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): August 6, 2008

 

 

TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Alberta, Canada   000-31643   None

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

Suite 1840, 444 – 5 th Ave., SW Calgary,

Alberta, Canada

  T2P 2T8
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (403) 262-8556

 

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Service Agreement

On August 6, 2008, TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. (the “Company”) and Longfellow Energy, LP (“Longfellow”), Viking Drilling, LLC (“Viking”), Longe Energy Limited (“Longe”) and Riata Management, LLC (“Riata” and, together with Longfellow, Viking and Longe, the “Riata Entities”) entered into a Service Agreement (the “Service Agreement”), effective as of May 1, 2008, under which the Company and the Riata Entities agreed to provide certain technical and administrative services to each other from time to time on an as-needed basis. N. Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , chairman of the board of directors of the Company, directly and indirectly owns 100% of Longfellow, Viking and Riata. On December 30, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of outstanding shares of Longe from Longfellow.

Under the terms of the Service Agreement, the Riata Entities agreed to provide to the Company upon the Company’s request certain computer services, payroll and benefits services, insurance administration services and entertainment services, and the Company and the Riata Entities agreed to provide to each other certain management consulting services, oil and gas services and general accounting services (collectively, the “Services”). Under the terms of the Service Agreement, the Company pays, or is paid, for the actual cost of the Services rendered plus the actual cost of reasonable expenses on a monthly basis. The Company or the Riata Entities may terminate the Service Agreement at any time by providing advance notice of termination to the other party.

Amendment to Service Agreement

On February 9, 2009, the Company, the Riata Entities and MedOil Supply LLC (“MedOil”) entered into an Amendment to Service Agreement (the “Amendment”), effective as of October 1, 2008, under which MedOil became a party to the Service Agreement. The Amendment also revised the Services to include the purchasing and transportation of oilfield equipment and consumables. Mr. Mitchell indirectly owns 100% of MedOil.

Equipment Purchases

On December 31, 2008, each of TransAtlantic Maroc, Ltd. (“TransAtlantic Maroc”), TransAtlantic Worldwide Limited (“TransAtlantic Worldwide”) and TransAtlantic Turkey, Ltd. (“TransAtlantic Turkey”), subsidiaries of the Company, entered into separate Bills of Sale and Assignment with Viking (“Bills of Sale”). Under the terms of the Bills of Sale, each of TransAtlantic Maroc, TransAtlantic Worldwide and TransAtlantic Turkey agreed to purchase at cost certain oilfield equipment and other assets from Viking. The cash consideration paid by TransAtlantic Maroc was $4,964,471.56. The cash consideration paid by TransAtlantic Worldwide was $959,086.41. The cash consideration paid by TransAtlantic Turkey was $2,420,455.70.

A copy of the Service Agreement, Amendment and Bills of Sale are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5, respectively, to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing descriptions of the Service Agreement, Amendment and Bills of Sale are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Service Agreement, Amendment and Bills of Sale.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

The information set forth in Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.01.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

10.1

  Service Agreement, effective as of May 1, 2008, by and among TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp., Longfellow Energy, LP, Viking Drilling, LLC, Longe Energy Limited and Riata Management, LLC.

 

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10.2   Amendment to Service Agreement, effective as of October 1, 2008, by and among TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp., Longfellow Energy, LP, Viking Drilling, LLC, Longe Energy Limited, MedOil Supply LLC and Riata Management, LLC.
10.3   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Maroc, Ltd.
10.4   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Worldwide Limited.
10.5   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Turkey, Ltd.

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 12, 2009

 

TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP.
By:  

/s/ Jeffrey S. Mecom

  Jeffrey S. Mecom
  Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.1   Service Agreement, effective as of May 1, 2008, by and among TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp., Longfellow Energy, LP, Viking Drilling, LLC, Longe Energy Limited and Riata Management, LLC.
10.2   Amendment to Service Agreement, effective as of October 1, 2008, by and among TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp., Longfellow Energy, LP, Viking Drilling, LLC, Longe Energy Limited, MedOil Supply LLC and Riata Management, LLC.
10.3   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Maroc, Ltd.
10.4   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Worldwide Limited.
10.5   Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated December 31, 2008, by and between Viking Drilling, LLC and TransAtlantic Turkey, Ltd.

 

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Exhibit 10.1

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective May 1, 2008, (the “Effective Date”), is by and among, TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP., an Alberta corporation, and its subsidiaries (“TransAtlantic”) and LONGFELLOW ENERGY, LP, a Texas limited partnership, VIKING DRILLING, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, LONGE ENERGY LIMITED, a Bermuda limited liability company, and RIATA MANAGEMENT, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company, and their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Riata Entities”).

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Riata Entities may provide certain services to TransAtlantic in connection with TransAtlantic’s expanding scope of operations;

WHEREAS, TransAtlantic may provide certain services to the Riata Entities in connection with the Riata Entities worldwide operations;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth and other good and valid consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the parties hereto (collectively, the “Parties” and each individually a “Party”) agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

TransAtlantic and the Riata Entities may provide each other “Management Consulting Services” (as that term is defined in this Article I) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

1.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article I, “Management Consulting Services” shall mean:

 

  a. the provision of consultations with respect to entity formation and corporate organization;
  b. the provision of consultations with respect to the acquisition or disposition of domestic and international oil and gas properties;
  c. the provision of consultation with respect to debt and/or equity financings;
  d. the documentation of domestic and international oil and gas transfers and transactions;
  e. the preparation, review and negotiation of contracts; and
  f. the provision of such other services related to items (a) through (e) as TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities may reasonably request and which the Party providing the service has the capability to perform.

1.02 Compensation .

a. Personnel . The Party receiving the service shall pay the Party providing the service for the use of the personnel involved in rendering Management Consulting Services at the Party providing the service’s actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amounts shall be billed on a per hour basis.


b. General and Administrative Expenses . The Party receiving the service shall reimburse the Party providing the service for a proportionate part of the general and administrative expenses (office rent, equipment, supplies and other similar items) based on the amount of the personnel expenses charged each month compared to the total personnel expenses associated with the provision of Management Consulting Services and comparable services to any other affiliated party.

c. Incidental Expenses . The Party receiving the service shall reimburse the Party providing the service at the actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred incident to providing Management Consulting Services, including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and other similar expenses.

d. Date of Payment . The Party providing the service shall bill the Party receiving the service monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 1.02. Payment shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

1.03 Company Personnel . Management Consulting Services shall be provided by TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities, as applicable. The Party providing the service shall not be required to engage the services of any third party to provide Management Consulting Services to the Party receiving the service.

1.04 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article I shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE II

COMPUTER SERVICES

The Riata Entities agree to provide to TransAtlantic from time to time upon TransAtlantic’s request “Computer Services” (as that term is defined in this Article II) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

2.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article II, “Computer Services” shall mean general information technology services including, hardware and software acquisition and maintenance and network administration.

2.02 Compensation .

a. Computer Usage . TransAtlantic will be billed for computer usage by the Riata Entities based on the actual cost to the Riata Entities, determined as follows:

(i) with respect to expenses directly associated with the hardware and/or software utilized in any part by both Parties (the “Common Use Equipment”), based upon the amount of disc space used by TransAtlantic compared to the total amount of disc space used by both Parties of all Common Use Equipment; and

(ii) with respect to expenses directly associated with hardware and/or software only used by TransAtlantic (the “Single Use Equipment”), the actual cost to the Riata Entities of obtaining such Single Use Equipment.

 

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b. Personnel . TransAtlantic shall pay the Riata Entities for the use of the Riata Entities’ personnel involved in rendering Computer Services at actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amounts shall be billed to TransAtlantic on a per hour basis.

c. Incidental Expenses . TransAtlantic shall reimburse the Riata Entities at the Riata Entities’ actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Riata Entities incident to providing Computer Services, including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and other similar expenses.

d. Date of Payment . The Riata Entities shall bill TransAtlantic monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 3.02. Payment by TransAtlantic shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

2.03 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article II shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE III

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SERVICES

The Riata Entities may provide to TransAtlantic from time to time upon TransAtlantic’s request “Payroll and Benefits Services” (as that term is defined in this Article III) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

3.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article III, “Payroll and Benefits Services” shall mean:

a. the administration of payroll matters and administration of contracts, if any, with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. or other companies providing the same or similar services;

b. the administration of benefit plans for TransAtlantic, including consultation with employees of TransAtlantic with respect to medical and life insurance plans and the filing of applicable claims;

c. the administration of documentation for all new employees of TransAtlantic and all necessary documentation in connection with employee terminations;

d. the provision of consultations to TransAtlantic’s supervisors in reference to employee policies and procedures;

e. the creation and administration of TransAtlantic’s retirement and savings plans and providing consultation to TransAtlantic’s employees with respect to such plans;

f. the provision of consultations with respect to Texas Employment Commission, Internal Revenue Service and United States Department of Labor matters and claims;

g. the provision of consultations regarding TransAtlantic’s safety program;

h. the preparation and provision of payroll tax returns and reports; and

 

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i. the provision of other employee services as may be requested from time to time by TransAtlantic and which the Riata Entities have the capability to perform.

3.02 Compensation .

a. Personnel . TransAtlantic shall pay the Riata Entities for the use of the Riata Entities’ personnel involved in rendering Payroll and Benefits Services at actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amounts shall be billed to TransAtlantic on a per hour basis.

b. General and Administrative Expenses . TransAtlantic shall reimburse the Riata Entities for a proportionate part of its general and administrative expenses (office rent, equipment, supplies and other similar items) based on the amount of personnel expenses charged to TransAtlantic each month compared to the total personnel expenses of Riata Entities associated with the provision of Payroll and Benefits Services to TransAtlantic.

c. Incidental Expenses . TransAtlantic shall reimburse the Riata Entities at actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Riata Entities incident to providing Payroll and Benefits Services, including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and other similar expenses.

d. Date of Payment . The Riata Entities shall bill TransAtlantic monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as the Riata Entities may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 3.02. Payment by TransAtlantic shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

3.03 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article III shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE IV

OIL AND GAS SERVICES

The Riata Entities and TransAtlantic shall enter into separate operating agreements for any properties owned by TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities and operated by the other Party, and such operating agreements shall govern the terms of the relationship between such Parties without further reference to this Agreement. In addition, TransAtlantic and the Riata Entities may provide each other “Oil and Gas Services” (as that term is defined in this Article IV) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

4.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article IV, “Oil and Gas Services” shall mean:

a. evaluation and technical services as requested from time to time with respect to properties owned by TransAtlantic and not operated by the Riata Entities;

b. lease maintenance services with respect to file maintenance, regulatory matters, and other related matters;

c. evaluation by TransAtlantic of prospects identified by the Riata Entities and outside TransAtlantic’s scope of operations; and

 

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d. such other services related to items (a) through (c) above as a Party shall reasonably request and which the other Party has the ability to perform.

4.02 Compensation .

a. Personnel . The Party receiving the service shall pay the Party providing the service for the use of the personnel involved in rendering Oil and Gas Services at the actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amount shall be billed on a per hour basis.

b. General and Administrative Expenses . The Party receiving the service shall reimburse the Party providing the service for a proportionate part of its general and administrative expenses (office rent, equipment, supplies and other similar items) based on the amount of personnel expenses charged each month compared to the total personnel expenses associated with the provision of Oil and Gas Services.

c. Incidental Expenses . The Party receiving the service shall reimburse the Party providing the service at the actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred incident to providing Oil and Gas Services, including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and other similar expenses.

d. Date of Payments . The Party providing the service shall bill the Party receiving the service monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 5.02. Payment shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

4.03 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article IV shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated, in whole or in part, by either the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic by providing one hundred eighty (180) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE V

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

The Riata Entities agree to provide to TransAtlantic from time to time upon TransAtlantic’s request “Insurance Administration Services” (as that term is defined in this Article V) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

5.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article V, “Insurance Administration Services” shall mean:

 

  a. processing claims of TransAtlantic under the insurance coverage maintained by TransAtlantic (“Insurance”);
  b. administering the policy provisions of the Insurance;
  c. administering the payment of premiums for the Insurance;
  d. administering TransAtlantic’s employee health benefits plan; and
  e. such other services related to items (a) through (d) above as TransAtlantic shall reasonably request, and which the Riata Entities has the capability to perform.

 

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5.02 Acknowledgment of TransAtlantic . The Riata Entities shall not be responsible to TransAtlantic for loss of coverage or in any other respect if any of the Insurance is canceled by the insurance carrier or underwriter regardless of cause or if the Riata Entities is unable to secure substitute or replacement coverage for the same coverage as the canceled or expired Insurance. TransAtlantic agrees to cooperate with any insurance carrier, representative or agents in the investigation of any claim or insurance and to provide any information which any such carrier shall reasonably request for the purpose of investigating a claim. TransAtlantic agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Riata Entities and its directors, officers, agents, employees and affiliates (each an “Indemnified Party” and collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) providing any assistance pursuant to this Article V against any and all damages, claims, obligations, liabilities, lawsuits, penalties, administrative proceedings, judgments, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any function of the Riata Entities under this Article V or in connection with any claim made by or against TransAtlantic relating to any of the Insurance or matters purportedly covered by the Insurance, unless any such damage or claim was the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnified Party. IT IS THE INTENTION OF TRANSATLANTIC TO INDEMNIFY EACH OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE, OTHER THAN GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

TransAtlantic agrees and acknowledges that the Riata Entities are not an insurance carrier or an insurer of any claims made by or against TransAtlantic for any matters covered by any of the Insurance or otherwise. TransAtlantic agrees not to sue the Riata Entities for (i) any claims or events occurring for which an insurance carrier may deny coverage or dispute any aspect of coverage (including, but not limited to, coverage amounts, defense obligations and settlement obligations), or (ii) any other action taken or omitted pursuant hereto, unless such action constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Riata Entities. TRANSATLANTIC SPECIFICALLY AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT SUE THE RIATA ENTITIES FOR, OR BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM THE RIATA ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO, ACTIONS TAKEN OR OMITTED BY THE RIATA ENTITIES AS A RESULT OF THE RIATA ENTITIES’ NEGLIGENCE, OTHER THAN GROSS NEGLIGENCE.

The Riata Entities shall not have any responsibility for claims (whether by or against TransAtlantic) not covered by the Insurance nor shall the Riata Entities have any obligation to acquire insurance for TransAtlantic in any such uncovered area. In particular, but without limitation, the Riata Entities shall not be required to maintain directors and officers indemnification or liability insurance for the directors and officers of TransAtlantic.

5.03 Compensation .

a. Personnel . TransAtlantic shall pay the Riata Entities for the use of the Riata Entities’ personnel involved in rendering Insurance Administration Services at the Riata Entities’ actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amounts shall be billed to TransAtlantic on a per hour basis.

b. General and Administrative Expenses . TransAtlantic shall reimburse the Riata Entities for a proportionate part of the general and administrative expenses (office rent, equipment, supplies and other similar items) based on the amount of personnel expense charged to TransAtlantic each month compared to the total personnel expenses of the Riata Entities associated with the provision of Insurance Administration Services to TransAtlantic.

c. Incidental Expenses . TransAtlantic shall reimburse the Riata Entities at the Riata Entities’ actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Riata Entities incident to

 

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providing Insurance Administration Services including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and similar expenses.

d. Date of Payment . The Riata Entities shall bill TransAtlantic monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as the Riata Entities may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 5.03. Payment by TransAtlantic shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

5.04 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article V shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue, with respect to the Insurance, until terminated by either party by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE VI

GENERAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

TransAtlantic and the Riata Entities may provide each other “General Accounting Services” (as that term is defined in this Article VI) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

6.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of Article VI, “General Accounting Services” shall mean:

 

  a. the provision of cash management and treasury services;
  b. the provision of consulting and training services with respect to accounting systems and software;
  c. the provision of financial reporting services; and
  d. the provision of other accounting services related to items (a) through (c) as TransAtlantic may reasonably request, and which the Riata Entities has the capability to perform.

6.02 Compensation .

a. Personnel . The Party receiving the services shall pay the Party providing the services for the use of personnel involved in rendering General Accounting Services at actual cost based on the salary and benefits received by the persons providing such services assuming a 2,000 hour work year per person, which amounts shall be billed on a per hour basis.

b. General and Administrative Expenses . The Party receiving the services shall reimburse the Party providing the services for a proportionate part of its general and administrative expenses (office rent, equipment, supplies and other similar items) based on the amount of personnel expenses charged each month compared to the total personnel expenses associated with the provision of Payroll and Benefits Services.

c. Incidental Expenses . The Party receiving the services shall reimburse the Party providing the services at the actual cost for all reasonable expenses incurred incident to providing General Accounting Services, including, without limitation, telephone, postage, reproduction and other similar expenses.

d. Date of Payment . The Party providing the services shall bill the Party receiving the services monthly for such expenses and reimbursements as may be due pursuant to the provisions of this Section 6.02. Payment shall be due not later than forty-five (45) days from the date of invoice.

 

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6.03 Company Personnel . General Accounting Services shall be provided by Company personnel. The Party providing the services shall not be required to engage the services of any third party to provide General Accounting Services.

6.04 Term . The arrangements contemplated by this Article VI shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic by providing ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination to the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as applicable.

ARTICLE VII

ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES

The Riata Entities may provide to TransAtlantic “Entertainment Services” (as that term is defined in this Article VII) pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

7.01 Services to be Provided . For purposes of this Article VII, “Entertainment Services” shall include but not be limited to providing deer, turkey and quail hunting on Riata Entities’ ranches in accordance with Hunting Leases in the form attached hereto as Attachment A.

ARTICLE VIII

AUDIT AND VERIFICATION

8.01 Review by Party . All statements delivered by a party hereto for the provision of services hereunder shall include reasonable documentation in support of the amounts billed therein, including the total number of hours worked by each employee which provided services during the relevant period, allocated, if applicable, to the project level.

8.02 Evaluation . The chief financial officer of the Riata Entities and the chief financial officer of TransAtlantic (each a “Reviewing Party”) shall quarterly conduct a review of the amounts billed to it under this Agreement and each shall determine whether such amounts were reasonable. If either of the Reviewing Parties shall determine that any material amount billed to it pursuant to this Agreement was unreasonable or not in compliance with this Agreement, such Reviewing Party may dispute such amount, under the terms of Section 8.03 hereof, at any time prior to ninety (90) days after the end of the fiscal quarter in which the services resulting in such disputed amount were performed.

8.03 Dispute Resolution . A Party wishing to dispute any amount billed in any statement delivered hereunder (the “Disputing Party”) shall have the right to dispute such amount by sending a notice of such dispute (a “Notice of Dispute”), disclosing in reasonable detail the amount and basis of such dispute, to the Party that sent the disputed statement (the “Billing Party”). In the event of any such dispute, the Billing Party shall provide the Disputing Party reasonable access to the Billing Party’s records, books of account, work papers and other books and records and to its officers, employees, agents and other representatives for purposes of verifying the amounts billed. The Parties to any such dispute shall attempt in good faith to resolve such dispute. In the event that the Parties to such a dispute are unable to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days after the delivery of the Notice of Dispute, the items in dispute shall be delivered to an independent accounting firm, jointly selected by the Parties, whose determination shall be limited to the items in dispute and shall be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties. The Parties will cooperate with each other and with such independent accounting firm and will provide such independent accounting firm with such information as it may reasonably require. The fees and expenses of such independent accounting firm shall be borne equally by the Billing Party and the Disputing Party.

 

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8.04 Reimbursement . Within thirty (30) days following the resolution of any dispute under this Article VIII, the Riata Entities shall make a payment to TransAtlantic or TransAtlantic shall make a payment to the Riata Entities, as the case may be, in accordance with the agreement of the Parties or the determination of the independent accounting firm, as applicable.

ARTICLE IX

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

9.01 Definition of Confidential Information . “Confidential Information” shall mean any and all confidential information of a Party (the “Disclosing Party”) that is disclosed to or acquired by the other Party (the “Receiving Party”) in the course of providing services under this Agreement, other than information that the Receiving Party can show (a) was in the public domain through no fault of the Receiving Party, (b) is acquired by the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a source other than the Disclosing Party, but only to the extent that any such source is not known by the Receiving Party to be in a confidential relationship with the Disclosing Party or (c) is developed by or for the Receiving Party independently of the information disclosed to or acquired by the Receiving Party hereunder.

9.02 Restrictions on Disclosure . Except as expressly permitted hereunder, neither the Riata Entities nor TransAtlantic shall at any time disclose, permit the disclosure of, release, disseminate or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of any Confidential Information to any person or entity other than the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic, as the case may be, without the express prior written consent of the other Party. Except as expressly permitted hereunder, the Riata Entities and TransAtlantic shall not use Confidential Information of the other Party. Each Party shall inform its employees, agents and other representatives of the confidential nature of Confidential Information and the restrictions on the disclosure and use of Confidential Information contained in this Agreement and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its employees, agents and other representatives to observe the provisions of this Article IX.

9.03 Permitted Disclosure and Use . The Riata Entities and TransAtlantic may disclose or use Confidential Information (a) as reasonably necessary to perform the services described in this Agreement, (b) as required to be disclosed pursuant to a court order, (c) as is reasonably necessary in connection with any pending legal proceeding involving or arising out of this Agreement, (d) as required by applicable law or regulation or (e) with the prior written consent of the other Party.

9.04 Injunctive Relief . The Riata Entities and TransAtlantic acknowledge that any unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information may cause harm to the non-disclosing Party’s business for which damages at law may not be an adequate remedy. Therefore, in addition to any other remedy available to it, the non-disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Article IX.

9.05 Public Company . The Riata Entities are aware of and will advise their respective representatives and affiliated companies who are informed as to the matters which are subject to this Agreement that Canadian and United States securities laws prohibit any person who has received from TransAtlantic material, non-public information concerning matters which are of the nature of those covered by the subject of this Agreement from purchasing or selling securities of TransAtlantic or from communicating such information to any other person under circumstances in which it is reasonably foreseeable that such person may purchase or sell such securities.

 

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ARTICLE X

STANDARD OF CARE; LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

10.01 Standard of Care; Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liabilities .

a. The Riata Entities’ standard of care with respect to the provision of services pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to providing services of the same general quality as the Riata Entities provides for its own internal operations, and TransAtlantic’s sole and exclusive remedy for the failure by the Riata Entities to meet such standard of care in providing services hereunder shall be to terminate such services as provided in this Agreement. The Riata Entities makes no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied (i) as to the quality or timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose of services it provides hereunder, or (ii) with respect to any supplies or other material purchased on behalf of TransAtlantic pursuant to this Agreement, the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of any such supplies or other materials. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE V RELATING TO INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE RIATA ENTITIES HAVE ANY LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY TRANSATLANTIC UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS.

b. TransAtlantic’s standard of care with respect to the provision of services pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to providing services of the same general quality as TransAtlantic provide for its own internal operations, and the Riata Entities’ sole and exclusive remedy for the failure by TransAtlantic to meet such standard of care in providing services hereunder shall be to terminate such services as provided in this Agreement. TransAtlantic make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied (i) as to the quality or timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose of services it provides hereunder, or (ii) with respect to any supplies or other material purchased on behalf of the Riata Entities pursuant to this Agreement, the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of any such supplies or other materials. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE V RELATING TO INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TRANSATLANTIC HAVE ANY LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE RIATA ENTITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS.

ARTICLE XI

MISCELLANEOUS

11.01 Work Releases . In order to more clearly define the particular services to be provided by either TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities under this Agreement, the Parties may from time to time agree to written work releases (“Work Releases”), such Work Releases to be attached to and made a part of this Agreement.

11.02 Notices . All notices or other communications hereunder shall be in writing, delivered against receipt or mailed registered, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, by telecopier or by hand delivery to the following:

 

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  a. If to the Riata Entities:
       Riata Management, LLC
       Attn: Matthew McCann
       4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 225
       Oklahoma City, OK 73142
       405.286.6324 – Telephone
       405.286.6399 – Facsimile
       matt.mccann@riatamangement.com

 

  b. If to TransAtlantic:
       TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp.
       Attn: Jeffrey Mecom
       5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1755
       Dallas, TX 75206
       214.220.4323 – Telephone
       214.220.4327 – Facsimile
       jeff@tapcor.com

11.03 Assignment . This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successor and assigns; provided, however, that, except as provided in the next succeeding sentence, no Party shall assign its rights under this Agreement to any other person without the express prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, TransAtlantic may assign its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Riata Entities to any affiliate of TransAtlantic.

11.04 Independent Contractor Relationship .

a. The Riata Entities and TransAtlantic shall perform services hereunder solely in the capacity of independent contractors, and the Riata Entities and TransAtlantic hereby agree that nothing herein shall in any manner constitute any Party as the agent or other representative of any other Party for any purpose whatsoever. Without limiting the foregoing, no Party shall have the right or authority to enter into any contract, warranty, guarantee or other undertaking or obligation in the name of or for the account of another Party, or to assume or create any obligation or liability of any kind, express or implied, on behalf of another Party, or to bind another Party in any manner whatsoever, or to hold itself out as having any right, power or authority to do any of the foregoing, except, in each case, as to actions taken by a Party at the express written request and direction of another Party.

b. The employees, agents and independent contractors of the Riata Entities are employees, agents and independent contractors of the Riata Entities for all purposes, and under no circumstances will be deemed to be employees, agents or independent contractors of TransAtlantic. The employees, agents and independent contractors of TransAtlantic are employees, agents and independent contractors of TransAtlantic for all purposes and under no circumstances will be deemed to be employees, agents or independent contractors of the Riata Entities. The Riata Entities will have no supervision or control over any such TransAtlantic’s employees, agents and independent contractors and any complaint or requested change in procedure made by the Riata Entities will be transmitted by the Riata Entities to TransAtlantic. TransAtlantic will have no supervision or control over any such Riata Entities employees, agents and independent contractors and any complaint or requested change in procedure made by TransAtlantic will be transmitted by TransAtlantic to the Riata Entities.

 

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11.05 Entire Contract . This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between the Parties, and no Party shall be liable or bound to the other in any manner by any warranties, representations or agreements (whether express, implied or otherwise), except as specifically set forth herein. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party, other than the Parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided herein.

11.06 Headings . The Section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

11.07 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

11.08 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, and by the several parties hereto on separate counterparts, and all such separate counterparts, construed together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11.09 Severability . Any provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any relevant jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and, to the extent permitted by law, any determination of invalidity or unenforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

11.10 Limitation on Liability . A Party providing services under this Agreement shall not have liability to a Party receiving such services unless the Party providing such services shall have been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been grossly negligent or engaged in willful misconduct with respect to the services provided. It is the intention of the Parties not to hold the Parties providing such services liable for the negligence of the Parties providing such services.

11.11 No Partnership . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, shall create a partnership relationship between the Parties (including any of their respective successors and assigns).

11.12 No Rights in Third Parties . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, shall be construed to constitute or be evidence of an agreement which gives any third party any rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, rights of employment by any employee of the Riata Entities or TransAtlantic for any specified period of time.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first above written, to be effective, however, as of the Effective Date hereof.

[Signature Pages to Follow]

 

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T RANS A TLANTIC :

 

TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp.

An Alberta Corporation

By:   /s/ Scott C. Larsen
  Scott C. Larsen, President

R IATA E NTITIES :

 

Longfellow Energy, LP

A Texas limited partnership

By: Deut 8, LLC, Its General Partner

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

Viking Drilling, LLC

A Nevada limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

Longe Energy Limited

A Bermuda limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , President
 

 

Riata Management, LLC

An Oklahoma limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Amendment to Service Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective October 1, 2008, (the “Effective Date”), is by and among, TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP., an Alberta corporation, and its subsidiaries (“TransAtlantic”) and LONGFELLOW ENERGY, LP, a Texas limited partnership, VIKING DRILLING, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, LONGE ENERGY LIMITED, a Bermuda limited liability company, MEDOIL SUPPLY LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and RIATA MANAGEMENT, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company, and their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Riata Entities”).

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, TransAtlantic and the Riata Entities entered into that certain Service Agreement dated effective May 1, 2008 (the “Service Agreement”) in connection with TransAtlantic’s expanding scope of operations;

WHEREAS, TransAtlantic and the Riata Entities wish to amend the Service Agreement to add MedOil Supply LLC as a party to the Service Agreement and to clarify the purchase and transport of oilfield equipment and consumables by the Riata Entities on behalf of and for the benefit of TransAtlantic as a service to be provided;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth and other good and valid consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the parties hereto (collectively, the “Parties” and each individually a “Party”) agree as follows:

1. Section 1.01 of the Service Agreement is hereby amended by deleting subsections (c) through (f) and replacing them with the following:

 

  “c. the purchasing and transportation of oilfield equipment and consumables;
   d. the provision of consultation with respect to debt and/or equity financings;
   e. the documentation of domestic and international oil and gas transfers and transactions;
   f. the preparation, review and negotiation of contracts; and
   g. the provision of such other services related to items (a) through (f) as TransAtlantic or the Riata Entities may reasonably request and which the Party providing the service has the capability to perform.”

2. MedOil Supply LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Texas, is hereby added as a Party to the Service Agreement.

3. Except as modified and amended hereby, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Service Agreement remains in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and delivered this Amendment as of the date first above written, to be effective, however, as of the Effective Date hereof.

 

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T RANS A TLANTIC :

 

TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp.

An Alberta Corporation

By:   /s/ Scott C. Larsen
  Scott C. Larsen, President

R IATA E NTITIES :

 

Longfellow Energy, LP

A Texas limited partnership

By: Deut 8, LLC, Its General Partner

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

Viking Drilling, LLC

A Nevada limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

Longe Energy Limited

A Bermuda limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , President
 

 

Riata Management, LLC

An Oklahoma limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

MedOil Supply, LLC

A Texas limited liability company

By:   /s/ Malone Mitchell, 3 rd
  Malone Mitchell, 3 rd , Manager
 

 

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Exhibit 10.3

BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT

THIS BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT is dated and effective as of December 31, 2008, by and between VIKING DRILLING, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Seller”), with offices at 4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 225, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 and TRANSATLANTIC MAROC, LTD. (“Buyer”), with offices at Kings Court, Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

RECITALS

WHEREAS , TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. (“TransAtlantic”) and its subsidiaries entered into that certain Master Services Agreement dated May 1, 2008 (the “MSA”) with Longfellow Energy, LP (“Longfellow”), Longe Energy Limited (“Longe”), Seller and certain other affiliates of Seller;

WHEREAS , pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 2008 by and between TransAtlantic and Longfellow (the “Purchase Agreement”), TransAtlantic agreed to purchase all of the shares of Longe from Longfellow;

WHEREAS , the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement occurred on December 30, 2008;

WHEREAS , Buyer was unable to purchase the oilfield equipment and related consumables necessary for its operations until the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement;

WHEREAS , pursuant to the MSA, and in anticipation of the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement, on behalf of and for the benefit of Buyer, (1) Seller has purchased the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule A attached hereto (the “Schedule A Equipment”) and (2) Seller has placed orders (the “Equipment Orders”) for the purchase of the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule B attached hereto (the “Schedule B Equipment”);

WHEREAS , in connection with the Equipment Orders, Seller has paid the deposit amounts set forth on Schedule B , and the aggregate amount of all such deposits is hereinafter referred to as the “Deposit Amount”;

WHEREAS , for purposes of this instrument, the Schedule A Equipment and the Schedule B Equipment are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Equipment” and the Equipment and the Equipment Orders are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Assets”; and

WHEREAS , Seller wishes to sell, transfer and assign the Assets at cost to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase and acquire the Assets from Seller under the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment by Buyer of the Cash Consideration (as defined below) and the representations and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:

1. Transfer of Equipment . Seller does hereby sell, bargain, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer all of Seller’s rights, title, claims and interest in and to the Assets and, including without limitation all warranties and any rights against the manufacturers or component manufacturers of the Equipment.


2. Assumption of Liability . Buyer does hereby assume all obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment.

3. Cash Consideration . Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this instrument, Seller is paying the following amounts to Seller for the Assets (collectively the “Cash Consideration”):

 

Asset

   Amount

Schedule A Equipment

   $ 4,172,471.56

Equipment Orders

     Deposit Amount

Such amounts are being paid by Buyer to Seller in immediately available funds.

4. Covenants, Representations and Warranties of Seller . Seller covenants, represents and warrants to Buyer as follows and acknowledges that Buyer is relying upon such covenants, representations and warranties in entering into this instrument:

(a) Seller is the legal and beneficial owner of the Schedule A Equipment and has the right to transfer full and clear title to the Assets to Buyer. The Assets are free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims and other debts of any kind or character, except for amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment as shown on Schedule B .

(b) The Schedule A Equipment is in new condition and has never been operated except for certain components which have been refurbished to like-new condition. All of the Schedule A Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and is suitable for immediate use for its intended purpose.

(c) Seller has not taken any action or failed to take any action that would adversely impact the warranties on any of the Equipment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all manufacturer warranties, if any, on the Equipment are being transferred and assigned to Buyer unimpaired by any action or failure to take action on the part of Seller. Original copies of all such warranties shall be delivered by Seller to Buyer on or before January 31, 2009. Seller agrees to provide whatever assistance is required, necessary or beneficial incident to assisting Buyer in enforcing such warranties.

(d) The Equipment is not in any manner encumbered by any liens or claims arising out of unpaid taxes. Seller has paid all personal property taxes believed to be due and payable with respect to the Equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller has not paid any sales tax on the Equipment in the State of Texas because the Equipment has or will be exported. Any taxes due on or arising out of the transfer of the Equipment out of the State of Texas shall be the obligation of Buyer.

(e) The amounts actually paid by Seller for the Schedule A Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule A . The amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . The funds paid by

 

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Seller as a deposit in connection with the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . Seller will furnish to Buyer evidence of all Equipment Orders reasonably acceptable to Buyer on or before January 31, 2008.

(f) There is no state of facts or circumstances known to Seller and not disclosed to Buyer that (i) should be disclosed to Buyer in order not to make any of the representations and warranties contained herein not false or misleading or (ii) otherwise might reasonably be expected to materially affect the Assets or Buyer’s decision to enter into this instrument.

5. Further Assurances . Seller agrees to execute and deliver such other and further instruments and will do such other and further acts as in the reasonable opinion of Buyer may be necessary or desirable to carry out more effectively the intents and purposes of this instrument.

6. Substitution and Subrogation . This instrument is made with full substitution and subrogation of Buyer, its successors and assigns in and to all covenants and warranties heretofore given or made in respect of any of the Assets, and Seller hereby assigns and conveys to Buyer all such covenants and warranties and all of Seller’s rights thereunder.

7. Successors and Assigns . This instrument shall bind and inure to the benefit of Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.

8. Governing Law . This instrument shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas excluding its conflict of laws principles.

9. Entirety and Amendments . This instrument embodies the entire agreement between the parties, superceding all prior agreements and understandings, if any, relating to the subject matter hereof, and may be amended only by written agreement of the parties hereto.

10. Headings . Headings of paragraphs of this instrument are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this instrument.

11. Counterparts . This instrument may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

[ signature page follows ]

 

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Equipment to Buyer, its successors and assigns forever.

EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first above written.

 

Seller :

VIKING DRILLING, LLC

By:

 

/s/ Mike Burnett

Name:

 

Mike Burnett

Title:

 

Manager

Buyer :

TRANSATLANTIC MAROC, LTD.

By:

 

/s/ Jeffrey S. Mecom

Name:

 

Jeffrey S. Mecom

Title:

 

Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

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Schedule A

 

Equipment

   Amount

Supplies

   8,514.26

Satellite Trailer #3

   34,780.00

Satellite Trailer #4

   34,780.00

Satellite Trailer #5

   34,780.00

Mudlogging Trailer #1

   40,988.45

Mudlogging Trailer #2

   40,988.45

Mudlogging Trailer #3

   40,988.45

Spare parts for Rig

   27,919.45

Spare parts for Rig

   307,118.50

Spare parts for D398 Cat Engine

   51,721.73

Supplies for logging trailers

   826.14

6  1 / 4 " Drill Collars

   105,625.00

6  1 / 2 " Drill Collars

   105,000.00

8" Drill Collars

   177,500.00

13  3 / 8 " Casing

   4,683.00

9  5 / 8 " Casing

   3,294.00

5" Hw Drill Pipe

   114,625.00

4  1 / 2 " 11.6# Casing

   445,351.82

3  1 / 2 " HW Drill Pipe

   89,250.00

2  3 / 8 " Tubing

   148,369.00

2  7 / 8 " Tubing

   142,491.83

5" Hw Drill Pipe

   114,625.00

Shipping Charges f/ Drill Pipe

   668,754.14

Shipping Charges to Morocco

   147,853.00

Credit Card Charges - Supplies

   440.19

Supplies

   44,590.54

Supplies f/I-7

   12,157.14

Lubester & Skid Mount f/I-9

   5,496.00

Supplies

   645.04

Endless Grommets

   221.26

Spare parts

   12,644.41

Valves

   12,626.00

Supplies for Morocco

   51,568.76

Downhole Motor & Drilling Jars

   1,141,255.00


Schedule B

 

Equipment Order

   Deposit Amount

Nitrogen Unit down payment

   792,000.00

Exhibit 10.4

BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT

THIS BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT is dated and effective as of December 31, 2008, by and between VIKING DRILLING, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Seller”), with offices at 4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 225, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 and TRANSATLANTIC WORLDWIDE LIMITED (“Buyer”), with offices at Kings Court, Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

RECITALS

WHEREAS , TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. (“TransAtlantic”) and its subsidiaries entered into that certain Master Services Agreement dated May 1, 2008 (the “MSA”) with Longfellow Energy, LP (“Longfellow”), Longe Energy Limited (“Longe”), Seller and certain other affiliates of Seller;

WHEREAS , pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 2008 by and between TransAtlantic and Longfellow (the “Purchase Agreement”), TransAtlantic agreed to purchase all of the shares of Longe from Longfellow;

WHEREAS , the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement occurred on December 30, 2008;

WHEREAS , Buyer was unable to purchase the oilfield equipment and related consumables necessary for its operations until the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement;

WHEREAS , pursuant to the MSA, and in anticipation of the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement, on behalf of and for the benefit of Buyer, (1) Seller has purchased the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule A attached hereto (the “Schedule A Equipment”) and (2) Seller has placed orders (the “Equipment Orders”) for the purchase of the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule B attached hereto (the “Schedule B Equipment”);

WHEREAS , in connection with the Equipment Orders, Seller has paid the deposit amounts set forth on Schedule B , and the aggregate amount of all such deposits is hereinafter referred to as the “Deposit Amount”;

WHEREAS , for purposes of this instrument, the Schedule A Equipment and the Schedule B Equipment are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Equipment” and the Equipment and the Equipment Orders are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Assets”; and

WHEREAS , Seller wishes to sell, transfer and assign the Assets at cost to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase and acquire the Assets from Seller under the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment by Buyer of the Cash Consideration (as defined below) and the representations and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:


1. Transfer of Equipment . Seller does hereby sell, bargain, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer all of Seller’s rights, title, claims and interest in and to the Assets and, including without limitation all warranties and any rights against the manufacturers or component manufacturers of the Equipment.

2. Assumption of Liability . Buyer does hereby assume all obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment.

3. Cash Consideration . Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this instrument, Seller is paying the following amounts to Seller for the Assets (collectively the “Cash Consideration”):

 

Asset

   Amount

Schedule A Equipment

   $ 959,086.41

Equipment Orders

     Deposit Amount

Such amounts are being paid by Buyer to Seller in immediately available funds.

4. Covenants, Representations and Warranties of Seller . Seller covenants, represents and warrants to Buyer as follows and acknowledges that Buyer is relying upon such covenants, representations and warranties in entering into this instrument:

    (a) Seller is the legal and beneficial owner of the Schedule A Equipment and has the right to transfer full and clear title to the Assets to Buyer. The Assets are free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims and other debts of any kind or character, except for amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment as shown on Schedule B .

    (b) The Schedule A Equipment is in new condition and has never been operated except for certain components which have been refurbished to like-new condition. All of the Schedule A Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and is suitable for immediate use for its intended purpose.

    (c) Seller has not taken any action or failed to take any action that would adversely impact the warranties on any of the Equipment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all manufacturer warranties, if any, on the Equipment are being transferred and assigned to Buyer unimpaired by any action or failure to take action on the part of Seller. Original copies of all such warranties shall be delivered by Seller to Buyer on or before January 31, 2009. Seller agrees to provide whatever assistance is required, necessary or beneficial incident to assisting Buyer in enforcing such warranties.

    (d) The Equipment is not in any manner encumbered by any liens or claims arising out of unpaid taxes. Seller has paid all personal property taxes believed to be due and payable with respect to the Equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller has not paid any sales tax on the Equipment in the State of Texas because the Equipment has or will be exported. Any taxes due on or arising out of the transfer of the Equipment out of the State of Texas shall be the obligation of Buyer.

    (e) The amounts actually paid by Seller for the Schedule A Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule A . The amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . The funds paid by

 

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Seller as a deposit in connection with the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . Seller will furnish to Buyer evidence of all Equipment Orders reasonably acceptable to Buyer on or before January 31, 2008.

    (f) There is no state of facts or circumstances known to Seller and not disclosed to Buyer that (i) should be disclosed to Buyer in order not to make any of the representations and warranties contained herein not false or misleading or (ii) otherwise might reasonably be expected to materially affect the Assets or Buyer’s decision to enter into this instrument.

5. Further Assurances . Seller agrees to execute and deliver such other and further instruments and will do such other and further acts as in the reasonable opinion of Buyer may be necessary or desirable to carry out more effectively the intents and purposes of this instrument.

6. Substitution and Subrogation . This instrument is made with full substitution and subrogation of Buyer, its successors and assigns in and to all covenants and warranties heretofore given or made in respect of any of the Assets, and Seller hereby assigns and conveys to Buyer all such covenants and warranties and all of Seller’s rights thereunder.

7. Successors and Assigns . This instrument shall bind and inure to the benefit of Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.

8. Governing Law . This instrument shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas excluding its conflict of laws principles.

9. Entirety and Amendments . This instrument embodies the entire agreement between the parties, superceding all prior agreements and understandings, if any, relating to the subject matter hereof, and may be amended only by written agreement of the parties hereto.

10. Headings . Headings of paragraphs of this instrument are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this instrument.

11. Counterparts . This instrument may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

[signature page follows]

 

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Equipment to Buyer, its successors and assigns forever.

EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first above written.

 

Seller:
VIKING DRILLING, LLC
By:   /s/ Mike Burnett
Name:   Mike Burnett
Title:   Manager

 

Buyer:
TRANSATLANTIC WORLDWIDE LTD.
By:   /s/ Jeffrey S. Mecom
Name:   Jeffrey S. Mecom
Title:   Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

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Schedule A

 

Equipment

   Amount

Satellite Trailer #1

   38,350.00

Satellite Trailer #6

   34,780.00

Mudlogging Trailer #5

   39,387.39

Steel plate & tube

   27,016.58

Bunkhouse-Romania

   44,361.00

One year supply parts f/Atlas Copco

   638,431.74

BOP Control System for I-15

   17,565.12

3 1/2” Drill Pipe

   89,250.00

Mudlogging Trailer Supplies

   4,767.09

Mudlogging Trailer Supplies

   15,855.50

Electrical Equipment

   2,288.55

Trucking f/I-15, I-8, & I-9

   4,480.00

Trailer Parts

   2,419.44

Microscope Camera

   134.00


Schedule B

 

Equipment Order

   Deposit Amount

None

   Nil

Exhibit 10.5

BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT

THIS BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT is dated and effective as of December 31, 2008, by and between VIKING DRILLING, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Seller”), with offices at 4801 Gaillardia Parkway, Suite 225, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 and TRANSATLANTIC TURKEY, LTD. (“Buyer”), with offices at Kings Court, Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas.

RECITALS

WHEREAS , TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. (“TransAtlantic”) and its subsidiaries entered into that certain Master Services Agreement dated May 1, 2008 (the “MSA”) with Longfellow Energy, LP (“Longfellow”), Longe Energy Limited (“Longe”), Seller and certain other affiliates of Seller;

WHEREAS , pursuant to that certain Purchase Agreement dated September 19, 2008 by and between TransAtlantic and Longfellow (the “Purchase Agreement”), TransAtlantic agreed to purchase all of the shares of Longe from Longfellow;

WHEREAS , the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement occurred on December 30, 2008;

WHEREAS , Buyer was unable to purchase the oilfield equipment and related consumables necessary for its operations until the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement;

WHEREAS , pursuant to the MSA, and in anticipation of the closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement, on behalf of and for the benefit of Buyer, (1) Seller has purchased the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule A attached hereto (the “Schedule A Equipment”) and (2) Seller has placed orders (the “Equipment Orders”) for the purchase of the oilfield equipment set forth on Schedule B attached hereto (the “Schedule B Equipment”);

WHEREAS , in connection with the Equipment Orders, Seller has paid the deposit amounts set forth on Schedule B , and the aggregate amount of all such deposits is hereinafter referred to as the “Deposit Amount”;

WHEREAS , for purposes of this instrument, the Schedule A Equipment and the Schedule B Equipment are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Equipment” and the Equipment and the Equipment Orders are sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Assets”; and

WHEREAS , Seller wishes to sell, transfer and assign the Assets at cost to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase and acquire the Assets from Seller under the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment by Buyer of the Cash Consideration (as defined below) and the representations and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:

1. Transfer of Equipment . Seller does hereby sell, bargain, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer all of Seller’s rights, title, claims and interest in and to the Assets and, including without limitation all warranties and any rights against the manufacturers or component manufacturers of the Equipment.


2. Assumption of Liability . Buyer does hereby assume all obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment.

3. Cash Consideration . Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this instrument, Seller is paying the following amounts to Seller for the Assets (collectively the “Cash Consideration”):

 

Asset

   Amount

Schedule A Equipment

   $ 2,420,455.70
      

Equipment Orders

     Deposit Amount

Such amounts are being paid by Buyer to Seller in immediately available funds.

4. Covenants, Representations and Warranties of Seller . Seller covenants, represents and warrants to Buyer as follows and acknowledges that Buyer is relying upon such covenants, representations and warranties in entering into this instrument:

(a) Seller is the legal and beneficial owner of the Schedule A Equipment and has the right to transfer full and clear title to the Assets to Buyer. The Assets are free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims and other debts of any kind or character, except for amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment as shown on Schedule B .

(b) The Schedule A Equipment is in new condition and has never been operated except for certain components which have been refurbished to like-new condition. All of the Schedule A Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and is suitable for immediate use for its intended purpose.

(c) Seller has not taken any action or failed to take any action that would adversely impact the warranties on any of the Equipment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all manufacturer warranties, if any, on the Equipment are being transferred and assigned to Buyer unimpaired by any action or failure to take action on the part of Seller. Original copies of all such warranties shall be delivered by Seller to Buyer on or before January 31, 2009. Seller agrees to provide whatever assistance is required, necessary or beneficial incident to assisting Buyer in enforcing such warranties.

(d) The Equipment is not in any manner encumbered by any liens or claims arising out of unpaid taxes. Seller has paid all personal property taxes believed to be due and payable with respect to the Equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller has not paid any sales tax on the Equipment in the State of Texas because the Equipment has or will be exported. Any taxes due on or arising out of the transfer of the Equipment out of the State of Texas shall be the obligation of Buyer.

(e) The amounts actually paid by Seller for the Schedule A Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule A . The amounts still due and payable for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . The funds paid by

 

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Seller as a deposit in connection with the Equipment Orders for the Schedule B Equipment are fully and accurately set forth in Schedule B . Seller will furnish to Buyer evidence of all Equipment Orders reasonably acceptable to Buyer on or before January 31, 2008.

(f) There is no state of facts or circumstances known to Seller and not disclosed to Buyer that (i) should be disclosed to Buyer in order not to make any of the representations and warranties contained herein not false or misleading or (ii) otherwise might reasonably be expected to materially affect the Assets or Buyer’s decision to enter into this instrument.

5. Further Assurances . Seller agrees to execute and deliver such other and further instruments and will do such other and further acts as in the reasonable opinion of Buyer may be necessary or desirable to carry out more effectively the intents and purposes of this instrument.

6. Substitution and Subrogation . This instrument is made with full substitution and subrogation of Buyer, its successors and assigns in and to all covenants and warranties heretofore given or made in respect of any of the Assets, and Seller hereby assigns and conveys to Buyer all such covenants and warranties and all of Seller’s rights thereunder.

7. Successors and Assigns . This instrument shall bind and inure to the benefit of Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.

8. Governing Law . This instrument shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas excluding its conflict of laws principles.

9. Entirety and Amendments . This instrument embodies the entire agreement between the parties, superceding all prior agreements and understandings, if any, relating to the subject matter hereof, and may be amended only by written agreement of the parties hereto.

10. Headings . Headings of paragraphs of this instrument are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this instrument.

11. Counterparts . This instrument may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

[signature page follows]

 

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Equipment to Buyer, its successors and assigns forever.

EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first above written.

 

Seller :
VIKING DRILLING, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mike Burnett

Name:  

Mike Burnett

Title:  

Manager

Buyer :
TRANSATLANTIC TURKEY, LTD.
By:  

/s/ Jeffrey S. Mecom

Name:  

Jeffrey S. Mecom

Title:  

Vice President and Corporate Secretary

 

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Schedule A

 

Equipment

   Amount

Downhole Motor & Drilling Jars

   359,768.75

Shipping for 2  7 / 8 " tubing

   20,265.00

Satellite Trailer #2

   38,350.00

Satellite Trailer #7

   34,780.00

Mudlogging Trailer #4

   40,988.45

Casing Running Tools

   226,423.00

6  1 / 4 " Drill Collars

   105,625.00

2  7 / 8 " Tubing

   227,243.50

5" 19.5 Drill Pipe

   690,524.00

3  1 / 2 " Drill Pipe

   612,999.00

Welding Charges

   2,600.00

Lubester & Skid Mount f/I-8

   1,800.00

Casted Lifting Eyes & Bails f/I-9

   3,649.00

Supplies f/I-9

   43,640.00

Supplies f/I-9

   11,800.00


Schedule B

 

Equipment Order

   Deposit Amount

None

   Nil