Letter Agreement Regarding Operator Election under Joint Exploration Agreement between Westside Energy Operating Company, LP and Forest Oil Corporation (April 4, 2007)

Summary

Westside Energy Operating Company, LP and Forest Oil Corporation agree that Forest will serve as the Operator for nine months following the completion of drilling on the Ellison Estate #1H well, as outlined in their prior Joint Exploration and Joint Operating Agreements. During this period, both companies will form a Completion Project Team led by Westside's Operations Manager. The agreement is confirmed by signatures from both parties and is effective upon acceptance.

EX-10.16 14 ex1016.txt LETTER AGREEMENT - FOREST OIL CORP. 04/04/2007 EXHIBIT 10.16 WESTSIDE ENERGY OPERATING COMPANY, LP 3131 TURTLE CREEK BLVD., SUITE 1300 DALLAS, TEXAS 75219 OFFICE ###-###-#### * 469 ###-###-#### FAX WWW.WESTSIDEENERGY.COM ---------------------- APRIL 4, 2007 Forest Oil Corporation Attn: Vic Luszcz 707 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3600 Denver, CO 80202 Re: Joint Exploration Agreement Election of Operator Dear Vic: Pursuant to the Joint Exploration Agreement dated June 26, 2006 (the "JEA") and the Joint Operating Agreement (the "JOA") that was attached to JEA, Westside is hereby proposing to consent/elect Forest as the named Operator for a period of nine (9) months, which will begin at the end of drilling operations on the Ellison Estate #1H well. Additionally, during this nine (9) month period, Forest and Westside will for a "Completion Project Team" that will have Brian Gross (Westside's Operations Manager) as the Project Team Leader. If Forest is in agreement with the above statements, please indicate by signing below and returning this letter via email or facsimile. Sincerely, /s/ Douglas G. Manner Douglas G. Manner Chief Executive Officer DGM/ag ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO: /s/ Vic Luszcz Forest Oil Corporation Printed Name:Vic Luszcz