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What is the timeline for the commencement of pore space reservation and any milestone payments?

Answer – Timeline & Milestone Payments

Based on the information that was released in the Business Wire announcement (dated August 6 2025), the following points can be confirmed:

Item What the release tells us What we don’t know (or is not disclosed)
Agreement length A 10‑year surface‑use and pore‑space reservation agreement between LandBridge and Devon. –
Pore‑space capacity 300,000 bpd of pore‑space capacity will be made available on LandBridge’s East Stateline Ranch and Speed Ranch surface acreage. –
Commencement of pore‑space reservation The press release says, “The pore space reservation will commence 
” but the sentence is truncated in the excerpt you provided. The exact date (e.g., “on the effective date of the agreement,” “upon execution,” “on January 1 2026,” etc.) is not included in the excerpt. The precise start date (whether it is immediate upon signing, on a defined future date, or upon completion of certain regulatory steps) is not disclosed in the portion of the news you supplied.
Milestone payments The summary you gave does not mention any milestone‑payment schedule, amounts, or conditions. Details of any milestone‑based payments (e.g., upfront payment, quarterly/annual payments, or payments tied to specific production or capacity milestones) are not provided in the excerpt.

How to get the missing details

  • Full press release: The full Business Wire article (or the accompanying filing with the SEC, e.g., a Form 8‑K or 10‑K) usually contains a “Terms of the Agreement” section where the exact commencement date and any payment schedule are outlined.
  • Company filings: Both LandBridge (ticker: LB) and Devon Energy (ticker: DVN) may have filed a Form 8‑K or Form 10‑Q that contains the complete agreement terms, including any milestone‑based payments and the exact effective date for the reservation.
  • Investor Relations contacts: Reaching out to the Investor Relations departments of either company can also provide a definitive answer.

Bottom line

  • Commencement: The exact date when the pore‑space reservation starts is not provided in the excerpt you gave.
  • Milestone payments: No information about milestone or other payments is included in the summary you provided.

If you need the exact start date and the payment schedule, you will need to locate the full press release or the companies’ regulatory filings that contain the complete agreement terms.

Other Questions About This News

Does the agreement contain any covenants or restrictions that could limit LandBridge’s ability to enter into other agreements in the Delaware Basin? What is the pricing structure for the pore space reservation – is it a fixed fee, variable per barrel, or a combination? Will this agreement increase LandBridge’s operating expenses (e.g., surface maintenance, infrastructure) and how are those costs accounted for? How will the 10‑year surface use and pore space reservation agreement with Devon affect LandBridge’s revenue and cash flow forecasts? What is the financial term of the agreement (e.g., royalties, lease payments, profit sharing) and how will it affect LandBridge’s earnings per share? How does the 300,000 bpd pore space capacity compare to LandBridge’s existing capacity and utilization rates? What is the impact on LandBridge’s reserve valuations and how might this affect analyst recommendations? What is the expected impact on LandBridge’s free cash flow and dividend sustainability? What is the risk profile for LandBridge, considering potential regulatory, environmental, or operational challenges associated with the 10‑year lease? Will the agreement increase LandBridge’s exposure to oil price volatility given the 300,000 bpd capacity is tied to Devon’s production volumes? How might this transaction affect LandBridge’s stock volatility and trading volume in the short‑term? Are there any upside participation provisions (e.g., profit sharing above a certain production threshold) that could enhance upside for LandBridge? How does this deal impact LandBridge’s balance sheet—will there be additional capital expenditures or debt incurred to support the agreement? How does this deal compare to similar surface‑use agreements that competitors (e.g., Viper Energy, Oasis Petroleum) have negotiated in the Delaware Basin?