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Amount of (increase) decrease in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow as a result of sales and transfers of oil and gas produced.

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Timing and other.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow as a result of passage of time.

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Amount of increase in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow as a result of purchases of minerals in place.

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Revenue derived from sale of oil and gas exploratory and developmental prospects.

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