Re: COPY OF THE NDA

Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for your thoughtful review of the NDA and for your detailed feedback. I’m glad to hear the due diligence framework aligns well with your expectations. Regarding the exit provisions, I agree that additional clarification would be beneficial. My intention was for the clause to apply primarily to material events such as regulatory changes, failure to meet agreed performance obligations, or significant breaches impacting the viability of the arrangement. Financial responsibilities in such circumstances would ideally be allocated proportionally based on each party’s obligations and exposure at the time of termination, though I’m very open to refining the language together to ensure clarity and fairness for all parties involved. As for the meeting, yes — I’m still available to connect with you today. Your availability between 9:00–11:00 a.m. Houston time works well on my end. The Beaumont precedent you mentioned is very interesting and could indeed be relevant, particularly if infrastructure alignment and regional policy considerations become part of the broader discussion. I’d appreciate hearing more of your perspective on that during our call. Thank you again for the careful attention you’ve given this matter. I look forward to continuing the discussion and moving toward a strong and practical framework together. Respectfully in representation.   Yours Faithfully Mr. Abdul Azizi Al-Kuwari Senior Investment Manager HD Office Consult Address: The Prism Tower 26th Floor Suit-10-11 https://deref-mail.com/mail/client/unQ48Fjw2IA/dereferrer/?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fderef-mail.com%2Fmail%2Fclient%2F3jafnGu521o%2Fdereferrer%2F%3FredirectUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fderef-mail.com%252Fmail%252Fclient%252Fg766A5eQPDw%252Fdereferrer%252F%253FredirectUrl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.google.com%25252Fmaps%25252Fsearch%25252F139%25252C%25252BAl%25252BMustaqbal%25252BStreet%25252BBusiness%25252BBay%25253Fentry%25253Dgmail%252526source%25253Dg https://deref-mail.com/mail/client/unQ48Fjw2IA/dereferrer/?redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fderef-mail.com%2Fmail%2Fclient%2F3jafnGu521o%2Fdereferrer%2F%3FredirectUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fderef-mail.com%252Fmail%252Fclient%252Fg766A5eQPDw%252Fdereferrer%252F%253FredirectUrl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.google.com%25252Fmaps%25252Fsearch%25252F139%25252C%25252BAl%25252BMustaqbal%25252BStreet%25252BBusiness%25252BBay%25253Fentry%25253Dgmail%252526source%25253Dg , Za'abeel Dubai UAE. WhatsApp No: +971 52 680 3792     Disclaimer: IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s)only. if you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies From: <[redacted]> To: <[redacted]> Date: Thu, 07 May 2026 13:12:24 +0100 Subject: Re: COPY OF THE NDA Dear Mr. Al-Kuwari, Thank you so much for sending over the NDA — I appreciate the effort in putting it together. I’ve been reviewing it carefully, and it’s actually quite thorough, especially the part about due diligence timelines. I do have a small concern though — the clause about "exit provisions" seems a bit broad. Would it be possible to clarify what kind of triggers would initiate an exit, and how the financial responsibilities would be allocated in the event of a material breach or change in regulatory policy? Also, just to be sure — are you still planning to meet tomorrow? I’ve been up early this morning, actually, and I’ve been thinking about the pipeline access you mentioned — I recall a project near Beaumont where a similar zoning shift was approved after a local energy group pushed for infrastructure alignment. It made me wonder if that precedent might be relevant here. I’ll be free between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Houston time tomorrow, or again from 2 to 4 p.m. if that’s more convenient. I’m currently in the middle of a morning coffee run and have a few minutes to spare before heading to the office. Looking forward to your thoughts — and hopefully we can move forward with a solid plan. Warm regards, Danny Smith Houston, Texas Attorney & Oil & Gas Litigation Specialist (Work phone: +17163259415) P.S. Just finished a quick walk to the corner store — bought some local honey. Thought of you while sipping my coffee. That’s how I feel about this — steady, grounded, and full of potential. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415