmation of such sale, if required by applicable law, and (y) the untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission was completely corrected in the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented if amended or supplemented as aforesaid) and such Prospectus does not contain any other untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission that was the subject matter of the related proceeding. This indemnity agreement will be in addition to any liability that the Issuers may otherwise have, including, but not limited to, liability under this Agreement.

                    (b) Each Participant agrees, severally and not jointly, to indemnify and hold harmless the Issuers, each Person, if any, who controls the Issuers within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and each of its agents, employees, officers and directors and the agents, employees, officers and directors of any such controlling Person from and against any Losses to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise insofar as such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or Prospectus (as amended or supplemented if the Issuers shall have furnished any amendments or supplements thereto) or any preliminary prospectus, or caused by, arising out of or based upon any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the case of the Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that any such Loss arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to such Participant furnished in writing to the Issuers by or on behalf of such Participant expressly for use therein.

                    (c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under subsection 7(a) or 7(b) above of notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding (collectively, an “ action ”), such indemnified party shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the indemnifying party under such subsection, notify each party against whom indemnification is to be sought in writing of the commencement of such action (but the failure so to notify an indemnifying party shall not relieve such indemnifying party from any liability that it may have under this Section 7 except to the extent that it has been prejudiced in any material respect by such failure). In case any such action is brought against any indemnified party, and it notifies an indemnifying party of the commencement of such action, the indemnifying party will be entitled to participate in such action, and to the extent it may elect by written

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notice delivered to the indemnified party promptly after receiving the aforesaid notice from such indemnified party, to assume the defense of such action with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnified party or parties shall have the right to employ its or their own counsel in any such action, but the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such indemnified party or parties unless (i) the employment of such counsel shall have been authorized in writing by the indemnifying parties in connection with the defense of such action, (ii) the indemnifying parties shall not have employed counsel to take charge of the defense of such action within a reasonable time after notice of commencement of the action, or (iii) the named parties to such action (including any impleaded parties) include such indemnified party and the indemnifying party or parties (or such indemnifying parties have assumed the defense of such action), and such indemnified party or parties shall have reasonably concluded; based on advice of counsel that there may be defenses available to it or them that are different from or additional to those available to one or all of the indemnifying parties (in which case the indemnifying parties shall not have the right to direct the defense of such action on behalf of the indemnified party or parties), in any of which events such reasonable fees and expenses of counsel shall be borne by the indemnifying parties. In no event shall the indemnifying party be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (together with appropriate local counsel) at any time for all indemnified parties in connection with any one action or separate but substantially similar or related actions arising in the same jurisdiction out of the same general allegations or circumstances. Any such separate firm for the Participants shall be designated in writing by Participants who sold a majority in interest of Registrable Notes sold by all such Participants and shall be reasonably acceptable to the Issuers and any such separate firm for the Issuers, their affiliates, officers, directors, representatives, employees and agents and such control Person of the Issuers shall be designated in writing by the Issuers and shall be reasonably acceptable to the Holders. An indemnifying party shall not be liable for any settlement of any claim or action effected without its written consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which any indemnified party is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such indemnified party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such indemnified party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such proceeding.

                    (d) In order to provide for contribution in circumstances in which the indemnification provided for in this Section 7 is for any reason held to be unavailable from the indemnifying party, or is insufficient to hold harmless a party indemnified under this Section 7, each indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such aggregate Losses (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by each indemnifying party, on the one hand, and each indemnified party, on the other hand, from the sale of the Notes to the Initial Purchasers or the resale of the Registrable Notes by such Holder, as applicable, or (ii) if such allocation is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of each indemnified party, on the one hand, and each indemnifying party, on the other hand, in connection with the statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Issuers, on the one hand, and each Participant, on the other hand, shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as (x) the total proceeds from the sale of the Notes to the Initial Purchasers (net of discounts and commissions but before deducting expenses) received by the Issuers are to (y) the total net profit received by such Participant in connection with the sale of the Registrable Notes. The relative fault of the parties shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Issuers or such Participant and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission or alleged statement or omission.

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                    (e) The parties agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to above. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7, (i) in no case shall any Participant be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the net profit received by such Participant in connection with the sale of the Registrable Notes exceeds the amount of any damages that such Participant has otherwise been required to pay by reason of any untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission and (ii) no person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Any party entitled to contribution will, promptly after receipt of notice of commencement of any action against such party in respect of which a claim for contribution may be made against another party or parties under this Section 7, notify such party or parties from whom contribution may be sought, but the omission to so notify such party or parties shall not relieve the party or parties from whom contribution may be sought from any obligation it or they may have under this Section 7 or otherwise, except to the extent that it has been prejudiced in any material respect by such failure; provided , however , that no additional notice shall be required with respect to any action for which notice has been given under this Section 7 for purposes of indemnification. Anything in this section to the contrary notwithstanding, no party shall be liable for contribution with respect to any action or claim settled without its written consent, provided , however , that such written consent was not unreasonably withheld.

          Section 8. Rule 144A

                    The Issuers covenant that they will file the reports required, if any, to be filed by them under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations adopted by the Commission thereunder in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and, if at any time the Issuers are not required to file such reports, they will, upon the request of any Holder or beneficial owner of Registrable Notes, make available such information necessary to permit sales pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

          Section 9. Underwritten Registrations

                    If any of the Registrable Notes covered by any Shelf Registration are to be sold in an underwritten offering, the investment banker or investment bankers and manager or managers that will manage the offering will be selected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of such Registrable Notes included in such offering and shall be reasonably acceptable to the Issuers.

                    No Holder of Registrable Notes may participate in any underwritten registration hereunder if such Holder does not (a) agree to sell such Holder’s Registrable Notes on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by the Persons entitled hereunder to approve such arrangements and (b) complete and execute all questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements.

          Section 10. Miscellaneous

                    (a)  No Inconsistent Agreements . The Issuers have not, as of the date hereof, and shall not have, after the date of this Agreement, entered into any agreement with respect to any of their securities that is inconsistent with the rights granted to the Holders of Registrable Notes in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof. The rights granted to the Holders hereunder do not conflict with and are not inconsistent with, in any material respect, the rights granted to the holders of any of the Issuers’ other issued and outstanding securities under any such agreements. The Issuers

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have not entered and will not enter into any agreement with respect to any of their securities which will grant to any Person piggy-back registration rights with respect to any Registration Statement.

                    (b)  Adjustments Affecting Registrable Notes . The Issuers shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action with respect to the Registrable Notes as a class that would adversely affect the ability of the Holders of Registrable Notes to include such Registrable Notes in a registration undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.

                    (c)  Amendments and Waivers . The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given except pursuant to a written agreement duly signed and delivered by (I) the Issuers and (II)(A) the Holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Registrable Notes and (B) in circumstances that would adversely affect the Participating Broker-Dealers, the Participating Broker-Dealers holding not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Exchange Notes held by all Participating Broker-Dealers; provided , however , that Section 7 and this Section 10(c) may not be amended, modified or supplemented except pursuant to a written agreement duly signed and delivered by the Issuers and each Holder and each Participating Broker-Dealer (including any Person who was a Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer of Registrable Notes or Exchange Notes, as the case may be, disposed of pursuant to any Registration Statement) affected by any such amendment, modification, supplement or waiver. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders of Registrable Notes whose securities are being sold pursuant to a Registration Statement and that does not directly or indirectly affect, impair, limit or compromise the rights of other Holders of Registrable Notes may be given by Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Notes being sold pursuant to such Registration Statement.

                    (d)  Notices . All notices and other communications (including, without limitation, any notices or other communications to the Trustee) provided for or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing by hand-delivery, registered first-class mail, next-day air courier or telecopier:

          (i) if to a Holder of the Registrable Notes or any Participating Broker-Dealer, at the most current address of such Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer, as the case may be, set forth on the records of the registrar under the Indenture.

          (ii) if to the Issuers, at the address as follows:

     
  Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
  100 Crescent Court
  Suite 1600
  Dallas, TX 75201
  Telephone: (214) 871-3555
  Fax: (214) 615-9380
  Attention: Chief Financial Officer

          (iii) if to the Initial Purchasers, at the address as follows:

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  UBS Securities LLC
  677 Washington Boulevard
  Stamford, CT 06901
  Telephone: (203) 719-3000
  Fax number: (212) 719-8819
  Attention: High Yield Capital Markets
 
   
  With a copy at such address to the attention of Legal Department, fax
  number (203) 719-6177

                    All such notices and communications shall be deemed to have been duly given: when delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when receipt is acknowledged by the recipient’s telecopier machine, if telecopied; and on the next Business Day, if timely delivered to an air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery.

                    Copies of all such notices, demands or other communications shall be concurrently delivered by the Person giving the same to the Trustee at the address and in the manner specified in such Indenture.

                    (e)  Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the parties hereto, the Holders and the Participating Broker-Dealers; provided , however , that this Agreement shall not inure to the benefit of or be binding upon a successor or assign of a Holder unless and to the extent such successor or assign holds Registrable Notes.

                    (f)  Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

                    (g)  Headings . The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

                     (h)  Governing Law . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED WHOLLY WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

                    (i)  Severability . If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their best efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction. It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.

                    (j)  Securities Held by the Issuers or Their Affiliates . Whenever the consent or approval of Holders of a specified percentage of Registrable Notes is required hereunder, Registrable Notes held by the Issuers or any of their affiliates (as such term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) shall not be counted in determining whether such consent or approval was given by the Holders of such required percentage.

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                    (k)  Third-Party Beneficiaries . Holders and beneficial owners of Registrable Notes and Participating Broker-Dealers are intended third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement, and this Agreement may be enforced by such Persons. No other Person is intended to be, or shall be construed as, a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement.

                    (l)  Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with the Purchase Agreement and the Indenture, is intended by the parties as a final and exclusive statement of the agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein and therein and any and all prior oral or written agreements, representations, or warranties, contracts, understandings, correspondence, conversations and memoranda between the Holders on the one hand and the Issuers on the other, or between or among any agents, representatives, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, predecessors in interest or successors in interest with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof are merged herein and replaced hereby.

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                    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above

             
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
 
           
    By:   HEP Logistic Holdings, L.P.,
        its general partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
          its general partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
 
           
    HOLLY ENERGY FINANCE CORP.
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

             
    GUARANTORS:
 
           
    HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
           
    By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited
        partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

             
    HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS-OPERATING, L.P. , a Delaware
    limited partnership
 
           
    By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
        liability company, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

s

         
    HEP PIPELINE GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
       
    HEP REFINING GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
       
    HEP MOUNTAIN HOME, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
       
    HEP PIPELINE, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
       
    HEP REFINING, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited liability
    company
 
       
    HEP WOODS CROSS, L.L.C. , a Delaware limited
    liability company
 
       
  Each by:   Holly Energy Partners—Operating, L.P., a
      Delaware limited partnership and its Sole
      Member
             
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

         
    HEP NAVAJO SOUTHERN, L.P. , a Delaware limited
    partnership
 
       
    HEP PIPELINE ASSETS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP , a Delaware
    limited partnership
 
       
  Each by:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
      liability company and its General Partner
             
      By:   Holly Energy Partners—Operating, L.P., a
          Delaware limited partnership, its Sole
          Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

             
    HEP REFINING ASSETS, L.P. , a Delaware limited
    partnership
 
           
    By:   HEP Refining GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
        liability company and its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners—Operating, L.P., a
          Delaware limited partnership, its Sole
          Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
          limited liability company, its General
          Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its Sole Member
 
           
      By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware
          limited partnership, its General Partner
 
           
      By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
          Delaware limited liability company, its
          General Partner
 
           
  By:       /s/ Stephen McDonnell
         
      Name:   Stephen McDonnell
      Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

 


 

             
    UBS SECURITIES, LLC
    On behalf of the several initial purchasers
 
           
  By:       /s/ Christopher Abbate
         
      Name:   Christopher Abbate
      Title:   Executive Director
 
           
  By:       /s/ Christopher C. Juban
         
      Name:   Christopher C. Juban
      Title:   Director

 


 

SCHEDULE I

GUARANTORS

HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.
HEP Mountain Home, L.L.C.
HEP Navajo Southern, L.P.
HEP Pipeline Assets, L.P.
HEP Refining Assets, L.P.
HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C.
HEP Pipeline, L.L.C.
HEP Refining, L.L.C.
HEP Refining GP, L.L.C.
HEP Woods Cross, L.L.C.
Holly Energy Partners-Operating, L.P.

 

 

 
 

Exhibit 10.1

PIPELINES AND TERMINALS AGREEMENT

by and among

ALON USA, LP,
a Texas limited partnership

and

Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership

Dated: February 28, 2005

 
 

 


 

Table of Contents

         
        Page
Section 1.
  Definitions   1
Section 2.
  Throughput and Storage Commitment.   7
Section 3.
  Tariffs, Fees and Surcharges.   9
Section 4.
  Billing   12
Section 5.
  Taxes.   12
Section 6.
  Transportation and Delivery of Product   13
Section 7.
  Product Quality Standards and Requirements   16
Section 8.
  Product Measurements; Inventory Reports; Audit Rights   17
Section 9.
  Title to Product and Product Losses   18
Section 10.
  Exceptions to Obligations   18
Section 11.
  Agreement to Remain Shipper   21
Section 12.
  Agreement Not to Challenge Tariffs or Terminal Charges; Governmental Actions   21
Section 13.
  Term and Renewal; Right to Enter New Agreement   22
Section 14.
  Construction of Upgrades; Expansion of Pipeline   22
Section 15.
  Contract Quarter Adjustments   24
Section 16.
  Events of Default   26
Section 17.
  Remedies   27
Section 18.
  ALON Right of First Refusal   30
Section 19.
  Insurance; Indemnification   31
Section 20.
  Notices.   32
Section 21.
  Miscellaneous   33

Exhibits

         
Exhibit A
    Refined Product Pipelines
Exhibit B
    Refined Product Terminals
Exhibit C
    Terminals Fee Schedule
Exhibit D
    Interstate Tariff (Rates, Rules and Regulations)
Exhibit E
    Intrastate Tariff (Rates, Rules and Regulations (Public))
Exhibit F
    Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit G
    Intrastate Tariff (Rates, Rules and Regulations (Private))
Exhibit H
    Insurance
Exhibit I
    Schedule of Settlement Procedures
Exhibit J
    Access Agreement

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PIPELINES AND TERMINALS AGREEMENT

     This Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is dated as of February 28, 2005, by and among ALON USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership and Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

RECITALS:

     Pursuant to that certain Contribution Agreement dated as of January 25, 2005 (the “ Contribution Agreement ”) by and among HEP, Holly Energy Partners-Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, T&R Assets, Inc., a Texas corporation, Fin-Tex Pipeline Company, a Texas corporation, and ALON USA Refining, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with T&R Assets, Inc. and Fin-Tex Pipeline Company, “ Transferors ”), and ALON Pipeline Logistics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, ALON USA, INC., a Delaware corporation, ALON, and ALON Pipeline Assets, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and an Affiliate of ALON (“ Newco1 ”), Transferors have agreed to contribute to HEP, through Newco1, and HEP has agreed to acquire, certain pipelines and terminals which historically have been utilized by ALON to transport and terminal Refined Products.

     ALON desires to continue to transport and terminal Refined Products in the Transferred Assets and HEP desires to provide transportation and terminalling services to ALON, all on the terms set forth in this Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual obligations, covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:

      Section 1. Definitions

     (a) As used herein, the following terms shall have the meaning specified below:

     “Abilene Pipeline” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(b)(ii).

     “Activity Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a).

     “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with, the Person in question.

     “ALON” means ALON USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership.

     “ALON Events of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 16(b).

     “ALON Indemnified Parties” has the meaning set forth in Section 19(c).

     “Ancillary Documents” has the meaning set forth in the Contribution Agreement.

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     “Applicable Law” means any applicable statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of law, order, decree, permit, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, requirement, or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of, or any provision or condition of any permit, license or other operating authorization issued under any of the foregoing by, or any determination by any Governmental Authority having or asserting jurisdiction over the matter or matters in question, whether now or hereafter in effect and in each case as amended (including, without limitation, all of the terms and provisions of the common law of such Governmental Authority), as interpreted and enforced at the time in question.

     “Arbitrable Dispute” means any and all disputes, Claims, controversies and other matters in question between ALON, on the one hand, and HEP, on the other hand, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the alleged breach hereof, or in any way relating to the subject matter of this Agreement regardless of whether (a) allegedly extra-contractual in nature, (b) sounding in contract, tort or otherwise, (c) provided for by Applicable Law or otherwise or (d) seeking damages or any other relief, whether at law, in equity or otherwise.

     “bpd” means barrels per day.

     “Capital Amortization Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 14(a)(iv).

     “Capital Improvement” means (a) any modification, improvement, expansion or increase in the capacity of the Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals or any portion thereof, or (b) any connection, or new point of receipt or delivery for Refined Products, including any terminals, lateral pipelines or extensions of Refined Products Pipelines.

     “Claim” means any existing or threatened future claim, demand, suit, action, investigation, proceeding, governmental action or cause of action of any kind or character (in each case, whether civil, criminal, investigative or administrative), known or unknown, under any theory, including those based on theories of contract, tort, statutory liability, strict liability, employer liability, premises liability, products liability, breach of warranty or malpractice.

     “Claimant” has the meaning set forth in Section 21(g).

     “Chevron Segment” means the approximately 38-mile, 6-inch pipeline from Coahoma Station to Midland, Texas, leased by ALON.

     “Common Carrier Requirements” means duties relating to the provision of shipping rights and prorationing which are required under Applicable Law with respect to any Refined Product Pipeline.

     “Construction Capital Expenditure” has the meaning set forth in Section 14(a)(iii).

     “Contract Quarter” means a three-month period that commences on January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1, and ends on March 31 June 30, September 30, or December 31, respectively, except that the initial Contract Quarter shall commence on the Effective Date.

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     “Contract Year” means a year that commences on January 1 and ends on the last day of December, except that the initial Contract Year shall commence on the Effective Date.

     “Contribution Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.

     “Control” (including with correlative meaning, the term “Controlled by”) means, as used with respect to any Person, the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

     “Control Center” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a)(ix).

     “Controlled Affiliates” means with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries is Controlled by such Person.

     “Deficiency Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Deficient Volumes” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Disputed Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Due Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b).

     “Dyess Pipeline” Section 2(b)(ii).

     “Effective Date” means the date of the closing of the Contribution Agreement.

     “Escrow Agent” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Excess Volumes” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Exercise Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 18(b).

     “Extended HEP Cure Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 16(a)(ii).

     “Fin-Tex Pipeline” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(b)(ii).

     “Force Majeure” means acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, acts of the public enemy, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, storms, floods, washouts, arrests, the order of any court or Governmental Authority having jurisdiction while the same is in force and effect, civil disturbances, explosions, breakage, accident to machinery, storage tanks, terminals, or lines of pipe, inability to obtain or unavoidable delay in obtaining material or equipment, and any other causes, whether of the kind herein specifically enumerated or otherwise, which is not reasonably within the control of the party claiming suspension and which by the exercise of due diligence such party is unable to prevent or overcome. For avoidance of doubt, the unavailability of any segment of a Refined Product Pipeline leased by ALON or its

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Affiliates that is due to the termination, expiration or nonrenewal of such lease shall not be included within the meaning of Force Majeure.

     “Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, local or foreign government or any provincial, departmental or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity, body or authority exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or other governmental functions or any court, department, commission, board, bureau, agency, instrumentality or administrative body of any of the foregoing.

     “HEP” means Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its operating affiliates.

     “HEP Events of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 16(a).

     “HEP Indemnified Parties” has the meaning set forth in Section 19(b).

     “Incentive Adjustment” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(vi).

     “Incentive Amount” means $22,891,000, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 3(b).

     “Incentive Revenues” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(b).

     “Initial HEP Cure Period” Section 16(a)(ii).

     “Initial Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 13(a).

     “Intervention Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 17(c).

     “Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 19(b).

     “Maintenance Activities” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(c).

     “Maintenance Standards” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a)(vii).

     “Minimum Volume Commitment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(i).

     “Minimum Volumes Revenue” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(iii).

     “Monthly Capital Construction Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 14(a)(iv).

     “Monthly Services Charge” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(f).

     “Navajo Pipeline Lease” means that certain Pipeline Lease Agreement dated February 21, 1997 between Navajo Pipeline Company and ALON (as successor in interest to American Petrofina Pipe Line Company).

     “Net Excess Revenues” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(d).

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     “Newco1” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.

     “Objection Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Operations” has the meaning set forth in Section 18(b).

     “Other Products” means heating oil, distillates, transmix, liquified petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, blend stocks, crude oil and any other hydrocarbons which may hereafter be transported or stored in the Transferred Assets.

     “PPI” means the inflationary adjustment index utilized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from time to time, which currently is the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods, seasonally adjusted, as published by the Department of Labor.

     “Person” means an individual or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, Governmental Authority or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

     “Pipeline Easements” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a)(x).

     “Prime Rate” means a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) 3% plus (ii) the prime rate per annum announced by Union Bank of California, N.A., or if Union Bank of California, N.A. no longer announces a prime rate for any reason, the prime rate per annum announced by the largest U.S. bank measured by deposits from time to time as its base rate on corporate loans, automatically fluctuating upward or downward with each announcement of such prime rate.

     “Private Tariff” means each of the tariffs on Exhibits D, E, or G which is not designated as a “Public Tariff”.

     “Proposed Terms” has the meaning set forth in Section 18(b).

     “Public Tariff” means each of the tariffs listed on Exhibits D, E, or G which is designated as a “Public Tariff” and each other tariff which may hereafter be filed publicly with respect to a Refined Product Pipeline in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

     “Quarterly Minimum Volume” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Refined Products” means gasolines, diesel fuel, jet fuel and kerosene.

     “Refined Product Pipelines” means the pipelines described on Exhibit A attached hereto.

     “Refined Product Terminals” means the terminals and tank farm described on Exhibit B attached hereto.

     “Refinery” means the refining facilities owned and operated by ALON and its Affiliates in Big Spring, Texas.

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     “Renewal Terms” has the meaning set forth in Section 13(b).

     “Respondent” has the meaning set forth in Section 21(g).

     “River Pipeline” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(b)(ii).

     “Services Agreement” has the meaning given to such term in the Contribution Agreement.

     “Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(a).

     “Third Party Sale Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 18(b).

     “Total Activity” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Total Deficient Revenues” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Total Excess Revenues” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(v).

     “Total Volumes” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Total Revenues” has the meaning set forth in Section 15(a)(i).

     “Transaction Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 18(b).

     “Transfer” including the correlative term “Transferring” or “Transferred” means any direct or indirect transfer, assignment, sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance, or any other disposition (whether voluntary, involuntary or by merger, operation of law, or sale of equity interests) of all or any portion of the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals (including any Capital Improvement).

     “Transferred Assets” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(iii).

     “Transferors” has the meaning set forth in the first recital.

     “Wichita Falls Pipeline” has the meaning set forth in Section 2(b)(ii).

     (b)  Other Terms. If other terms are defined elsewhere in the text of this Agreement, such terms shall have the meaning so indicated.

     (c)  Interpretation . Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, (i) the references to the plural include the singular, the singular the plural, the part the whole, (ii) “or” has the inclusive meaning frequently identified with the phrase “and/or”, (iii) “including” has the meaning frequently identified with the phrase “but not limited to”, (iv) references to “hereunder” or “herein” relate to this Agreement, and (v) references to “Dollars” or “$” refer to U.S. dollars. Section, Schedule and Exhibit references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

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      Section 2. Throughput and Storage Commitment .

     (a)  Minimum Volume Commitment . During the term of this Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, Section 10 hereof), ALON agrees as follows:

     (i) Commencing on the Effective Date, ALON will transport on the Refined Product Pipelines and terminal in the Refined Product Terminals volumes of Refined Products equal to or greater than the minimum volumes per day specified for each Refined Product Pipeline and Refined Product Terminal on Exhibits A and B hereto (collectively, the “ Minimum Volume Commitment ”).

     (ii) Without prejudice to any other remedy available to ALON, if for any period of time ALON is unable to transport on the Refined Product Pipelines or terminal in the Refined Product Terminals the volumes of Refined Products which are required to meet the Minimum Volume Commitment and for which ALON is ready, willing and able to transport or terminal, whether such inability is due to HEP’s operational difficulties, prorationing, difficulties with pipeline connections, or otherwise, then the Minimum Volume Commitment will be reduced for such period of time by the volume of Refined Products that ALON is unable to transport on the Refined Product Pipelines or terminal in the Refined Product Terminals as reasonably determined and communicated by ALON to HEP in writing from time to time during such period.

     (iii) The parties acknowledge and agree that all volumes of Refined Products and Other Products transported or stored in the Refined Product Pipelines, the Refined Product Terminals and/or the related assets transferred to HEP pursuant to the Contribution Agreement (the “ Transferred Assets ”), whether transported or stored for or on behalf of ALON or any other party, shall apply toward satisfaction of the Minimum Volume Commitment.

     (iv) The Minimum Volume Commitment shall not be reduced and ALON shall be responsible for providing alternative transportation, at ALON’s sole cost and expense, should the Chevron Segment be unavailable due to the termination, expiration, or nonrenewal of the lease.

     (v) Minimum Volume Adjustments . If for any reason ALON shall not utilize a Refined Product Pipeline or a Refined Product Terminal for a period of 60 consecutive days and the Minimum Volume Commitment applicable to such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal shall not otherwise be excused pursuant to this Agreement with respect thereto, then from and after such 60th day (and only during such non-utilization), the minimum volume commitment then applicable to such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal shall be discounted by the rate set forth for such pipeline or terminal in the column labeled “Section 2(a)(v) 60 Day Discount Rate” on Exhibit A . At such time as the Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal is returned to use, then the discount rate shall no longer apply. In the event the period of

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non-utilization described in the foregoing sentence shall exceed 180 days or if ALON shall notify HEP that such non-utilization shall be permanent and such non-utilization is not otherwise excused pursuant to this Agreement, then, from and after such 180th day or from and after such notice, whichever is earlier (and only during such non-utilization), the minimum volume commitment then applicable to such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal (without giving effect to any discount pursuant to the foregoing sentence) shall be discounted by the rate set forth for such pipeline or terminal in the column labeled “Section 2(a)(v) 180 Day Discount Rate” on Exhibit A . At such time as the Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal is returned to use, then the discount rate shall no longer apply.

     (b)  Obligations of HEP .

     (i) During the term of this Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HEP agrees to own or lease, operate and maintain the assets necessary to receive the Refined Products from ALON and to provide the services required under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, subject to Section 17(c), Section 17(d), Section 18, and Section 21(c) of this Agreement and Section 11.6 of the Contribution Agreement, HEP is free (A) to sell any of its assets, including assets that provide services under this Agreement, (B) to merge with another entity (whether or not HEP is the surviving entity in such merger) or (C) to sell all of its assets or all of its equity to another entity at any time.

     (ii) At the request of ALON and subject in each case to Common Carrier Requirements and to Section 10 of this Agreement, HEP agrees to transport by pipeline for ALON each month during the term of this Agreement: (A) up to 20,000 bpd of Refined Products on the 6” line from Big Spring to Abilene (the “ Abilene Pipeline ”), (B) up to 25,000 bpd of Refined Products on the 8” line from Midland to Orla (the “ Fin-Tex Pipeline ”), (C) up to 23,000 bpd of Refined Products on the 8” line from Big Spring to Wichita Falls (the “ Wichita Falls Pipeline ”), (D) up to 21,000 bpd of Refined Products on the 6” line from Wichita Falls to Duncan, OK (the “ River Pipeline ”), and (E) up to 53,000 bpd of Refined Products on the 8” line from Abilene to Dyess Air Force Base (the “ Dyess Pipeline ”). ALON represents that as of the Effective Date, the respective lines set forth above have the capacity to transport the volumes set forth above.

     (iii) HEP agrees to provide terminalling services for all ALON volumes of Refined Products transported to the Refined Product Terminals.

To the extent that ALON is entitled to an exception under Section 10(a) or Section 10(b) of this Agreement to its obligations under Section 2(a) of this Agreement, the corresponding obligations of HEP under this Section 2(b) will be proportionately reduced.

     (c)  Ancillary Services . HEP will provide ancillary services to ALON with respect to the Refined Product Pipelines and Refined Product Terminals, including batch tracking, truck

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rack blending, tank sampling, truck sampling, tank-to-tank transfers, information reporting, customer support services, monitoring and storing additives and such other services requested by ALON that (i) reasonably relate to ALON’s Refined Products and activities at the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals, (ii) are not materially inconsistent with the scope and nature of ancillary services customarily provided by operators of Refined Product pipelines and terminals, and (iii) do not impose a material burden on HEP; provided , however, that irrespective of the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii), HEP shall in any event provide to ALON such ancillary services as HEP provides from time to time to Holly Corporation without additional charge under that certain Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated July 13, 2004 (as may be amended from time to time). The fees for such ancillary services are included in the fees provided for in Section 3. All fuel additives, dyes, de-icers and other additives requested to be added to ALON’s Refined Products will be provided by ALON at no cost to HEP. If any additional ancillary services are requested by ALON that are different in kind, scope or frequency from the services set forth above, then HEP and ALON shall negotiate in good faith to determine the appropriate rates to be charged for such ancillary services and the capital costs, if any, that HEP may reasonably incur to address such new requirements. Each party shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of its operations and the quality of its products so as to not cause additional operating costs related to ancillary services to be incurred by the other party.

      Section 3. Tariffs, Fees and Surcharges .

     (a)  Tariffs.

     (i) The rules and regulations applicable to (A) interstate service on the Refined Product Pipelines shall be as set forth in the pro forma rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibit D , and (B) intrastate service (public line) and intrastate service (private line) on the Refined Product Pipelines shall be as set forth in the pro forma rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibit E and Exhibit G , respectively; provided that, as between HEP and ALON, the parties agree in the case of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the rules and regulations tariffs, the terms of this Agreement shall control. The initial tariff rates for interstate service on the Refined Product Pipelines shall be as set forth in the pro forma tariffs attached hereto as Exhibit D and the initial tariff rates for intrastate services (public line) and intrastate service (private line) shall be as set forth in the pro forma tariffs attached hereto as Exhibit E and Exhibit G , respectively. In the event that any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over HEP or the Refined Product Pipelines takes any action under Applicable Law which requires the tariff rates set forth in Exhibits D, E and G to be decreased, then the Minimum Volume Commitment shall be proportionately adjusted in such a manner as may be necessary to take into account the economic benefits and obligations that would have otherwise been realized and borne by the parties had there not been a decrease in the tariff rates. If HEP and ALON are unable to agree, such proportionate adjustments will be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g) of this Agreement.

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     (ii) Subject to Common Carrier Requirements and the annual adjustments contemplated by this Section 3(a)(ii), no tariff rates or incentive tariff rates set forth in Exhibits D, E or G shall be amended or modified and no new tariff shall be filed by HEP with respect to the Refined Product Pipelines, in each case, without the prior written consent of ALON. The initial tariff rates and incentive tariff rates set forth in Exhibits D, E and G (without consideration of any previous adjustment pursuant to this Section 3(a)) shall be adjusted on March 1 of each Contract Year commencing on or after January 1, 2006, by an amount equal to the percentage change, if any, in the PPI from the month of December 2004 to the month of December immediately preceding such Contract Year, but in no event shall such adjustment ever lower the tariff rates below the initial tariff rates. HEP will deliver a copy of the Public Tariffs and the Private Tariffs, if any, to ALON setting forth the adjusted tariff rates and incentive tariff rates. If the PPI index is no longer published, ALON and HEP shall negotiate in good faith to agree on a new index that is recognized in the refined product pipeline and terminal industry or which otherwise gives comparable protection against inflation or deflation in such industry and the same method of adjustment for increases or decreases in the new index shall be used to calculate increases or decreases in the tariff rates. If ALON and HEP are unable to agree, a new index will be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g) of this Agreement, and the same method of adjustment for increases or decreases in the new index shall be used to calculate increases or decreases in the tariff rates.

     (iii) The applicable fees, tariff rates and other charges provided for in this Agreement will become effective as of the date of this Agreement, or in the case of Public Tariff rates relating to the Refined Product Pipelines, as soon thereafter as those rates become effective. HEP will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals for the Public Tariff rates set forth in Exhibit D and Exhibit E to become effective on the date of this Agreement or as soon as possible thereafter.

     (b)  Incentive Tariffs . The incentive tariff rates applicable to the Refined Product Pipelines shall initially be as set forth in Exhibits D, E and G . The incentive tariff rates will be adjusted each Contract Year as provided in Section 3(a)(ii). In consideration of ALON’s commitments set forth in Section 2, ALON shall be entitled to the incentive tariff rates for transportation of Refined Products on the Refined Product Pipelines pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ALON hereby waives any claim to the incentive 2 tariff rates until the aggregate revenues (not including any surcharges, charges or tariff increases pursuant to Section 3(d), Section 3(e) and Section 3(f), and any Monthly Capital Construction Amount pursuant to Section 14(a)(iv)) generated by the transportation and storage of Refined Products or Other Products on the Transferred Assets by ALON (including transportation and storage by ALON on behalf of third parties where ALON is the shipper of record) exceed the Incentive Amount in any Contract Year (such excess being the “ Incentive Revenues ”). At such time as ALON has satisfied the Incentive Revenues requirement, then ALON will be entitled to receive the incentive 2 tariff rates applicable during such Contract Year for volumes of Refined Products or Other Products transported by ALON (including transportation by ALON on behalf of third parties where ALON is the shipper of record) on each Refined Product Pipeline during such

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Contract Year in excess of the incentive volume requirement for such Refined Product Pipeline for such Contract Year (which Contract Year incentive volume requirement shall equal the per day incentive volume requirement as set forth in Exhibit A multiplied by the actual number of days in such Contract Year). Settlement of any amounts due to ALON with respect to incentive 2 tariff rates shall be calculated as soon as practicable following the end of each Contract Year and shall be set forth in the Activity Notice for the fourth Contract Quarter in such Calendar Year, with actual settlement made pursuant to Section 15(a)(vi). The Incentive Amount (without consideration of any previous adjustment pursuant to this Section 3(b) shall be adjusted on March 1 of each Contract Year commencing on or after January 1, 2006, by an amount equal to the percentage change, if any, in the PPI from the month of December 2004 to the month of December immediately preceding such Contract Year.

     (c)  Terminal Fees . The initial service fees (as well as the method for subsequent adjustments in such fees) for terminalling the Refined Products in the Refined Product Terminals are set forth on the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C .

     (d)  New Laws Monthly Surcharge . If new laws or regulations are enacted that require HEP to make substantial and unanticipated capital expenditures with respect to one or more Refined Product Terminals, HEP may impose a monthly surcharge to cover ALON’s pro rata share of HEP’s cost of complying with these laws or regulations; provided , however, that ALON shall have the option to elect not to incur such monthly surcharge whereupon ALON shall, from and after the date on which a Refined Product Terminal shall have to satisfy such new law or regulation, no longer be entitled to utilize such Refined Product Terminal until such time as ALON shall agree to incur such monthly surcharge; provided further , that (i) during the Initial Term, no such election shall affect ALON’s Minimum Volume Commitment and (ii) during any Renewal Term, any such election by ALON shall decrease ALON’s Minimum Volume Commitment by the minimum volume applicable to such Refined Product Terminal. ALON and HEP shall negotiate in good faith to mitigate the impact of these laws and regulations and to determine the level of the monthly surcharge. If ALON and HEP are unable to agree on the level of the monthly surcharge, such surcharge will be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g) of this Agreement.

     (e)  Increases in Pipeline Tariff Rates . If new laws or regulations are enacted that require HEP to make substantial and unanticipated capital expenditures with respect to one or more Refined Product Pipelines, HEP may increase the tariff rates set forth on Exhibits D, E and G to cover ALON’s pro rata share of HEP’s cost (including cost of capital) of complying with these laws or regulations; provided , however, that ALON shall have the option to elect not to incur such increased tariff rates whereupon ALON shall, from and after the date on which a Refined Product Pipeline shall have to satisfy such new law or regulation, no longer be entitled to utilize such Refined Product Pipeline until such time as ALON shall agree to incur such increased tariff rates; provided further , that (i) during the Initial Term, no such election shall affect ALON’s Minimum Volume Commitment and (ii) during any Renewal Term, any such election by ALON shall decrease ALON’s Minimum Volume Commitment by the minimum volume applicable to such Refined Product Pipeline. ALON and HEP shall negotiate in good faith to mitigate the impact of these laws and regulations and to determine the amount of the new

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tariff rates. If ALON and HEP are unable to agree on the amount of the new tariff rates that HEP will file, such tariff rates will be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g) of this Agreement.

     (f)  Terminal Access and Services Charge . The parties agree that a monthly terminal access and services charge in the amount of $50,000 (“ Monthly Services Charge ”) shall be billed each month to ALON with respect to monitoring, control, reporting and other services to be provided to ALON at the Refined Product Terminals pursuant to this Agreement. The Monthly Services Charge (without consideration of any previous adjustments pursuant to this Section 3(f)) shall be adjusted on March 1 of each Contract Year commencing on or after January 2006 by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the PPI from the month of December 2004 to the month of December immediately preceding such Contract Year; provided, however, the Monthly Services Charge will not decrease as a result of any decrease in the PPI.

      Section 4. Billing

     (a)  Monthly Statement . Each month during the term of this Agreement, HEP will deliver a statement (the “ Statement ”) to ALON on or before the 20th day of each month setting forth the fees due to HEP by ALON for the services rendered under this Agreement for the prior month, net of the amount of any adjustments due to ALON pursuant to Section 15(a)(vi).

     (b)  Due Date . ALON will pay HEP the amount specified on the Statement in the form of immediately available federal funds by wire transfer to the bank account specified on the Statement, or any other mutually agreed upon method, within 10 days after receipt of the Statement (the “ Due Date ”).

     (c)  Late Payments . Payments not received by HEP on or prior to the Due Date will accrue interest at the Prime Rate from the Due Date until the date actual payment is received by HEP.

      Section 5. Taxes.

     ALON will pay all taxes, import duties, license fees and other charges by any Governmental Authority levied on the Refined Products delivered by ALON for transportation or storage by HEP in the Refined Product Pipelines and Refined Product Terminals. HEP will pay all taxes, import duties, license fees, users fees and other charges by any Governmental Authority levied on the transportation and storage services provided by HEP to ALON under this Agreement or on the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals. Should either party be required to pay or collect any taxes, duties, charges and or assessments pursuant to any federal, state, county or municipal law or authority now in effect or hereafter to become effective which are payable by the other party pursuant to this Section 5, the proper party shall promptly reimburse the other party therefor.

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      Section 6. Transportation and Delivery of Product

     (a)  Refined Product Pipelines .

     (i) Origin and Destination . HEP will receive Refined Products from ALON at each of the Refined Product Pipelines origins as set forth in the applicable tariff. HEP will deliver the Refined Products shipped pursuant to this Agreement to the destination point set forth in the applicable tariff. Except as provided by Section 6(a)(vi) or Section 14, or as may be otherwise agreed to by the parties, HEP will not be required to receive Refined Products from any other origin point, nor deliver Refined Products to any destination other than as provided in the tariff. Subject to Common Carrier Requirements, during the term of this Agreement, HEP shall not add or remove any origin or destination points to the Refined Product Pipelines without ALON’s prior written consent.

     (ii) Flow Rate . HEP shall ship Refined Products tendered by ALON and as scheduled by ALON pursuant to Section 6(a)(v), in accordance with the tariff rules and regulations set forth on Exhibits D, E, and G .

     (iii) Minimum Batch Size . No Refined Products will be received or moved through the Refined Product Pipelines except in compliance with the tariff rules and regulations set forth on Exhibits D, E, and G . The minimum batch size on the Refined Product Pipelines shall be 3,000 barrels.

     (iv) Notification of Utilization . When requested by HEP, ALON will, within ten (10) days of such request, provide to HEP written notification of ALON’s reasonable good faith estimate of its anticipated future utilization of the Refined Product Pipelines of HEP.

     (v) Scheduling of Product Movements . Subject to Common Carrier Requirements and the terms of this Agreement, ALON will have the right and responsibility to schedule all movements of Refined Products transported for or at the direction of ALON on the Refined Product Pipelines. HEP will ship such Refined Products at the times, in the specific pipelines and from the origin and to the destination points as set forth in the applicable tariffs as scheduled by ALON. Prior to or at the time of scheduling HEP’s shipment of any Refined Products, ALON will provide a notice to HEP setting forth in detail the specifications of each shipment of Refined Products; provided that ALON, may change the scheduling and/or specifications of any shipment of Refined Products up to the time of such shipment so long as ALON agrees to be responsible for any reasonable additional costs incurred by HEP as a direct result of such change and which would not have been incurred by HEP but for such scheduling change. In the event there shall occur any scheduling conflict between ALON and another shipper on any Refined Product Pipeline, the parties agree that the proration provisions contained in the document entitled, “ Holly Energy Partners-Operating, L.P. Proration Policy ,” effective February 28, 2005, will control, and, to the extent such policy does not resolve

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the conflict, the party with the greater historical usage over the preceding 24 months shall have priority.

     (vi) Pipeline Direction and Connections . Without ALON’s prior written consent, HEP will not reverse the direction of any Refined Product Pipelines or, connect any other pipeline to the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals; provided , however, that HEP may take any (A) emergency action reasonably necessary to prevent or remedy a release of Refined Products from a Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal, or (B) take any action that may be required by Common Carrier Requirements without obtaining the consent required by this clause. ALON shall have the right to reverse the direction of any Refined Product Pipelines so long as (A) ALON agrees to reimburse HEP for reasonable additional costs and expenses incurred by HEP as a direct result of changing the direction of the Refined Product on the Refined Product Pipelines (both to reverse and re-reverse) and which would not have been incurred by HEP but for such change of direction, and (B) such reversal does not conflict with any of HEP’s other capacity commitments on the Refined Product Pipelines.

     (vii) Maintenance . Except as set forth below, HEP, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the Refined Product Pipelines in good condition and repair (A) in accordance with all Applicable Laws, (B) in accordance with accepted industry practices and procedures in the repair and maintenance of pipeline facilities, and (C) in accordance with provisions of clauses (i) through (iv) of Section 10(c) (the foregoing clauses (A) through (C) of this Section 6(a)(vii) are collectively referred to herein as the “ Maintenance Standards ”). ALON, for so long as ALON is shipping Refined Products on the Refined Product Pipelines pursuant to this Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain in good condition and repair all connections, valves, tank farm and mainline pumps and other pipeline equipment that connects the Refinery to the Refined Product Pipelines, in accordance with all Applicable Laws and in accordance with applicable industry standards. Subject to Section 14, HEP, in its sole discretion, will make the determination if any capital expenditures or improvements are needed to the Refined Product Pipelines, and, except as provided in Section 3(e) and Section 14, HEP will be responsible for all costs to implement such capital expenditures and improvements.

     (viii) Shippers . HEP agrees that, without ALON’s prior written consent, neither HEP nor any of its Affiliates shall be a shipper of any Refined Products or Other Products in any Refined Product Pipeline, and HEP further agrees that, subject to Common Carrier Requirements, only ALON and such shippers as ALON shall designate shall be permitted to ship Refined Products on the Refined Product Pipelines.

     (ix) Control Center . Without ALON’s prior written consent, the control center for the Refined Product Pipelines (the “ Control Center ”) shall not be moved from Big Spring, Texas. HEP shall, during the term of this Agreement, provide ALON such level of communications with respect to the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals as has been historically provided and such additional communications

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services as ALON shall reasonably request so long as same does not impose a material burden on HEP. In addition, ALON shall retain access to the Control Center for purposes relating to any asset owned or operated by ALON pursuant to the Services Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, ALON shall not have access to any information pertaining to any other shippers, if any.

     (x) No Additional Pipelines . HEP shall not construct or grant any right to construct any pipeline for transporting Refined Products on any easement, right of way or other parcel of real property transferred to HEP under the Contribution Agreement (the “ Pipeline Easements ”), nor shall HEP permit any pipeline controlled by HEP and currently or hereafter located or constructed on any Pipeline Easement, other than the Refined Products Pipelines or Capital Improvements, to transport any Refined Products; provided , however, HEP shall have the right to construct tanks and connecting lines at the Orla Tank Farm and the right to utilize any pipelines HEP currently utilizes at the Orla Tank Farm so long as such use does not interfere with (x) HEP’s service to ALON pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or (y) ALON’s rights pursuant to the terms of the Navajo Pipeline Lease.

     (b)  Refined Product Terminals.

     (i) Deliveries to the Terminal . Deliveries of Refined Products to the Refined Product Terminals will be made through existing pipeline connections at the Refined Product Terminals. At the beginning of each month, ALON will schedule the pipeline deliveries into the Refined Product Terminals, which may include deliveries of Refined Products from the Refined Product Pipelines or deliveries of third party Refined Products through existing pipeline connections at the Refined Product Terminals. ALON will provide HEP with a notice of scheduled deliveries, which notice will include details as to type, grade, quantity and quality of each Refined Product; provided that ALON may change the scheduling or specification of any scheduled delivery up to the time of such delivery so long as ALON agrees to be responsible for any reasonable additional costs incurred by HEP as a direct result of such change and which would not have been incurred by HEP but for such change. Deliveries of Refined Products to the Refined Product Terminals may be made 24 hours per day, seven days per week. HEP agrees that, without ALON’s prior written consent, neither HEP nor any of its Affiliates will make any deliveries for their own account into the Refined Product Terminals and, subject to Common Carrier Requirements, deliveries to the Refined Product Terminals will be limited to deliveries from ALON or from third parties designated by ALON; provided, however, HEP shall have the right to utilize the Orla Tank Farm, so long as such use does not interfere with (x) HEP’s service to ALON pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or (y) ALON’s rights pursuant to the terms of the Navajo Pipeline Lease.

     (ii) Deliveries from the Terminal . Deliveries of Refined Product from the Refined Product Terminals will be made to ALON, or to such third parties as ALON may direct, in accordance with HEP’s operating procedures. HEP may require ALON and each of its employees, agents and representatives to execute an access agreement in the

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form attached as Exhibit J hereto (and as may be subsequently revised as mutually agreeable to HEP and ALON) prior to loading Refined Products at the Refined Product Terminals, to comply with rules and procedures posted at the Refined Product Terminals, and to undergo training regarding loading at the Refined Product Terminals. HEP may exclude anyone from the Refined Product Terminals who fails to execute or to comply with an access agreement, fails to comply with the rules and procedures posted at the Refined Product Terminals, fails to attend or comply with training, or, in HEP’s reasonable opinion, poses a risk to the Refined Product Terminals, its personnel, the public, or the environment. Deliveries of Refined Products to trucks from the Refined Product Terminals may be made 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, unless otherwise notified by HEP due to maintenance-type activities or emergencies. Unless otherwise consented in writing by the other party hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, each party agrees that it shall continue the utilization of the terminal operating systems put in place by ALON, including systems to monitor and control customer identification, credit, access and loading volumes. Subject to Common Carrier Requirements, HEP agrees to comply with and use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce the limitations instituted by ALON from time to time with respect to such systems.

     (iii) Terminal Operations and Maintenance . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, control and operation of the Refined Product Terminals will rest exclusively with HEP. HEP shall operate and manage the Refined Product Terminals in accordance with industry standards and customs. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, HEP, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain the Refined Product Terminals in good condition and repair, in accordance with all Applicable Laws, and in accordance with accepted industry practices and procedures in the repair and maintenance of storage facilities. HEP shall inform ALON promptly of any adverse event or circumstance affecting the Refined Product Terminals.

      Section 7. Product Quality Standards and Requirements

     (a)  Product Quality . ALON warrants that all Refined Products transported or terminalled by or at the request of ALON will conform to the specifications for such Refined Products set forth in the rules and regulations of the tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G when initially tendered by ALON or at the request of ALON. HEP will not be required to receive Refined Products into the Refined Product Terminals that are contaminated or otherwise fail to meet those specifications, nor will HEP be required to accept any Refined Products that fail to meet the quality specifications set forth in the notice. With respect to the Refined Product Terminals, HEP will not commingle any Refined Product of ALON with any Refined Product of any other party without ALON’s prior written consent. In addition, unless ALON shall direct otherwise, HEP will not permit any product or other substance not meeting the definition of “ Refined Product ” in this Agreement and the specifications therefore in the rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G to be transported, terminalled or otherwise introduced into the Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals.

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     (b)  Verification of Quality . HEP may require the quality of the Refined Products initially tendered into the Refined Product Terminals by ALON, its customers or Affiliates (other than by Refined Product Pipelines) to be verified either by ALON’s laboratory analysis, or by an independent inspector’s analysis indicating that the Refined Products meet HEP’s minimum Refined Products quality specifications. All costs for such analysis are to be borne by ALON. HEP may sample any Refined Products tendered to HEP for ALON’s account for the purpose of confirming the accuracy of the analysis. The cost of such confirmation shall be borne by HEP.

     (c)  Delivery of Product . HEP will (i) deliver to ALON the identical Refined Products that are stored in any segregated Refined Product Terminals, and (ii) comply with the rules and regulations of the tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G with respect to delivery of any Refined Product tendered by ALON into a Refined Product Pipeline. Any delivery by HEP to ALON will include its allocable share of transmix as specified in the rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G .

     (d)  Tank Cleaning . If any Refined Product Terminals tank or line requires cleaning due to the written request of ALON to change the type of Refined Products stored therein, HEP shall clean or arrange for cleaning of such tank and remove or arrange for removal of any Refined Products and disposal of any waste; provided , however, ALON agrees to reimburse HEP for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by HEP in connection with such cleaning and removal within 10 days of receipt of an invoice therefor.

      Section 8. Product Measurements; Inventory Reports; Audit Rights

     (a) All shipments of Refined Products shall be gauged or measured pursuant to the rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G . Quantities of Refined Products received into and delivered from the Refined Product Terminals will be determined by pipeline meter or other appropriate quantity measuring devices, as mutually determined by HEP and ALON and shall include the volumes of transmix allocable to ALON in accordance with the rules and regulations tariffs attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G . Meter calibration shall be conducted on a monthly basis. Gauging of Refined Products received, delivered or stored in the Refined Product Terminals will be taken jointly by representatives of the parties at such times and places as shall be indicated in a notice to ALON at least five days prior to such gauging; provided if ALON does not have a representative present for gauging, HEP’s gauging will be conclusive, absent manifest error. HEP shall provide ALON with records of all of ALON’s transportation and storage transactions on the Transferred Assets.

     (b) HEP shall maintain accurate inventory records of ALON’s Refined Products at each Refined Product Terminal. HEP shall forward to ALON copies of receipt and delivery tickets five times per week or as otherwise requested by ALON. Within five days of the end of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement, HEP shall provide to ALON for each Refined Product Terminal a monthly inventory report showing separately, for each Refined Product stored at such Refined Product Terminal, the beginning physical inventory, receipts into inventory, deliveries from inventory, the ending book inventory, the ending physical inventory and any gain or loss in inventory for such month. The ending physical inventory of one month

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shall be the beginning inventory for the next month. During the term of this Agreement, HEP agrees to provide to ALON all information that is currently reported on ALON’s terminal gain/loss report summary and product balancing system. HEP agrees to provide such information within five days of the end of each calendar month.

     (c) ALON shall have the right, on a quarterly basis and upon written notice to HEP, to audit HEP’s books and records with respect to the inventory services provided by HEP under Section 8(b). Such audits may be performed by employees, independent accounting firms, and other designated representatives of ALON (including internal auditing personnel) at its sole cost and expense. HEP agrees to fully cooperate with ALON to accomplish the audit as expeditiously as possible. Any audit shall be conducted at HEP’s offices during normal business hours, at ALON’s sole cost and expense, and in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with HEP’s normal business operations. ALON shall maintain in strict confidence the content of any and all books and records reviewed by ALON pursuant to this Section 8(c).

      Section 9. Title to Product and Product Losses

     Title to the Refined Products transported or stored in the Transferred Assets for or on behalf of ALON will remain with ALON at all times subject to any lien created under Applicable Law. In no event shall HEP make any delivery of any of ALON’s Refined Product to any third party unless ALON shall have directed HEP to make such delivery or ALON shall have otherwise previously consented in writing to such delivery. With respect to the Refined Product Terminals, HEP will be responsible to compensate ALON for all product losses other than product losses arising out of ALON’s acts or omissions as determined on an annual basis on a terminal by terminal basis, that are greater than 0.05% of the product terminalled in accordance with this Agreement and pursuant to the Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit I . All product gains and losses, if any, with respect to each respective Refined Product Terminals will be allocated on a monthly basis to ALON and each other customer, if any, of the terminal based on their percentage of total receipts into the terminal. HEP’s responsibility for product losses on the Refined Product Pipelines will be determined pursuant to the tariffs set forth as Exhibits D, E, or G .

      Section 10. Exceptions to Obligations

     (a)  Shutdown or Reconfiguration of Refinery . During any Renewal Term, ALON must deliver to HEP at least twelve months advance written notice of any planned shut down or reconfiguration (excluding planned maintenance turnarounds) of the Refinery or any portion of the Refinery that would reduce the Refinery’s output. ALON will use its commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any reduction in the Minimum Volume Commitment that would result from such a shut down or reconfiguration. If ALON shuts down or reconfigures the Refinery or any portion of the Refinery (excluding planned maintenance turnarounds) and reasonably believes in good faith that such shutdown or reconfiguration will jeopardize its ability to satisfy the Minimum Volume Commitment, then within 90 days of the delivery of the written notice of the planned shut down or reconfiguration, ALON shall (i) propose a new Minimum Volume Commitment, such that the ratio of the volumes of Refined Products to be transported

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on the Refined Product Pipelines following such shut down or reconfiguration to the anticipated production level of the Refinery following the shut down or reconfiguration will be approximately equal to the ratio of the original volumes of Refined Products transported on the Refined Product Pipelines under this Agreement to the original production level of the Refinery under this Agreement and (ii) propose the date on which the new Minimum Volume Commitment shall take effect. Unless objected to by HEP within 60 days of receipt by HEP of such proposal, such new Minimum Volume Commitment shall become effective as of the date proposed by ALON. To the extent that HEP does not agree with ALON’s proposal, any changes in ALON’s obligations under this Agreement, or the date on which such changes take effect, the parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve such disagreement within 30 days of notice thereof by HEP. In the event the parties are unable to resolve such disagreement(s) within such time period, the new Minimum Volume Commitment shall be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g) of this Agreement and the arbitrators shall consider the factors set forth in this Section 10(a) in resolving such disagreement. The provisions of this Section 10(a) shall only apply during a Renewal Term and do not apply to the Initial Term of this Agreement.

     (b)  Force Majeure . In the event that any party is rendered unable, in whole or in part, by a Force Majeure event from performing its obligations under this Agreement, then upon the delivery of notice and full particulars of the Force Majeure event in writing within a reasonable time after the occurrence of the Force Majeure event relied on, the obligations of the parties, so far as they are affected by the Force Majeure event, shall be suspended for the duration of any inability so caused. Any period during which the obligations of the parties are suspended as a result of this Section 10(b) shall extend the term of this Agreement. ALON will be required to pay any amounts accrued and due under this Agreement at the time of the Force Majeure event. The cause of the Force Majeure event shall so far as possible be remedied with all reasonable dispatch, except that no party shall be compelled to resolve any strikes, lockouts or other industrial disputes other than as it shall determine to be in its best interests. In the event a Force Majeure event prevents ALON from performing its obligations under this Agreement for a period of more than twelve months, this Agreement may be terminated by HEP as to the Refined Product Pipeline(s) or Refined Product Terminal(s) as to which ALON’s performance is prevented as a result of such Force Majeure event. In the event a Force Majeure event prevents HEP from performing its obligations under this Agreement for a period of more than 90 days, then this Agreement may be terminated by ALON as to the Refined Product Pipeline(s) or Refined Product Terminal(s) as to which HEP’s performance is prevented as a result of such Force Majeure event; provided , however, that ALON agrees to extend such 90 day period to up to twelve months from the date the Force Majeure event first occurred if, and for so long as, HEP shall (i) provide alternative transportation and storage service to ALON commensurate to the services suspended by such Force Majeure event and reasonably acceptable to ALON, and (ii) shall reimburse ALON for all costs and expenses incurred by ALON in accepting such alternative services and which would not have otherwise been incurred by ALON absent such Force Majeure event; and provided further that, in the event that the Force Majeure event preventing performance by HEP arises (x) solely from an order, decree, regulation or similar requirement of a Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over HEP or the affected Refined Product Pipeline(s) or Refined Product Terminal(s), and (y) such order, decree, regulation or

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similar requirement does not relate to and is not otherwise attributable to any negligent failure by HEP, any of its Affiliates or any of their respective assets, including the Transferred Assets, to comply with Applicable Law (for the purpose of this Section, “negligent failure” shall mean the failure of HEP or its Affiliates to act as a reasonable prudent operator in accordance with standard industry practice), then ALON’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 10(b) with respect to the affected Refined Product Pipeline(s) or Refined Product Terminal(s) shall not be exercisable by ALON until the date that is twelve months following the date on which HEP’s performance was first prevented by such order, decree, regulation or other requirement, provided that, during the pendency of such Force Majeure event, HEP uses its commercially reasonable efforts to have such order, decree, regulation or other requirements, to the extent applicable to HEP or the Transferred Assets, dissolved or eliminated, if possible, and to otherwise minimize the impact thereof on HEP’s obligations hereunder. Any termination pursuant to any provision of this Section 10(b) shall not limit the liability of either party for any breach of this Agreement prior to such termination. Nothing in this Section 10(b) shall alter the liability of HEP as set forth in the rules and regulations tariffs for the Refined Product Pipelines attached hereto as Exhibits D, E, or G .

     (c)  HEP’s Right to Temporarily Suspend Operations . In the event that HEP is required temporarily to suspend pipeline operations, in order to effect any construction or repairs to or any maintenance of any portion of the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals, or to perform pipeline integrity testing (or repairs related thereto) (collectively, “ Maintenance Activities ”), HEP shall have the right to do so, provided that (i) HEP shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to schedule and perform any Maintenance Activities so as to minimize interference with ALON’s transportation schedule, (ii) if ALON provides HEP with at least 120 days advance written notice of the date of any Refinery turnaround, HEP shall use its best efforts to schedule and perform any Maintenance Activities during the Refinery’s turnarounds provided such scheduling does not materially increase HEP’s cost of performing such Maintenance Activities, (iii) HEP shall provide ALON with a minimum of 60 days advance written notice of any scheduled Maintenance Activities, and (iv) HEP shall complete any Maintenance Activities (scheduled or unscheduled) with reasonable dispatch. The provisions set forth in clauses (ii) through (iii) of the immediately preceding sentence of this Section 10(c) shall not apply to the extent HEP determines in good faith that emergency Maintenance Activities are required in connection with the Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals. In addition, in the event Maintenance Activities are required to be performed within time periods that do not permit HEP to provide ALON with 60 days advance written notice of such activities, HEP shall provide ALON with notice of such Maintenance Activities as soon as is reasonably practical under the circumstances. If ALON is unable to transport on the Refined Product Pipelines or terminal in the Refined Product Terminals the volumes of Refined Products required to meet the Minimum Volume Commitment for any period of time as a result of HEP’s activities under this Section 10(c), then the Minimum Volume Commitment will be reduced as provided by Section 2(a)(ii).

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      Section 11. Agreement to Remain Shipper

     With respect to any Refined Products that are produced at the Refinery and transported in any Refined Product Pipeline or handled at any Refined Product Terminal, ALON agrees that it will continue its historical commercial practice of owning such Refined Products from such point as such Refined Products leave the Refinery until at least such point as they will not be further transported in a Refined Product Pipeline or handled at a Refined Product Terminal and to continue acting in the capacity of the shipper of any such Refined Products for its own account at all times that such Refined Products are in a Refined Product Pipeline or being handled at the Refined Product Terminals.

      Section 12. Agreement Not to Challenge Tariffs or Terminal Charges; Governmental Actions

     (a) ALON agrees to any tariff rate changes for the Refined Product Pipelines determined in accordance with this Agreement. ALON agrees (a) not to challenge, nor to cause its Controlled Affiliates to challenge, nor to encourage or recommend to any other Person that it challenge, or voluntarily assist in any way any other Person in challenging, in any forum, interstate or intrastate tariffs (including joint tariffs) of HEP relating to the Refined Product Pipelines that HEP has filed or may file containing rates, rules or regulations that are in effect at any time during the term of this Agreement and regulate the transportation of Refined Products, (b) not to protest or file a complaint, nor cause their Controlled Affiliates to protest or file a complaint, nor encourage or recommend to any other Person that it protest or file a complaint, or voluntarily assist in any way any other Person in protesting or filing a complaint, with respect to regulatory filings that HEP has made or may make at any time during the term of this Agreement to change interstate or intrastate tariffs (including joint tariffs) for transportation of Refined Products on the Refined Product Pipelines and (c) not to seek, nor cause their Controlled Affiliates to seek, nor encourage or recommend to any other Person that it seek, or voluntarily assist in any way any other Person in seeking, regulatory review of, or regulatory jurisdiction over, the contractual rates charged at any time during the term of this Agreement by HEP for terminalling services at the Refined Product Terminals or to challenge, in any forum, such rates or changes to such rates, in each case so long as such tariffs, regulatory filings or rates changed are made in accordance with, and do not otherwise conflict with, the terms of this Agreement.

     (b) Should any Common Carrier Requirement or any action by any Governmental Authority require HEP to implement a change in HEP’s obligations with respect to the provision of shipping or prorationing as stated in this Agreement or any Exhibit hereto, HEP will provide notice to ALON of such action and will consult with ALON pursuant to Section 21(p) prior to implementing any change required as a result of such action. HEP further agrees (i) to provide ALON with any non-privileged information HEP may have to assist ALON if it chooses to challenge such action, and (ii) to abstain, at ALON’s request, from implementing any change required as a result of such action until ALON has exhausted any such challenge, subject, however, to HEP’s right to implement a change upon a good faith determination by HEP, after consulting with its counsel (and prior notice to ALON), that legal obligations imposed upon HEP require such action. ALON agrees to be responsible for and reimburse HEP for any fees, fines,

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penalties, or other expenses incurred by HEP in connection with HEP’s non-compliance with such required action to the extent such non-compliance results from any request by ALON pursuant to this paragraph 12(b).

      Section 13. Term and Renewal; Right to Enter New Agreement

     (a)  Term . This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall terminate at 12:01 a.m. Dallas, Texas, time on February 28, 2020, (the “ Initial Term ”) unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or extended by ALON’s exercise of its renewal options as set forth in this Section 13; provided , however, that Section 12, Section 13(c), Section 17, Section 18, Section 19, Section 20, and Section 21 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

     (b)  Renewal Options . Unless this Agreement shall have been earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions set forth herein, ALON, so long as no ALON Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, shall have the right to extend the term of this Agreement for three additional five year periods (“ Renewal Terms ”) commencing on the first day immediately following the expiration of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term by giving notice to HEP of its desire to exercise such option at least 180 days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, as applicable. At ALON’s option, such renewal option may apply to only such Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals as ALON shall designate and shall then still be subject to this Agreement.

     (c)  New Agreement . For a period of one year following the termination without renewal of this Agreement, ALON will have the right to enter into a new pipelines and terminals agreement with HEP with respect to the Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals designated by ALON on commercial terms which the parties agree are substantially similar to the terms which HEP could enter into an agreement with a third party for similar services. In furtherance of the foregoing rights of ALON, in the event that HEP proposes to enter into any pipelines and terminals agreement or similar agreement with any third party with respect to any Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal after termination without renewal of this Agreement, HEP shall give ALON 45 days prior written notice of such proposed agreement, which notice shall include the fee schedules, tariffs, throughput volumes, duration and any other terms proposed in such agreement.

      Section 14. Construction of Upgrades; Expansion of Pipeline

     (a)  Capital Improvements . During the term of this Agreement, ALON shall be entitled to designate Capital Improvements to be made to the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals. The following provisions shall set forth the procedures pursuant to which Capital Improvements designated by ALON may be constructed:

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the proposed Capital Improvement to the Refined Product Pipelines and/or the Refined Product Terminals.

     (ii) HEP will review such proposal to determine, in its sole discretion, whether it will consent to proceed with the proposed Capital Improvement.

     (iii) Should HEP determine to proceed and construct or cause to be constructed the approved Capital Improvement, HEP will obtain bids from two or more general contractors reasonably acceptable to ALON for the construction of the Capital Improvement. Based upon the bids, HEP will notify ALON of the total estimated cost of the amount necessary to construct such Capital Improvement (which amount shall include the costs of capital and any other costs necessary to place such Capital Improvement in service) (“ Construction Capital Expenditure ”). Within 30 days of such notice, ALON will notify HEP whether or not ALON agrees to such Construction Capital Expenditure. In the event ALON does not agree with such Construction Capital Expenditure, the parties shall work together in good faith to reach agreement on the Construction Capital Expenditure; provided that, in the event the parties do not reach such agreement within 30 days, ALON shall be entitled to proceed with the construction of the Capital Improvement in accordance with Section 14(a)(v) below.

     (iv) Prior to beginning any construction on the Capital Improvement, (x) HEP shall have received all necessary regulatory approvals, and (y) HEP and ALON shall agree on an additional monthly revenue amount (the “ Monthly Capital Construction Amount ”) which amount (1) shall be payable over a mutually agreed to term not to exceed the then remaining balance of the Initial Term (or the then current Renewal Term) plus any Renewal Term to which ALON is then committed or shall then commit (the “ Capital Amortization Period ”), and (2) shall be sufficient to provide HEP the equivalent of a rate of return equal to prime rate plus an additional rate of return to be agreed to by the parties over the Capital Amortization Period on the Construction Capital Expenditure after taking into account the increased cash flows to HEP committed to by ALON and otherwise reasonably anticipated to be received by HEP from ALON (or from a third party pursuant to a direct contractual commitment to HEP) in connection with such Capital Improvement. The Monthly Capital Construction Amount shall be billed and paid monthly following ALON’s acceptance (which shall not be unreasonably withheld) of the Capital Improvement as meeting the specifications delivered to HEP pursuant to Section 14(a)(i) and ALON’s obligation to pay the Monthly Capital Construction Amount shall survive the termination of this Agreement due to an ALON Event of Default. In connection with the construction of any Capital Improvement pursuant to this Section 14(a)(iv), ALON shall be entitled to participate in all stages of planning, scheduling, implementing, and oversight of the construction. ALON shall also be entitled to audit all expenditures incurred in connection with the Capital Improvement and HEP shall provide all invoices and other documentation reasonably requested by ALON for this purpose.

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     (v) If for any reason the Capital Improvement shall not be constructed pursuant to Section 14(a)(iv) above, and such Capital Improvement is in accordance with applicable required engineering and regulatory standards, and could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse impact on the operations or efficiency of the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals or result in any material additional unreimbursed costs to HEP, then ALON may proceed with the construction and financing of the Capital Improvement and, upon completion of construction, ALON shall be the owner and operator of such Capital Improvement. The parties agree that any Capital Improvement constructed by ALON shall be treated as the separate property of ALON. HEP shall cooperate with ALON in insuring that the Capital Improvement shall operate as intended, including by operating and maintaining all necessary connections to the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals, subject to ALON’s reimbursing HEP on a monthly basis for any incremental expenses arising from operating or maintaining such connections.

     (b)  Ownership and Operation . Upon completion of the construction, HEP or ALON, as applicable, will own all Capital Improvements to the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals, and will operate and maintain the Capital Improvements in accordance with Applicable Law and recognized industry standards.

      Section 15. Contract Quarter Adjustments

     (a)  Activity Notice. As soon as practicable following the end of each Contract Quarter under this Agreement, HEP shall deliver to ALON a written notice in a form mutually agreed by the parties hereto (the “ Activity Notice ”) which shall set forth the following:

     (i) The total volumes of Refined Products and Other Products, if any, transported by ALON and any other party on each Refined Product Pipeline or stored by ALON or any other party in each Refined Product Terminal during such Contract Quarter (the “ Total Volumes ”), together with the total revenues attributable to such volumes (the “ Total Revenues ” and, together with the Total Volumes, the “ Total Activity ”);

     (ii) A statement of the amount by which the Total Volumes for each Refined Product Pipeline and Refined Product Terminal were greater than (“ Excess Volumes ”) or less than (“ Deficient Volumes ”) an amount equal to the Minimum Volume Commitment for such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal multiplied by the actual number of days in such Contract Quarter (such product being referred to herein as the “ Quarterly Minimum Volume ”);

     (iii) For each Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal with Excess Volumes for such Contract Quarter, the amount (the “ Excess Revenues ”) by which the Total Revenues for such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal exceeded the product obtained by multiplying (1) the Quarterly Minimum Volume for such Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal, by (2) the tariff rate set forth in Exhibits D, E, or G , as adjusted pursuant to this Agreement, which is then applicable

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to such Refined Product Pipeline, or the terminal fees then applicable to such Refined Product Terminal (the “ Minimum Volumes Revenue ”);

     (iv) For each Refined Product Pipeline or Refined Product Terminal with Deficient Volumes for such Contract Quarter, the revenue due to HEP with respect to such Deficient Volumes (the “ Deficient Revenues ”), which shall be calculated by multiplying the Deficient Volumes by the tariff rates set forth in Exhibits D, E and G , as adjusted pursuant to this Agreement, which are then applicable to such Refined Product Pipeline, or the terminal fees, as adjusted pursuant to this Agreement, then applicable to such Refined Product Terminal;

     (v) The total amount of Deficient Revenues with respect to such Contract Quarter (the “ Total Deficient Revenues ”), the total amount of Excess Revenues with respect to such Contract Quarter (the “ Total Excess Revenues ”), and the difference obtained by subtracting the Total Excess Revenues from the Total Deficient Revenues which difference, if positive, shall be the “ Deficiency Payment ” required to be paid by ALON to HEP pursuant to this Section 15. If ALON agrees with the Activity Notice, ALON shall pay the Deficiency Payment to HEP within 10 days after its receipt of the Activity Notice. If ALON disagrees with the Activity Notice, then ALON shall (i) notify HEP of its objection(s) to the Activity Notice (the “ Objection Notice ”), (ii) pay to HEP the amount, if any, of the Deficiency Payment which ALON does not dispute and (iii) deliver the amount of the Deficiency Payment that ALON disputes (the “ Disputed Amount ”) to a mutually agreeable escrow agent (the “ Escrow Agent ”) with instructions to distribute such Disputed Amount pursuant to the terms of this Section 15; and

     (vi) Any adjustment due to ALON with respect to (A) Incentive Tariffs in accordance with Section 3(b) (the “ Incentive Adjustment ”) and (B) any Deficiency Payments in accordance with Section 15(d) below to the extent such Deficiency Payments shall not have previously been applied pursuant to Section 15(d). For each adjustment due to ALON in accordance with this clause (vi), ALON shall be entitled to a credit on the next monthly invoice delivered by HEP pursuant to Section 4(a) in an amount equal to such adjustment plus interest thereon at the Prime Rate from the last day of the preceding Contract Quarter to the date of such invoice.

     (b)  Payment and Dispute . If ALON disagrees with the Activity Notice, then following the delivery of the Objection Notice, the chief financial officers of ALON and HEP shall meet or communicate by telephone at a mutually acceptable time and place, and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary and shall negotiate in good faith to attempt to resolve any differences that they may have with respect to matters specified in the Activity Notice. During the 30-day period following the delivery of the Objection Notice, ALON shall have access to the working papers of HEP relating to the Activity Notice. If such differences are not resolved within 30 days following delivery of the Objection Notice, ALON and HEP shall, within 45 days following the delivery of the Objection Notice, submit any and all matters which remain in dispute and which were properly included in the Activity Notice to arbitration in accordance with Section 21(g).

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     (c)  Refund . Upon final resolution of the disputed Activity Notice, HEP and ALON shall promptly (i) amend the disputed Activity Notice and (ii) direct the Escrow Agent to distribute the Disputed Amount, if any, together with any interest earned thereon, in immediately available funds to HEP and/or ALON, each in accordance with the terms of such resolution. With respect to any portion of the Disputed Amount to be paid to HEP, ALON shall pay to HEP an amount equal to (i) interest on such portion of the Disputed Amount at the Prime Rate, less (ii) any interest earned on such portion of the Disputed Amount and paid to HEP by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the preceding sentence. With respect to any portion of the Disputed Amount to be paid to ALON, HEP shall pay to ALON an amount equal to (i) interest on such portion of the Disputed Amount at the Prime Rate, less (ii) any interest earned on such portion of the Disputed Amount and paid to ALON by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 15(c).

     (d)  Deficiency Payment Adjustments. For each Contract Quarter for which the Total Revenues shall exceed the Minimum Volumes Revenue (such excess being the “ Net Excess Revenues ”), ALON shall be entitled to a credit solely against any payments owed by ALON for such Net Excess Revenues for such Contract Quarter equal to any Deficiency Payments made in the prior four Contract Quarters and not previously so credited.

      Section 16. Events of Default

     (a)  Events of Default by HEP . The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute “ HEP Events of Default ”:

     (i) Any failure to make any payment required to be made by HEP hereunder, where such failure continues for 10 days after receipt of written notice from ALON, subject to the right of HEP, reasonably exercised, to contest any such payment. In the event HEP withholds any such payment, and it is determined that such withholding was wrongful, HEP agrees to pay interest to ALON on such monies wrongfully withheld at the Prime Rate;

     (ii) A failure by HEP to observe and perform any material provision or covenant of this Agreement (other than the obligation to pay amounts when due as the result of same being covered by clause (i) preceding) to be observed or performed by HEP where such failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after receipt of written notice thereof from ALON to HEP (the “ Initial HEP Cure Period ”); provided , however, in the event a breach specified in this clause (ii) cannot be reasonably cured within such 30-day period and HEP is diligently proceeding to cure such breach, HEP shall have an additional period of time as is reasonably necessary to cure such breach, not to exceed 180 days after HEP’s receipt of notice from ALON regarding such breach (the “ Extended HEP Cure Period ”);

     (iii) The making by HEP of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the filing by or against HEP of a petition to have HEP adjudged a bankrupt, or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless,

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in the case of a petition filed against HEP, the same is dismissed within 60 days), or the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession that is not restored to HEP within 30 days; and

     (iv) Any default by HEP or its Affiliates under any mortgage, or other security document or instrument to which it is a party which default would entitle any third party (other than a third party who is bound by a Non-Disturbance Agreement with ALON), to acquire all or any material portion of the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals.

     (b)  Events of Default by ALON. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute “ ALON Events of Default ”:

     (i) Any failure to make any payment required to be made by ALON hereunder, where such failure continues for 10 days after receipt of written notice from HEP, subject to the right of ALON, reasonably exercised, to contest any such payment. In the event ALON withholds any such payment, and it is determined that such withholding was wrongful, ALON agrees to pay interest to HEP on such monies wrongfully withheld at the Prime Rate;

     (ii) A failure by ALON to observe and perform any material provision or covenant of this Agreement (other than the obligation to pay amounts when due as the result of same being covered by clause (i) preceding) to be observed or performed by ALON where such failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after receipt of written notice thereof to ALON; provided , however, in the event a breach specified in this clause (ii) cannot be reasonably cured within such 30-day period and ALON has diligently proceed to cure such breach, ALON shall have such period of time, not to exceed 180 days, as is reasonably necessary to cure such breach; and

     (iii) The making by ALON of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the filing by or against ALON of a petition to have ALON adjudged a bankrupt, or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case of a petition filed against ALON, the same is dismissed within 60 days), or the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession that is not restored to ALON within 30 days.

      Section 17. Remedies

     (a)  Remedies of HEP . In the event an ALON Event of Default occurs and is not cured, HEP shall have the right to enforce performance by ALON of this Agreement and recover damages for the breach thereof and with respect to an ALON Event of Default specified in Section 16(b)(i), HEP shall have the right to refuse receipts and deliveries by or on behalf of ALON on 10 days prior written notice to ALON; provided , however, that HEP shall not (i) with respect to an ALON Event of Default, specified in Section 16(b)(i), be entitled to terminate this Agreement unless such ALON Event of Default is not cured within 60 days after receipt of

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written notice from HEP; provided further that to the extent ALON has enforceable rights to receive insurance proceeds which are sufficient to cure such default, ALON shall be entitled to an additional 60 days to cure such default so long as it is using commercially reasonable efforts to collect such insurance proceeds and pay them to HEP; and (ii) with respect to an ALON Event of Default specified in Section 16(b)(ii) or Section 16(b)(iii), be entitled to refuse receipts and deliveries by or on behalf of ALON or to terminate this Agreement until such time as HEP shall have been awarded any such right pursuant to a final binding and nonappealable decision of an Arbitrable Dispute pursuant to Section 21(g). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, HEP agrees to subordinate any lien or other possessory interest of HEP in any Refined Products to any lien held by ALON’s lenders.

     (b)  Remedies of ALON . In the event an HEP Event of Default occurs and is not cured, ALON shall have the right to enforce performance by HEP of this Agreement and recover damages for the breach thereof in accordance with the provisions of Section 21(g). In addition, if an HEP Event of Default specified in Section 16(a)(i), Section 16(a)(iii) or Section 16(a)(iv) occurs and is not cured, ALON shall have the right to terminate this Agreement on 30 days written notice to HEP; provided , however, that ALON shall not, with respect to an HEP Event of Default specified in Section 16(a)(i), be entitled to terminate this Agreement unless such HEP Event of Default is not cured within 60 days after receipt of written notice from ALON; and provided , further that to the extent HEP has enforceable rights to receive insurance proceeds which are sufficient to cure such default, HEP shall be entitled to an additional 60 days to cure such default so long as it is using all commercially reasonable efforts to collect such insurance proceeds and pay them to ALON. In the event an HEP Event of Default specified in Section 16(a)(ii) occurs and is not cured, ALON shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to HEP following expiration of the Extended HEP Cure Period.

     (c)  ALON’s Option to Operate . In the event (x) an HEP Event of Default described in Section 16(a)(ii) occurs and is not cured before the expiration of the Initial HEP Cure Period, (y) an HEP Event of Default pursuant to Section 16(a)(iii) or Section 16(a)(iv) occurs and is not cured, or (z) a Force Majeure event prevents HEP from substantially performing its obligations under this Agreement for more than 30 days, then ALON shall have the option (1) to exercise the remedies in Section 17(b), and/or (2) to directly or indirectly through a designee, enter the Refined Product Terminals and the control center for the Refined Product Pipelines and (at ALON’s election) commence (and thereafter continue during the Intervention Period) the operation and maintenance thereof or the taking of such actions as may be necessary to obtain substitute performance for those obligations of HEP hereunder that are not being performed by HEP; provided, however , that with respect to clause (x) above, if the HEP Event of Default results directly from a breach by ALON of any representation, warranty or covenant under the Contribution Agreement (without giving effect to any limitations on the survival period, if any) or any Ancillary Document, then ALON’s rights pursuant to clause (2) above shall be limited to the performance and provision of transportation or terminalling services in compliance with Section 2(b) which HEP is unable to perform or provide as a result of such HEP Event of Default and for which ALON is then capable of performing or providing. The period of ALON’s operations pursuant to clause (2) above (the “ Intervention Period ”) shall commence upon ALON’s entry into the Refined Product Terminals and control center and shall extend until the

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earlier of (i) the expiration of this Agreement (including any Renewal Terms), (ii) the election by ALON in its sole discretion to terminate the Intervention Period, and (iii) the date upon which such Force Majeure Event ends or HEP cures such HEP Event of Default. All costs reasonably incurred by ALON in exercise of its rights and remedies under this Section 17(c) shall be reimbursed or paid by HEP no later than 10 days following written demand from ALON (which demand may be given by ALON periodically as such costs are incurred) or ALON may set-off all or any part of such costs against any amounts owed by ALON to HEP under this Agreement.

     (d)  ALON’s Option to Purchase . Upon the occurrence of a failure by HEP described in Section 16(a)(ii) which is not cured before the expiration of the Extended HEP Cure Period (other than a failure that results directly from a breach by ALON of any representation, warranty or covenant under the Contribution Agreement (without giving effect to any limitations on the survival period, if any) or any Ancillary Document), the occurrence and continuance for over 180 days of an HEP Event of Default under Section 16(a)(iii) or Section 16(a)(iv), or upon any termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10(b) due to a Force Majeure event affecting HEP, ALON shall have the option, and HEP hereby grants to ALON such option, to purchase (or to cause an Affiliate of ALON to purchase) all, or such portion as ALON shall designate, of the Refined Product Pipelines and Refined Product Terminals from HEP by delivering notice of the exercise of such option to HEP within 60 days of the end of such 180-day period or such termination. Such purchase shall be made pursuant to an asset purchase agreement containing the same terms and conditions as the Contribution Agreement except that (i) ALON, or its designated Affiliate, shall be the purchaser and HEP shall be the seller, (ii) any terms or conditions in the Contribution Agreement that are clearly inapplicable to the purchase by ALON shall be omitted, (iii) the purchase price for the Refined Product Pipelines and Refined Product Terminals to be purchased by ALON shall be paid in cash and in an amount determined by an appraisal of the fair market value of the assets to be purchased at the time of exercise of ALON’s option, which appraisal shall (x) take into account all factors relevant to determining the purchase price for such assets including, without limitation, the condition of the assets, the purpose intended for the assets, any repairs required to be made, and the terms and nature of the transaction to be effected pursuant to this Section 17(d), and (y) shall be performed by an independent third party appraiser with substantial experience in valuing petroleum product pipelines and terminals, (iv) such purchase shall be free and clear of any liens or security interests relating to indebtedness for borrowed money, but shall otherwise be on an “as-is, where-is” basis, and (v) shall close within 180 days of the notice of exercise of the option. In addition, ALON shall have the right, at its own expense, to conduct a due diligence investigation of the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals and HEP shall provide ALON reasonable access to such assets and all related records and documents for the purpose of such investigation. ALON shall have the right to terminate its purchase option if it is dissatisfied with the results of such due diligence investigation.

     (e)  Further Obligations . Each party shall make commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any of the damages to which it may be entitled under any provision of this Agreement.

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      Section 18. ALON Right of First Refusal

     (a) HEP hereby grants to ALON a right of first refusal on any proposed Transfer (excluding (i) a Transfer to a Controlled Affiliate made solely for the purpose of such Controlled Affiliate thereafter owning and operating the Transferred Assets in accordance with this Agreement, or (ii) the grant of security interest to a bona fide third party lender which complies with the provisions of Section 21(c), but not excluding any foreclosure or other realization on such security interest) of all or any portion of the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals. ALON’s right of first refusal granted hereunder shall survive any Transfer of the Refined Product Pipelines or the Refined Product Terminals or any assignment of this Agreement and shall be binding upon all successors or permitted assigns of HEP.

     (b) If (1) HEP desires to (x) Transfer all or part of its interest in the Refined Product Pipelines or in the Refined Product Terminals (collectively, the “ Operations ”) or (y) Transfer title to all or a part of its interests in the Operations to its mortgagee in lieu of foreclosure; or (2) all or a part of HEP’s interest in the Operations will be Transferred pursuant to foreclosure of a mortgage of any such interest, and any such Transfer is subject to the right of first refusal in Section 18(a) above; HEP shall promptly give written notice to ALON or its successors and assigns with full information concerning such transaction (the “ Transaction Notice ”).

     The Transaction Notice shall (a) include the name and address of the prospective transferee (who must be a bona fide purchaser), the purchase price, the form of consideration proposed, and all other terms of the proposed transaction (collectively, the “ Proposed Terms ”), (b) include a complete copy of any proposed or executed written agreement that sets forth the Proposed Terms, including all exhibits, schedules and related agreements; and (c) in the event the Transfer of HEP’s interest in the Operations is to be made pursuant to subsections (b)(1)(y) or (b)(2) above, the Transaction Notice shall include all material notices received by HEP from its mortgagee relating to the Transfer in lieu of foreclosure or foreclosure of a mortgage on any such interest.

     ALON shall then have the right for a period of thirty (30) days (the “ Exercise Period ”) after the Transaction Notice is delivered, to elect to purchase all of the Operations which HEP proposes to Transfer on the Proposed Terms. ALON shall have the right, at its own expense, to conduct a due diligence investigation of the Operations during the Exercise Period and HEP shall provide ALON reasonable access to conduct such investigation. In the event that ALON shall exercise its right of first refusal by delivery of written notice of such exercise to HEP within the Exercise Period, ALON shall close the Transfer of the Operations within 90 days of the end of the Exercise Period and HEP shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with ALON in effecting such closing on the Proposed Terms. ALON shall have the right to confirm the fair market value of any non-cash consideration included within the purchase price set forth in the Proposed Terms by an independent appraisal by a generally recognized valuation firm. If the proposed Transfer includes other assets of HEP or is structured as a non-simultaneous, like-kind exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the interest that is subject to ALON’s right of first refusal pursuant to Section 18(a) shall be

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separately valued and the Transaction Notice shall state the value attributed to such interest by the prospective transferee.

     If ALON does not exercise its right of first refusal granted pursuant to this Section 18 within the Exercise Period, HEP may enter into a binding agreement or proceed to close on any such agreement already executed to Transfer its interests in the Operations on terms and conditions in the aggregate no less favorable to HEP than the Proposed Terms to the prospective transferee, during a period (“ Third Party Sale Period ”) ending 90 days after the Exercise Period. If however, no such binding agreement is entered into or no closing occurs with the prospective transferee during the Third Party Sale Period, then no Transfer may thereafter be entered into by HEP without first again complying with this Section 18. Notwithstanding the application of this Section 18, any Transfer made pursuant to this paragraph must comply with the provisions of Section 21(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Transfer made pursuant to the last proviso under Section 21(c) shall not give rise to a right of first refusal under this Section 18.

      Section 19. Insurance; Indemnification

     (a)  Insurance . In connection with this Agreement, each party shall maintain insurance providing for coverage and minimum limits contained in Exhibit H attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Each party shall furnish the other party with certificates of insurance sufficient to establish that such party is maintaining the coverage so specified. Said certificates shall not be canceled or otherwise materially altered without at least 30 days prior written notice to the other party. Insurance covering the Refined Products, if any, shall be carried by ALON at its own expense.

     (b)  Indemnification by ALON . To the extent permitted by Applicable Law and except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, ALON agrees to defend and indemnify HEP, its Subsidiaries and Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and other representatives (the “ HEP Indemnified Parties ”), from and against all liabilities, losses, damages, Claims, suits, penalties, fines, judgments, costs and expense (including reasonable attorney fees and other costs of litigation) (collectively “ Losses ”), resulting from, associated with or arising out of (i) ALON’s failure to comply with applicable governmental or quasi-governmental laws, regulations or rules, (ii) bodily injury or death of any Person, including, without limitation, ALON’s and HEP’s employees, agents and representatives, (iii) damage to natural resources or to property of any nature, including, without limitation, that involving the Refined Products and other property of ALON and the Refined Product Terminals, Refined Product Pipelines and other property of HEP, or (iv) discharges, spills, or leaks of products; in each case (x) regardless of the negligence of any of the HEP Indemnified Parties, but (y) only to the extent caused by the negligent, gross negligent or willful acts or omissions of ALON, its employees, agents, representatives or contractors in the exercise of any of the rights granted under this Agreement.

     (c)  Indemnification by HEP. To the extent permitted by Applicable Law and as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, HEP agrees to defend and indemnify ALON, its Subsidiaries and Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and

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other representatives (the “ ALON Indemnified Parties ”), from and against any Losses resulting from, associated with or arising out of (i) HEP’s failure to comply with applicable governmental or quasi-governmental laws, regulations or rules, (ii) bodily injury or death of any Person, including, without limitation, ALON’s and HEP’s employees, agents or representatives, (iii) damage to natural resources or to property of any nature, including, without limitation, that involving Refined Products and the Refined Product Terminals, Refined Product Pipelines or other property of HEP, or (iv) discharges, spills, or leaks of products; in each case (x) regardless of the negligence of any of the ALON Indemnified Parties, but (y) only to the extent caused by the negligent, gross negligent or willful acts or omissions of HEP, its employees, agents, representatives or contractors in the exercise of any of the rights granted under this Agreement.

     (d)  Joint Liability . Under the foregoing indemnities, where the personal injury to or death of any Person, or loss of or damage to property is the result of the joint or concurrent negligence or willful acts or omissions of ALON and HEP, each party’s duty of indemnification will be in proportion to its share of such joint or concurrent negligence, or willful misconduct.

     (e)  Procedures relating to Indemnification . To receive the foregoing indemnities, the party seeking indemnification must notify the other in writing of a Claim or suit promptly ( provided that any failure to provide such notice shall not limit a party’s right to indemnification except to the extent that the indemnifying party shall have been materially prejudiced thereby) and provide reasonable cooperation (at the indemnifying party’s expense) and full authority to defend the Claim or suit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnifying party shall be entitled to settle any Claim or suit without the consent of the indemnified party unless such settlement contains a full release of the indemnified party without any liability for any monetary damages or any type of equitable relief. Neither party shall have any obligation to indemnify the other under any settlement made without its written consent.

     (f)  Administration of Indemnity Claims . Notwithstanding anything else in this Section 19, any claims for indemnification pursuant to this Section 19, (i) on behalf of an ALON Indemnified Party must be made and administered by ALON, or its successors or assigns as permitted herein, and (ii) on behalf of an HEP Indemnified Party must be made and administered by HEP, or its successors and assigns as permitted herein.

      Section 20. Notices.

     All notices or requests or consents provided for by, or permitted to be given pursuant to, this Agreement must be in writing and must be given by depositing same in the United States mail, addressed to the Person to be notified, postpaid, and registered or certified with return receipt requested or by delivering such notice in Person or by telecopier or telegram to such party. Notice given by Personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt. Notice given by telegram or telecopier shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during the recipient’s normal business hours or at the beginning of the recipient’s next business day after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours. All notices to be sent to a party pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to or made at the address set forth below or at such

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other address as such party may stipulate to the other parties in the manner provided in this Section 20:

         
  if to ALON:   ALON USA, LP
      7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
      Dallas, Texas 75251
      Attn: Chief Executive Officer
      Copy to: General Counsel
      Telecopy: (972) 367-3723
 
       
  if to HEP:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
      100 Crescent Court
      Suite 1600
      Dallas, Texas 75201
      Attn: Bruce Shaw
      Telecopy: 214-615-9371

      Section 21. Miscellaneous

     (a)  Intention as to Refineries . ALON represents to HEP that, as of the date of this Agreement, they are not considering a shut down of the Refinery, other than a scheduled maintenance turnaround in the first quarter of 2005, or any changes to the Refinery that would have a material adverse effect on the operation of the Refinery.

     (b)  Amendments and Waivers . No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced. No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder, and no course of conduct, shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this Agreement. No single or partial exercise of a right hereunder shall preclude further or complete exercise of that right or any other right hereunder.

     (c)  Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, ALON, HEP and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder shall be assigned without the prior written consent of the other parties, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld; provided , however, that (i) HEP may make such an assignment (including a partial pro rata assignment) to a Controlled Affiliate of HEP provided that HEP continues to remain liable for its obligations hereunder, (ii) ALON may make such an assignment (including a partial pro rata assignment) to a Controlled Affiliate of ALON provided that ALON continues to remain liable for its obligations hereunder, (iii) ALON may make such an assignment to any Person to which ALON has sold its Refinery which relies on the services provided by HEP under this Agreement if such Person (A) is reasonably capable of performing ALON’s obligations under this Agreement assigned to such Person, which determination shall be made by ALON in its reasonable

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judgment and (B) has agreed in writing with HEP to assume the obligations of ALON assigned to such Person, (iv) ALON may make a collateral assignment of its rights and obligations hereunder to any bona fide third party lender of ALON, (v) HEP may make a collateral assignment of its rights and obligations hereunder and/or grant a security interest in all or a portion of the Refined Product Pipelines and the Refined Product Terminals to a bona fide third party lender or debt holder, or a trustee or representative for any of them of HEP if such third party lender, debt holder or trustee shall have executed and delivered to ALON a non-disturbance agreement in substantially the form attached to the Contribution Agreement or in such other form as is reasonably satisfactory to ALON and ALON executes an acknowledgment of such collateral assignment in such form as may from time to time be reasonably requested, and (vi) subject to Section 11.6 of the Contribution Agreement, HEP may assign its rights in connection with a sale of all or substantially all its assets to a person who (A) is reasonably capable of performing HEP’s obligations under this Agreement assigned to such person, which determination shall be made by HEP in its reasonable judgment, and (B) has agreed in writing with ALON to assume the obligations of HEP assigned to such person. Any attempt to make an assignment of this Agreement otherwise than as permitted by the foregoing shall be null and void. For purposes of this Section 21(c), an “assignment” shall include any direct or indirect assignment, transfer, sale, pledge, hypothecation or other disposition of this Agreement or any rights and obligations hereunder; provided , however, that the consent requirements set forth in this Section 21(c) shall not apply to any merger, sale of equity interests, or change of control involving a party hereto. The parties hereto agree to require their respective successors (including any Person to which all or any portion of the Refined Product Pipelines or Refined Product Terminals are to be Transferred), if any, to expressly assume, in a form of agreement acceptable to the other parties, their obligations under this Agreement. From and after any assignment permitted or consented to hereunder, all references to HEP or ALON, as applicable, shall be deemed to refer to such party’s assignee.

     (d)  Severability . If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by a court or regulatory body of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Upon determination that any term or other provision is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner so that the transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the extent possible.

     (e)  Choice of Law . This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state. Each party hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Texas and to venue in Dallas, Texas.

     (f)  Exclusion of Punitive Damages . NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, BY STATUTE, IN TORT OR CONTRACT.

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     (g)  Arbitration Provision . Any and all Arbitrable Disputes must be resolved through the use of binding arbitration using three arbitrators, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, as supplemented to the extent necessary to determine any procedural appeal questions by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code). If there is any inconsistency between this Section and the Commercial Arbitration Rules or the Federal Arbitration Act, the terms of this Section will control the rights and obligations of the parties. Arbitration must be initiated within the time limits set forth in this Agreement, or if no such limits apply, then within a reasonable time or the time period allowed by the applicable statute of limitations. Arbitration may be initiated by a party (“ Claimant ”) serving written notice on the other party (“ Respondent ”) that the Claimant elects to refer the Arbitrable Dispute to binding arbitration. Claimant’s notice initiating binding arbitration must identify the arbitrator Claimant has appointed. The Respondent shall respond to Claimant within 30 days after receipt of Claimant’s notice, identifying the arbitrator Respondent has appointed. If the Respondent fails for any reason to name an arbitrator within the 30-day period, Claimant shall petition the American Arbitration Association for appointment of an arbitrator for Respondent’s account. The two arbitrators so chosen shall select a third arbitrator within 30 days after the second arbitrator has been appointed. The Claimant will pay the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator named by or for it, and the Respondent will pay the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator named by or for it. The costs of petitioning for the appointment of an arbitrator, if any, shall be paid by Respondent. The Claimant and Respondent will each pay one-half of the compensation and expenses of the third arbitrator. All arbitrators must (a) be neutral parties who have never been officers, directors or employees of any of ALON, HEP or any of their Affiliates and (b) have not less than seven years experience in the energy industry. The hearing will be conducted in Dallas, Texas and commence within 30 days after the selection of the third arbitrator. ALON, HEP and the arbitrators shall proceed diligently and in good faith in order that the award may be made as promptly as possible. Except as provided in the Federal Arbitration Act, the decision of the arbitrators will be binding on and non-appealable by the parties hereto. The arbitrators shall have no right to grant or award punitive damages.

     (h)  Entire Agreement . This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto constitute the complete understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior oral and written discussions, negotiations, representations or agreements relating thereto. There are no understandings or commitments relating to the present subject matter not expressly set forth herein.

     (i)  Drafting . As between the parties, it shall be conclusively presumed that each and every provision of this Agreement was drafted jointly by the parties.

     (j)  Headings . Section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenient reference only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

     (k)  Expenses. Except as otherwise set forth herein, each party shall pay and discharge all liabilities and expenses incurred by or on behalf of it in connection with the preparation, authorization, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions

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contemplated herein, including all fees and expenses of agents, representatives, counsel and accountants.

     (l)  Further Assurances . In connection with this Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each signatory party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and all such transactions.

     (m)  No Personal Liability . Each party acknowledges and agrees that that in no event shall any Affiliate of either party or any partner, member, shareholder, owner, officer, director or employee of either party or of any such Affiliate be personally liable to the other party for any payments, obligations or performance due under this Agreement or any breach or failure of performance of either party and the sole recourse for payment or performance of the obligations under this Agreement shall be against HEP or ALON (as applicable) and each such party’s respective assets and not against any other Person, except for such liability as expressly assumed by an assignee pursuant to an assignment of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.

     (n)  Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which when delivered (which deliveries may take place by facsimile) shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

     (o)  Confidentiality . Each party hereto shall cause, and shall cause each of its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees, to hold confidential all information relating to the business of the other party disclosed to it by reason of this Agreement and not disclose any of such information to any party unless (i) such party obtains the prior written consent of the other party, or (ii) required to disclose such information by operation of Applicable Law (including pursuant to the rules of the Securities Exchange Commission) or pursuant to rules of any securities exchange. If either party or any of its representatives or affiliates is requested or required by operation of Applicable Law (including pursuant to the Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules of the SEC) or pursuant to the rules of any securities exchange to disclose any Confidential Information, such party shall provide the other party with prompt written notice of such request or requirement (which shall be treated as Confidential Information hereunder), which notice shall be at least 48 hours prior to making such disclosure (or in the case of a disclosure pursuant to the Exchange Act, the rules of the SEC or the rules of any securities exchange, such time period (which may be shorter than 48 hours but shall not be longer than 48 hours) as may be reasonably possible), so that the other party hereto may seek a protective order or other appropriate assurance of confidential treatment of the information required to be so disclosed and/or waive compliance with the provisions of this Section 21(o). Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party shall be entitled to disclose each other’s confidential information with its advisors (legal and accounting), bankers, lenders, underwriters/purchasers and their respective advisors, provided that they are notified of the requirements of this Section 21(o) and instructed to keep such information confidential.

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     (p)  Unlawful Actions . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the parties acknowledge and agree that in no event will HEP or ALON ever be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement for any failure of HEP or ALON to observe or perform any provision or covenant of this Agreement if such failure to perform is attributable to any provision in this Agreement, any tariff, or any Ancillary Document, which is invalid or in violation of Applicable Law. In such event, or in the event of any action described in Section 12(b), the parties shall negotiate in good faith in an attempt to agree to another provision (instead of the provision which is invalid or in violation of Applicable Law) that is valid and legal and carries out the parties’ intentions under this Agreement.

     (q)  Memorandum of Agreement . HEP acknowledges and agrees that ALON shall have the right to record a memorandum of this Agreement (the form of which shall be mutually agreed to by the parties) with respect to ALON’s rights under Section 17 and Section 18 in such jurisdictions as ALON shall deem appropriate.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
         
  ALON USA, LP
 
 
  By:   ALON USA GP, LLC,    
       its General Partner   
         
  By:     /s/ Jeff D. Morris    
      Jeff D. Morris,    
      President and Chief Executive Officer   
         
  HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
 
 
  By:   HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.,    
       its General Partner   
 
         
  By:   HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.,    
    its General Partner   
       
 
         
     
  By:      /s/ Mathew P. Clifton    
    Mathew P. Clifton   
    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer   
 

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EXHIBIT A

REFINED PRODUCT PIPELINES

                                                         
                            Minimum     Incentive     Section 2(a)(v)     Section 2(a)(v)  
    Miles of                     Volume     Volume     60 Day     180 Day  
Origin and Destination   Pipeline     Diameter     Capacity     Commitment     Requirement     Discount Rate     Discount Rate  
            (inches)     (bpd)     (bpd)     (bpd)                  
Big Spring, TX to Abilene, TX (6”)
    105.2       6       20,000       7,580       8,843       6.8 %     32.6 %
Midland, TX to Orla, TX*
    136.5       8/10       25,000       14,040       16,380       8.5 %     27.5 %
Big Spring, TX to Wichita Falls, TX
    226.5       6/8       23,000       15,815       18,451       3.7 %     16.1 %
Wichita Falls, TX to Duncan, OK
    46.7       6       21,000       4,844       5,652       16.8 %     57.3 %
Abilene, TX to Dyess AFB
    1.6       8       53,000       1,167       1,362       4.6 %     22.4 %


    *Excludes 38 mile, 6-inch leased Chevron pipeline from Coahoma Station to Midland, TX and 3.4 miles of ALON owned pipeline from the Refinery to Coahoma Station.

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EXHIBIT B

REFINED PRODUCT TERMINALS AND TANK FARMS

                         
                    Minimum Volume  
                    Commitment  
Location   Storage Capacity (barrels)     Number of Tanks     (bpd)  
Refined Product Terminals
                       
Abilene, TX
    127,000       5       7,523  
Wichita Falls, TX
    220,000 *     11       5,586  
 
                       
Refined Product Tank Farm
                       
Orla, TX
    134,782       7       13,853  


*   Includes 50,000 barrels of storage capacity that is currently out of service.

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EXHIBIT C

TERMINALS FEE SCHEDULE

1.   ALON will pay a terminal service fee of (a) $0.30 per barrel for deliveries out of the Refined Product Terminals into trucks, and (b) $0.10 per barrel for deliveries out of the Refined Product Terminals into any adjacent pipelines.

2.   Each of the service fees listed on this Exhibit C will adjust at the beginning of each Contract Year by an amount equal to the percentage change between the two preceding Contract Years in the index comprised of comparable fees posted by Conoco, Wichita Falls; Equilon, Odessa; Pride, Abilene; and Valero, Abernathy terminals.

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EXHIBIT D

INTERSTATE TARIFF (RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS)

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EXHIBIT E

INTRASTATE TARIFF (RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS (PUBLIC))

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EXHIBIT F

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

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EXHIBIT G

INTRASTATE TARIFF (RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS (PRIVATE))

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EXHIBIT H

INSURANCE

     Each party’s insurance coverage as stated on this Exhibit H shall be primary in all instances regardless of like coverage maintained by the other party.

     (a) Workmen’s Compensation Coverage in the statutory amount as prescribed under the Workmen’s Compensation Acts of Texas, and Employer’s Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.

     (b) Comprehensive General Liability

         
  Bodily Injury:   $1,000,000 Per Person
 
       
      $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
 
       
  Property Damage:   $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
 
       
    Including but not limited to the following with the same above limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage:

  (i)   Contractual Liability
 
  (ii)   Contingent Liability (if contractors are to be used)
 
  (iii)   Owner Contractors Protective Liability (if contractors are to be used)
 
  (iv)   Completed Operations
 
  (v)   Broad Form Care, Custody and Control
 
  (vi)   Explosion, collapse and underground $1,000,000 Per Occurrence

     (c) Comprehensive vehicle liability to cover all licensed or unlicensed vehicles and/or automotive equipment owned, leased or rented when used in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

         
    Coverage limits shall be:
 
       
  Bodily Injury:   $1,000,000 Per Person
 
       
      $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
 
       
  Property Damage:   $1,000,000 Per Occurrence

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     (d) Umbrella/Excess Insurance over that required in (a), (b) and (c) above with minimum limits of $50,000,000.

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EXHIBIT I

SCHEDULE OF
SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
REFINED PRODUCT TERMINALS

If in any year the overall product losses at any Refined Product Terminal exceed 0.05%, then the amount to be paid by HEP to ALON as compensation for such product losses shall be an amount equal to (A) the sum of the volumes of losses (in barrels) for each type of product having an overall loss at such Refined Product Terminal in such year multiplied by the yearly average of the daily high and low price per barrel for such product for (i) Abilene, Texas (with respect to the Abilene Terminal), (ii) Wichita Falls, Texas (with respect to the Wichita Falls Terminal),and (iii) El Paso, Texas (with respect to the Orla Tank Farm) for the year in which the loss occurred as set forth in publications of Oil Price Information Service (“OPIS”), less (B) the sum of the volumes of gains (in barrels) for each type of product having an overall gain at such Refined Product Terminal in such year multiplied by the yearly average of the daily high and low price per barrel for such product for (i) Abilene, Texas (with respect to the Abilene Terminal), (ii) Wichita Falls, Texas (with respect to the Wichita Falls Terminal),and (iii) El Paso, Texas (with respect to the Orla Tank Farm) for the year in which the gain occurred as set forth in publications of OPIS. In the case of the following products, the product price used to determine the required payment shall be as follows:

           
 
  product     opis product price used  
 
On-Road Diesel Fuel
    Unbranded  
 
Unleaded Regular Gasoline
    Unbranded  
 
Unleaded Premium Gasoline
    Unbranded  
 
Kerosene
    On-Road Diesel plus $.05  
 
Jet Fuel — JP8 Military Grade
    On-Road Diesel plus $.07  
 

In the event of a loss or gain with respect to a product type not specified above, the OPIS product price used to determine the payment amount shall be the price for the OPIS product category for Abilene, Texas (with respect to the Abilene Terminal), Wichita Falls, Texas (with respect to the Wichita Falls Terminal), and El Paso, Texas (with respect to the Orla Tank Farm), that is most similar to the product type as adjusted for differences in quality. For purposes of these settlement procedures, the term “OPIS” shall mean the entity that performs the price reporting functions now performed by OPIS in the event that OPIS ceases to perform these functions. In the event required price levels cease to be reported for any of the foregoing markets, then the prices for the major market nearest to the terminal for which such loss occurred and for which petroleum product prices are reported shall be used in place of such market prices.

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EXHIBIT J

TERMINAL ACCESS AGREEMENT

     This Terminal Access Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into this ___day of ______, 2005, by ______(“Carrier”) located at ______, who will be obtaining product from the Abilene and Wichita Falls Terminals (collectively, the “Terminal”) operated by Holly Energy Partners-Operating, L.P. (“HEP-Operating”) on behalf of Holly Energy Partners, L.P. and its affiliate companies (collectively referred to herein as “Holly Energy Partners”) which Carrier represents and warrants it has legal rights to obtain from the Terminal.

For good consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

A. HEP-Operating routinely stores various petroleum products, petroleum byproducts and other substances (hereinafter referred to as “Petroleum Products”) at the Terminal. The purpose of this Agreement is to afford Carrier access to such Terminal and to protect and safeguard the interests of Holly Energy Partners and all shippers in permitting Carrier to have such access. This Agreement shall be applicable to the Terminal identified herein.

B. Carrier shall have access to the Terminal for the sole purpose of either making or taking delivery of Petroleum Products. Carrier agrees that the permission granted by HEP-Operating to Carrier to enter the Terminal under this Agreement is non-exclusive, and may be revoked at any time (i) for Carrier’s failure to comply with this Agreement, (ii) for Carrier’s failure to comply with the rules and procedures posted at the Terminal, (iii) for Carrier’s failure to attend or comply with training, and (iv) if HEP-Operating believes in its reasonable opinion, that Carrier poses a risk to the Terminal, its personnel, the public or the environment.

C. Access to the Terminal is or will be controlled by a card-lock or key system activated by proximity cards (“Access Card(s)” and/or “Access Code(s)”). Carrier desires to have Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s) to the Terminal to obtain Petroleum Products.

D. Carrier agrees to comply with all Terminal operating rules promulgated by HEP-Operating and its agents, including those promulgated (whether communicated verbally or in writing) for security or safety reasons, and any amendments or supplements thereto that HEP-Operating in its discretion, may issue from time to time. Carrier agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to pertinent provisions of the “Hazardous Materials Transportation Act”, as fully set forth as 49 U.S.C. 1801, et seq., its amendments and implementing regulations. Carrier shall take steps, including providing instruction, to ensure that its drivers and other authorized representatives observe any rules, laws and regulations governing use of the Terminal at all times while on any premises owned or operated by Holly Energy Partners.

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E. Carrier agrees to be solely liable for, and to indemnify, defend and save harmless Holly Energy Partners, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents of from any and all loss, damage, claims demands or liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), from any cause whatsoever, for the injury to or death of any person or persons or for the damage to or loss of any real or personal property, whether it be that of the parties hereto or of third persons, caused by or in any manner arising out of or connected with the Carrier’s presence and activities in the Terminal or of any other person or persons who might gain entry into the Terminal by means of the misappropriation or unauthorized use or duplication of any Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) delivered by HEP–Operating to Carrier or by any other means caused in whole or in part by Carrier, whether through negligence or otherwise.

F. Carrier will provide to HEP–Operating certificates of insurance issued by acceptable underwriters and insurance companies evidencing satisfactory insurance coverage of Carrier. Said certificates will be provided by Carrier to HEP–Operating before any automotive equipment operated by Carrier enters the Terminal for the purpose of loading Petroleum Products. The insurance coverage will be in the minimum amounts set forth below and will be maintained in force by Carrier at its own expense at all times during the term of this Agreement. Insurance carried by Carrier shall be primary to any other insurance similar or not, that may be acquired, managed, or maintained by Holly Energy Partners. (Carrier agrees to notify HEP–Operating in writing immediately upon knowledge of an occurrence that might materially diminish the minimum amounts of insurance coverage set forth below). The certificates will provide that the insurance coverage may be cancelled or materially modified by the issuing underwriters and insurance companies only upon their giving 30 days’ prior written notice to HEP–Operating:

     1. Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance as required by the laws of the State in which the Terminal(s) is/are located, and Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; such coverage to be endorsed waiving right of subrogation against the Holly Energy Partners entities as permitted by the respective state law.

     2. Comprehensive General liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, and property damage limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. Carrier own certificates of insurance will be endorsed to cover the indemnity provisions of Paragraph B above. Such coverage to also be endorsed naming the Holly Energy Partners entities as additional insureds as respects operations of or on behalf of Carrier under this Agreement.

     3. Automotive Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 applicable to bodily injury, sickness or death, to each person, and $1,000,000.00 for more than one person per occurrence, and $1,000,000.00 for the loss or damage to property per occurrence. Such coverage to be endorsed naming the Holly Energy Partners entities as additional insureds as respects operations of or on behalf of Carrier under this Agreement.

     4. All policies herein described shall include coverage for all liability assumed by Carrier under the terms of this Terminal Access Agreement and for all claims caused by or arising from Carrier’s exercise of the rights and privileges granted herein, including the loading and unloading operations by Carrier and its agents, representatives, and employees at the Terminal.

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G. Carrier acknowledges that the dispensing of Petroleum Products at the Terminal is controlled by the Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) that activate a system which controls the Terminal’s entry and exit gates, truck loading racks and automated accounting equipment. Carrier hereby requests such Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s) for its use at the Terminal. Carrier agrees to accept such Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s) subject to the following terms and conditions:

     1. By its execution of attached Addendum A, entitled “Receipt for Cards,” incorporated herein by reference, Carrier acknowledges receipt from HEP–Operating of the Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s) specified in Addendum A.

     2. Carrier understands that such Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s) are to cause the Terminal’s automated accounting equipment to charge to the HEP–Operating account number(s) specified in attached Addendum A for all Petroleum Products withdrawn from the Terminal by means of such Access Card(s) and/or Access Code(s).

     3. Carrier agrees to indemnify Holly Energy Partners, its affiliates and their respective employees, officers and directors against and hold harmless from any claims, obligations or liabilities, including claims based on the value of any Petroleum Products lost, stolen or misappropriated at a Terminal and charged to HEP–Operating or any other Holly Energy Partners entity by means of the misappropriation or unauthorized use or duplication of any Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) delivered to Carrier under this Agreement or by any other means caused in whole or in part by Carrier, whether through negligence or otherwise.

     4. Carrier will notify HEP–Operating in writing within 24 hours of any lost, misplaced or misappropriated Access Card(s).

     5. Any Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) delivered by HEP–Operating to Carrier hereunder is for the exclusive purpose of enabling Carrier to gain access to a Terminal and its truck-loading racks in order to load or unload Petroleum Products. The Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) is not a means by which HEP–Operating extends credit to Carrier and Carrier’s obligation of payment to shipper for any Petroleum Products purchased from a shipper is separate and apart from this Agreement.

H. HEP–Operating shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement upon any notification, either telephonic or otherwise, to Carrier. Carrier agrees that, upon such termination, it will immediately surrender to HEP–Operating any Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) obtained by Carrier through HEP–Operating.

I. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, it is the purpose of this Agreement that Holly Energy Partners, and/or employees, officers or directors of any Holly Energy Partners entity, shall incur no risk, obligation or liability of any kind whatsoever by reason of HEP–Operating’s delivery to Carrier of an Access Card(s) to any Terminal, as such delivery is made by HEP–Operating solely as an accommodation and for the convenience of Carrier. Accordingly, upon request of HEP-Operating, Carrier agrees to execute and deliver to

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HEP–Operating such further and additional documents or instruments as HEP–Operating may request from time to time to safeguard its interests.

J. Any Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) delivered by HEP–Operating to Carrier shall be used only by Carrier. Any attempt by Carrier to permit the use of the Access Card(s) or Access Code(s) by anyone other than an authorized employee shall be void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement permitting HEP–Operating at its option to terminate the same without any obligation to Carrier.

K. It is hereby understood that Carrier is an independent contractor and that no liability of Carrier, or of its agents and/or employees becomes an obligation of Holly Energy Partners by reason of this Agreement.

L. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefits of the parties, their successors and assigns, provided that this Agreement may not be assigned by Carrier without the prior written consent of HEP–Operating.

M. This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state. Each party hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Texas and to venue in Dallas, Texas.

N. This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by each of the parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced. No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder, and no course of conduct, shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this Agreement.

O. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto concerning terminal access, and supercedes any previous agreements or understanding.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed on behalf of Holly Energy Partners–Operating, L.P. and Carrier by their respective representatives hereunto duly signed as of the day and year first written above.

     
                                                                                  
  Holly Energy Partners–Operating, L.P.
 
   
By:                                                                           
  By:                                                                              
 
   
Title:                                                                        
  Title:                                                                           

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Exhibit 10.2

PREPARED BY AND WHEN
RECORDED RETURN TO:

Alon USA, LP
7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75251
Attn: Harlin R. Dean

[OKLAHOMA]
FORM OF

MORTGAGE
(WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)

BY

HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AS MORTGAGOR

TO

ALON USA, LP,
A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AS MORTGAGEE

DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 2005

THIS INSTRUMENT COVERS, AMONG OTHER PROPERTY, GOODS WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME FIXTURES ON REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND IS TO BE FILED FOR RECORD IN THE REAL ESTATE RECORDS AS BOTH A MORTGAGE OF REAL PROPERTY AND AS A FIXTURE FINANCING STATEMENT UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.

THIS INSTRUMENT IS TO BE FILED AGAINST THE TRACT INDEX IN THE REAL ESTATE RECORDS FOR EACH COUNTY IN OKLAHOMA FOR THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY LYING IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

THIS INSTRUMENT MAY CONSTITUTE THE GRANTING OF A SECURITY INTEREST BY A TRANSMITTING UTILITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE 12A, SECTION 9-401(6) OF THE OKLAHOMA STATUTES.

 


 

MORTGAGE (WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)

     THIS MORTGAGE (WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT) (hereinafter referred to as this “ Mortgage ”), is entered into as of the 1st day of March, 2005, by HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as “ Mortgagor ”), a subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ HEP ”), whose address for notice hereunder is at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201-6927, Attention: General Counsel, facsimile number (214) 871-3523, to Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership (hereinafter referred to “ Mortgagee ”), whose address for notice hereunder is 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75251, Attention: General Counsel, facsimile number (972) 367-3724.

W I T N E S S E T H :

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1    Definitions . As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a)      Affiliate : With respect to a specified Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with that first Person. As used in this definition, the term “control” includes (a) with respect to any Person having voting shares or the equivalent and elected directors, managers or Persons performing similar functions, the ownership of or power to vote, directly or indirectly, shares or the equivalent representing more than 50% of the power to vote in the election of directors, managers or Persons performing similar functions, (b) ownership of more than 50% of the equity or equivalent interest in any Person and (c) the ability to direct the business and affairs of any Person by acting as a general partner, manager or otherwise.

(b)      Contracts : The Terminal Contracts and/or the Pipeline Contracts, as the context may require.

(c)      Easements : The Terminal Easements and/or the Pipeline Easements, as the context may require.

(d)      Event of Default : Any happening or occurrence described in Article 7 of this Mortgage.

(e)      Fixtures : All materials, supplies, equipment, apparatus and other items now or hereafter acquired by Mortgagor and now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Real Property, the Pipelines or the Terminals, together with all accessions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof.

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(f)      Governmental Entity : Any court, governmental department, commission, council, board, bureau, agency or other judicial, administrative, regulatory, legislative or other instrumentality of the United States of America or any foreign country, or any state, county, municipality or local governmental body or political subdivision or any such other foreign country.

(g)      Impositions : All real estate and personal property taxes; water, gas, sewer, electricity and other utility rates and charges; charges for any easement, license or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property; and all other taxes, charges and assessments and any interest, costs or penalties with respect thereto, general and special, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, of any kind and nature whatsoever which at any time prior to or after the execution hereof may be assessed, levied or imposed upon the Mortgaged Property or the ownership, use, occupancy or enjoyment thereof.

(h)      Improvements : The Terminal Improvements and the Pipeline Improvements, as the context may require.

(i)      Leases : Any and all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions or other agreements (written or verbal, now or hereafter in effect) which grant a possessory interest in and to, or the right to use, the Mortgaged Property, and all other agreements, such as utility contracts, maintenance agreements and service contracts, which in any way relate to the use, occupancy, operation, maintenance, enjoyment or ownership of the Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, the Surface Leases, save and except any and all leases, subleases or other agreements pursuant to which Mortgagor is granted a possessory interest in the Real Property.

(j)      Legal Requirements : Shall mean (i) any and all laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, writs, decrees, requirements or determinations of any Governmental Entity, and (ii) to the extent not covered by clause (i) immediately above, any and all requirements of permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, concessions, franchises or other approvals granted by any Governmental Entity .

(k)      Mortgage : Shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

(l)      Mortgaged Property : The Terminal Assets and the Pipeline Assets, together with:

(i)     all rights, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, rights-of-way, easements, appendages and appurtenances in anywise appertaining thereto, and all right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to any streets, ways, alleys, strips or gores of land adjoining the Real Property or any part thereof; and

(ii)     all betterments, additions, alterations, appurtenances, substitutions, replacements and revisions thereof and thereto and all reversions and remainders therein; and

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(iii)     all other property and rights of Mortgagor of every kind and character to the extent specifically relating to and used or to be used solely in connection with the foregoing property, and all proceeds and products of any of the foregoing.

As used in this Mortgage, the term “ Mortgaged Property ” shall be expressly defined as meaning all or, where the context permits or requires, any portion of the above, and all or, where the context permits or requires, any interest therein. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall the term “ Mortgaged Property ” include any Product owned by third parties that may be shipped through or stored at or in any of the Mortgaged Property.

(m)      Mortgagee : The above defined Mortgagee.

(n)      Mortgagor : The above defined Mortgagor, whether one or more, and any and all subsequent owners of the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof.

(o)      Obligations : Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 2.1.

(p)      Permits : The Terminal Permits and/or the Pipeline Permits, as the context may require.

(q)      Permitted Encumbrances : Shall mean any of the following matters:

(a) any (i) inchoate liens, security interests or similar charges constituting or securing the payment of expenses which were incurred incidental to the ownership and operation of the Pipelines and Terminals (collectively, the “ Operations ”) or the operation, storage, transportation, shipment, handling, repair, construction, improvement or maintenance of the Mortgaged Property, and (ii) materialman’s, mechanics’, repairman’s, employees’, contractors’, operators’, warehousemen’s, barge or ship owner’s and carriers’ liens or other similar liens, security interests or charges for liquidated amounts arising in the ordinary course of business incidental to the conduct of the Operations or the ownership and operation of the Mortgaged Property, securing amounts the payment of which is not delinquent and that will be paid in the ordinary course of business or, if delinquent, that are being contested in good faith with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (b) any liens or security interests for Taxes not yet delinquent or, if delinquent, that are being contested in good faith in the ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (c) any liens or security interests reserved in leases, rights of way or other real property interests for rental or for compliance with the terms of such leases, rights of way or other real property interests, provided payment of the debt secured is not delinquent or, if delinquent, is being contested in good faith in the ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to

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foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (d) all prior reservations of minerals in and under or that may be produced from any of the lands constituting part of the Mortgaged Property or on which any part of the Mortgaged Property is located; (e) all liens (other than liens for borrowed money), security interests, charges, easements, restrictive covenants, encumbrances, contracts, instruments, obligations, discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping of improvements, defects, irregularities and other matters affecting or encumbering title to the Mortgaged Property which individually or in the aggregate are not such as to unreasonably or materially interfere with or prevent any material operations conducted on the Mortgaged Property; (f) rights reserved to or vested in any Governmental Entity to control or regulate any of the Mortgaged Property or the Operations and all Legal Requirements of such authorities, including any building or zoning ordinances and all environmental laws; (g) any contract, easement, instrument, lien, security instrument, permit, amendment, extension or other matter entered into by a party in accordance with the terms of the Contribution Agreement (as defined in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) or in compliance with the approvals or directives of the other party made pursuant to such Contribution Agreement; (h) all Post Closing Consents (as defined in the Contribution Agreement); (i) defects in the early chain of the title consisting of the mere failure to recite marital status in a document or omissions of successions of heirship proceedings, unless such failure or omission results in another person’s superior claim of title to the Pipeline Easements or relevant portion thereof; (j) any assertion of a defect based on a lack of a survey with respect to the Pipelines; (k) any title defect affecting (or the termination or expiration of) any easement, right of way, leasehold interest or fee interest affecting property over which the Pipelines pass which has been replaced prior to the date of this Mortgage by an easement, right of way, leasehold interest or fee interest covering substantially the same land or the portion thereof used by Mortgagee or its affiliates; and (l) all Senior Liens.

(r)      Person : An individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust, or any other entity or organization, including, without limitation, any Governmental Entity.

(s)      Personalty : The Terminal Equipment, the Pipeline Equipment, and all other personal property (other than the Fixtures) and intangible assets of any kind or character as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Texas Business and Commerce Code (Article 9 — Secured Transactions), which are now or hereafter located or to be located upon, within or about the Real Property, or which are or may be used in or related to the planning, development, financing or operation of the Mortgaged Property, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof.

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(t)      Pipeline Assets : All of the following assets, properties and rights, whether real, personal or mixed, which are owned or held for use by Mortgagor solely in connection with the ownership or operation of those certain pipelines described in Part I of Exhibit B (the “ Pipelines ”) and the maps depicted in Part II of Exhibit B:

        (i)    All parcels of fee simple real property now or hereafter owned by Mortgagor on which any part of the Pipelines are located including, without limitation, the property held in fee by Mortgagor listed on Part III of Exhibit B (collectively, the “ Pipeline Fee Land ”);

        (ii)    All leases of real property now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Mortgagor on which all or a part of the Pipelines are located, including, without limitation, the leases (the “ Pipeline Leases ”) listed on Part IV of Exhibit B;

        (iii)    All easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses (including right-of-way permits from railroads and road crossing permits or other right-of-way permits from Governmental Entities) required to operate the Pipelines now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, the easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses listed on Part V of Exhibit B (the “ Pipeline Easements ”);

        (iv)    All structures, fixtures and appurtenances to the real property described in clause (i) above and the leased land covered by the leases described in clause (ii) above and now or hereafter owned by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, any buildings, pipelines and pumping facilities listed on Part VI of Exhibit B (collectively, the “ Pipeline Improvements ”);

        (v)    To the extent same do not constitute Pipeline Improvements, any and all fittings, cathodic protection ground beds, rectifiers, other cathodic or electric protection devices, machinery, engines, pipes, pipelines, valves, valve boxes, connections, gates, scraper trap extenders, telecommunication facilities and equipment (including microwave and other transmission towers), lines, wires, computer hardware, fixed or mobile machinery and equipment, vehicle refueling tanks, pumps, heating and non-pipeline pumping stations, fittings, tools, furniture and metering equipment now or hereafter acquired by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, (A) from time to time located on the Pipeline Real Property, but excluding the assets of others located at such locations, or (B) wherever located, in each case as listed on Part VII of Exhibit B (the “ Pipeline Equipment ”);

        (vi)    The contracts, agreements, leases and other legally binding rights and obligations of Mortgagor listed on Part VIII of Exhibit B, but excluding those contracts and agreements constituting Pipeline Leases and Pipeline Easements (the “ Pipeline Contracts ”);

        (vii)    The intellectual property rights and related computer software listed on Part IX of Exhibit B;

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        (viii)    All permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals now or hereafter granted by any Governmental Entity to Mortgagor or its predecessors in interest pertaining solely to the ownership or operation of the Pipelines, including, without limitation, those permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals listed on Part X of Exhibit B, in each case to the extent the same are assignable (the “ Pipeline Permits ”); and

        (ix)    All records and documents now or hereafter acquired by Mortgagor relating solely to the ownership, condition or operation of the Pipeline Assets (the “ Pipeline Records ”).

(u)      Pipeline Contracts : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (vi) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(v)      Pipeline Easements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(w)      Pipeline Equipment : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (v) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(x)      Pipeline Fee Land : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (i) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(y)      Pipeline Improvements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iv) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(z)      Pipeline Leases : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(aa)      Pipeline Permits : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (viii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(bb)      Pipeline Real Property : Collectively, the Pipeline Fee Land, the Pipeline Leases, the Pipeline Improvements and the Pipeline Easements.

(cc)      Pipeline Records : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ix) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(dd)      Pipelines : Shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(ee)      Pipelines and Terminals Agreement : That certain Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between HEP and Mortgagee, together with any amendments, restatements or modifications from time to time made thereto.

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(ff)      Product : Crude oil, distilled liquid crude oil fractions, gasoline, iso-butane, diesel fuel, and/or jet fuel transported through the Pipelines.

(gg)      Real Property : The Terminal Real Property and the Pipeline Real Property.

(hh)      Security Documents : This Mortgage and any and all other documents now or hereafter executed by Mortgagor or any other Person to evidence or secure the performance of the Obligations.

(ii)      Senior Bank Liens : Collectively, (a) each lien and security interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property heretofore or hereafter granted by Mortgagor or its Affiliates in favor of Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as the administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent) under the Senior Credit Agreement and on behalf of the Credit Parties (as defined in the security documents related to such liens and security interests), and (b) each lien and security interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property hereafter granted by any Person who acquires an interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property securing senior debt of such Person.

(jj)      Senior Credit Agreement : That certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004 (as extended, amended, supplemented and/or restated, including any refinancing thereof in whole or in part, from time to time) among Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the banks party thereto from time to time, and Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent).

(kk)      Senior Lien : Collectively, the Senior Bank Liens and each other lien and security interest as to which the lien and security interest granted pursuant to this Mortgage has been subordinated thereto pursuant to the terms of a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto executed by the Mortgagee and the holder of such lien and security interest and recorded in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Cotton, Jefferson and Stephens Counties, Oklahoma, and (at the election of such holder) any or all of the other counties in Oklahoma in which any of the Mortgaged Property is located.

(ll)      Surface Leases : The Terminal Leases and/or the Pipeline Leases, as the context may require.

(mm)      Taxes: Any and all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, leases, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, or assessments.

(nn)      Terminal Assets : All of the following assets, properties and rights, whether real, personal or mixed, which are owned or held for use by Mortgagor solely in connection

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with the ownership or operation of those certain terminals described in Part I of Exhibit A (the “ Terminals ”):

         (i)      All parcels of fee simple real property now or hereafter owned by Mortgagor on which any part of the Terminals is located including, without limitation, the property listed on Part II of Exhibit A (collectively, the “ Terminal Fee Land ”);

        (ii)      All leases of real property now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Mortgagor on which all or a part of the Terminals is located, including, without limitation, the leases (the “ Terminal Leases ”) listed on Part III of Exhibit A;

        (iii)     All easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses (including right-of-way permits from railroads and road crossing permits or other right-of-way permits from Governmental Entities) required to operate the Terminals now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, the easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses listed on Part IV of Exhibit A (the “ Terminal Easements ”);

        (iv)     All structures, fixtures and appurtenances to the real property described in clause (i) above and the leased land covered by the leases described in clause (ii) above and now or hereafter owned by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, any buildings, pipelines and pumping facilities, listed on Part V of Exhibit A (collectively, the “ Terminal Improvements ”);

        (v)     To the extent same do not constitute Terminal Improvements, any and all fittings, cathodic protection ground beds, rectifiers, other cathodic or electric protection devices, machinery, engines, pipes, pipelines, valves, valve boxes, connections, gates, scraper trap extenders, telecommunication facilities and equipment (including microwave and other transmission towers), lines, wires, computer hardware, fixed or mobile machinery and equipment, vehicle refueling tanks, pumps, heating and non-pipeline pumping stations, fittings, tools, furniture and metering equipment, now or hereafter acquired by Mortgagor, including, without limitation, (A) from time to time located on the Terminal Real Property, but excluding the assets of others located at such locations, or (B) wherever located, in each case as listed on Part VI of Exhibit A (the “ Terminal Equipment ”);

        (vi)     The contracts, agreements, leases and other legally binding rights and obligations of Mortgagor listed on Part VII of Exhibit A, but excluding those contracts and agreements constituting Terminal Leases and Terminal Easements (the “ Terminal Contracts ”);

        (vii)     The intellectual property rights and related computer software listed on Part VIII of Exhibit A;

        (viii)     All permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals now or hereafter granted by any Governmental Entity to

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Mortgagor or its predecessors in interest pertaining solely to the ownership or operation of the Terminals, including, without limitation, those permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals listed on Part IX of Exhibit A, in each case to the extent the same are assignable (the “ Terminal Permits ”); and

        (ix)     All records and documents now or hereafter acquired by Mortgagor relating solely to the ownership, condition or operation of the Terminal Assets (the “ Terminal Records ”).

(oo)      Terminal Contracts : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (vi) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(pp)      Terminal Easements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(qq)      Terminal Equipment : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (v) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(rr)      Terminal Fee Land : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (i) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(ss)      Terminal Improvements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iv) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(tt)      Terminal Leases : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(uu)      Terminal Permits : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (viii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(vv)      Terminal Real Property : Collectively, the Terminal Fee Land, the Terminal Leases, the Terminal Improvements and the Terminal Easements.

(ww)      Terminal Records : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ix) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(xx)      Terminals : Shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the definition of Terminal Assets.

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ARTICLE 2

GRANT

2.1       Grant . To secure and enforce the prompt performance and compliance by HEP of all obligations set forth for HEP in Section 13(c), Section 17(c), Section 17(d), Section 18 and Section 21(c) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, plus all damages owed to Mortgagee resulting from any rejection of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by HEP in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving HEP, and any reasonable costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and court costs) incurred by Mortgagee in enforcing and exercising its rights hereunder (collectively, the “ Obligations ”), Mortgagor has GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD and CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY, unto Mortgagee the Mortgaged Property, subject, however, to the Permitted Encumbrances , TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Mortgaged Property unto Mortgagee, forever, and Mortgagor does hereby bind itself, its successors and assigns to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Mortgaged Property unto Mortgagee against every Person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof other than against any holder of any Senior Lien; provided, however, that this grant shall terminate upon the full performance and discharge of all of the Obligations and in accordance with the other terms set forth herein.

ARTICLE 3

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

Mortgagor hereby unconditionally warrants and represents to Mortgagee as follows:

3.1       Organization and Power . Mortgagor (a) is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas, and has complied with all conditions prerequisite to its doing business in the State of Texas and (b) has all requisite power and all governmental certificates of authority, licenses, permits, qualifications and documentation to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being, and as proposed to be, conducted.

3.2       Validity of Security Documents . The execution, delivery and performance by Mortgagor of the Security Documents (a) are within Mortgagor’s powers and have been duly authorized by Mortgagor’s partners or other necessary parties, and all other requisite action for such authorization has been taken; (b) have received all (if any) requisite prior governmental approval in order to be legally binding and enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof; and (c) will not violate, be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of Mortgagor’s property or assets, except as contemplated by the provisions of the Security Documents. The Security Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of

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Mortgagor and others obligated under the terms of the Security Documents, in accordance with their respective terms.

3.3       Lien of this Instrument . Subject to the Senior Liens, this Mortgage constitutes a valid and subsisting mortgage lien on the Real Property and the Fixtures and a valid, subsisting security interest in and to, and a valid assignment of, the Personalty and Leases, all in accordance with the terms hereof.

3.4       Litigation . There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending, or to the knowledge of Mortgagor threatened, against or affecting the Mortgagor as a result of or in connection with Mortgagor’s entering into this Mortgage, or involving the validity or enforceability of this Mortgage or the priority of the liens and security interests created by the Security Documents, and no event has occurred (including specifically Mortgagor’s execution of the Security Documents) which will violate, be in conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of Mortgagor’s property other than the liens and security interests created by the Security Documents.

ARTICLE 4

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF MORTGAGOR

Mortgagor hereby unconditionally covenants and agrees with Mortgagee as follows:

4.1       Lien Status . Except for the Permitted Encumbrances, Mortgagor will protect the lien and security interest status of this Mortgage and except for the Permitted Encumbrances, will not, without the prior written consent of Mortgagee, place, or permit to be placed, or otherwise mortgage, hypothecate or encumber the Mortgaged Property with, any other lien or security interest of any nature whatsoever (statutory, constitutional or contractual) regardless of whether same is allegedly or expressly inferior to the lien and security interest created by this Mortgage, and, if any such lien or security interest is asserted against the Mortgaged Property, Mortgagor will promptly, at its own cost and expense, (a) pay the underlying claim in full or take such other action so as to cause same to be released and (b) within five days from the date such lien or security interest is so asserted, give Mortgagee notice of such lien or security interest. Such notice shall specify who is asserting such lien or security interest and shall detail the origin and nature of the underlying claim giving rise to such asserted lien or security interest.

ARTICLE 5

NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF MORTGAGOR

        Mortgagor hereby covenants and agrees with Mortgagee that, until the full performance and discharge of all of the Obligations, Mortgagor will not, without the prior written consent of

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Mortgagee, create, place or permit to be created or placed, or through any act or failure to act, acquiesce in the placing of, or allow to remain, any mortgage, pledge, lien (statutory, constitutional or contractual), security interest, encumbrance or charge on, or conditional sale or other title retention agreement, regardless of whether same are expressly subordinate to the liens of the Security Documents, with respect to, the Mortgaged Property, other than the Permitted Encumbrances.

ARTICLE 6

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF MORTGAGEE

        By its acceptance hereof, Mortgagee recognizes that (a) Mortgagor is obligated or may hereafter become obligated to any of the Credit Parties in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement, and (b) Mortgagor and any future owner of the Mortgaged Property may incur additional indebtedness or become otherwise obligated to one or more banks, insurance companies, investment banks or other financial institutions regularly engaged in commercial lending and/or bonds, debentures, notes and similar instruments evidencing obligations that may be secured by liens or security interests on some or all of Mortgagor’s property, including the Mortgaged Property (the holder of such liens or security interests being a “ Secured Lender ”). To the extent that any such Secured Lender notifies Mortgagee of Secured Lender’s desire to subordinate the lien and security interest held by Mortgagee pursuant to this Mortgage, Mortgagee, by its acceptance hereof, will agree to effect such subordination by promptly executing, in one or more counterparts, a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto (the “ SNDA ”). The subordination of this Mortgage shall (i) not be effective unless and until the SNDA has been executed by the Secured Lender, and (ii) be subject to compliance by the Secured Lender with its obligations under Section 3 and Section 4 of the SNDA. Any Secured Lender who is a party to an SNDA and who is in compliance with its obligations under Section 3 and Section 4 of such SNDA is hereinafter referred to as a “ Lienholder .”

ARTICLE 7

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

        The term “ Event of Default ”, as used in the Security Documents, shall mean the occurrence or happening, at any time and from time to time, of any one or more of the following.

7.1       Breach of Mortgage . (a) Mortgagor shall (i) fail to perform or observe, in any material respect, any covenant, condition or agreement of this Mortgage to be performed or observed by Mortgagor, or (ii) breach any warranty or representation made by Mortgagor in this Mortgage, and such failure or breach shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof to the Mortgagor from the Mortgagee; provided, however, that in the event such failure or breach cannot be reasonably cured within such thirty (30) day period and Mortgagor has diligently proceeded (and continues to proceed) to cure such breach, Mortgagor

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shall have an additional sixty (60) days to cure such failure or breach, or (b) HEP shall fail to perform all of the Obligations in full and on or before the dates same are to be performed (after giving effect to any applicable grace and cure periods).

7.2       Voluntary Bankruptcy . Mortgagor shall (i) voluntarily be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, (ii) procure, permit or suffer the voluntary or involuntary appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator for itself or for all or any substantial portion of its property, (iii) file any petition seeking a discharge, rearrangement, or reorganization of its debts pursuant to the bankruptcy laws or any other debtor relief laws of the United States or any state or any other competent jurisdiction, or (iv) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

7.3       Involuntary Bankruptcy . If (i) a petition is filed against Mortgagor seeking to rearrange, reorganize or extinguish its debts under the provisions of any bankruptcy or other debtor relief law of the United States or any state or other competent jurisdiction, and such petition is not dismissed or withdrawn within sixty (60) days after its filing, or (ii) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment or decree appointing, without the consent of Mortgagor a receiver or trustee for it, or for all or any part of its property, and such order, judgment, or decree is not dismissed, withdrawn or reversed within sixty (60) days after the date of entry of such order, judgment or decree.

7.4       Rejection of Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . A rejection, by or on behalf of Mortgagor or HEP, of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement in bankruptcy.

ARTICLE 8

DEFAULT

8.1       Remedies . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA, and provided no Alon Event of Default (as defined in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) has occurred and is continuing (other than an Alon Event of Default resulting solely and directly from a failure by HEP to comply with the Obligations), if an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Mortgagee may, at Mortgagee’s election, exercise any or all of the following rights, remedies and recourses.

(a)       Entry Upon Mortgaged Property . Enter upon the Mortgaged Property and take exclusive possession thereof and of all books, records and accounts relating thereto. If Mortgagor remains in possession of all or any part of the Mortgaged Property after an Event of Default and without Mortgagee’s prior written consent thereto, Mortgagee may invoke any and all legal remedies (other than foreclosure) to dispossess Mortgagor, including specifically one or more actions for forcible entry and detainer, trespass to try title and writ of restitution. Nothing contained in the foregoing sentence shall, however, be construed to impose any greater obligation or any prerequisites to acquiring possession of the Mortgaged Property after an Event of Default than would have existed in the absence of such sentence.

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(b)       Operation of Mortgaged Property . Hold, lease, manage, operate or otherwise use or permit the use of the Mortgaged Property, either itself or by other Persons, firms or entities, in such manner, for such time and upon such other terms as Mortgagee may deem to be prudent and reasonable under the circumstances (making such repairs, alterations, additions and improvements thereto and taking any and all other action with reference thereto, from time to time, as Mortgagee shall deem necessary or desirable), and apply all amounts collected by Mortgagee in connection therewith in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.7.

(c)       Trustee or Receiver . Prior to, upon or at any time after, commencement of any legal proceedings hereunder, make application to a court of competent jurisdiction as a matter of strict right and without notice to Mortgagor or regard to the adequacy of the Mortgaged Property for the satisfaction of the Obligations for appointment of a receiver of the Mortgaged Property, and Mortgagor does hereby irrevocably consent to such appointment. Any such receiver shall have all the usual powers and duties of receivers in similar cases, including the full power to rent, maintain and otherwise operate the Mortgaged Property upon such terms as may be approved by the court.

(d)       Other . Exercise any and all other rights, remedies and recourses granted under this Mortgage.

8.2       Remedies Cumulative, Concurrent and Nonexclusive . Mortgagee shall have all rights, remedies and recourses granted in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement and, subject to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA, this Mortgage and same (a) shall be cumulative and concurrent; (b) may be pursued separately, successively or concurrently against Mortgagor or others obligated under this Mortgage, or against the Mortgaged Property, or against any one or more of them, at the sole discretion of Mortgagee; (c) may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall arise, it being agreed by Mortgagor that the exercise or failure to exercise any of same shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release thereof or of any other right, remedy or recourse; and (d) are intended to be, and shall be, nonexclusive.

8.3       Obligations . Neither Mortgagor, HEP nor any other Person hereafter obligated for performance or fulfillment of all or any of the Obligations shall be relieved of such obligation by reason of (a) the release, regardless of consideration, of the Mortgaged Property or the addition of any other property to the Mortgaged Property; (b) any agreement or stipulation between any subsequent owner of the Mortgaged Property and Mortgagee extending, renewing, rearranging or in any other way modifying the terms of the Security Documents without first having obtained the consent of, given notice to or paid any consideration to Mortgagor or such other Person, and in such event Mortgagor and all such other Persons shall continue to be liable to make payment according to the terms of any such extension or modification agreement unless expressly released and discharged in writing by Mortgagee; or (c) by any other act or occurrence save and except the complete fulfillment of all of the Obligations.

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8.4       Release of and Resort to Collateral . Mortgagee may release, regardless of consideration, any part of the Mortgaged Property without, as to the remainder, in any way impairing, affecting, subordinating or releasing the lien or security interest created in or evidenced by this Mortgage or their stature as a lien and security interest in and to the Mortgaged Property.

8.5       Waiver of Redemption, Notice and Marshalling of Assets . To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mortgagor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives and releases (a) all benefits that might accrue to Mortgagor by virtue of any present or future law exempting the Mortgaged Property from attachment, levy or sale on execution or providing for any appraisement, valuation, stay of execution, exemption from civil process, redemption or extension of time for payment; (b) all notices of any Event of Default or of Mortgagee’s election to exercise or his actual exercise of any right, remedy or recourse provided for under this Mortgage; and (c) any right to a marshalling of assets or a sale in inverse order of alienation.

8.6       Discontinuance of Proceedings . In case Mortgagee shall have proceeded to invoke any right, remedy or recourse permitted under this Mortgage and shall thereafter elect to discontinue or abandon same for any reason, Mortgagee shall have the unqualified right so to do and, in such an event, Mortgagor and Mortgagee shall be restored to their former positions with respect to the Obligations, the Security Documents, the Mortgaged Property and otherwise, and the rights, remedies, recourses and powers of Mortgagee shall continue as if same had never been invoked.

8.7       Application of Proceeds . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA (including, without limitation, the right to receive payments otherwise due to HEP under the terms of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement), the proceeds and other amounts generated by the holding, operating or other use of, the Mortgaged Property shall be applied by Mortgagee (or the receiver, if one is appointed) to the extent that funds are so available therefrom in the following orders of priority:

(a)     first, to the payment of the costs and expenses of taking possession of the Mortgaged Property and of holding, using, leasing, repairing and improving the same, including without limitation (i) trustees’ and receivers’ fees, (ii) court costs, (iii) attorneys’ and accountants’ fees, and (iv) the payment of any and all Impositions, liens, security interests or other rights, titles or interests equal or superior to the lien and security interest of this Mortgage (except those to which the Mortgaged Property has been sold subject to and without in any way implying Mortgagee’s prior consent to the creation thereof);

(b)     second, to the payment of all amounts which may be due to Mortgagee with respect to the Obligations;

(c)     third, to the extent permitted by law, funds are available therefor out of the proceeds generated by the holding, operating or other use of the Mortgaged Property and known by Mortgagee, to the payment of any indebtedness or obligation secured by a subordinate mortgage on or security interest in the Mortgaged Property; and

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(d)     fourth, to Mortgagor.

8.8       INDEMNITY . IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION TAKEN BY MORTGAGEE PURSUANT TO THIS MORTGAGE, MORTGAGEE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS AND EXPERTS (COLLECTIVELY THE “INDEMNIFIED PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS SUSTAINED BY MORTGAGOR RESULTING FROM (i) AN ASSERTION THAT MORTGAGEE OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY HAS RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE OPERATIONS OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY CLAIMED BY THIRD PERSONS OR (ii) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF MORTGAGEE OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY IN ADMINISTERING, MANAGING, OPERATING OR CONTROLLING THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN EITHER CASE SUCH LOSS WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF MORTGAGEE OR AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF MORTGAGEE OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY NOR SHALL MORTGAGEE AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY BE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM OR DISCHARGE ANY OBLIGATION, DUTY OR LIABILITY OF MORTGAGOR. MORTGAGOR SHALL AND DOES HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY MORTGAGEE AND EACH INDEMNIFIED PARTY FOR, AND TO HOLD THEM HARMLESS FROM, ANY AND ALL LOSSES WHICH MAY OR MIGHT BE INCURRED BY MORTGAGEE OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY BY REASON OF THIS MORTGAGE OR THE EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OR REMEDIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUCH LOSSES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF MORTGAGEE OR AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF MORTGAGEE OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY. SHOULD MORTGAGEE AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY MAKE ANY EXPENDITURE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY SUCH LOSSES, THE AMOUNT THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COSTS, EXPENSES AND REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, SHALL BE A DEMAND OBLIGATION (WHICH OBLIGATION MORTGAGOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY PROMISES TO PAY) OWING BY MORTGAGOR TO MORTGAGEE AND SHALL BEAR INTEREST FROM THE DATE EXPENDED UNTIL PAID AT THE HIGHEST RATE ALLOWED BY LAW, SHALL BE A PART OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND SHALL BE SECURED BY THIS MORTGAGE. THE LIABILITIES OF MORTGAGOR AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 8.8 SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS MORTGAGE.

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ARTICLE 9

SECURITY AGREEMENT

9.1       Security Interest . This Mortgage shall be construed as a mortgage on real property and it shall (subject to the Senior Liens) also constitute and serve as a “Security Agreement” on personal property within the meaning of, and shall constitute a security interest under, the Uniform Commercial Code (as in effect in the State of Oklahoma at any time, as to property within the scope thereof and situated in the State of Oklahoma) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases. To this end, Mortgagor has GRANTED, BARGAINED, CONVEYED, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, AND SET OVER, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, CONVEY, ASSIGN, TRANSFER AND SET OVER, unto Mortgagee, a security interest and all of Mortgagor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases to secure the full and timely performance and discharge of the Obligations, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.

9.2       Financing Statements . Mortgagor hereby authorizes Mortgagee to file such “Financing Statements,” and Mortgagor hereby agrees to execute and deliver such further assurances as Mortgagee may, from time to time, consider reasonably necessary to create, perfect and preserve Mortgagee’s security interest herein granted and Mortgagee may cause such statements and assurances to be recorded and filed, at such times and places as may be required or permitted by law to so create, perfect and preserve such security interest.

9.3       Uniform Commercial Code Remedies . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA and this Mortgage, Mortgagee shall have all the rights, remedies and recourses (other than auction and sale rights) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases afforded to it by the aforesaid Uniform Commercial Code (as in effect in the State of Oklahoma at any time, as to property within the scope thereof and situated in the State of Oklahoma) in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other rights, remedies and recourses afforded by this Mortgage.

9.4       No Obligation of Mortgagee . The assignment and security interest herein granted shall not be deemed or construed to constitute Mortgagee as a trustee in possession of the Mortgaged Property, to obligate Mortgagee to lease the Mortgaged Property or attempt to do same, or to take any action, incur any expense or perform or discharge any obligation, duty or liability whatsoever.

9.5       Fixture Filing . This Mortgage shall constitute a “fixture filing” for all purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of Oklahoma. All or part of the Mortgaged Property are or are to become fixtures; information concerning the security interest herein granted may be obtained at the addresses set forth on the first page hereof. The address of the Secured Party (Mortgagee) is the address set forth in Section 1.1(a) and the address of the Debtor (Mortgagor) is the address set forth in the opening recital of this Mortgage.

9.6       Satisfaction and Release . If (a) all Obligations secured hereby shall be paid, performed and satisfied in full, (b) the Mortgaged Property (or any portion thereof, in which case the

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provisions of clauses (i) through (iv) below shall be applicable only to such portion) shall be sold, consigned, conveyed or transferred in accordance with the provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (c) the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall be terminated, cancelled or otherwise expire (except to the extent terminated by Mortgagee pursuant to a Force Majeure event affecting Mortgagor or an HEP Event of Default (each as defined in such agreement) and in accordance with Section 10(b) or Section 17(b) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, as applicable), and the Obligations of HEP set forth in Section 13(c) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall no longer be applicable, and/or (d) at any time Mortgagor’s or HEP’s (in the event Mortgagor does not have a stand-alone credit rating) senior unsecured debt has an Investment Grade Rating (as hereinafter defined) from both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“ Moody’s ”) and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group (“ S&P ”) (or any successor to the rating business of either thereof), then (i) this Mortgage shall be null and void, (ii) the liens and security interests created by this Mortgage shall be released as promptly as practicable, (iii) the Mortgaged Property shall revert to Mortgagor (or the transferee in the case of clause (b) above) free and clear of the liens and security interests created by this Mortgage, and (iv) Mortgagee shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, instruments of satisfaction and release that are reasonably requested by Mortgagor. Otherwise, this Mortgage shall remain and continue in full force and effect. As used in this Section 9.6, the term “Investment Grade Rating” shall mean a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody’s, or BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P.

ARTICLE 10

MISCELLANEOUS

10.1       Performance at Mortgagor’s Expense . The cost and expense of performing or complying with any and all of the Obligations shall be borne solely by Mortgagor and/or HEP to the extent provided in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement.

10.2       Survival of Obligations . Each and all of the Obligations shall survive the execution and delivery of the Security Documents and shall continue in full force and effect until the Obligations have been performed and discharged in full.

10.3       Further Assurances . Mortgagor, upon the request of Mortgagee, will execute, acknowledge, deliver and record and/or file such further instruments and do such further acts as may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out more effectively the purpose of the Security Documents and to subject to the liens and security interests thereof any property intended by the terms thereof to be covered thereby, including specifically but without limitation, any renewals, additions, substitutions, replacements, betterments or appurtenances to the then Mortgaged Property.

10.4       Recording and Filing . Mortgagor will cause the Security Documents and all amendments and supplements thereto and substitutions therefor to be recorded, filed, re-recorded and refiled in such manner and in such places as Mortgagee shall reasonably request, and will pay all such recording, filing, re-recording and refiling taxes, fees and other charges.

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10.5       Notices . All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Mortgage shall be in writing and shall be considered as properly given if mailed by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified with return receipt requested, or by delivering same in person to the intended addressee or by prepaid telegram. Notice so mailed shall be effective two days following its deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the addressee. For purposes of notice, the addresses of Mortgagee and Mortgagor shall be as set forth in Section 1.1(a) and the opening recital hereinabove, respectively; provided, however, that either party shall have the right to change its address for notice hereunder to any other location within the continental United States by the giving of thirty (30) days’ notice to the other party in the manner set forth hereinabove.

10.6       No Waiver . Any failure by Mortgagee to insist, or any election by Mortgagee not to insist, upon strict performance by Mortgagor of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of the Security Documents shall not be deemed to be a waiver of same or of any other terms, provision or condition thereof and Mortgagee shall have the right at any time or times thereafter to insist upon strict performance by Mortgagor of any and all of such terms, provisions and conditions.

10.7       Mortgagee’s Right to Perform the Obligations . If Mortgagor shall fail, refuse or neglect to make any payment or perform any act required by the Security Documents (after giving effect to any applicable notice and cure period), then at any time thereafter, and without further notice to or demand upon Mortgagor and without waiving or releasing any other right, remedy or recourse Mortgagee may have because of same, Mortgagee may (but shall not be obligated to) make such payment or perform such act for the account of and at the expense of Mortgagor, and shall have the right to enter upon or in the Real Property for such purpose and to take all such action thereon and with respect to the Mortgaged Property as it may deem necessary or appropriate but in any case subject to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens and the terms and provisions of the SNDA. If Mortgagee shall elect to pay any Imposition or other sums due with reference to the Mortgaged Property, Mortgagee may do so in reliance on any bill, statement or assessment procured from the appropriate Governmental Entity or other issuer thereof without inquiring into the accuracy or validity thereof. Similarly, in making any payments to protect the security intended to be created by the Security Documents, Mortgagee shall not be bound to inquire into the validity of any apparent or threatened adverse title, lien, encumbrance, claim or charge before making an advance for the purpose of preventing or removing the same. Mortgagor shall indemnify Mortgagee for all losses, expenses, damage, claims and causes of action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred or accruing by reason of any acts performed by Mortgagee pursuant to the provisions of this Section 10.7 or by reason of any other provision in the Security Documents. All sums paid by Mortgagee pursuant to this Section 10.7 and all other sums expended by Mortgagee to which it shall be entitled to be indemnified, together with interest thereon at the maximum rate allowed by law from the date of such payment or expenditure, shall be secured by the Security Documents and shall be paid by Mortgagor to Mortgagee upon demand.

10.8       Covenants Running with the Land . All Obligations contained in the Security Documents are intended by the parties to be, and shall be construed as, covenants running with the Mortgaged Property.

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10.9       Successors and Assigns . All of the terms of the Security Documents shall apply to, be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties thereto, their successors and assigns, and all other Persons claiming by, through or under them.

10.10       Severability . The Security Documents are intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable Legal Requirements. If any provision of any of the Security Documents or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable neither the remainder of the instrument in which such provision is contained nor the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances nor the other instruments referred to hereinabove shall be affected thereby, but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

10.11       Entire Agreement and Modification . The Security Documents contain the entire agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and all prior agreements relative thereto which are not contained herein or therein are terminated. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Mortgagor and, by its acceptance hereof, Mortgagee hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Mortgage conflict with any terms or provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, the terms or provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall govern and control for all purposes . The Security Documents may not be amended, revised, waived, discharged, released or terminated orally but only by a written instrument or instruments (a) executed by the party against which enforcement of the amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination is asserted, and (b) consented to by the Lienholders to the extent any such amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination would be materially adverse to the rights of any such Lienholder. Any alleged amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination which is not so documented shall not be effective as to any party.

10.12       Counterparts . This Mortgage may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute but one instrument.

10.13       Applicable Law . The Security Documents shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Oklahoma (excluding any conflicts of law, rule or principle that might refer such matters to the laws of another jurisdiction).

10.14       No Partnership . Nothing contained in the Security Documents is intended to, or shall be construed as, creating to any extent and in any manner whatsoever, any partnership, joint venture, or association between Mortgagor and Mortgagee, or in any way make Mortgagee a coprincipal with Mortgagor with reference to the Mortgaged Property, and any inferences to the contrary are hereby expressly negated.

10.15       Headings . The Article, Section and Subsection entitlements hereof are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way alter, modify or define, or be used in construing, the text of such Articles, Sections or Subsections.

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10.16       Waiver of Stay, Moratorium, and Similar Rights . Mortgagor agrees, to the full extent that it may lawfully do so, that it will not at any time insist upon or plead or in any way take advantage of any appraisement, valuation, stay, marshalling of assets, extension, redemption or moratorium law now or hereafter in force and effect so as to prevent or hinder the enforcement of the provisions of this Mortgage or the indebtedness secured hereby, or any agreement between Mortgagor and Mortgagee or any rights or remedies Mortgagee may have thereunder, hereunder or by law.

10.17       Transfer of Mortgaged Property . No sale, lease, exchange, assignment, conveyance or other transfer (each, a “ Transfer ”) of the Mortgaged Property will extinguish the lien or security interest created by this Mortgage, except to the extent provided in Section 9.6 of this Mortgage or in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. As a condition to any Transfer, Mortgagee may (a) require the express assumption of the Obligations by the transferee (with or without the release of Mortgagor from liability in respect thereof), and (b) require the execution of an assumption agreement, modification agreements, supplemental security documents and financing statements satisfactory in form and substance to Mortgagee.

10.18       Estoppel Certificates . Mortgagor and Mortgagee agree to execute and deliver from time to time, upon the request of the other party, a certificate regarding the status of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a) that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (d) the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (e) to such party’s actual knowledge without investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (f) to such party’s actual knowledge without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against the other party under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.

10.19       Final Agreement . Mortgagor acknowledges receipt of a copy of this instrument at the time of execution hereof. Mortgagor acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in this Mortgage, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized to make any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the matters addressed in this Mortgage. THE WRITTEN AGREEMENTS HEREIN REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

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     WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF as of the date first above written.

             
    MORTGAGOR :
 
           
    HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
    a Texas limited partnership
 
           
  By:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited    
      liability company, its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its Sole Member    
 
           
  By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.,    
      a Delaware limited liability company,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its Sole Member    
 
           
  By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,    
      a Delaware limited liability company,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
 
  By:        
     
   
      W. John Glancy,    
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary    
     
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF MORTGAGOR:
   
 
 
 
   
ORGANIZATIONAL NUMBER OF MORTGAGOR:
   
 
 

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THE STATE OF TEXAS                     
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF DALLAS                     
  §    

        THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March 1, 2005 by W. John Glancy, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such entities.

     
 
  Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
     

 
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary

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Exhibit A

     
Part I -
  Description of Terminals
Part II -
  Description of Terminal Fee Land
Part III -
  Terminal Leases
Part IV -
  Terminal Easements
Part V -
  Terminal Improvements
Part VI -
  Terminal Equipment
Part VII -
  Terminal Contracts
Part VIII -
  Intellectual Property
Part IX -
  Terminal Permits

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EXHIBIT B

     
Part I -
  Description of Pipelines
Part II -
  Description of Pipeline Fee Land
Part III -
  Pipeline Leases
Part IV -
  Pipeline Easements
Part V -
  Pipeline Improvements
Part VI -
  Pipeline Equipment
Part VII -
  Pipeline Contracts
Part VIII -
  Intellectual Property
Part IX -
  Pipeline Permits

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ATTACHMENT 1

FORM OF SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

After recording, return to :
Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
South Tower Pennzoil Place
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 2900
Houston, Texas 77002
Attn: Stephanie Koo Song

SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

        This Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is executed as of March 1, 2005, among Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent) under the Credit Agreement (as defined below) and on behalf of the Credit Parties (as defined below) (“ Administrative Agent ”), Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“ Alon ”) and Credit Suisse First Boston, acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, in its capacity as administrative agent and collateral agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent and/or collateral agent) (“ Alon Administrative Agent ”) for the Secured Parties (as defined in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2004 (the “ Alon Security Agreement ”), among Alon USA, Inc., the subsidiaries of Alon USA, Inc. party thereto and Alon Administrative Agent, as amended, extended, renewed, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), and its successors in such capacity. [Paragraph to be revised/conformed for Alon Revolving Agent]

RECITALS:

        A.     Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Operating ”), the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (individually, a “ Financial Institution ” and collectively, the “ Financial Institutions ”), the Financial Institutions issuing letters of credit thereunder from time to time, if any (individually, an “ Issuing Bank ” and collectively, the “ Issuing Banks ”), the Financial Institutions or any affiliate thereof that have entered into hedging arrangements with Operating or any subsidiary thereof from time to time (individually, a “ Swap Counterparty ” and collectively, the “ Swap Counterparties ” and, together with Administrative Agent, the Financial Institutions and the Issuing Banks, being collectively referred to herein as the “ Credit Parties ”) are parties to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified and/or restated from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

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        B.     The Financial Institutions are the present owners and holders of certain promissory notes dated July 7, 2004, in the aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000, executed by Operating and payable to the order of each such Financial Institution (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Notes ”). Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Credit Parties, is the beneficiary of that certain (i) Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Fixture Filing and Financing Statement dated as of March 1, 2005 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Senior Texas Deed of Trust ”), and (ii) Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Fixture Filing and Financing Statement dated as of March 1, 2005 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Senior Oklahoma Mortgage ” and, together with the Senior Texas Deed of Trust, collectively, the “ Senior Mortgage ”), and the secured party under certain other security agreements and documents entered into in connection with the Credit Agreement (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Security Instruments ” and, together with the Credit Agreement, the Notes, the Senior Mortgage and any other documents, instruments and agreements executed and/or delivered in connection with the Credit Agreement, collectively, the “ Senior Loan Documents ”).

        C.     Pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents and to secure the Notes and the other Secured Obligations (as defined in the Senior Mortgage), HEP Fin-Tex/Trust River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“ HEP Fin-Tex ”), a subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ HEP ”), granted a security interest and mortgage lien to or for the benefit of Administrative Agent, covering the right, title and interest of HEP Fin-Tex in certain property described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “ Property ”).

        D.     Alon is the current owner of certain rights and interests under and pursuant to the provisions of that certain Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between HEP and Alon (together with any amendments, restatements or modifications from time to time made thereto, the “ Pipeline and Terminals Agreement ”).

        E.     Alon is the current beneficiary of certain liens and security interests in a portion of the Property (the “ Subordinated Liens ”) under and pursuant to the provisions of that certain (i) Mortgage and Deed of Trust (with Security Agreement and Financing Statement) (the “ Alon Texas Deed of Trust ”) dated as of March 1, 2005 executed by HEP Fin-Tex to Harlin R. Dean, Trustee, for the benefit of Alon, securing the Obligations (as defined in the Alon Texas Deed of Trust), such Alon Texas Deed of Trust being recorded (or to be recorded) in various counties in the State of Texas, and (ii) Mortgage (with Security Agreement and Financing Statement) (the “ Alon Oklahoma Mortgage ” and, together with the Alon Texas Deed of Trust, collectively, the “ Alon Mortgage ”) dated as of March 1, 2005 executed by HEP Fin-Tex to Alon, securing the Obligations (as defined in the Alon Oklahoma Mortgage), such Alon Oklahoma Mortgage being recorded (or to be recorded) in various counties in the State of Oklahoma.

        F.     Alon has agreed to subordinate its Subordinated Liens under the Alon Mortgage (but not, pursuant to this Agreement, any of its rights and interests under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) to (i) the Senior Mortgage and the other Senior Loan Documents, and (ii)

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any other mortgage, deed of trust or security instrument granted by a Purchaser (as defined below) or any subsequent purchaser of any portion of the Mortgaged Property (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, a “ Future Senior Mortgage ”) that secures debt and obligations of, and other extensions of credit to, such Purchaser or purchaser (together with the Secured Obligations (as defined in the Senior Mortgage), referred to herein as the “ Senior Secured Obligations ”) and Administrative Agent has agreed that it and any such Purchaser at foreclosure of the Senior Mortgage shall recognize and not disturb or extinguish the Alon Mortgage, all on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

AGREEMENTS:

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Administrative Agent and Alon hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1.      Subordination of Alon Mortgage .

            (a)     Subject to the provisions of Section 3 and Section 4 hereof, the Subordinated Liens of Alon under the Alon Mortgage and all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the Alon Mortgage, and all rights, remedies and options of Alon thereunder, are and shall at all times continue to be subject, subordinate and inferior in all respects to the Senior Loan Documents and any Future Senior Mortgage and to the liens and security interests thereof and to all amendments, modifications, and replacements thereof, with the same force and effect as if the Senior Loan Documents, or if applicable, the Future Senior Mortgage, had been executed, delivered and recorded prior to the execution, delivery and recordation of the Alon Mortgage. This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to (i) subordinate the rights and interests of Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (including Alon’s right to quiet enjoyment under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement or any claims, remedies or damages that may be due or available to, or become due or available to, Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement), or (ii) subordinate the Alon Mortgage to any mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, security agreement, financing statement or other security document, other than, with respect to clause (ii), the Senior Loan Documents and the Future Senior Mortgage. Nothing in this Agreement shall impair, as between HEP or Operating, on the one hand, and Alon, on the other hand, the obligations of HEP and Operating, which are absolute and unconditional, to perform the Obligations in accordance with their terms.

            (b)     Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Alon Mortgage to the contrary, Alon hereby acknowledges and agrees, and HEP Fin-Tex by its consent to this Agreement acknowledges and agrees, that (i) in the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement conflict with any terms or provisions of the Alon Mortgage, the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control for all purposes; and (ii) without the written prior consent of the Administrative Agent or the beneficiary of any Future Senior Mortgage (together with the Credit Parties, the “ Senior Beneficiaries ”), neither Alon nor HEP Fin-Tex (nor any future owner of the Mortgaged Property) will amend, revise, supplement, replace, restate, or otherwise modify the Alon Mortgage if such amendment, revision, supplement, replacement,

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restatement or other modification would be materially adverse to the rights of any Senior Beneficiary.

2.      Relative Rights and Priorities . Subject to the provisions of Section 1 , Section 3 and Section 4 hereof:

            (a)     Until the Senior Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, all commitments to extend credit under the Credit Agreement (or if applicable, any agreement governing obligations secured by a Future Senior Mortgage) have terminated, and all letters of credit issued thereunder have been terminated and returned (the “ Senior Obligations Payment Date ”), Alon will not commence any foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure) of the Alon Mortgage or accept a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure.

            (b)     Alon agrees that, until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred:

                (i)     it will not take or cause to be taken any action, the purpose or effect of which is to make any Subordinated Lien pari passu with or senior to, or to give Alon any preference or priority relative to, the liens and security interests with respect to the Senior Secured Obligations;

                (ii)     it will not oppose, object to, interfere with, hinder or delay, in any manner, whether by judicial proceedings (including without limitation the filing of an Insolvency Proceeding (as herein defined)) or otherwise, any foreclosure, sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition of the Mortgaged Property (as defined in the Alon Mortgage and with the same meaning herein as therein defined) by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or any other Enforcement Action taken by or on behalf of any of the Senior Beneficiaries;

                (iii)     it has no right to (x) direct any of the Senior Beneficiaries to exercise any right, remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage or (y) consent or object to the exercise by any of the Senior Beneficiaries of any right, remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage or to the timing or manner in which any such right is exercised or not exercised (or, to the extent they may have any such right described in this clause (iii), whether as a junior lien creditor or otherwise, they hereby irrevocably waive such right); and

                (iv)     it will not institute any suit or other proceeding or assert in any suit, Insolvency Proceeding or other proceeding any claim against any of the Senior Beneficiaries seeking damages from or other relief by way of specific performance, instructions or otherwise, with respect to, and none of the Senior Beneficiaries shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of the Senior Beneficiaries with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage.

            (c)     Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, Alon agrees that it shall not, in or in connection with any Insolvency Proceeding, file any pleadings or motions,

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take any position at any hearing or proceeding of any nature, or otherwise take any action whatsoever, in each case, that is inconsistent with the terms or spirit of, or intent of the parties with respect to, this Agreement, including, without limitation, with respect to the determination of any liens or claims held by any of the Senior Beneficiaries (including the validity and enforceability thereof) or the value of any claims of such parties under the United States Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; provided that Alon may file a proof of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding, subject to the limitations contained in this Agreement and only if consistent with the terms and the limitations imposed hereby.

            (d)     Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, whether or not an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against the owner of the Mortgaged Property, any of the Senior Beneficiaries shall have the exclusive right to take and continue any Enforcement Action with respect to the Mortgaged Property, without any consultation with or consent of Alon. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a default or an event of default under the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage, any of the Senior Beneficiaries may take and continue any Enforcement Action with respect to the Senior Secured Obligations and the Mortgaged Property in such order and manner as they may determine in their sole discretion.

            (e)     Alon shall not object to or contest, or support any other person or entity in contesting or objecting to, in any proceeding (including without limitation, any Insolvency Proceeding), the validity, extent, perfection, priority or enforceability of any lien or security interest in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any of the Senior Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding any failure by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or Alon or their respective representatives to perfect its liens in the Mortgaged Property or any avoidance, invalidation or subordination by any third party or court of competent jurisdiction of the liens in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any of the Senior Beneficiaries or Alon, the priority and rights as between any of the Senior Beneficiaries and Alon and their representatives with respect to the Mortgaged Property shall be as set forth herein.

        As used in this Section 2 , the following terms shall have the following meanings:

        “ Enforcement Action ” means any demand for payment or acceleration thereof, the bringing of any lawsuit or other proceeding, the exercise of any rights and remedies, directly or indirectly, with respect to any Mortgaged Property, any enforcement or foreclosure of any lien or security interest, any sale in lieu of foreclosure, the taking of possession, exercise of any offset, repossession, garnishment, sequestration or execution, any collection of any Mortgaged Property, any notice to account debtors on any Mortgaged Property or the commencement or prosecution of enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under the Senior Loan Documents or applicable law, including without limitation the exercise of any rights of set-off or recoupment, and the exercise of any rights or remedies of a secured creditor under the uniform commercial code of any applicable jurisdiction, under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time or otherwise; provided, that, the exercise or enforcement by Alon of its rights under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall not constitute an Enforcement Action.

        “ Insolvency Proceeding ” means any proceeding in respect of bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up, receivership, dissolution or assignment for the benefit of creditors, in each of the

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foregoing events whether under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time or any similar federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership or similar law.

3.      Recognition and Non-Disturbance of Alon Mortgage . If Administrative Agent, any other Credit Party or any other person (Administrative Agent, any other Credit Party or such other person being herein called a “ Purchaser ”) shall become the owner of any part of the Property by reason of the foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure) of the Senior Mortgage or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise (any of such being herein called a “ Foreclosure Event ”), then for so long as the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in effect, the Purchaser shall (i) recognize the Alon Mortgage, and the Alon Mortgage shall not be terminated or affected thereby, but shall continue in full force and effect upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Alon Mortgage, and (ii) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Alon Mortgage; provided, that, the Alon Mortgage shall be subordinated to any Future Senior Mortgage, regardless of whether such Future Senior Mortgage is a direct replacement of an existing Senior Mortgage or Security Instrument, and any such Future Senior Mortgage shall be considered a “Senior Mortgage” for purposes of this Agreement and the Alon Mortgage. Administrative Agent shall not name Alon as a party in any foreclosure or other proceeding relating to the Senior Mortgage or Notes, and shall not claim, or seek adjudication, that the Alon Mortgage has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected by any Foreclosure Event.

4.      Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . Administrative Agent recognizes and confirms that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and the rights and interests of Alon thereunder, shall in no way be restricted, limited or otherwise affected by this Agreement, the Alon Mortgage, the Senior Mortgage, any Future Senior Mortgage, the Security Instruments or any liens or security interests thereof; provided, however, that, Alon agrees that nothing in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall (a) prevent any Purchaser or subsequent purchaser from owning or operating the Mortgaged Property, so long as such Purchaser or subsequent purchaser shall have assumed, and be in compliance with, HEP’s obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement and shall have executed an “SNDA” as defined in, and in accordance with, Article 6 of the Alon Mortgage, or (b) be deemed to invalidate or require the release of any Senior Beneficiary’s liens in the Mortgaged Property in connection with the exercise by Alon of a purchase option under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement or otherwise. Administrative Agent, both for itself and for any Purchaser, further agrees that upon any Foreclosure Event, the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall not be terminated or affected thereby, nor shall Alon’s right to ship or store petroleum products through the pipelines or in the terminals, respectively, constituting a portion of the Property in accordance with the provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (or any other rights of Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) be affected or disturbed because of the Foreclosure Event, but rather the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall continue in full force and effect as direct obligations between the Purchaser and Alon, upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. Neither Administrative Agent nor any Purchaser shall name Alon as a party in any foreclosure or other proceeding relating to the Senior Mortgage or Notes, and neither Administrative Agent nor any Purchaser shall claim, or seek adjudication, that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected by any Foreclosure

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Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is rejected in bankruptcy or is otherwise terminated, the Purchaser shall, promptly upon request by Alon, enter into a pipelines and terminals agreement with Alon on substantially the same terms (and with tariffs and minimum volumes commensurate with those then applicable under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) and conditions as the rejected or terminated Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, but having a term commencing on the date on which Purchaser acquired title to any portion of the Property. The immediately preceding sentence shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and shall be binding on any person or entity that acquires title to all or party of the Property by, through or under the Senior Mortgage.

5.      Attornment With Respect to the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . Upon the occurrence of any Foreclosure Event, Alon shall attorn to the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall accept such attornment, and the Purchaser and Alon shall be bound to each other under all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement; provided , that , except for Alon’s express rights and remedies under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, in no event shall the Purchaser be liable for any act, omission, default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty of HEP or HEP Fin-Tex (or any owner of the Mortgaged Property prior to such Purchaser) or obligations accruing prior to Purchaser’s actual ownership of the Property. The provisions of this Agreement regarding attornment by Alon shall be self-operative and effective without the necessity of execution of any new document on the part of any party hereto or the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors or assigns of any such party. Alon agrees, however, to execute and deliver upon the request of Purchaser, any instrument or certificate which in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser may be necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment.

6.      Estoppel Certificate . Alon agrees to execute and deliver from time to time, upon the request of any of the Senior Beneficiaries, a certificate regarding the status of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a) that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (d) the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (e) to Alon’s actual knowledge without investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (f) to Alon’s actual knowledge without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.

7.      [Intentionally Omitted ].

8.      Reliance on Notices . HEP Fin-Tex agrees that Alon may rely upon any and all notices from Administrative Agent or any Purchaser, even if such conflict with notices from HEP Fin-Tex.

9.      Notices . All notices, consents and other communications pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by (a) registered or certified mail, postage

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prepaid, return receipt requested, (b) nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (c) telecopier, addressed as follows:

     
If to Administrative Agent:
  Union Bank of California, N.A.
  445 South Figueroa Street, 15th Floor
  Los Angeles, California 90071
  Attention: Don Smith
  Telecopy: (213) 236-6823

If to Alon:
  Alon USA, LP
  7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
  Dallas, Texas 75251
  Attention: General Counsel
  Telecopy: (972) 367-3723

        Notice sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given and received on the third Business Day (hereinafter defined) after being deposited in the United States mail, notice sent by nationally recognized overnight delivery service shall be deemed given in conformity with this paragraph and received on the first Business Day after being deposited with such delivery service, and notice given by telecopier shall be deemed given and received upon actual receipt if received during the recipient’s normal business hours or at the beginning of the recipient’s next Business Day after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours. Each party may designate a change of address by notice to the other party. “ Business Day ” means a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in Dallas, Texas.

10.      Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon Administrative Agent and Alon and inure to the benefit of the Senior Beneficiaries and Alon and their respective successors and assigns. Alon assigns to Alon Administrative Agent its rights hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by way of a collateral assignment. The parties agree that any person that shall become the owner of any of the rights of Alon hereunder or under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by reason of the foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure and including, without limitation, Alon Administrative Agent) of the Alon Security Agreement or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise pursuant to the exercise by Alon Administrative Agent of its rights under the Alon Security Agreement (“ Alon Successor ”) shall (a) have the same rights as Alon hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, including, without limitation, under this Section 10 , and (b) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. HEP Fin-Tex has assigned to Administrative Agent its rights hereunder, and HEP has assigned to Administrative Agent its rights under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by way of a collateral assignment. The parties agree that any person that shall become the owner of any of the rights of HEP Fin-Tex hereunder, or any of the rights of HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by reason of foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure and including, without limitation, Administrative Agent) or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise shall (i) have the same rights as HEP Fin-Tex hereunder, and HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, including, without limitation,

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under this Section 10 , and (ii) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement.

11.      General Definitions . The term “ Administrative Agent ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of Administrative Agent. The term “ HEP ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, but shall not mean or include Administrative Agent. The term “ Property ” as used herein shall mean the Property, the improvements now or hereafter located thereon and the estates therein encumbered by the Senior Mortgage. The term “ Alon ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of Alon hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement including, without limitation, any Alon Successor.

12.      Modifications . This Agreement may not be modified in any manner or terminated except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto.

13.      Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State in which the Property is located.

14.      Duplicate Originals; Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of such together shall constitute a single Agreement.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

             
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :   UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.,
    as Administrative Agent
 
           
  By:        
           
      Sean Murphy,    
      Vice President    
 
           
ALON :   ALON USA, LP
 
           
  By:   Alon USA GP, LLC,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
      By:                                                                                                                                                       
           Jeff D. Morris,    
           President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
           
ALON ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :   CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON ,
    acting through its Cayman Islands Branch,
    as Alon Administrative Agent
 
           
  By:        
           
  Name:        
           
  Title:        
           
 
           
  By:        
           
  Name:        
           
  Title:        
           

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HEP FIN-TEX’S CONSENT

The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement and, without limitation, agrees to the provisions of Section 8 thereof.

             
HEP FIN-TEX :   HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
    a Texas limited partnership
 
           
  By:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited    
      liability company, its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its Sole Member    
 
           
  By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.,    
      a Delaware limited liability company,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its Sole Member    
 
           
  By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,    
      a Delaware limited partnership,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
  By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,    
      a Delaware limited liability company,    
      its General Partner    
 
           
  By:  
   
      W. John Glancy,    
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary    

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THE STATE OF TEXAS
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF DALLAS
  §    

        THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by Sean Murphy, Vice President of Union Bank of California, N.A., a national banking association, as Administrative Agent, on behalf of such banking association.

     
                                                                                     
  Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
                                         
                                                                                     
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary
         
THE STATE OF TEXAS
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF DALLAS
  §    

        THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by Jeff D. Morris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alon USA GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, the general partner of Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such limited liability company and limited partnership.

     
                                                                                                          
  Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
                                                              
                                                                                                          
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary

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THE STATE OF                     
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF                     
  §    

     THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by                                                                                     ,                                                                                     of Credit Suisse First Boston, a                                                                , acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, as Alon Administrative Agent, on behalf of such                                                                                     .

     
                                                                                                          
  Notary Public in and for the State of ___
                                                              
                                                                                                          
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary
         
THE STATE OF                     
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF                     
  §    

        THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by                    ,                                                              of Credit Suisse First Boston, a                                                                , acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, as Alon Administrative Agent, on behalf of such                                                                                     .

     
                                                                                                          
  Notary Public in and for the State of ___
                                                              
                                                                                                          
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary

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THE STATE OF TEXAS                     
  §    
  §    
COUNTY OF DALLAS                     
  §    

        THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March 1, 2005 by W. John Glancy, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such entities.

     
                                                                                                          
  Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
                                                              
                                                                                                          
My Commission Expires
  Printed Name of Notary

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EXHIBIT A

Property

A-1

 

Exhibit 10.3

PREPARED BY AND WHEN
RECORDED RETURN TO:

Alon USA, LP
7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75251
Attn: Harlin R. Dean

[TEXAS]
FORM OF

MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST
(WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)

BY

HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AS GRANTOR

TO

HARLIN R. DEAN,
AS TRUSTEE

FOR THE BENEFIT OF

ALON USA, LP,
A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AS BENEFICIARY

DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 2005

NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER.

ATTENTION: COUNTY CLERK—THIS INSTRUMENT COVERS GOODS THAT ARE OR ARE TO BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND IS TO BE FILED FOR RECORD IN THE RECORDS WHERE MORTGAGES ON REAL ESTATE ARE RECORDED. ADDITIONALLY, THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE APPROPRIATELY INDEXED, NOT ONLY AS A MORTGAGE, BUT ALSO AS A FINANCING STATEMENT COVERING GOODS THAT ARE OR ARE TO BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF THE GRANTOR (DEBTOR) AND BENEFICIARY (BENEFICIARY) ARE SET FORTH IN THIS INSTRUMENT.

 


 

MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST (WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)

     THIS MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST (WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT) (hereinafter referred to as this “ Deed of Trust ”), is entered into as of the 1st day of March, 2005, by HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as “ Grantor ”), a subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ HEP ”), whose address for notice hereunder is at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201-6927, Attention: General Counsel, facsimile number (214) 871-3523, to Harlin R. Dean, Trustee (hereinafter referred to in such capacity as “ Trustee ”), whose address is 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75251, for the benefit of the herein below defined Beneficiary.

W I T N E S S E T H :

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1    Definitions . As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) Affiliate : With respect to a specified Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with that first Person. As used in this definition, the term “control” includes (a) with respect to any Person having voting shares or the equivalent and elected directors, managers or Persons performing similar functions, the ownership of or power to vote, directly or indirectly, shares or the equivalent representing more than 50% of the power to vote in the election of directors, managers or Persons performing similar functions, (b) ownership of more than 50% of the equity or equivalent interest in any Person and (c) the ability to direct the business and affairs of any Person by acting as a general partner, manager or otherwise.

(b) Beneficiary : Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership, whose address for notice hereunder is 7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75251, Attention: General Counsel, facsimile number (972) 367-3724.

(c) Contracts : The Terminal Contracts and/or the Pipeline Contracts, as the context may require.

(d) Deed of Trust : Shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereof.

(e) Easements : The Terminal Easements and/or the Pipeline Easements, as the context may require.

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(f) Event of Default : Any happening or occurrence described in Article 7 of this Deed of Trust.

(g) Fixtures : All materials, supplies, equipment, apparatus and other items now or hereafter acquired by Grantor and now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Real Property, the Pipelines or the Terminals, together with all accessions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof.

(h) Governmental Entity : Any court, governmental department, commission, council, board, bureau, agency or other judicial, administrative, regulatory, legislative or other instrumentality of the United States of America or any foreign country, or any state, county, municipality or local governmental body or political subdivision or any such other foreign country.

(i) Grantor : The above defined Grantor, whether one or more, and any and all subsequent owners of the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof.

(j) Impositions : All real estate and personal property taxes; water, gas, sewer, electricity and other utility rates and charges; charges for any easement, license or agreement maintained for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property; and all other taxes, charges and assessments and any interest, costs or penalties with respect thereto, general and special, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, of any kind and nature whatsoever which at any time prior to or after the execution hereof may be assessed, levied or imposed upon the Mortgaged Property or the ownership, use, occupancy or enjoyment thereof.

(k) Improvements : The Terminal Improvements and the Pipeline Improvements, as the context may require.

(l) Leases : Any and all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions or other agreements (written or verbal, now or hereafter in effect) which grant a possessory interest in and to, or the right to use, the Mortgaged Property, and all other agreements, such as utility contracts, maintenance agreements and service contracts, which in any way relate to the use, occupancy, operation, maintenance, enjoyment or ownership of the Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, the Surface Leases, save and except any and all leases, subleases or other agreements pursuant to which Grantor is granted a possessory interest in the Real Property.

(m) Legal Requirements : Shall mean (i) any and all laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, writs, decrees, requirements or determinations of any Governmental Entity, and (ii) to the extent not covered by clause (i) immediately above, any and all requirements of permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, concessions, franchises or other approvals granted by any Governmental Entity.

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(n) Mortgaged Property : The Terminal Assets and the Pipeline Assets, together with:

  (i)   all rights, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, rights-of-way, easements, appendages and appurtenances in anywise appertaining thereto, and all right, title and interest of Grantor in and to any streets, ways, alleys, strips or gores of land adjoining the Real Property or any part thereof; and
 
  (ii)   all betterments, additions, alterations, appurtenances, substitutions, replacements and revisions thereof and thereto and all reversions and remainders therein; and
 
  (iii)   all other property and rights of Grantor of every kind and character to the extent specifically relating to and used or to be used solely in connection with the foregoing property, and all proceeds and products of any of the foregoing.

As used in this Deed of Trust, the term “ Mortgaged Property ” shall be expressly defined as meaning all or, where the context permits or requires, any portion of the above, and all or, where the context permits or requires, any interest therein. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall the term “ Mortgaged Property ” include any Product owned by third parties that may be shipped through or stored at or in any of the Mortgaged Property.

(o) Obligations : Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 2.1.

(p) Permitted Encumbrances : Shall mean any of the following matters:

(a) any (i) inchoate liens, security interests or similar charges constituting or securing the payment of expenses which were incurred incidental to the ownership and operation of the Pipelines and Terminals (collectively, the “ Operations ”) or the operation, storage, transportation, shipment, handling, repair, construction, improvement or maintenance of the Mortgaged Property, and (ii) materialman’s, mechanics’, repairman’s, employees’, contractors’, operators’, warehousemen’s, barge or ship owner’s and carriers’ liens or other similar liens, security interests or charges for liquidated amounts arising in the ordinary course of business incidental to the conduct of the Operations or the ownership and operation of the Mortgaged Property, securing amounts the payment of which is not delinquent and that will be paid in the ordinary course of business or, if delinquent, that are being contested in good faith with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (b) any liens or security interests for Taxes not yet delinquent or, if delinquent, that are being contested in good faith in the ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (c) any liens or security interests reserved in leases, rights of way or other real property interests for rental or for compliance with the terms of such

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leases, rights of way or other real property interests, provided payment of the debt secured is not delinquent or, if delinquent, is being contested in good faith in the ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (d) all prior reservations of minerals in and under or that may be produced from any of the lands constituting part of the Mortgaged Property or on which any part of the Mortgaged Property is located; (e) all liens (other than liens for borrowed money), security interests, charges, easements, restrictive covenants, encumbrances, contracts, instruments, obligations, discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping of improvements, defects, irregularities and other matters affecting or encumbering title to the Mortgaged Property which individually or in the aggregate are not such as to unreasonably or materially interfere with or prevent any material operations conducted on the Mortgaged Property; (f) rights reserved to or vested in any Governmental Entity to control or regulate any of the Mortgaged Property or the Operations and all Legal Requirements of such authorities, including any building or zoning ordinances and all environmental laws; (g) any contract, easement, instrument, lien, security instrument, permit, amendment, extension or other matter entered into by a party in accordance with the terms of the Contribution Agreement (as defined in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) or in compliance with the approvals or directives of the other party made pursuant to such Contribution Agreement; (h) all Post Closing Consents (as defined in the Contribution Agreement); (i) defects in the early chain of the title consisting of the mere failure to recite marital status in a document or omissions of successions of heirship proceedings, unless such failure or omission results in another person’s superior claim of title to the Pipeline Easements or relevant portion thereof; (j) any assertion of a defect based on a lack of a survey with respect to the Pipelines; (k) any title defect affecting (or the termination or expiration of) any easement, right of way, leasehold interest or fee interest affecting property over which the Pipelines pass which has been replaced prior to the date of this Deed of Trust by an easement, right of way, leasehold interest or fee interest covering substantially the same land or the portion thereof used by Beneficiary or its affiliates; and (l) all Senior Liens.

(q) Permits : The Terminal Permits and/or the Pipeline Permits, as the context may require.

(r) Person : An individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust, or any other entity or organization, including, without limitation, any Governmental Entity.

(s) Personalty : The Terminal Equipment, the Pipeline Equipment, and all other personal property (other than the Fixtures) and intangible assets of any kind or character as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Texas Business and Commerce Code (Article 9 — Secured Transactions), which are now or hereafter located or to be located

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upon, within or about the Real Property, or which are or may be used in or related to the planning, development, financing or operation of the Mortgaged Property, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof.

(t) Pipeline Assets : All of the following assets, properties and rights, whether real, personal or mixed, which are owned or held for use by Grantor solely in connection with the ownership or operation of those certain pipelines described in Part I of Exhibit B (the “ Pipelines ”) and the maps depicted in Part II of Exhibit B:

   (i) All parcels of fee simple real property now or hereafter owned by Grantor on which any part of the Pipelines are located including, without limitation, the property held in fee by Grantor listed on Part III of Exhibit B (collectively, the “ Pipeline Fee Land ”);

   (ii) All leases of real property now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Grantor on which all or a part of the Pipelines are located, including, without limitation, the leases (the “ Pipeline Leases ”) listed on Part IV of Exhibit B;

   (iii) All easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses (including right-of-way permits from railroads and road crossing permits or other right-of-way permits from Governmental Entities) required to operate the Pipelines now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, the easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses listed on Part V of Exhibit B (the “ Pipeline Easements ”);

   (iv) All structures, fixtures and appurtenances to the real property described in clause (i) above and the leased land covered by the leases described in clause (ii) above and now or hereafter owned by Grantor, including, without limitation, any buildings, pipelines and pumping facilities listed on Part VI of Exhibit B (collectively, the “ Pipeline Improvements ”);

   (v) To the extent same do not constitute Pipeline Improvements, any and all fittings, cathodic protection ground beds, rectifiers, other cathodic or electric protection devices, machinery, engines, pipes, pipelines, valves, valve boxes, connections, gates, scraper trap extenders, telecommunication facilities and equipment (including microwave and other transmission towers), lines, wires, computer hardware, fixed or mobile machinery and equipment, vehicle refueling tanks, pumps, heating and non-pipeline pumping stations, fittings, tools, furniture and metering equipment now or hereafter acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, (A) from time to time located on the Pipeline Real Property, but excluding the assets of others located at such locations, or (B) wherever located, in each case as listed on Part VII of Exhibit B (the “ Pipeline Equipment ”);

   (vi) The contracts, agreements, leases and other legally binding rights and obligations of Grantor listed on Part VIII of Exhibit B, but excluding those contracts and

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agreements constituting Pipeline Leases and Pipeline Easements (the “ Pipeline Contracts ”);

   (vii) The intellectual property rights and related computer software listed on Part IX of Exhibit B;

   (viii) All permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals now or hereafter granted by any Governmental Entity to Grantor or its predecessors in interest pertaining solely to the ownership or operation of the Pipelines, including, without limitation, those permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals listed on Part X of Exhibit B, in each case to the extent the same are assignable (the “ Pipeline Permits ”); and

   (ix) All records and documents now or hereafter acquired by Grantor relating solely to the ownership, condition or operation of the Pipeline Assets (the “ Pipeline Records ”).

(u) Pipeline Contracts : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (vi) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(v) Pipeline Easements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(w) Pipeline Equipment : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (v) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(x) Pipeline Fee Land : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (i) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(y) Pipeline Improvements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iv) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(z) Pipeline Leases : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(aa) Pipeline Permits : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (viii) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(bb) Pipeline Real Property : Collectively, the Pipeline Fee Land, the Pipeline Leases, the Pipeline Improvements and the Pipeline Easements.

(cc) Pipeline Records : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ix) of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

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(dd) Pipelines : Shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the definition of Pipeline Assets.

(ee) Pipelines and Terminals Agreement : That certain Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between HEP and Beneficiary, together with any amendments, restatements or modifications from time to time made thereto.

(ff) Product : Crude oil, distilled liquid crude oil fractions, gasoline, iso-butane, diesel fuel, and/or jet fuel transported through the Pipelines.

(gg) Real Property : The Terminal Real Property and the Pipeline Real Property.

(hh) Security Documents : This Deed of Trust and any and all other documents now or hereafter executed by Grantor or any other Person to evidence or secure the performance of the Obligations.

(ii) Senior Bank Liens : Collectively, (a) each lien and security interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property heretofore or hereafter granted by Grantor or its Affiliates in favor of Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as the administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent) under the Senior Credit Agreement and on behalf of the Credit Parties (as defined in the security documents related to such liens and security interests), and (b) each lien and security interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property hereafter granted by any Person who acquires an interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property securing senior debt of such Person.

(jj) Senior Credit Agreement : That certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004 (as extended, amended, supplemented and/or restated, including any refinancing thereof in whole or in part, from time to time) among Holly Energy Partners – Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the banks party thereto from time to time, and Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent).

(kk) Senior Lien : Collectively, the Senior Bank Liens and each other lien and security interest as to which the lien and security interest granted pursuant to this Deed of Trust has been subordinated thereto pursuant to the terms of a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto executed by the Beneficiary and the holder of such lien and security interest and recorded in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Archer, Baylor, Clay, Culberson, Ector, Haskell, Howard, Jones, Loving, Midland, Mitchell, Nolan, Reeves, Schackelford, Taylor, Throckmorton, Wichita and Winkler Counties, Texas, and (at the election of such holder) any or all of the other counties in Texas in which any of the Mortgaged Property is located.

(ll) Surface Leases : The Terminal Leases and/or the Pipeline Leases, as the context may require.

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(mm) Taxes: Any and all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, leases, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, or assessments.

(nn) Terminal Assets : All of the following assets, properties and rights, whether real, personal or mixed, which are owned or held for use by Grantor solely in connection with the ownership or operation of those certain terminals described in Part I of Exhibit A (the “ Terminals ”):

   (i) All parcels of fee simple real property now or hereafter owned by Grantor on which any part of the Terminals is located including, without limitation, the property listed on Part II of Exhibit A (collectively, the “ Terminal Fee Land ”);

   (ii) All leases of real property now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Grantor on which all or a part of the Terminals is located, including, without limitation, the leases (the “ Terminal Leases ”) listed on Part III of Exhibit A;

   (iii) All easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses (including right-of-way permits from railroads and road crossing permits or other right-of-way permits from Governmental Entities) required to operate the Terminals now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, the easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real property licenses listed on Part IV of Exhibit A (the “ Terminal Easements ”);

   (iv) All structures, fixtures and appurtenances to the real property described in clause (i) above and the leased land covered by the leases described in clause (ii) above and now or hereafter owned by Grantor, including, without limitation, any buildings, pipelines and pumping facilities, listed on Part V of Exhibit A (collectively, the “ Terminal Improvements ”);

   (v) To the extent same do not constitute Terminal Improvements, any and all fittings, cathodic protection ground beds, rectifiers, other cathodic or electric protection devices, machinery, engines, pipes, pipelines, valves, valve boxes, connections, gates, scraper trap extenders, telecommunication facilities and equipment (including microwave and other transmission towers), lines, wires, computer hardware, fixed or mobile machinery and equipment, vehicle refueling tanks, pumps, heating and non-pipeline pumping stations, fittings, tools, furniture and metering equipment, now or hereafter acquired by Grantor, including, without limitation, (A) from time to time located on the Terminal Real Property, but excluding the assets of others located at such locations, or (B) wherever located, in each case as listed on Part VI of Exhibit A (the “ Terminal Equipment ”);

   (vi) The contracts, agreements, leases and other legally binding rights and obligations of Grantor listed on Part VII of Exhibit A, but excluding those contracts and

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agreements constituting Terminal Leases and Terminal Easements (the “ Terminal Contracts ”);

   (vii) The intellectual property rights and related computer software listed on Part VIII of Exhibit A;

   (viii) All permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals now or hereafter granted by any Governmental Entity to Grantor or its predecessors in interest pertaining solely to the ownership or operation of the Terminals, including, without limitation, those permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and approvals listed on Part IX of Exhibit A, in each case to the extent the same are assignable (the “ Terminal Permits ”); and

   (ix) All records and documents now or hereafter acquired by Grantor relating solely to the ownership, condition or operation of the Terminal Assets (the “ Terminal Records ”).

(oo) Terminal Contracts : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (vi) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(pp) Terminal Easements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(qq) Terminal Equipment : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (v) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(rr) Terminal Fee Land : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (i) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(ss) Terminal Improvements : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iv) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(tt) Terminal Leases : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(uu) Terminal Permits : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (viii) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

(vv) Terminal Real Property : Collectively, the Terminal Fee Land, the Terminal Leases, the Terminal Improvements and the Terminal Easements.

(ww) Terminal Records : Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ix) of the definition of Terminal Assets.

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(xx) Terminals : Shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the definition of Terminal Assets.

ARTICLE 2

GRANT

2.1 Grant . To secure and enforce the prompt performance and compliance by HEP of all obligations set forth for HEP in Section 13(c), Section 17(c), Section 17(d), Section 18 and Section 21(c) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, plus all damages owed to Beneficiary resulting from any rejection of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by HEP in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding involving HEP, and any reasonable costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and court costs) incurred by Beneficiary in enforcing and exercising its rights hereunder (collectively, the “ Obligations ”), Grantor has GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD and CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY, unto Trustee the Mortgaged Property, subject, however, to the Permitted Encumbrances , TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Mortgaged Property unto Trustee, forever, and Grantor does hereby bind itself, its successors and assigns to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Mortgaged Property unto Trustee against every Person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof other than against any holder of any Senior Lien; provided, however, that this grant shall terminate upon the full performance and discharge of all of the Obligations and in accordance with the other terms set forth herein.

ARTICLE 3

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

     Grantor hereby unconditionally warrants and represents to Beneficiary as follows:

3.1 Organization and Power . Grantor (a) is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas, and has complied with all conditions prerequisite to its doing business in the State of Texas and (b) has all requisite power and all governmental certificates of authority, licenses, permits, qualifications and documentation to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being, and as proposed to be, conducted.

3.2 Validity of Security Documents . The execution, delivery and performance by Grantor of the Security Documents (a) are within Grantor’s powers and have been duly authorized by Grantor’s partners or other necessary parties, and all other requisite action for such authorization has been taken; (b) have received all (if any) requisite prior governmental approval in order to be legally binding and enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof; and (c) will not violate, be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge

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or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of Grantor’s property or assets, except as contemplated by the provisions of the Security Documents. The Security Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Grantor and others obligated under the terms of the Security Documents, in accordance with their respective terms.

3.3 Lien of this Instrument . Subject to the Senior Liens, this Deed of Trust constitutes a valid and subsisting deed of trust lien on the Real Property and the Fixtures and a valid, subsisting security interest in and to, and a valid assignment of, the Personalty and Leases, all in accordance with the terms hereof.

3.4 Litigation . There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending, or to the knowledge of Grantor threatened, against or affecting the Grantor as a result of or in connection with Grantor’s entering into this Deed of Trust, or involving the validity or enforceability of this Deed of Trust or the priority of the liens and security interests created by the Security Documents, and no event has occurred (including specifically Grantor’s execution of the Security Documents) which will violate, be in conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of Grantor’s property other than the liens and security interests created by the Security Documents.

ARTICLE 4

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF GRANTOR

     Grantor hereby unconditionally covenants and agrees with Beneficiary as follows:

4.1 Lien Status . Except for the Permitted Encumbrances, Grantor will protect the lien and security interest status of this Deed of Trust and except for the Permitted Encumbrances, will not, without the prior written consent of Beneficiary, place, or permit to be placed, or otherwise mortgage, hypothecate or encumber the Mortgaged Property with, any other lien or security interest of any nature whatsoever (statutory, constitutional or contractual) regardless of whether same is allegedly or expressly inferior to the lien and security interest created by this Deed of Trust, and, if any such lien or security interest is asserted against the Mortgaged Property, Grantor will promptly, at its own cost and expense, (a) pay the underlying claim in full or take such other action so as to cause same to be released and (b) within five days from the date such lien or security interest is so asserted, give Beneficiary notice of such lien or security interest. Such notice shall specify who is asserting such lien or security interest and shall detail the origin and nature of the underlying claim giving rise to such asserted lien or security interest.

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ARTICLE 5

NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF GRANTOR

          Grantor hereby covenants and agrees with Beneficiary that, until the full performance and discharge of all of the Obligations, Grantor will not, without the prior written consent of Beneficiary, create, place or permit to be created or placed, or through any act or failure to act, acquiesce in the placing of, or allow to remain, any mortgage, pledge, lien (statutory, constitutional or contractual), security interest, encumbrance or charge on, or conditional sale or other title retention agreement, regardless of whether same are expressly subordinate to the liens of the Security Documents, with respect to, the Mortgaged Property, other than the Permitted Encumbrances.

ARTICLE 6

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF BENEFICIARY

          By its acceptance hereof, Beneficiary recognizes that (a) Grantor is obligated or may hereafter become obligated to any of the Credit Parties in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement, and (b) Grantor and any future owner of the Mortgaged Property may incur additional indebtedness or become otherwise obligated to one or more banks, insurance companies, investment banks or other financial institutions regularly engaged in commercial lending and/or bonds, debentures, notes and similar instruments evidencing obligations that may be secured by liens or security interests on some or all of Grantor’s property, including the Mortgaged Property (the holder of such liens or security interests being a “ Secured Lender ”). To the extent that any such Secured Lender notifies Beneficiary of Secured Lender’s desire to subordinate the lien and security interest held by Beneficiary pursuant to this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary, by its acceptance hereof, will agree to effect such subordination by promptly executing, in one or more counterparts, a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto (the “ SNDA ”). The subordination of this Deed of Trust shall (i) not be effective unless and until the SNDA has been executed by the Secured Lender, and (ii) be subject to compliance by the Secured Lender with its obligations under Section 3 and Section 4 of the SNDA. Any Secured Lender who is a party to an SNDA and who is in compliance with its obligations under Section 3 and Section 4 of such SNDA is hereinafter referred to as a “ Lienholder .”

ARTICLE 7

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

          The term “ Event of Default ”, as used in the Security Documents, shall mean the occurrence or happening, at any time and from time to time, of any one or more of the following.

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7.1 Breach of Deed of Trust . (a) Grantor shall (i) fail to perform or observe, in any material respect, any covenant, condition or agreement of this Deed of Trust to be performed or observed by Grantor, or (ii) breach any warranty or representation made by Grantor in this Deed of Trust, and such failure or breach shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof to the Grantor from the Beneficiary; provided, however, that in the event such failure or breach cannot be reasonably cured within such thirty (30) day period and Grantor has diligently proceeded (and continues to proceed) to cure such breach, Grantor shall have an additional sixty (60) days to cure such failure or breach, or (b) HEP shall fail to perform all of the Obligations in full and on or before the dates same are to be performed (after giving effect to any applicable grace and cure periods).

7.2 Voluntary Bankruptcy . Grantor shall (i) voluntarily be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, (ii) procure, permit or suffer the voluntary or involuntary appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator for itself or for all or any substantial portion of its property, (iii) file any petition seeking a discharge, rearrangement, or reorganization of its debts pursuant to the bankruptcy laws or any other debtor relief laws of the United States or any state or any other competent jurisdiction, or (iv) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

7.3 Involuntary Bankruptcy . If (i) a petition is filed against Grantor seeking to rearrange, reorganize or extinguish its debts under the provisions of any bankruptcy or other debtor relief law of the United States or any state or other competent jurisdiction, and such petition is not dismissed or withdrawn within sixty (60) days after its filing, or (ii) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment or decree appointing, without the consent of Grantor a receiver or trustee for it, or for all or any part of its property, and such order, judgment, or decree is not dismissed, withdrawn or reversed within sixty (60) days after the date of entry of such order, judgment or decree.

7.4 Rejection of Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . A rejection, by or on behalf of Grantor or HEP, of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement in bankruptcy.

ARTICLE 8

DEFAULT

8.1 Remedies . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA, and provided no Alon Event of Default (as defined in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) has occurred and is continuing (other than an Alon Event of Default resulting solely and directly from a failure by HEP to comply with the Obligations), if an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Beneficiary may, at Beneficiary’s election and by or through Trustee or otherwise, exercise any or all of the following rights, remedies and recourses.

(a) Entry Upon Mortgaged Property . Enter upon the Mortgaged Property and take exclusive possession thereof and of all books, records and accounts relating thereto. If Grantor remains in possession of all or any part of the Mortgaged Property after an Event

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of Default and without Beneficiary’s prior written consent thereto, Beneficiary may invoke any and all legal remedies (other than foreclosure) to dispossess Grantor, including specifically one or more actions for forcible entry and detainer, trespass to try title and writ of restitution. Nothing contained in the foregoing sentence shall, however, be construed to impose any greater obligation or any prerequisites to acquiring possession of the Mortgaged Property after an Event of Default than would have existed in the absence of such sentence.

(b) Operation of Mortgaged Property . Hold, lease, manage, operate or otherwise use or permit the use of the Mortgaged Property, either itself or by other Persons, firms or entities, in such manner, for such time and upon such other terms as Beneficiary may deem to be prudent and reasonable under the circumstances (making such repairs, alterations, additions and improvements thereto and taking any and all other action with reference thereto, from time to time, as Beneficiary shall deem necessary or desirable), and apply all amounts collected by Trustee or Beneficiary in connection therewith in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.7.

(c) Trustee or Receiver . Prior to, upon or at any time after, commencement of any legal proceedings hereunder, make application to a court of competent jurisdiction as a matter of strict right and without notice to Grantor or regard to the adequacy of the Mortgaged Property for the satisfaction of the Obligations for appointment of a receiver of the Mortgaged Property, and Grantor does hereby irrevocably consent to such appointment. Any such receiver shall have all the usual powers and duties of receivers in similar cases, including the full power to rent, maintain and otherwise operate the Mortgaged Property upon such terms as may be approved by the court.

(d) Other . Exercise any and all other rights, remedies and recourses granted under this Deed of Trust.

8.2 Remedies Cumulative, Concurrent and Nonexclusive . Beneficiary shall have all rights, remedies and recourses granted in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement and, subject to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA, the Deed of Trust and same (a) shall be cumulative and concurrent; (b) may be pursued separately, successively or concurrently against Grantor or others obligated under this Deed of Trust, or against the Mortgaged Property, or against any one or more of them, at the sole discretion of Beneficiary; (c) may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall arise, it being agreed by Grantor that the exercise or failure to exercise any of same shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release thereof or of any other right, remedy or recourse; and (d) are intended to be, and shall be, nonexclusive.

8.3 Obligations . Neither Grantor, HEP nor any other Person hereafter obligated for performance or fulfillment of all or any of the Obligations shall be relieved of such obligation by reason of (a) the failure of Trustee to comply with any request of Grantor or any other Person to enforce any provisions of this Deed of Trust; (b) the release, regardless of consideration, of the Mortgaged Property or the addition of any other property to the Mortgaged Property; (c) any agreement or stipulation between any subsequent owner of the Mortgaged Property and

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Beneficiary extending, renewing, rearranging or in any other way modifying the terms of the Security Documents without first having obtained the consent of, given notice to or paid any consideration to Grantor or such other Person, and in such event Grantor and all such other Persons shall continue to be liable to make payment according to the terms of any such extension or modification agreement unless expressly released and discharged in writing by Beneficiary; or (d) by any other act or occurrence save and except the complete fulfillment of all of the Obligations.

8.4 Release of and Resort to Collateral . Beneficiary may release, regardless of consideration, any part of the Mortgaged Property without, as to the remainder, in any way impairing, affecting, subordinating or releasing the lien or security interest created in or evidenced by this Deed of Trust or their stature as a lien and security interest in and to the Mortgaged Property.

8.5 Waiver of Redemption, Notice and Marshalling of Assets . To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives and releases (a) all benefits that might accrue to Grantor by virtue of any present or future law exempting the Mortgaged Property from attachment, levy or sale on execution or providing for any appraisement, valuation, stay of execution, exemption from civil process, redemption or extension of time for payment; (b) all notices of any Event of Default or of Trustee’s election to exercise or his actual exercise of any right, remedy or recourse provided for under this Deed of Trust; and (c) any right to a marshalling of assets or a sale in inverse order of alienation.

8.6 Discontinuance of Proceedings . In case Beneficiary shall have proceeded to invoke any right, remedy or recourse permitted under this Deed of Trust and shall thereafter elect to discontinue or abandon same for any reason, Beneficiary shall have the unqualified right so to do and, in such an event, Grantor and Beneficiary shall be restored to their former positions with respect to the Obligations, the Security Documents, the Mortgaged Property and otherwise, and the rights, remedies, recourses and powers of Beneficiary shall continue as if same had never been invoked.

8.7 Application of Proceeds . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA (including, without limitation, the right to receive payments otherwise due to HEP under the terms of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement), the proceeds and other amounts generated by the holding, operating or other use of, the Mortgaged Property shall be applied by Trustee or Beneficiary (or the receiver, if one is appointed) to the extent that funds are so available therefrom in the following orders of priority:

(a) first, to the payment of the costs and expenses of taking possession of the Mortgaged Property and of holding, using, leasing, repairing and improving the same, including without limitation (i) trustees’ and receivers’ fees, (ii) court costs, (iii) attorneys’ and accountants’ fees, and (iv) the payment of any and all Impositions, liens, security interests or other rights, titles or interests equal or superior to the lien and security interest of this Deed of Trust (except those to which the Mortgaged Property has

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been sold subject to and without in any way implying Beneficiary’s prior consent to the creation thereof);

(b) second, to the payment of all amounts which may be due to Beneficiary with respect to the Obligations;

(c) third, to the extent permitted by law, funds are available therefor out of the proceeds generated by the holding, operating or other use of the Mortgaged Property and known by Beneficiary, to the payment of any indebtedness or obligation secured by a subordinate deed of trust on or security interest in the Mortgaged Property; and

(d) fourth, to Grantor.

8.8 INDEMNITY . IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION TAKEN BY TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY PURSUANT TO THIS MORTGAGE, TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS AND EXPERTS (COLLECTIVELY THE “INDEMNIFIED PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS SUSTAINED BY GRANTOR RESULTING FROM (i) AN ASSERTION THAT TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY HAS RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE OPERATIONS OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY CLAIMED BY THIRD PERSONS OR (ii) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY IN ADMINISTERING, MANAGING, OPERATING OR CONTROLLING THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN EITHER CASE SUCH LOSS WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY NOR SHALL TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY BE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM OR DISCHARGE ANY OBLIGATION, DUTY OR LIABILITY OF GRANTOR. GRANTOR SHALL AND DOES HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FOR, AND TO HOLD THEM HARMLESS FROM, ANY AND ALL LOSSES WHICH MAY OR MIGHT BE INCURRED BY TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY BY REASON OF THIS DEED OF TRUST OR THE EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OR REMEDIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUCH LOSSES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY. SHOULD TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY MAKE ANY EXPENDITURE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY SUCH LOSSES, THE AMOUNT THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT

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LIMITATION, COSTS, EXPENSES AND REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, SHALL BE A DEMAND OBLIGATION (WHICH OBLIGATION GRANTOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY PROMISES TO PAY) OWING BY GRANTOR TO TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY AND SHALL BEAR INTEREST FROM THE DATE EXPENDED UNTIL PAID AT THE HIGHEST RATE ALLOWED BY LAW, SHALL BE A PART OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND SHALL BE SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST. THE LIABILITIES OF GRANTOR AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 8.8 SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS DEED OF TRUST.

ARTICLE 9

SECURITY AGREEMENT

9.1 Security Interest . This Deed of Trust shall be construed as a deed of trust on real property and it shall (subject to the Senior Liens) also constitute and serve as a “Security Agreement” on personal property within the meaning of, and shall constitute a security interest under, the Uniform Commercial Code (being Chapter 9 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as to property within the scope thereof and situated in the State of Texas) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases. To this end, Grantor has GRANTED, BARGAINED, CONVEYED, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, AND SET OVER, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, CONVEY, ASSIGN, TRANSFER AND SET OVER, unto Trustee and unto Beneficiary, a security interest and all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases to secure the full and timely performance and discharge of the Obligations, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.

9.2 Financing Statements . Grantor hereby authorizes Beneficiary to file such “Financing Statements,” and Grantor hereby agrees to execute and deliver such further assurances as Beneficiary may, from time to time, consider reasonably necessary to create, perfect and preserve Beneficiary’s security interest herein granted and Beneficiary may cause such statements and assurances to be recorded and filed, at such times and places as may be required or permitted by law to so create, perfect and preserve such security interest.

9.3 Uniform Commercial Code Remedies . Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA and this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary and/or Trustee shall have all the rights, remedies and recourses (other than auction and sale rights) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases afforded to it by the aforesaid Uniform Commercial Code (being Chapter 9 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as to property within the scope thereof and situated in the State of Texas) in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other rights, remedies and recourses afforded by this Deed of Trust.

9.4 No Obligation of Trustee or Beneficiary . The assignment and security interest herein granted shall not be deemed or construed to constitute Trustee or Beneficiary as a trustee in possession of the Mortgaged Property, to obligate Trustee or Beneficiary to lease the Mortgaged Property or attempt to do same, or to take any action, incur any expense or perform or discharge any obligation, duty or liability whatsoever.

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9.5 Fixture Filing . This Deed of Trust shall constitute a “fixture filing” for all purposes of Chapter 9 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. All or part of the Mortgaged Property are or are to become fixtures; information concerning the security interest herein granted may be obtained at the addresses set forth on the first page hereof. The address of the Secured Party (Beneficiary) is the address set forth in Section 1.1(a) and the address of the Debtor (Grantor) is the address set forth in the opening recital of this Deed of Trust.

9.6 Satisfaction and Release . If (a) all Obligations secured hereby shall be paid, performed and satisfied in full, (b) the Mortgaged Property (or any portion thereof, in which case the provisions of clauses (i) through (iv) below shall be applicable only to such portion) shall be sold, consigned, conveyed or transferred in accordance with the provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (c) the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall be terminated, cancelled or otherwise expire (except to the extent terminated by Beneficiary pursuant to a Force Majeure event affecting Grantor or an HEP Event of Default (each as defined in such agreement) and in accordance with Section 10(b) or Section 17(b) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, as applicable), and the Obligations of HEP set forth in Section 13(c) of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall no longer be applicable, and/or (d) at any time Grantor’s or HEP’s (in the event Grantor does not have a stand-alone credit rating) senior unsecured debt has an Investment Grade Rating (as hereinafter defined) from both Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“ Moody’s ”) and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group (“ S&P ”) (or any successor to the rating business of either thereof), then (i) this Deed of Trust shall be null and void, (ii) the liens and security interests created by this Deed of Trust shall be released as promptly as practicable, (iii) the Mortgaged Property shall revert to Grantor (or the transferee in the case of clause (b) above) free and clear of the liens and security interests created by this Deed of Trust, and (iv) Beneficiary and Trustee (as applicable) shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, instruments of satisfaction and release that are reasonably requested by Grantor. Otherwise, this Deed of Trust shall remain and continue in full force and effect. As used in this Section 9.6, the term “Investment Grade Rating” shall mean a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody’s, or BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P.

ARTICLE 10

CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE

10.1 No Required Action . Trustee shall not be required to take any action toward the execution and enforcement of the trust hereby created or to institute, appear in or defend any action, suit or other proceeding in connection therewith where in his opinion such action will be likely to involve him in expense or liability, unless requested so to do by a written instrument signed by Beneficiary and, if Trustee so requests, unless Trustee is tendered security and indemnity satisfactory to him against any and all costs, expense and liabilities arising therefrom. Trustee shall not be responsible for the execution, acknowledgment or validity of the Security Documents, or for the proper authorization thereof, or for the sufficiency of the lien and security interest purported to be created hereby, and makes no representation in respect thereof or in respect of the rights, remedies and recourses of Beneficiary.

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10.2 Certain Rights . With the approval of Beneficiary, Trustee shall have the right to take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ and advise with counsel (who may be, but need not be, counsel for Beneficiary) upon any matters arising hereunder, including the preparation, execution and interpretation of the Security Documents, and shall be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel; (b) to execute any of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through his agents or attorneys; (c) to select and employ, in and about the execution of his duties hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact, either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not be answerable for any act, default or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustee’s gross negligence or bad faith; and (d) to take any and all other lawful action as Beneficiary may instruct Trustee to take to protect or enforce Beneficiary’s rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in case of entry by him, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted him, upon the Mortgaged Property for debts contracted or liability or damages incurred in the management or operation of the Mortgaged Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument, document or signature authorizing or supporting any action taken or proposed to be taken by him hereunder, believed by him in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties hereunder and to reasonable compensation for such of his services hereunder as shall be rendered. Grantor will, from time to time, pay the compensation due to Trustee hereunder and reimburse Trustee for, and save him harmless against, any and all liability and expenses which may be incurred by him in the performance of his duties.

10.3 Retention of Moneys . All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by him hereunder.

10.4 Successor Trustees . Trustee may resign by the giving of notice of such resignation in writing to Beneficiary. If Trustee shall die, resign or become disqualified from acting in the execution of this trust, or shall fail or refuse to execute the same when requested by Beneficiary so to do, or if, for any reason, Beneficiary shall prefer to appoint a substitute trustee to act instead of the aforenamed Trustee, Beneficiary shall have full power to appoint a substitute trustee and, if preferred, several substitute trustees in succession who shall succeed to all the estates, properties, rights, powers and duties of the aforenamed Trustee. Such appointment may be executed by any authorized agent of Beneficiary, and if such Beneficiary be a corporation and such appointment be executed in its behalf by any officer of such corporation, such appointment shall be conclusively presumed to be executed with authority and shall be valid and sufficient without proof of any action by the Board of Directors or any superior officer of the corporation. Grantor hereby ratifies and confirms any and all acts which the aforenamed Trustee, or his successor or successors in this trust, shall do lawfully by virtue hereof.

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10.5 Perfection of Appointment . Should any deed, conveyance or instrument of any nature be required from Grantor by any successor Trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and confirm to such new Trustee such estates, rights, powers and duties, then, upon request by such Trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed, acknowledged and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Grantor.

10.6 Succession Instruments . Any new Trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions hereof shall, without any further act, deed or conveyance, become vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers and trusts of its or his predecessor in the rights hereunder with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written request of Beneficiary or of the successor Trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee, upon the trusts herein expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such Trustee to the successor Trustee so appointed in its or his place.

10.7 No Representation by Trustee . By accepting or approving anything required to be observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Trustee or Beneficiary pursuant to the Security Documents, including but not limited to, any officer’s certificate, balance sheet, statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal or insurance policy, neither Trustee nor Beneficiary shall be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or affirmed the sufficiency, legality, effectiveness or legal effect of the same, or of any term, provision or condition thereof, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not be or constitute any warranty, consent or affirmation with respect thereto by Trustee or Beneficiary.

ARTICLE 11

MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 Performance at Grantor’s Expense . The cost and expense of performing or complying with any and all of the Obligations shall be borne solely by Grantor and/or HEP to the extent provided in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement.

11.2 Survival of Obligations . Each and all of the Obligations shall survive the execution and delivery of the Security Documents and shall continue in full force and effect until the Obligations have been performed and discharged in full.

11.3 Further Assurances . Grantor, upon the request of Trustee or Beneficiary, will execute, acknowledge, deliver and record and/or file such further instruments and do such further acts as may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out more effectively the purpose of the Security Documents and to subject to the liens and security interests thereof any property intended by the terms thereof to be covered thereby, including specifically but without limitation, any renewals, additions, substitutions, replacements, betterments or appurtenances to the then Mortgaged Property.

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11.4 Recording and Filing . Grantor will cause the Security Documents and all amendments and supplements thereto and substitutions therefor to be recorded, filed, re-recorded and refiled in such manner and in such places as Trustee or Beneficiary shall reasonably request, and will pay all such recording, filing, re-recording and refiling taxes, fees and other charges.

11.5 Notices . All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Deed of Trust shall be in writing and shall be considered as properly given if mailed by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified with return receipt requested, or by delivering same in person to the intended addressee or by prepaid telegram. Notice so mailed shall be effective two days following its deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the addressee. For purposes of notice, the addresses of Beneficiary and Grantor shall be as set forth in Section 1.1(a) and the opening recital hereinabove, respectively; provided, however, that either party shall have the right to change its address for notice hereunder to any other location within the continental United States by the giving of thirty (30) days’ notice to the other party in the manner set forth hereinabove.

11.6 No Waiver . Any failure by Trustee or Beneficiary to insist, or any election by Trustee or Beneficiary not to insist, upon strict performance by Grantor of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of the Security Documents shall not be deemed to be a waiver of same or of any other terms, provision or condition thereof and Trustee or Beneficiary shall have the right at any time or times thereafter to insist upon strict performance by Grantor of any and all of such terms, provisions and conditions.

11.7 Beneficiary’s Right to Perform the Obligations . If Grantor shall fail, refuse or neglect to make any payment or perform any act required by the Security Documents (after giving effect to any applicable notice and cure period), then at any time thereafter, and without further notice to or demand upon Grantor and without waiving or releasing any other right, remedy or recourse Beneficiary may have because of same, Beneficiary may (but shall not be obligated to) make such payment or perform such act for the account of and at the expense of Grantor, and shall have the right to enter upon or in the Real Property for such purpose and to take all such action thereon and with respect to the Mortgaged Property as it may deem necessary or appropriate but in any case subject to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens and the terms and provisions of the SNDA. If Beneficiary shall elect to pay any Imposition or other sums due with reference to the Mortgaged Property, Beneficiary may do so in reliance on any bill, statement or assessment procured from the appropriate Governmental Entity or other issuer thereof without inquiring into the accuracy or validity thereof. Similarly, in making any payments to protect the security intended to be created by the Security Documents, Beneficiary shall not be bound to inquire into the validity of any apparent or threatened adverse title, lien, encumbrance, claim or charge before making an advance for the purpose of preventing or removing the same. Grantor shall indemnify Beneficiary for all losses, expenses, damage, claims and causes of action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred or accruing by reason of any acts performed by Beneficiary pursuant to the provisions of this Section 11.7 or by reason of any other provision in the Security Documents. All sums paid by Beneficiary pursuant to this Section 11.7 and all other sums expended by Beneficiary to which it shall be entitled to be indemnified, together with interest thereon at the maximum rate allowed by law from the date of

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such payment or expenditure, shall be secured by the Security Documents and shall be paid by Grantor to Beneficiary upon demand.

11.8 Covenants Running with the Land . All Obligations contained in the Security Documents are intended by the parties to be, and shall be construed as, covenants running with the Mortgaged Property.

11.9 Successors and Assigns . All of the terms of the Security Documents shall apply to, be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties thereto, their successors and assigns, and all other Persons claiming by, through or under them.

11.10 Severability . The Security Documents are intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable Legal Requirements. If any provision of any of the Security Documents or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable neither the remainder of the instrument in which such provision is contained nor the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances nor the other instruments referred to hereinabove shall be affected thereby, but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

11.11 Entire Agreement and Modification . The Security Documents contain the entire agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and all prior agreements relative thereto which are not contained herein or therein are terminated. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Grantor and, by its acceptance hereof, Beneficiary hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Deed of Trust conflict with any terms or provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, the terms or provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall govern and control for all purposes . The Security Documents may not be amended, revised, waived, discharged, released or terminated orally but only by a written instrument or instruments (a) executed by the party against which enforcement of the amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination is asserted, and (b) consented to by the Lienholders to the extent any such amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination would be materially adverse to the rights of any such Lienholder. Any alleged amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination which is not so documented shall not be effective as to any party.

11.12 Counterparts . This Deed of Trust may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute but one instrument.

11.13 Applicable Law . The Security Documents shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas (excluding any conflicts of law, rule or principle that might refer such matters to the laws of another jurisdiction).

11.14 No Partnership . Nothing contained in the Security Documents is intended to, or shall be construed as, creating to any extent and in any manner whatsoever, any partnership, joint venture, or association between Grantor, Trustee and Beneficiary, or in any way make

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Beneficiary or Trustee coprincipals with Grantor with reference to the Mortgaged Property, and any inferences to the contrary are hereby expressly negated.

11.15 Headings . The Article, Section and Subsection entitlements hereof are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall in no way alter, modify or define, or be used in construing, the text of such Articles, Sections or Subsections.

11.16 Waiver of Stay, Moratorium, and Similar Rights . Grantor agrees, to the full extent that it may lawfully do so, that it will not at any time insist upon or plead or in any way take advantage of any appraisement, valuation, stay, marshalling of assets, extension, redemption or moratorium law now or hereafter in force and effect so as to prevent or hinder the enforcement of the provisions of this Deed of Trust or the indebtedness secured hereby, or any agreement between Grantor and Beneficiary or any rights or remedies Beneficiary may have thereunder, hereunder or by law.

11.17 Transfer of Mortgaged Property . No sale, lease, exchange, assignment, conveyance or other transfer (each, a “ Transfer ”) of the Mortgaged Property will extinguish the lien or security interest created by this Deed of Trust, except to the extent provided in Section 9.6 of this Deed of Trust or in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. As a condition to any Transfer, Beneficiary may (a) require the express assumption of the Obligations by the transferee (with or without the release of Grantor from liability in respect thereof), and (b) require the execution of an assumption agreement, modification agreements, supplemental security documents and financing statements satisfactory in form and substance to Beneficiary.

11.18 Estoppel Certificates . Grantor and Beneficiary agree to execute and deliver from time to time, upon the request of the other party, a certificate regarding the status of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a) that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (d) the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (e) to such party’s actual knowledge without investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (f) to such party’s actual knowledge without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against the other party under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.

11.19 Final Agreement . Grantor acknowledges receipt of a copy of this instrument at the time of execution hereof. Grantor acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in this Deed of Trust, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized to make any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written, with respect to the matters addressed in this Deed of Trust. THE WRITTEN AGREEMENTS HEREIN REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

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     WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF as of the date first above written.

         
    GRANTOR :
 
       
    HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
a Texas limited partnership
 
       
  By:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company, its General
Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its Sole Member
 
       
  By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.,
a Delaware limited liability company,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its Sole Member
 
       
  By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
a Delaware limited liability company,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:   W. John Glancy,
      Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
     
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF GRANTOR:
 
______________________________
 
   
ORGANIZATIONAL NUMBER OF GRANTOR:
 
______________________________

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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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     THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March 1, 2005 by W. John Clancy, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners – Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such entities.

     
  ________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
 
   
_______________________
My Commission Expires
  ________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

[Acknowledgement Page]

 


 

Exhibit A

     
Part I -
  Description of Terminals
 
   
Part II -
  Description of Terminal Fee Land
 
   
Part III -
  Terminal Leases
 
   
Part IV -
  Terminal Easements
 
   
Part V -
  Terminal Improvements
 
   
Part VI -
  Terminal Equipment
 
   
Part VII -
  Terminal Contracts
 
   
Part VIII -
  Intellectual Property
 
   
Part IX -
  Terminal Permits

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EXHIBIT B

     
Part I -
  Description of Pipelines
 
   
Part II -
  Description of Pipeline Fee Land
 
   
Part III -
  Pipeline Leases
 
   
Part IV -
  Pipeline Easements
 
   
Part V -
  Pipeline Improvements
 
   
Part VI -
  Pipeline Equipment
 
   
Part VII -
  Pipeline Contracts
 
   
Part VIII -
  Intellectual Property
 
   
Part IX -
  Pipeline Permits

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ATTACHMENT 1

FORM OF SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

After recording, return to :
Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
South Tower Pennzoil Place
711 Louisiana Street, Suite 2900
Houston, Texas 77002
Attn: Stephanie Koo Song

SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

          This Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is executed as of March 1, 2005, among Union Bank of California, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent) under the Credit Agreement (as defined below) and on behalf of the Credit Parties (as defined below) (“ Administrative Agent ”), and Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“ Alon ”) and Credit Suisse First Boston, acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, in its capacity as administrative agent and collateral agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent and/or collateral agent) (“ Alon Administrative Agent ”) for the Secured Parties (as defined in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2004 (the “ Alon Security Agreement ”), among Alon USA, Inc., the subsidiaries of Alon USA, Inc. party thereto and Alon Administrative Agent, as amended, extended, renewed, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), and its successors in such capacity. [Paragraph to be revised/conformed for Alon Revolving Agent]

RECITALS:

          A. Holly Energy Partners – Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Operating ”), the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (individually, a “ Financial Institution ” and collectively, the “ Financial Institutions ”), the Financial Institutions issuing letters of credit thereunder from time to time, if any (individually, an “ Issuing Bank ” and collectively, the “ Issuing Banks ”), the Financial Institutions or any affiliate thereof that have entered into hedging arrangements with Operating or any subsidiary thereof from time to time (individually, a “ Swap Counterparty ” and collectively, the “ Swap Counterparties ” and, together with Administrative Agent, the Financial Institutions and the Issuing Banks, being collectively referred to herein as the “ Credit Parties ”) are parties to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified and/or restated from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

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          B. The Financial Institutions are the present owners and holders of certain promissory notes dated July 7, 2004, in the aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000, executed by Operating and payable to the order of each such Financial Institution (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Notes ”). Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Credit Parties, is the beneficiary of that certain (i) Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Fixture Filing and Financing Statement dated as of March 1 2005 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Senior Texas Deed of Trust ”), and (ii) Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Fixture Filing and Financing Statement dated as of March 1, 2005 (as heretofore and hereinafter received, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Senior Oklahoma Mortgage ” and, together with the Senior Texas Deed of Trust, collectively, the “ Senior Mortgage ”), and the secured party under certain other security agreements and documents entered into in connection with the Credit Agreement (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, the “ Security Instruments ” and, together with the Credit Agreement, the Notes, the Senior Mortgage and any other documents, instruments and agreements executed and/or delivered in connection with the Credit Agreement, collectively, the “ Senior Loan Documents ”).

          C. Pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents and to secure the Notes and the other Secured Obligations (as defined in the Senior Mortgage), HEP Fin-Texas/Trust River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“ HEP Fin-Tex ”) and a subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ HEP ”) granted a security interest and mortgage lien to or for the benefit of Administrative Agent, covering the right, title and interest of HEP Fin-Tex in certain property described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “ Property ”).

          D. Alon is the current owner of certain rights and interests under and pursuant to the provisions of that certain Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between HEP and Alon (together with any amendments, restatements or modifications from time to time made thereto, the “ Pipeline and Terminals Agreement ”).

          E. Alon is the current beneficiary of certain liens and security interests in a portion of the Property (the “ Subordinated Liens ”) under and pursuant to the provisions of that certain (i) Mortgage and Deed of Trust (with Security Agreement and Financing Statement) (the “ Alon Texas Deed of Trust ”) dated as of March 1, 2005 executed by HEP Fin-Tex to Harlin R. Dean, Trustee, for the benefit of Alon, securing the Obligations (as defined in the Alon Texas Deed of Trust), such Alon Texas Deed of Trust being recorded (or to be recorded) in various counties in the State of Texas, and (ii) Mortgage (with Security Agreement and Financing Statement) (the “ Alon Oklahoma Mortgage ” and, together with the Alon Texas Deed of Trust, collectively, the “ Alon Mortgage ”) dated as of March 1, 2005 executed by HEP Fin-Tex to Alon, securing the Obligations (as defined in the Alon Oklahoma Mortgage), such Alon Oklahoma Mortgage being recorded (or to be recorded) in various counties in the state of Oklahoma.

          F. Alon has agreed to subordinate its Subordinated Liens under the Alon Mortgage (but not, pursuant to this Agreement, any of its rights and interests under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) to (i) the Senior Mortgage and the other Senior Loan Documents, and (ii)

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any other mortgage, deed of trust or security instrument granted by a Purchaser (as defined below) or any subsequent purchaser of any portion of the Mortgaged Property (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, a “ Future Senior Mortgage ”) that secures debt and obligations of, and other extensions of credit to, such Purchaser or purchaser (together with the Secured Obligations (as defined in the Senior Mortgage), referred to herein as the “ Senior Secured Obligations ”) and Administrative Agent has agreed that it and any such Purchaser at foreclosure of the Senior Mortgage shall recognize and not disturb or extinguish the Alon Mortgage, all on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

AGREEMENTS:

          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Administrative Agent and Alon hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1.   Subordination of Alon Mortgage .

               (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3 and Section 4 hereof, the Subordinated Liens of Alon under the Alon Mortgage and all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the Alon Mortgage, and all rights, remedies and options of Alon thereunder, are and shall at all times continue to be subject, subordinate and inferior in all respects to the Senior Loan Documents and any Future Senior Mortgage and to the liens and security interests thereof and to all amendments, modifications, and replacements thereof, with the same force and effect as if the Senior Loan Documents, or if applicable, the Future Senior Mortgage, had been executed, delivered and recorded prior to the execution, delivery and recordation of the Alon Mortgage. This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be construed, to (i) subordinate the rights and interests of Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (including Alon’s right to quiet enjoyment under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement or any claims, remedies or damages that may be due or available to, or become due or available to, Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement), or (ii) subordinate the Alon Mortgage to any mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, security agreement, financing statement or other security document, other than, with respect to clause (ii), the Senior Loan Documents and the Future Senior Mortgage. Nothing in this Agreement shall impair, as between HEP or Operating, on the one hand, and Alon, on the other hand, the obligations of HEP and Operating, which are absolute and unconditional, to perform the Obligations in accordance with their terms.

               (b) Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Alon Mortgage to the contrary, Alon hereby acknowledges and agrees, and HEP Fin-Tex by its consent to this Agreement acknowledges and agrees, that (i) in the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement conflict with any terms or provisions of the Alon Mortgage, the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control for all purposes; and (ii) without the written prior consent of the Administrative Agent or the beneficiary of any Future Senior Mortgage (together with the Credit Parties, the “ Senior Beneficiaries ”), neither Alon nor HEP Fin-Tex (nor any future owner of the Mortgaged Property) will amend, revise, supplement, replace, restate, or otherwise modify the Alon Mortgage if such amendment, revision, supplement, replacement,

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restatement or other modification would be materially adverse to the rights of any Senior Beneficiary.

2.   Relative Rights and Priorities . Subject to the provisions of Section 1 , Section 3 and Section 4 hereof:

               (a) Until the Senior Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, all commitments to extend credit under the Credit Agreement (or if applicable, any agreement governing obligations secured by a Future Senior Mortgage) have terminated, and all letters of credit issued thereunder have been terminated and returned (the “ Senior Obligations Payment Date ”), Alon will not commence any foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure) of the Alon Mortgage or accept a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure.

               (b) Alon agrees that, until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred:

                    (i) it will not take or cause to be taken any action, the purpose or effect of which is to make any Subordinated Lien pari passu with or senior to, or to give Alon any preference or priority relative to, the liens and security interests with respect to the Senior Secured Obligations;

                    (ii) it will not oppose, object to, interfere with, hinder or delay, in any manner, whether by judicial proceedings (including without limitation the filing of an Insolvency Proceeding (as herein defined)) or otherwise, any foreclosure, sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition of the Mortgaged Property (as defined in the Alon Mortgage and with the same meaning herein as therein defined) by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or any other Enforcement Action taken by or on behalf of any of the Senior Beneficiaries;

                    (iii) it has no right to (x) direct any of the Senior Beneficiaries to exercise any right, remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage or (y) consent or object to the exercise by any of the Senior Beneficiaries of any right, remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage or to the timing or manner in which any such right is exercised or not exercised (or, to the extent they may have any such right described in this clause (iii), whether as a junior lien creditor or otherwise, they hereby irrevocably waive such right); and

                    (iv) it will not institute any suit or other proceeding or assert in any suit, Insolvency Proceeding or other proceeding any claim against any of the Senior Beneficiaries seeking damages from or other relief by way of specific performance, instructions or otherwise, with respect to, and none of the Senior Beneficiaries shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of the Senior Beneficiaries with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage.

               (c) Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, Alon agrees that it shall not, in or in connection with any Insolvency Proceeding, file any pleadings or motions,

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take any position at any hearing or proceeding of any nature, or otherwise take any action whatsoever, in each case, that is inconsistent with the terms or spirit of, or intent of the parties with respect to, this Agreement, including, without limitation, with respect to the determination of any liens or claims held by any of the Senior Beneficiaries (including the validity and enforceability thereof) or the value of any claims of such parties under the United States Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; provided that Alon may file a proof of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding, subject to the limitations contained in this Agreement and only if consistent with the terms and the limitations imposed hereby.

               (d) Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, whether or not an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against the owner of the Mortgaged Property, any of the Senior Beneficiaries shall have the exclusive right to take and continue any Enforcement Action with respect to the Mortgaged Property, without any consultation with or consent of Alon. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a default or an event of default under the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage, any of the Senior Beneficiaries may take and continue any Enforcement Action with respect to the Senior Secured Obligations and the Mortgaged Property in such order and manner as they may determine in their sole discretion.

               (e) Alon shall not object to or contest, or support any other person or entity in contesting or objecting to, in any proceeding (including without limitation, any Insolvency Proceeding), the validity, extent, perfection, priority or enforceability of any lien or security interest in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any of the Senior Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding any failure by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or Alon or their respective representatives to perfect its liens in the Mortgaged Property or any avoidance, invalidation or subordination by any third party or court of competent jurisdiction of the liens in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any of the Senior Beneficiaries or Alon, the priority and rights as between any of the Senior Beneficiaries and Alon and their representatives with respect to the Mortgaged Property shall be as set forth herein.

          As used in this Section 2 , the following terms shall have the following meanings:

          “ Enforcement Action ” means any demand for payment or acceleration thereof, the bringing of any lawsuit or other proceeding, the exercise of any rights and remedies, directly or indirectly, with respect to any Mortgaged Property, any enforcement or foreclosure of any lien or security interest, any sale in lieu of foreclosure, the taking of possession, exercise of any offset, repossession, garnishment, sequestration or execution, any collection of any Mortgaged Property, any notice to account debtors on any Mortgaged Property or the commencement or prosecution of enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under the Senior Loan Documents or applicable law, including without limitation the exercise of any rights of set-off or recoupment, and the exercise of any rights or remedies of a secured creditor under the uniform commercial code of any applicable jurisdiction, under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time or otherwise; provided, that, the exercise or enforcement by Alon of its rights under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall not constitute an Enforcement Action.

          “ Insolvency Proceeding ” means any proceeding in respect of bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up, receivership, dissolution or assignment for the benefit of creditors, in each of the

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foregoing events whether under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time or any similar federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership or similar law.

3. Recognition and Non-Disturbance of Alon Mortgage . If Administrative Agent, any other Credit Party or any other person (Administrative Agent, any other Credit Party or such other person being herein called a “ Purchaser ”) shall become the owner of any part of the Property by reason of the foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure) of the Senior Mortgage or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise (any of such being herein called a “ Foreclosure Event ”), then for so long as the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in effect, the Purchaser shall (i) recognize the Alon Mortgage, and the Alon Mortgage shall not be terminated or affected thereby, but shall continue in full force and effect upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Alon Mortgage, and (ii) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Alon Mortgage; provided, that, the Alon Mortgage shall be subordinated to any Future Senior Mortgage, regardless of whether such Future Senior Mortgage is a direct replacement of an existing Senior Mortgage or Security Instrument, and any such Future Senior Mortgage shall be considered a “Senior Mortgage” for purposes of this Agreement and the Alon Mortgage. Administrative Agent shall not name Alon as a party in any foreclosure or other proceeding relating to the Senior Mortgage or Notes, and shall not claim, or seek adjudication, that the Alon Mortgage has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected by any Foreclosure Event.

4. Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . Administrative Agent recognizes and confirms that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and the rights and interests of Alon thereunder, shall in no way be restricted, limited or otherwise affected by this Agreement, the Alon Mortgage, the Senior Mortgage, any Future Senior Mortgage, the Security Instruments or any liens or security interests thereof; provided, however, that, Alon agrees that nothing in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall (a) prevent any Purchaser or subsequent purchaser from owning or operating the Mortgaged Property, so long as such Purchaser or subsequent purchaser shall have assumed, and be in compliance with, HEP’s obligations under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement and shall have executed an “SNDA” as defined in, and in accordance with, Article 6 of the Alon Mortgage, or (b) be deemed to invalidate or require the release of any Senior Beneficiary’s liens in the Mortgaged Property in connection with the exercise by Alon of a purchase option under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement or otherwise. Administrative Agent, both for itself and for any Purchaser, further agrees that upon any Foreclosure Event, the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall not be terminated or affected thereby, nor shall Alon’s right to ship or store petroleum products through the pipelines or in the terminals, respectively, constituting a portion of the Property in accordance with the provisions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (or any other rights of Alon under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) be affected or disturbed because of the Foreclosure Event, but rather the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement shall continue in full force and effect as direct obligations between the Purchaser and Alon, upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement. Neither Administrative Agent nor any Purchaser shall name Alon as a party in any foreclosure or other proceeding relating to the Senior Mortgage or Notes, and neither Administrative Agent nor any Purchaser shall claim, or seek adjudication, that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected by any Foreclosure

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Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is rejected in bankruptcy or is otherwise terminated, the Purchaser shall, promptly upon request by Alon, enter into a pipelines and terminals agreement with Alon on substantially the same terms (and with tariffs and minimum volumes commensurate with those then applicable under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) and conditions as the rejected or terminated Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, but having a term commencing on the date on which Purchaser acquired title to any portion of the Property. The immediately preceding sentence shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and shall be binding on any person or entity that acquires title to all or party of the Property by, through or under the Senior Mortgage.

5. Attornment With Respect to the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement . Upon the occurrence of any Foreclosure Event, Alon shall attorn to the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall accept such attornment, and the Purchaser and Alon shall be bound to each other under all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement; provided , that , except for Alon’s express rights and remedies under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, in no event shall the Purchaser be liable for any act, omission, default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty of HEP or HEP Fin-Tex (or any owner of the Mortgaged Property prior to such Purchaser) or obligations accruing prior to Purchaser’s actual ownership of the Property. The provisions of this Agreement regarding attornment by Alon shall be self-operative and effective without the necessity of execution of any new document on the part of any party hereto or the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors or assigns of any such party. Alon agrees, however, to execute and deliver upon the request of Purchaser, any instrument or certificate which in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser may be necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment.

6. Estoppel Certificate . Alon agrees to execute and deliver from time to time, upon the request of any of the Senior Beneficiaries, a certificate regarding the status of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a) that the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (d) the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (e) to Alon’s actual knowledge without investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, (f) to Alon’s actual knowledge without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.

7. [Intentionally Omitted ].

8. Reliance on Notices . HEP Fin-Tex agrees that Alon may rely upon any and all notices from Administrative Agent or any Purchaser, even if such conflict with notices from HEP Fin-Tex.

9. Notices . All notices, consents and other communications pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by (a) registered or certified mail, postage

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prepaid, return receipt requested, (b) nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (c) telecopier, addressed as follows:

         
  If to Administrative Agent:   Union Bank of California, N.A.
445 South Figueroa Street, 15th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071
Attention: Don Smith
Telecopy: (213) 236-6823
 
       
  If to Alon:   Alon USA, LP
7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75251
Attention: General Counsel
Telecopy: (972) 367-3723

     Notice sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given and received on the third Business Day (hereinafter defined) after being deposited in the United States mail, notice sent by nationally recognized overnight delivery service shall be deemed given in conformity with this paragraph and received on the first Business Day after being deposited with such delivery service, and notice given by telecopier shall be deemed given and received upon actual receipt if received during the recipient’s normal business hours or at the beginning of the recipient’s next Business Day after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours. Each party may designate a change of address by notice to the other party. “ Business Day ” means a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by law to close in Dallas, Texas.

10. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon Administrative Agent and Alon and inure to the benefit of the Senior Beneficiaries and Alon and their respective successors and assigns. Alon assigns to Alon Administrative Agent its rights hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by way of a collateral assignment. The parties agree that any person that shall become the owner of any of the rights of Alon hereunder or under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by reason of the foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure and including, without limitation, Alon Administrative Agent) of the Alon Security Agreement or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise pursuant to the exercise by Alon Administrative Agent of its rights under the Alon Security Agreement (“ Alon Successor ”) shall (a) have the same rights as Alon hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, including, without limitation, under this Section 10 , and (b) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. HEP Fin-Tex has assigned to Administrative Agent its rights hereunder, and HEP has assigned to Administrative Agent its rights under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by way of a collateral assignment. The parties agree that any person that shall become the owner of any of the rights of HEP Fin-Tex hereunder, or any of the rights of HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement by reason of foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure and including, without limitation, Administrative Agent) or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise shall (i) have the same rights as HEP Fin-Tex hereunder, and HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, including, without limitation,

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under this Section 10 , and (ii) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this Agreement.

11. General Definitions . The term “ Administrative Agent ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of Administrative Agent. The term “ HEP ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of HEP under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, but shall not mean or include Administrative Agent. The term “ Property ” as used herein shall mean the Property, the improvements now or hereafter located thereon and the estates therein encumbered by the Senior Mortgage. The term “ Alon ” as used herein shall include the successors and assigns of Alon hereunder and under the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement including, without limitation, any Alon Successor.

12. Modifications . This Agreement may not be modified in any manner or terminated except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto.

13. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State in which the Property is located.

14. Duplicate Originals; Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of such together shall constitute a single Agreement.

[REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.]

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

                     
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :   UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent
   
 
                   
  By:                
          Sean Murphy, Vice President        
 
                   
ALON :   ALON USA, LP    
 
                   
    By:   Alon USA GP, LLC,
its General Partner
 
                   
      By:            
         
Jeff D. Morris, President and
Chief Executive Officer
       
 
                   
                 
ALON ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :   CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON ,
acting through its Cayman Islands Branch,
as Alon Administrative Agent
 
               
  By:            
               
  Name:            
               
  Title:            
               
 
               
  By:            
               
  Name:            
               
  Title:            
               

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HEP FIN-TEX’S CONSENT

The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement and, without limitation, agrees to the provisions of Section 8 thereof.

         
HEP FIN-TEX :   HEP FIN-TEX/TRUST-RIVER, L.P.,
a Texas limited partnership
 
       
  By:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company, its General
Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its Sole Member
 
       
  By:   HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.,
a Delaware limited liability company,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its Sole Member
 
       
  By:   HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
a Delaware limited partnership,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:   Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
a Delaware limited liability company,
its General Partner
 
       
  By:    
       
      W. John Glancy,
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary

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THE STATE OF TEXAS
  §
  §
COUNTY OF DALLAS
  §

          THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by Sean Murphy, Vice President of Union Bank of California, N.A., a national banking association, as Administrative Agent, on behalf of such banking association.

     
  ________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
 
   
______________________
My Commission Expires
  ________________________________
Printed Name of Notary
     
THE STATE OF TEXAS
  §
  §
COUNTY OF DALLAS
  §

          THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by Jeff D. Morris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alon USA GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, the general partner of Alon USA, LP, a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such limited liability company and limited partnership.

     
  ________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
 
   
_____________________
My Commission Expires
  ________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

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THE STATE OF ______
  §
  §
COUNTY OF ________
  §

          THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by ______, ______of Credit Suisse First Boston, a ___, acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, as Alon Administrative Agent, on behalf of such ______.

     
  _________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of_____
 
   
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          THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March ___, 2005 by ______, ______of Credit Suisse First Boston, a ___, acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, as Alon Administrative Agent, on behalf of such ______.

     
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          THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on March 1, 2005 by W. John Glancy, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of Holly Energy Partners – Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the Sole Member of HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as General Partner of HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of such entities.

     
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EXHIBIT A

Property

A-1

 

Exhibit 10.4

Execution Version

CONSENT, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT NO. 2

     This CONSENT, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 (this “ Agreement ”) dated as of February 28, 2005 is among Holly Energy Partners — Operating, L.P., successor to HEP Operating Company, L.P. (the “ Borrower ”), the Existing Guarantors (as defined below), the Banks (as defined in the Credit Agreement (as defined below)), and Union Bank of California, N.A., as administrative agent for such Banks (in such capacity, the “ Administrative Agent ”).

RECITALS

     A. The Borrower, the Banks, and the Administrative Agent are parties to the Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004, as amended by the Consent and Omnibus Amendment dated as of July 30, 2004 (as so amended, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

     B. In connection with such Credit Agreement, the undersigned Subsidiaries of the Borrower (the “ Existing Guarantors ”) executed and delivered a Guaranty Agreement dated as of July 13, 2004 (the “ Guaranty ”) in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein).

     C. The Borrower and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (the “ Limited Partner ”) have entered into a Contribution Agreement dated as of January 25, 2005 (the “ Acquisition Agreement ”) with T & R Assets, Inc., Fin-Tex Pipe Line Company, and Alon USA Refining, Inc., as transferors, and Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC, Alon Pipeline Logistics, LLC, Alon USA, Inc., and Alon USA, LP, pursuant to which the Limited Partner and/or certain of its Subsidiaries will acquire (the “ Acquisition ”) certain pipelines and related assets (the “ Acquired Assets ”), which Acquired Assets will be contributed to and owned by HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership and successor by conversion from Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC (“ HEP Pipeline ”), immediately after the Acquisition and the transactions contemplated in the Acquisition Agreement occur.

     D. Concurrently with the closing of, and to partially finance, the Acquisition, the Limited Partner and Holly Energy Finance Corp. (“ Finance Corp ”) plan to issue up to $150,000,000 of unsecured 6.25% Senior Notes due 2015 (“ High-Yield Notes ”) that will be guaranteed by all wholly owned domestic subsidiaries of the Limited Partner and Finance Corp, the proceeds of which, prior to the consummation of the Acquisition, may be deposited and held in a securities escrow account of the Limited Partner (the “ Escrow Account ”) held by U.S. Bank National Association in its capacity as escrow agent and trustee (in such capacities, the “ Escrow Agent ” and the “ Trustee ”, respectively), for the sole benefit of the Limited Partner and the holders of the High-Yield Notes on the terms set forth in an Escrow and Security Agreement to be executed by the Limited Partner and the Escrow Agent and Trustee in connection with the issuance of the High-Yield Notes (the “ Escrow Agreement ”).

     E. The Borrower has requested that the Banks (i) expressly consent to the Acquisition, (ii) waive the requirement for the delivery of an Approved Consultants Report in

 


 

connection with the Acquisition, and (iii) amend the Credit Agreement to (a) permit a junior security interest in the Acquired Assets in favor of the sellers of the Acquired Assets, (b) permit the Borrower and the other Subsidiaries of the Limited Partner other than Finance Corp to guarantee the High-Yield Notes referenced above, and (c) make certain other changes to the Credit Agreement.

     F. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Banks are willing to make the consent, waiver, and amendments set forth herein.

     THEREFORE, the Borrower, the Existing Guarantors, the Banks, and the Administrative Agent hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS

      Section 1.01 Terms Defined Above . As used in this Agreement, each of the terms defined in the opening paragraph and the Recitals above shall have the meanings assigned to such terms therein.

      Section 1.02 Terms Defined in the Credit Agreement . Each term defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein without definition shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Credit Agreement, unless expressly provided to the contrary.

      Section 1.03 Other Definitional Provisions . The words “hereby”, “herein”, “hereinafter”, “hereof”, “hereto” and “hereunder” when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection and Exhibit references herein are to such Sections, subsections and Exhibits to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. All titles or headings to Articles, Sections, subsections or other divisions of this Agreement or the exhibits hereto, if any, are only for the convenience of the parties and shall not be construed to have any effect or meaning with respect to the other content of such Articles, Sections, subsections, other divisions or exhibits, such other content being controlling as the agreement among the parties hereto. Whenever the context requires, reference herein made to the single number shall be understood to include the plural; and likewise, the plural shall be understood to include the singular. Words denoting sex shall be construed to include the masculine, feminine and neuter, when such construction is appropriate; and specific enumeration shall not exclude the general but shall be construed as cumulative. Definitions of terms defined in the singular or plural shall be equally applicable to the plural or singular, as the case may be, unless otherwise indicated.

ARTICLE II.
CONSENT, WAIVER AND AMENDMENTS

      Section 2.01 Consent . To the extent necessary and provided that (a) the Acquisition is in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and (b) the conditions set forth in Article IV below are met, the Banks hereby consent to the Acquisition and the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Agreement.

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      Section 2.02 Waiver . Subject to the conditions set forth in Article IV below, the Banks hereby waive the requirement, contained in the definition of “EBITDA” in the Credit Agreement, for the preparation and delivery of an Approved Consultant’s Report in connection with the Acquisition.

      Section 2.03 Amendments to Credit Agreement . Effective as of the Effective Date, the Credit Agreement shall hereby be amended as follows:

          (a) The following definitions shall be inserted in alphabetical order in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement:

     “ Alon Acquisition Closing Date ” means the date upon which the “Acquisition” as defined in Amendment No. 2 is consummated.

     “ Alon Mortgage ” means the Mortgage and Deed of Trust (with Security Agreement and Financing Statement) dated as of the Alon Acquisition Closing Date made by HEP Pipeline, to Harlin R. Dean, as Trustee for the benefit of Alon USA, LP.

     “ Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement ” means the Pipelines and Terminals Agreement dated as of the Alon Acquisition Closing Date between the Limited Partner and Alon USA, LP.

     “ Amendment No. 2 ” means the Consent, Waiver and Amendment No. 2 to this Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005.

     “ Finance Corp ” means Holly Energy Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation.

     “ HEP Pipeline ” means HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P., a Texas limited partnership and successor by conversion from Alon Pipeline Assets, LLC.

     “ Permitted Note Debt ” means Debt in connection with unsecured senior notes issued by the Limited Partner and Finance Corp or any of their wholly owned Subsidiaries; provided that (a) after giving effect to the issuance of such notes, there would be no Default under this Agreement, (b) such notes’ scheduled maturity is no earlier than July 7, 2010, (c) such notes are rated no lower than B+ by S&P and Ba3 by Moody’s at the time of their issuance, and (d) no indenture or other agreement governing such notes contains (i) maintenance financial covenants or (ii) covenants or events of default that are more restrictive on the Limited Partner or any of its Subsidiaries than those contained in this Agreement are on the Borrower and its Subsidiaries.

          (b) The definition of “Consolidated” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace the reference therein to “the Borrower” with a reference to “a Person”.

          (c) The definition of “EBITDA” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended (i) to delete the words “twenty percent (20%)” and replace them with the words “thirty

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percent (30%)” and (ii) to replace each reference therein to the “Borrower” with a reference to the “Limited Partner”.

          (d) The definition of “Guarantor” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     “ Guarantor ” means, as of the Effective Date (as defined in Amendment No. 2), each of the Persons listed on Schedule 1.01(d) , and thereafter, (a) each of the present and future direct and indirect Subsidiaries of the Limited Partner other than the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiary, and (b) each direct obligor or guarantor of Permitted Note Debt. “Guarantors” means all such guarantors collectively.

          (e) The definition of “Interest Coverage Ratio” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace the reference therein to the “Borrower” with a reference to the “Limited Partner”.

          (f) The definition of “Interest Expense” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace the reference therein to “the Borrower” with a reference to “a Person”.

          (g) The definition of “Leverage Ratio” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace each reference to the “Borrower” therein with a reference to the “Limited Partner”.

          (h) The definition of “Material Contracts” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     “ Material Contracts ” means, collectively, (a) the Borrower Partnership Agreement, the Intercompany Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, the Omnibus Agreement, the Contribution Agreement, the Alon Mortgage, and the Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement and (b) any other material documents, agreements or instruments related to any of the foregoing (i) to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, and (ii) which, if terminated or cancelled, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

          (i) The definition of “Net Income” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace the reference therein to “the Borrower” with a reference to “a Person”.

          (j) The definition of “Pipeline Lease Agreement” is deleted from Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement.

          (k) The definition of “Pipeline Systems” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     “ Pipeline Systems ” means (a) the approximately 780 miles of Refined Products pipelines located in New Mexico, Texas and Utah that are owned or leased by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and that are used by Borrower and its Subsidiaries in the Business, (b) the 249-mile Refined Products pipeline owned

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by the Restricted Subsidiary which is used in the Business to transport liquid petroleum gases from the western part of the state of Texas to the border between the state of Texas and Mexico near El Paso, (c) the Refined Product Pipelines (as defined and described in the Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) that are owned by HEP Pipeline and that are used in the Business, and (d) any other pipelines owned or leased by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower that are used in the Business.

          (l) The defined term “Pipelines and Terminals Agreement” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended to be the defined term “Intercompany Pipelines and Terminals Agreement”, and such defined term shall be realphabetized. The rest of such definition shall remain unchanged.

          (m) The definition of “Reserve Amount” is deleted from Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement.

          (n) The definition of “Terminals” in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows.

     “ Terminals ” means, collectively, (a) the five Refined Products terminals owned in whole or in part by the Borrower that are used in the Business that are integrated with the Pipeline Systems and are located in and between (i) El Paso, Texas; (ii) Moriarty, New Mexico; (iii) Bloomfield, New Mexico; (iv) Albuquerque, New Mexico; and (v) Tucson, Arizona, (b) the three Refined Products terminals owned in whole or in part by the Borrower that are used in the Business that serve third-party common carrier pipelines and are located in Boise and Burley, Idaho and Spokane, Washington, (c) the Refined Products terminal that is owned by the Borrower and that serves a United States Air Force Base that is located near Mountain Home, Idaho, (d) the two Refined Products truck loading racks owned by the Borrower that are used in the Business, one of which is located within the Navajo Refinery and one of which is located within the Woods Cross Refinery, (e) the Refined Product Terminals (as defined and described in the Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement) that are owned by HEP Pipeline and that are used in the Business, and (f) any other terminals and loading racks owned or leased by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower that are used in the Business.

          (o) The definition of “Trigger Event” is deleted from Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement.

          (p) The following phrase is deleted from Section 2.01(a) of the Credit Agreement: “ plus , if a Trigger Event shall have occurred and be continuing, the Reserve Amount”.

          (q) The following phrase is deleted from Section 2.04(b)(i) of the Credit Agreement: “ plus , if a Trigger Event shall have occurred and be continuing, the Reserve Amount”.

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          (r) Clause (i) of Section 2.14(b) of the Credit Agreement is deleted, and clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of Section 2.14(b) of the Credit Agreement shall become clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) thereof.

          (s) Section 2.14(c) of the Credit Agreement is amended to replace each reference to “clause (iii) of Section 2.14(b)” or “subsection (iii) of clause (b) of this Section 2.14” with a reference to “ Section 2.14(b)(ii) ”.

          (t) Section 5.15 is deleted from Article V of the Credit Agreement.

          (u) The following clause (j) is added to the end of Section 6.01 of the Credit Agreement:

     (j) In favor of Alon USA, LP (or any assignee or successor thereto) securing certain obligations under the Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement, pursuant to the Alon Mortgage, so long as such Liens are subordinated to the Liens on the same assets securing the Obligations on terms not less advantageous to the Administrative Agent and the Banks than those contained in the Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement executed by the Administrative Agent and Alon USA, LP as of the date of the consummation of the Acquisition (as defined in Amendment No. 2).

          (v) The following clause (j) is added to Section 6.02 of the Credit Agreement after clause (i), and the existing clause (j) shall become clause (k):

     (j) Permitted Note Debt, including, without limitation, any guaranty thereof; and

          (w) Section 6.10 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     Section 6.10. Leverage Ratio . As of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower and the Limited Partner (commencing with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004), the Leverage Ratio shall not be greater than (a) 3.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 and (b) 4.00 to 1.00 for fiscal quarters ending thereafter.

          (x) Section 6.11 of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     Section 6.11. Interest Coverage Ratio . As of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower and the Limited Partner (commencing with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004), the Interest Coverage Ratio shall not be less than (a) 3.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 and (b) 3.00 to 1.00 for fiscal quarters ending thereafter.

          (y) Each reference to the “Borrower” in Sections 7.01(d)(i) and 7.01(d)(ii) of the Credit Agreement is deleted and replaced with a reference to the “Limited Partner”.

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          (z) Section 7.01(d)(iv) of the Credit Agreement is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

     (iv) (A) Any default or event of default shall have occurred under any of the Material Contracts which has not been cured within any applicable grace period and which default or event of default could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (B) any of the Material Contracts (other than the Alon Mortgage) shall have terminated, or (C) any Person other than the Limited Partner or any of its Subsidiaries takes (or notifies the Limited Partner or any of its Subsidiaries that it intends to take) remedial action under the Alon Mortgage or the Alon Pipelines and Terminals Agreement (or any successor or replacement agreement to the foregoing) that constitutes or could reasonably be expected to take the form of the purchase, occupation, or operation of any of the applicable Pipeline Systems or Terminals by a Person other than the Borrower or its wholly owned Subsidiaries.

          (aa) Schedule 1.01(d) to the Credit Agreement is deleted and replaced with Schedule 1.01(d) attached hereto.

ARTICLE III.
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

      Section 3.01 Borrower Representations and Warranties . The Borrower represents and warrants that: (a) the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and the representations and warranties contained in the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Effective Date as if made on as and as of such date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct as of such earlier date; (b) no Default has occurred which is continuing; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are within the partnership power and authority of the Borrower and have been duly authorized by appropriate partnership action and proceedings; (d) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Borrower enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity; (e) there are no governmental or other third party consents, licenses and approvals required to be obtained by the Borrower in connection with the execution, delivery, performance of this Agreement by the Borrower or the validity and enforceability of this Agreement against the Borrower; and (f) the Liens under the Security Documents are valid and subsisting and secure Borrower’s obligations under the Credit Documents.

      Section 3.02 Existing Guarantors’ Representations and Warranties . Each Existing Guarantor represents and warrants that: (a) the representations and warranties of such Guarantor contained in the Guaranty and the representations and warranties contained in the other Credit Documents to which such Existing Guarantor is a party are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Effective Date as if made on as and as of such date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct as of such earlier date; (b) no Default has occurred which is continuing;

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(c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are within the corporate or other organizational power and authority of such Existing Guarantor and have been duly authorized by appropriate action and proceedings; (d) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Existing Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity; (e) there are no governmental or other third party consents, licenses and approvals required to be obtained by such Existing Guarantor in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by such Existing Guarantor or the validity and enforceability of this Agreement against such Existing Guarantor; (f) it has no defenses to the enforcement of its Guaranty; and (g) the Liens under the Security Documents to which such Existing Guarantor is a party are valid and subsisting and secure such Existing Guarantor’s obligations under the Credit Documents.

      Section 3.03 Covenants . The Borrower at its expense will, and will cause each Existing Guarantor to, promptly execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent upon reasonable request all such documents, agreements and instruments to state more fully the security obligations set out in any of the Security Documents, or to perfect, protect or preserve any Liens created pursuant to any of the Security Documents, or to make any recordings, to file any notices or obtain any consents, all as may be necessary or appropriate to grant or perfect a first lien in each Existing Guarantor’s assets. The Borrower hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to file any amendments to financing statements without the signature of the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law in order to perfect or maintain the perfection of any security interest granted under any of the Credit Documents. Without limiting the foregoing:

          (a) promptly upon the issuance of the High-Yield Notes, the Limited Partner will at its expense deliver or cause to be delivered to the Administrative Agent a fully executed copy, certified by the Limited Partner, of the indenture dated as of February 28, 2005 among the Limited Partner, Finance Corp, certain subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee, pursuant to which the High-Yield Notes are issued, together with all exhibits and schedules thereto;

          (b) promptly after the closing of the Acquisition but in any event not more than five days after the closing date of the Acquisition, the Borrower will at its expense deliver or cause to be delivered to the Administrative Agent (i) a Supplement to the Guaranty Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by HEP Pipeline, pursuant to which HEP Pipeline shall become a “Guarantor” under and as defined in the Guaranty, (ii) two Supplements to the Pledge Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., respectively, pursuant to which the Borrower and HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C. shall pledge their interests in HEP Pipeline under the Pledge Agreement, (iii) a Supplement to the Security Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by HEP Pipeline, pursuant to which HEP Pipeline shall become a “Grantor” under and as defined in the Security Agreement, (iv) a UCC-1 financing statement to be filed against HEP Pipeline, in such entity’s jurisdiction of organization, (v) a secretary’s certificate of HEP Pipeline, certifying (A) the organizational documents of such entity, (B) the resolutions or other documents evidencing such entity’s authority to enter into the transactions contemplated herein,

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and (C) the incumbency and sample signatures of the authorized officers of such entity, (vi) Mortgages duly executed and delivered by HEP Pipeline in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties (as defined therein) covering all real property assets included in the Acquired Assets, including, without limitation, those certain Acquired Assets consisting of real property located in Cotton, Jefferson, and Stephens Counties, Oklahoma, and Archer, Baylor, Clay, Culberson, Ector, Haskell, Howard, Jones, Loving, Midland, Mitchell, Nolan, Reeves, Shackelford, Taylor, Throckmorton, Wichita, and Winkler Counties, Texas, (vii) a legal opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. in form and substance, as applicable, substantially similar to the opinion delivered in connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement, with respect to the documents described in the preceding clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) and the Mortgages that are to be filed in Texas, and (viii) complete and correct copies of any amendments to the Acquisition Agreement not previously delivered to the Administrative Agent; and

          (c) promptly after the closing of the Acquisition, the Borrower will at its expense deliver or cause to be delivered to the Administrative Agent complete and correct copies of any material bills of sale, material assignments, and other material documents or agreements executed in connection with the Acquisition and not previously delivered to the Administrative Agent.

ARTICLE IV.
CONDITIONS

     The consent and the waiver provided herein shall become effective and enforceable against the parties hereto, and the Credit Agreement shall be amended as provided herein, upon the date all of the following conditions precedent have been met (the “ Effective Date ”):

      Section 4.01 Documents. The Administrative Agent shall have received each of the following:

          (a) this Agreement duly and validly executed and delivered by duly authorized officers of the Borrower, the Existing Guarantors, the Administrative Agent, and the Banks;

          (b) three Supplements to the Guaranty Agreement dated as of the Effective Date, in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by the Limited Partner, the General Partner, and Finance Corp, respectively (collectively, the “ New Guarantors ”), pursuant to which the New Guarantors shall become “Guarantors” under and as defined in the Guaranty;

          (c) two Supplements to the Pledge Agreement dated as of the Effective Date, in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by the Limited Partner and the General Partner, respectively, pursuant to which the Limited Partner and the General Partner shall become “Pledgors” under and as defined in the Pledge Agreement;

          (d) three Supplements to the Security Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date, in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Beneficiaries (as defined therein), duly executed and delivered by each of the New Guarantors, respectively, pursuant to which the New

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Guarantors shall become “Grantors” under and as defined in the Security Agreement; provided that the Supplement executed by the Limited Partner will expressly exclude any grant of a security interest in the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Account, or any assets of the Limited Partner held in the Escrow Account, including, without limitation, the cash proceeds of the issuance of the High-Yield Notes;

          (e) the original stock certificate representing all of the stock of Finance Corp, along with a stock power in blank relating to such certificate;

          (f) UCC-1 financing statements to be filed against each of the Limited Partner, the General Partner, and Finance Corp, in each such entity’s jurisdiction of organization;

          (g) a fully executed copy, certified by the Limited Partner, of the Acquisition Agreement, together with all exhibits, schedules, and amendments thereto;

          (h) a secretary’s certificate of the Limited Partner, the General Partner, and Finance Corp, certifying (A) the organizational documents of each such entity, (B) the resolutions or other documents evidencing each such entity’s authority to enter into the transactions contemplated herein, and (C) the incumbency and sample signatures of the authorized officers of each such entity; and

          (i) a legal opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. dated as of the Effective Date in form and substance, as applicable, substantially similar to the opinion delivered in connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement.

      Section 4.02 No Default . No Default shall have occurred which is continuing as of the Effective Date.

      Section 4.03 Representations . The representations and warranties in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Effective Date.

      Section 4.04 Fees . The Borrower shall have paid all reasonable fees and expenses of the Administrative Agent’s outside legal counsel pursuant to all invoices presented to the Borrower for payment not less than one Business Day prior to the Effective Date.

ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS

      Section 5.01 Effect on Credit Documents ; Acknowledgments .

          (a) The Borrower acknowledges that on the date hereof all Obligations are payable without defense, offset, counterclaim or recoupment.

          (b) The Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, and the Banks hereby expressly reserve all of their rights, remedies, and claims under the Credit Documents. Other than as expressly provided in Section 2.02 above, nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or relinquishment of (i) any Default or Event of Default under any of the Credit Documents, (ii) any of the agreements, terms or conditions contained in any of the Credit

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Documents, (iii) any rights or remedies of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank or any Bank with respect to the Credit Documents, or (iv) the rights of the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Bank to collect the full amounts owing to them under the Credit Documents.

          (c) Each of the Borrower, the Existing Guarantors, Administrative Agent, Issuing Banks, and Banks does hereby adopt, ratify, and confirm the Credit Agreement and each other Credit Document, as amended hereby, and acknowledges and agrees that the Credit Agreement and each other Credit Document, as amended hereby, is and remains in full force and effect, and the Borrower and the Existing Guarantors acknowledge and agree that their respective liabilities under the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents are not impaired in any respect by this Agreement or the waiver granted hereunder.

          (d) From and after the Effective Date, all references to the Credit Agreement and the Credit Documents shall mean such Credit Agreement and such Credit Documents as amended by this Agreement.

          (e) This Agreement is a Credit Document for the purposes of the provisions of the other Credit Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, any breach of representations, warranties, and covenants under this Agreement shall be a Default or Event of Default, as applicable, under the Credit Agreement.

      Section 5.02 Reaffirmation of the Guaranty . Each Existing Guarantor hereby ratifies, confirms, acknowledges and agrees that its obligations under the Guaranty are in full force and effect and that such Existing Guarantor continues to unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee the full and punctual payment, when due, whether at stated maturity or earlier by acceleration or otherwise, all of the Guaranteed Obligations (as defined in the Guaranty), as such Guaranteed Obligations may have been amended by this Agreement, and its execution and delivery of this Agreement does not indicate or establish an approval or consent requirement by such Existing Guarantor under the Guaranty in connection with the execution and delivery of amendments to the Credit Agreement, the Notes or any of the other Credit Documents (other than the Guaranty or any other Credit Document to which such Existing Guarantor is a party).

      Section 5.03 Counterparts . This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, taken together, constitute a single instrument. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature and all such signatures shall be effective as originals.

      Section 5.04 Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted pursuant to the Credit Agreement.

      Section 5.05 Invalidity . In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement.

      Section 5.06 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

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      Section 5.07 Entire Agreement . THIS AGREEMENT, THE CREDIT AGREEMENT AS AMENDED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTES, AND THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND SUPERSEDE ANY PRIOR AGREEMENTS, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT THERETO.

THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES.

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     EXECUTED effective as of the date first above written.

     
   
BORROWER :
 
   
   
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS — OPERATING, L.P. ,
a Delaware limited partnership
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its Managing Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
         
     
  By:   /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell    
  Name:   Stephen J. McDonnell   
  Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

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EXISTING GUARANTORS:

         
    HEP PIPELINE GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
    HEP REFINING GP, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
    HEP MOUNTAIN HOME, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
    HEP PIPELINE, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
    HEP REFINING, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
    HEP WOODS CROSS, L.L.C. , a Delaware
      limited liability company
 
       
  Each by:   HEP Operating Company, L.P., a Delaware
      limited partnership and its Sole Member
     
   
By: HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its Managing Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
         
     
  By:   /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell    
  Name:   Stephen J. McDonnell   
  Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

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    HEP NAVAJO SOUTHERN, L.P. , a Delaware limited
      partnership
    HEP PIPELINE ASSETS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
      a Delaware limited partnership
 
       
  Each by:   HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
      liability company and its General Partner
     
   
By: HEP Operating Company, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and its Sole Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its Managing Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
         
     
  By:   /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell    
  Name:   Stephen J. McDonnell   
  Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

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    HEP REFINING ASSETS, L.P., a Delaware limited
      partnership
     
   
By: HEP Refining GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and its General Partner
 
   
   
By: HEP Operating Company, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and its Sole Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its Managing Member
 
   
   
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, its General Partner
 
   
   
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, its General Partner
         
     
  By:   /s/ Stephen J. McDonnell    
  Name:   Stephen J. McDonnell   
  Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

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  ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Sean Murphy    
    Sean Murphy, Vice President   
       
 
         
  BANKS :

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Sean Murphy    
    Sean Murphy, Vice President   
       
 

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  BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Claire Liu    
  Name:   Claire Lui   
  Title:   Senior Vice President   

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  GUARANTY BANK
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jim R. Hamilton    
  Name:   Jim R. Hamilton   
  Title:   Senior Vice President   

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  FORTIS CAPITAL CORP.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Darrell Holley    
  Name:   Darrell Holley   
  Title:   Managing Director   
         
  By:   /s/ Casey Lowary    
  Name:   Casey Lowary   
  Title:   Senior Vice President   

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  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ M. Jarrod Bourgeois    
  Name:   M. Jarrod Bourgeois   
  Title:   Assistant Vice President   

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  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Mark E. Thompson    
  Name:   Mark E. Thompson   
  Title:   Vice President   

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SCHEDULE 1.01(d)

GUARANTORS

           
 
  Guarantor     Ownership  
 
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
    HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P. – 100%  
 
Holly Energy Finance Corp.
    Holly Energy Partners, L.P. – 100%  
 
HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.
    Holly Energy Partners, L.P. – 100%  
 
HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Refining GP, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Mountain Home, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Pipeline, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Refining, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Woods Cross, L.L.C.
    Borrower – 100%  
 
HEP Fin-Tex/Trust-River, L.P. (as of the Alon Acquisition Closing Date)
    99.999% – Borrower
0.001% – HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C.
 
 
HEP Navajo Southern, L.P.
    99.999% – Borrower
0.001% – HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C.
 
 
HEP Pipeline Assets, Limited Partnership
    99.999% – Borrower
0.001% – HEP Pipeline GP, L.L.C.
 
 
HEP Refining Assets, L.P.
    99.999% – Borrower
0.001% – HEP Refining GP, L.L.C.
 
 

 

 

 
Exhibit 99.1
The pending Alon transaction
Substantially all of the information presented below regarding the pipelines and terminals to be acquired from Alon is based on information provided to us by Alon in connection with our pending acquisition of these assets.
OVERVIEW
On January 25, 2005, we entered into a contribution agreement with Alon USA, Inc. and several of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, which we refer to collectively as “Alon,” that provides for our acquisition, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement, of four refined products pipelines aggregating approximately 500 miles, an associated tank farm and two refined products terminals with aggregate storage capacity of approximately 347,000 barrels. These pipelines and terminals are located primarily in Texas and transport approximately 70% of the light refined products for Alon’s 65,000 bpd capacity refinery in Big Spring, Texas.
The total consideration for these pipeline and terminal assets is $120 million in cash and 937,500 of our Class B subordinated units. We intend to fund the $120 million cash portion of the consideration with the proceeds of this offering.
In connection with the Alon transaction, we will enter into a 15-year pipelines and terminals agreement with Alon. Under this agreement, Alon will agree to transport on the pipelines and throughput in the terminals, a volume of refined products that would result in minimum revenues to us of $20.2 million in the first year. This minimum volume commitment will increase or decrease each year at a rate equal to the percentage change in the producer price index, but not below $20.2 million per year. Alon’s minimum commitment obligation was calculated based on 90% of Alon’s recent usage of these pipelines, tank farm and terminals taking into account a 5,000 bpd expansion of Alon’s Big Spring Refinery expected to be completed in February 2005. At revenue levels above 105% of the base revenue amount, Alon will receive an annual 50% discount on incremental revenues. We will grant Alon a second mortgage on the pipelines and terminals to secure certain of Alon’s rights under the pipelines and terminals agreement. Alon will have a right of first refusal to purchase the pipelines and terminals if we decide to sell them in the future. Additionally, we will enter into an environmental agreement with Alon with respect to certain pre-closing environmental costs and liabilities relating to the pipelines and terminals to be acquired from Alon.
The pending Alon transaction satisfies many of our primary business objectives. The Alon pipeline and terminal assets are located in our core Texas markets and are complementary to our current transportation and distribution assets. We expect Alon’s throughput volume commitment under its 15-year pipelines and terminals agreement to enhance our generation of stable cash flows, and we expect the acquisition to be accretive to our distributable cash flow per unit. Furthermore, we expect that future increases in the capacity of Alon’s Big Spring Refinery will result in the opportunity for increased throughput for the pipelines and terminals to be acquired from Alon.
We do not expect to be required to develop or acquire any additional assets in order to operate the pipelines and terminals to be acquired from Alon or integrate them into our existing operations. With appropriate maintenance, we believe that the assets to be acquired from Alon will have a remaining useful life for accounting purposes of at least 15 years. Our management believes that the operating expenses for the Alon pipelines and terminals will be consistent with the operating expenses for our existing pipelines and terminals. We believe that following the acquisition and the completion of Alon’s refinery enhancements, the pipelines and terminals to be acquired from Alon will have, on average, a

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55% capacity utilization. In connection with the acquisition, we expect to hire 10 to 12 employees from Alon to operate these assets. Our existing senior management, marketing and business development personnel will perform these functions with respect to these assets.
The contribution agreement with Alon restricts our ability to sell the pipeline and terminals that we are acquiring from Alon or from repaying more than $30 million of the notes for a period of 10 years under certain circumstances.
The following map shows the refined product pipelines, the associated tank farm and the refined products terminals that we propose to acquire from Alon:
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DESCRIPTION OF THE ALON ASSETS
Refined product pipelines and tank farm
The following table sets forth certain operating data for each of the refined product pipelines that we propose to acquire. Throughput is the total average number of barrels per day transported on a pipeline, but does not aggregate barrels moved between different points on the same pipeline. The capacity of the pipelines is based on the throughput capacity for barrels of gasoline equivalent that may be transported in the existing configuration; in some cases, this includes the use of drag reducing agents. Alon is the only shipper on each of these pipelines and we cannot add customers without Alon’s consent.
                                                         
                        Years ended
                        December 31,
                        2001 - 2004
                    Minimum    
        Approximate           volume   Average   Average
    Diameter   length   Tariff(1)   Capacity   commitment   capacity   throughput
Origin and Destination   (inches)   (miles)   ($/bbl)   (bpd)   (bpd)(2)   utilization   (bpd)
 
Refined Product Pipelines:
                                                       
Big Spring, TX to Abilene, TX
    6/8       105     $ 0.7792       20,000       7,580       42 %     8,441  
Big Spring, TX to Wichita Falls, TX
    6/8       227     $ 1.6776       23,000       15,815       68 %     15,650  
Wichita Falls, TX to Duncan, OK
    6       47     $ 0.3459       21,000       4,844       16 %     3,415  
Midland, TX to Orla, TX
    8/10       135     $ 1.0110       25,000       14,040       54 %     13,567  
 
(1) Represents the initial tariff rate under Alon’s pipelines and terminals agreement. These tariffs are reduced uniformly in the event certain throughput levels are achieved.
 
(2) Represents Alon’s minimum volume commitment under Alon’s pipelines and terminals agreement.
Throughput for the year ended December 31, 2004 was decreased due to reduced efficiencies at Alon’s Big Spring Refinery which are to be corrected during the refinery’s turnaround which is scheduled to occur in February 2005. For the years ended December 31, 2001-2004, Alon accounted for all of the refined product volumes transported on the refined product pipelines. For the year ended December 31, 2004, these pipelines transported approximately 70% of the refined products produced by Alon’s Big Spring Refinery.
Big Spring, Texas to Abilene, Texas. The Big Spring to Abilene refined product pipeline was constructed in 1957 and consists of 100 miles of 6-inch pipeline and 5 miles of 8-inch pipeline. This pipeline is used for the shipment of refined products produced at Alon’s Big Spring Refinery to the Abilene terminal.
Big Spring, Texas to Wichita Falls, Texas. Segments of the Big Spring to Wichita Falls refined product pipeline were constructed in 1969 and 1989, and consist of 95 miles of 6-inch pipeline and 132 miles of 8-inch pipeline. This pipeline is used for the shipment of refined products produced at Alon’s Big Spring Refinery to the Wichita Falls terminal.
Wichita Falls, Texas to Duncan, Oklahoma. The Wichita Falls to Duncan refined product pipeline was constructed in 1958 and consists of 47 miles of 6-inch pipeline. This pipeline is used for the shipment of refined products from the Wichita Falls terminal to Alon’s Duncan terminal, which we are not acquiring.
Big Spring, Texas to Orla, Texas. Segments of the Big Spring to Orla refined product pipeline were constructed in 1928 and 1998, and consist of 50 miles of 10-inch pipeline and 85 miles of 8-inch pipeline. This pipeline is used for the shipment of refined products produced at Alon’s Big Spring

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Refinery from Midland, Texas to the tank farm at Orla, Texas, which is part of the assets to be acquired.
Orla, Texas Tank Farm. The following table outlines the tank farm’s storage capacity, number of tanks, supply source, mode of delivery and average throughput (in bpd) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004:
                                         
    Storage                
    capacity   Number of   Supply       Average
Location   (barrels)   tanks   source   Mode of delivery   throughput
 
Orla, TX
    135,000       5       pipeline       pipeline       12,659  
The Orla tank farm was constructed in 1998. The Orla tank farm receives refined products from Alon’s Big Spring Refinery that accounted for all of its volumes in 2004. Refined products received at this tank farm are delivered into our Orla to El Paso pipeline. Alon is the only customer at this tank farm.
Refined product terminals
The following table outlines the location of the refined product terminals that we propose to acquire and their storage capacities, number of tanks, supply source, mode of delivery and average throughput (in bpd) for the year ended December 31, 2004:
                                           
    Storage                
    capacity   Number of   Supply       Average
Terminal location   (barrels)   tanks   source   Mode of delivery   throughput
 
Abilene, TX
    127,000       5       pipeline       truck rack and pipeline       7,841  
Wichita Falls, TX
    220,000       11       pipeline       truck rack and pipeline       6,322  
                                     
 
Total
    347,000       16                       14,163  
                                     
Abilene, Texas Terminal. The Abilene terminal was constructed in 1990. This terminal receives refined products from Alon’s Big Spring Refinery that accounted for all of its volumes in 2004. Refined products received at this terminal are sold locally via a truck rack or pumped over a 2-mile pipeline to Dyess Air Force Base. Alon is the only customer at this terminal.
Wichita Falls, Texas Terminal. The Wichita Falls terminal was constructed in 1958. This terminal receives refined products from Alon’s Big Spring Refinery that accounted for all of its volumes in 2004. Refined products received at this terminal are sold via a truck rack or shipped to Duncan, Oklahoma on the River pipeline. Alon is the only customer at this terminal.
CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
At the closing, Alon will contribute the pipelines and terminals to us pursuant to the contribution agreement described in “—Overview.” Pursuant to the contribution agreement, we will acquire the entire membership interest in a newly formed limited liability company subsidiary of Alon into which all of the pipelines and terminals will have been transferred immediately prior to our acquisition of the subsidiary. The closing of the transaction is subject to the following conditions:
the absence of any law, order or injunction prohibiting the transaction;
 
the absence of any action or enactment of any law by any governmental entity that makes the completion of the transaction illegal;
 
the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended;

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receipt of governmental consents required for each party to complete the transaction;
 
the receipt of the consent of Alon’s lenders under its credit agreements;
 
the accuracy of Alon’s representations and warranties except as would not, in the aggregate, result in a material adverse effect upon Alon or the assets to be acquired from Alon;
 
the accuracy of our representations and warranties in all material respects;
 
the performance in all material respects of each party’s covenants and agreements required to be performed at or prior to the completion of the transaction; and
 
other customary closing conditions relating to the delivery of closing documents and the consideration to be delivered to Alon.
We may terminate the contribution agreement in the event of certain material casualty losses or condemnations in excess of $3 million with respect to the assets to be acquired. Either party may terminate the agreement in the event of:
any order by a governmental entity permanently prohibiting the transaction;
 
a breach by the other party that would cause the failure of the conditions relating to the accuracy of representations and warranties or performance of covenants and agreements at the closing that has not been cured within 20 days of notice of the failure; and
 
the failure of the closing to occur by April 29, 2005.
The contribution agreement contains customary representations and warranties, including representations and warranties by Alon regarding the ownership, the sufficiency and condition, and the performance of the assets. The contribution agreement also provides for customary indemnification from Alon with respect to retained liabilities, breaches of covenants and agreements, breaches of representations and warranties and excluded assets. Additionally, Alon has agreed to indemnify us for mechanical integrity defects in certain pipelines that are discovered within one year after closing and for certain deferred maintenance projects if not completed prior to the closing. Alon’s indemnification of us for breaches of representations and warranties is subject to a deductible of $750,000 and a $20 million maximum liability cap that also applies to indemnification for certain pre-closing environmental costs and liabilities under the environmental agreement. Please see “—Regulatory and environmental matters.”
Pursuant to the requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, we filed a Notification and Report Form with respect to the pending acquisition with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission on January 26, 2005. As a result, the waiting period applicable to the acquisition will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on February 25, 2005, absent a second request from either of these agencies. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2005.
PIPELINES AND TERMINALS AGREEMENT
In connection with the pending acquisition of the pipelines and terminals from Alon, we will enter into a pipelines and terminals agreement with Alon with an initial term of 15 years. Alon will have the option to renew the agreement on the same terms for three additional 5-year terms. Pursuant to the agreement, Alon will agree to transport on the pipelines and throughput in the terminals, a volume of refined products that would result in minimum revenues of $20.2 million in the first year. This minimum volume commitment will increase or decrease each year at a rate equal to the percentage change in the producer price index, but not below $20.2 million per year. At revenue levels above 105% of the base revenue amount Alon will receive an annual 50% discount on incremental revenues.

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We will grant Alon a second mortgage on the pipelines and terminals to secure certain of Alon’s rights under the pipelines and terminals agreement. In the event the agreement is ever terminated, Alon has the right to enter into a new agreement at any time within one year after the termination on terms that we agree are substantially similar to the terms on which we could enter into an agreement with a third party for similar services. Alon will have a right of first refusal to purchase the pipelines and terminals if we decide to sell them during the term of the agreement.
In the event that a force majeure prevents either us or Alon from performing our respective obligations under the pipelines and terminals agreement, each of our obligations under the agreement will be suspended until the affected party is able to perform. If a force majeure prevents us from performing our obligations for more than 90 days, Alon may terminate the agreement as to the pipelines or terminals affected unless the force majeure relates to a governmental order, decree, regulation or similar requirement that does not involve negligent operation of the pipelines and terminals by us, in which case Alon may not terminate the agreement as to the pipelines or terminals affected until we have been unable to perform our obligations for 12 months. Regardless of the circumstances causing a force majeure, we can prevent termination of the agreement by Alon as to the pipelines or terminals affected for up to 12 months if we are providing alternative means for Alon to transport refined products and we reimburse Alon for the incremental costs incurred with respect to the alternative transportation. Alon may undertake operation of the pipelines and terminals if a force majeure prevents us from substantially performing our obligations for more than 30 days and may purchase the pipelines and terminals for fair market value if the agreement is terminated due to a force majeure that prevents us from performing. We may terminate the agreement as to pipelines and terminals affected if a force majeure prevents Alon from performing its obligations under the agreement for more than 12 months.
If either of us defaults on specified obligations under the pipelines and terminals agreement, the non-defaulting party may seek to enforce the performance of the other party and recover damages in arbitration. Alon may (1) terminate the pipelines and terminals agreement after 30 days notice to us in the event we experience certain bankruptcy-related events or if we default on our obligations under a mortgage or security agreement with a third party that has not entered into a non-disturbance agreement with Alon such that the third party can acquire a material portion of these assets if we have not cured the default in that time period, (2) terminate the agreement after 60 days notice if we fail to make any required payments to Alon, if we have not cured the default in that time period, and (3) terminate after 30 days notice if we fail to perform any material provision of the agreement, except where the default cannot be reasonably cured in 30 days and we are diligently proceeding to cure the default, in which case we have up to 180 days. Alon and our senior secured lenders will enter into a non-disturbance agreement at the closing of the pending Alon transaction. Additionally, Alon may undertake operation of the pipelines and terminals if (1) we experience certain bankruptcy-related events or default on our obligations under a mortgage or security agreement with a third party that has not entered into a non-disturbance agreement with Alon such that the third party can acquire a material portion of these assets, or (2) after 30 days notice if we fail to perform any material provision of the agreement, except in certain circumstances where our default directly results from a breach by Alon under the contribution agreement. Alon may purchase the pipelines and terminals at fair market value if we default under the same circumstances and we are unable to cure the default in 180 days. In the event that Alon fails to make payments to us under the pipelines and terminals agreement, we may refuse receipts and deliveries after 10 days notice, and we may terminate the agreement after 60 days notice if Alon has not cured the default in that time period. We may not refuse receipts and deliveries in response to any other default by Alon unless we have received a final, nonappealable decision of an arbitrator. If either party has enforceable rights to insurance proceeds that are sufficient to cure a payment default, that party will have an additional 60 days to cure the payment default if it is using commercially reasonable efforts to do so.

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The tariff rates applicable to refined products transported on the pipelines will be at fixed rates subject to annual increase or decrease based on the percentage change in the producer price index, but never below the initial tariff rates. The service fees for terminalling refined products in the terminals will be initially set at rates competitive in the marketplace and will be adjusted annually based on the percentage change in the preceding two contract years in an index of comparable fees posted by competitors. Neither we nor our affiliates can transport refined products on the pipelines and terminals without Alon’s prior written consent, and, subject to common carrier laws, only Alon and shippers that it designates may transport on the pipelines and terminals.
We have agreed not to build any competing refined products pipelines on the existing rights-of-ways for the acquired pipelines and terminals during the term of the agreement. There is no similar restriction on Alon.
REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
As part of the pending acquisition of the pipelines and terminals from Alon, Alon will retain costs and liabilities related to active environmental remediation projects. In addition, Alon will indemnify us for certain environmental costs and liabilities arising from certain pre-closing conditions related to operation of the pipelines and terminals so long as we provide notice of those conditions within ten years of the closing of the pending acquisition. Alon’s indemnification obligation is subject to a $100,000 deductible and a $20 million maximum liability cap that also applies to indemnification for breaches of representations and warranties under the contribution agreement. The pre-closing conditions covered by the Alon indemnity include releases of hazardous or toxic substances and violations of certain local, state and federal laws or regulations.
CLASS B SUBORDINATED UNITS
In connection with the Alon transaction, we will issue to Alon 937,500 of our Class B subordinated units. The Class B subordinated units will rank equally with our existing subordinated units, however:
the subordination period for the Class B subordinated units will terminate no sooner than March 31, 2010 except in certain limited circumstances involving the removal of our general partner without cause; and
 
distributions to Alon with respect to the Class B subordinated units will be suspended if there is an event of default on the part of Alon under its pipelines and terminals agreement.
Upon termination of the Class B subordination period, the Class B subordinated units will convert into common units. The Class B subordinated units are entitled to vote with the subordinated units as a single class on each matter with respect to which the subordinated units are entitled to vote. Except as set forth in the second bullet point above, the Class B subordinated units shall have the right to share in partnership distributions on a pro rata basis with the existing subordinated units.
Alon cannot transfer the Class B subordinated units, other than to an affiliate or as collateral to its secured lenders, without the consent of our general partner.
NO HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Historically, the assets we propose to acquire from Alon have not been operated as a separate division or subsidiary. Alon operated these assets as part of its more extensive transportation, terminalling, crude oil and refined products operations. As a result, Alon did not maintain complete and separate financial statements for these assets as an independent business unit.

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