UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

FORM 10-Q

[X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2023

[  ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________.

Commission File Number:0-17204000-17204

AMERICAN NOBLE GAS INC

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DelawareNevada20-312642787-3574612

(State or other jurisdiction

of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1190015612 College Blvd Suite 310, Overland Park, , Lenexa, KS 6621066219

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(913) 948-9512955-0532

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [  ]Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company [X]
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

IndicateAs of August 10, 2023, the numberregistrant had 22,924,515 shares of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of capital, as of the latest practicable date:common stock, $0.0001 par value per share outstanding.

ClassOutstanding at November 10, 2017
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value7,712,569

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
PART I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Balance Sheets: SeptemberJune 30, 2017 (unaudited)2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 201620223
Condensed Statements of Operations: Three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 20162022 (Unaudited)4
Condensed StatementStatements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit: NineThree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2022 (Unaudited)5
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows: NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 20162022 (Unaudited)6
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2738
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3555
Item 4. Controls and Procedures3555
PART II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings3655
Item 1A Risk Factors55
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3756
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities3756
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures3756
Item 5. Other Information3756
Item 6. Exhibits3756
Signatures38
Exhibits3957

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAMERICAN NOBLE GAS INC

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Balance Sheets

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  (unaudited)      (unaudited)    
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $6,936  $12,339  $412,793  $10,163 
Accrued receivable  24,086   47,423 
Prepaid expenses  20,506   12,617 
                
Total current assets  6,936   12,339   457,385   70,203 
Oil and gas properties and equipment:        
Oil and gas properties and equipment  1,217,016   1,217,026 
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and impairment  (1,135,151)  (1,128,339)
        
Property and equipment, net  81,865   88,687 
        
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC, LLC  1,130,928   1,101,461 
                
Total assets $6,936  $12,339  $1,670,178  $1,260,351 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable $6,000,216  $5,965,329  $1,447,764  $1,387,893 
Accrued liabilities (including $788,520 due to related party at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016)  3,446,906   3,161,290 
Income tax liability  150,000   150,000 
Accrued interest  364,104   277,369 
Asset retirement obligations  1,716,003   1,716,003 
Secured convertible note payable-current  1,989,222   91,736 
Convertible notes payable-short term  1,325,000   1,285,000 
Accrued liabilities  1,201,037   1,159,403 
Accrued interest - $1,925 and $1,501 to related parties as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  72,975   244,038 
Accrued dividends  147,416   77,124 
Warrant derivative liability  210,094   577,269 
Convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discount  1,266,204   1,312,500 
        
Total current liabilities  14,991,451   12,646,727   4,345,490   4,758,227 
                
Secured convertible note payable-long term     49,592 
Derivative liabilities  105,079   183,430 
Total long-term liabilities  105,079   233,022 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)        
Asset retirement obligations  1,734,922   1,732,486 
Convertible promissory notes, net of unamortized discount - related parties  28,665   28,665 
        
Total liabilities  6,109,077   6,519,378 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)  -   - 
        
Stockholders’ deficit:                
Preferred stock; par value $.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016      
Common stock, par value $.0001 per share, authorized 75,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 7,712,569 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016  771   771 
Preferred stock; par value $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares
authorized;
        
- Series A Convertible Preferred stock; – 27,778 shares authorized with stated/liquidation value of $100 per share, 25,276 and 25,526 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  3   3 
- Series B Convertible Preferred stock; – 50,000 shares authorized with stated/liquidation value of $100 per share, 7,500 and -0- shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  1    
Preferred stock, value  1    
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 22,924,515 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and 21,924,515 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022  2,292   2,192 
Additional paid-in capital  109,080,273   109,080,273   118,350,847   117,369,198 
Accumulated deficit  (124,170,638)  (121,948,454)  (122,792,042)  (122,630,420)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (15,089,594)  (12,867,410)  (4,438,899)  (5,259,027)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $6,936  $12,339  $1,670,178  $1,260,351 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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AMERICAN NOBLE GAS, INC.

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.(formerly Infinity Energy Resources, Inc.)

Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

  Three months ended
September 30,
  Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative expenses $103,531  $107,703  $365,906  $339,199 
Stock-based compensation           7,598 
Total operating expenses  103,531   107,703   365,906   346,797 
                 
Operating loss  (103,531)  (107,703)  (365,906)  (346,797)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Interest expense  (29,048)  (27,455)  (86,735)  (134,972)
Change in fair value of secured convertible note payable  (166,431)  (2,807)  (1,847,894)  (67,591)
Change in derivative fair value  40,186   50,062   78,351   167,830 
Total other income (expense)  (155,293)  19,800   (1,856,278)  (34,733)
                 
Loss before income taxes  (258,824)  (87,903)  (2,222,184)  (381,530)
Income tax expense (benefit)            
                 
Net loss $(258,824) $(87,903) $(2,222,184) $(381,530)
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share:                
Basic $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.29) $(0.06)
Diluted $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.29) $(0.06)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted  7,712,569   7,690,227   7,712,569   6,498,312 

(Unaudited)

  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
             
Revenues $4,041  $43,563  $12,965  $68,868 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Oil and gas lease operating expense  133,687   56,178   163,292   142,714 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  3,411   30,834   6,822   61,668 
Accretion of asset retirement obligation  1,218   302   2,436   580 
Oil and gas production related taxes     82      110 
Other general and administrative expenses  119,644   479,437   531,492   848,144 
                 
Total operating expenses  257,960   566,833   704,042   1,053,216 
                 
Operating loss  (253,919)  (523,270)  (691,077)  (984,348)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC, LLC  (10,346)  114,336   29,467   114,336 
Interest expense  (22,927)  (332,234)  (60,339)  (425,790)
Gain on exchange and extinguishment of liabilities  24,190      193,152    
Change in warrant derivative fair value  (292)     367,175    
                 
Total other income (expense)  (9,375)  (217,898)  529,455   (311,454)
                 
Loss before income taxes  (263,294)  (741,168)  (161,622)  (1,295,802)
Income tax (expense) benefit            
                 
Net loss  (263,294)  (741,168)  (161,622)  (1,295,802)
                 
Convertible preferred stock dividends  (73,116)  (52,289)  (136,057)  (105,150)
                 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(336,410) $(793,457) $(297,679) $(1,400,952)
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share:                
Basic $(0.01) $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.07)
Diluted $(0.01) $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.07)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted  22,524,515   20,550,904   22,441,182   19,882,501 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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AMERICAN NOBLE GAS INC

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed StatementStatements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit

Nine months ended September 30, 2017(unaudited)

(Unaudited)

  Shares  Amount        Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
  

Series A

Preferred Stock

 

 

Series B

Preferred Stock

 

 Common Stock  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2021  22,076  $2             $          19,012,015  $1,901  $115,522,952  $(118,690,345) $(3,165,490)
                                     
Stock-based compensation                    229,906      229,906 
                                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to conversion of convertible preferred stock  (800)           250,000   25   (25)      
                                     
Accrual of preferred stock dividends                    (52,861)     (52,861)
                                     
Net loss                       (554,634)  (554,634)
                                     
Balance, March 31, 2022  21,276   2         19,262,015   1,926   115,699,972   (119,244,979)  (3,543,079)
                                     
Stock-based compensation                    378,341      378,341 
                                     
Issuance of common stock in association with the issuance of convertible bridge notes payable              425,000   42   196,112      196,154 
                                     
Issuance of restricted common stock as compensation              1,550,000   155   (155)      
                                     
Issuance of detachable warrants to purchase common stock in association with issuance of convertible bridge note payable                    136,574      136,574 
                                     
Issuance of Series A preferred stock with detachable common stock purchase warrants  5,000   1               499,999      500,000 
                                     
Issuance of common stock pursuant to conversion of preferred stock  (1,900)  (1)        593,750   60   (59)      
                                     
Accrual of preferred stock dividends                    (52,289)     (52,289)
                                     
Net loss                       (741,168)  (741,168)
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2022  24,376  $2     $   21,830,765  $2,183  $116,858,495  $(119,986,147) $(3,125,467)
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2022  25,526  $3     $   21,924,515  $2,192  $117,369,198  $(122,630,420) $(5,259,027)
                                     
Stock-based compensation                    246,091      246,091 
                                     
Issuance of common stock upon conversion
convertible notes payable and accrued interest
              500,000   50   49,950      50,000 
                                     
Accrual of preferred stock dividends                    (62,941)     (62,941)
                                     
Net income                       101,672   101,672 
                                     
Balance, March 31, 2023  25,526   3         22,424,515   2,242   117,602,298   (122,528,748)  (4,924,205)
Balance  25,526  $3   -   -   22,424,515  $2,242  $117,602,298  $(122,528,748) $(4,924,205)
                                     
Stock-based compensation                    71,716      71,716 
                                     
Issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred stock with detachable common stock purchase warrants for cash        7,500   1         749,999       750,000 
                                     
Issuance of common stock upon conversion
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
  (250)  ()        500,000   50   (50)      
                                     
Accrual of preferred stock dividends                    (73,116)     (73,116)
                                     
Net loss                       (263,294)  (263,294)
Net income (loss)                         (263,294)  (263,294)
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2023  25,276  $3   7,500  $1   22,924,515  $2,292  $118,350,847  $(122,792,042) $(4,438,899)
Balance  25,276  $3   7,500  $1   22,924,515  $2,292  $118,350,847  $(122,792,042) $(4,438,899)

  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2016  7,712,569  $771  $109,080,273  $(121,948,454) $(12,867,410)
                     
Net loss           (2,222,184)  (2,222,184)
                     
Balance, September 30, 2017  7,712,569  $771  $109,080,273  $(124,170,638) $(15,089,594)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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AMERICAN NOBLE GAS INC

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

 Nine months ended
September 30,
  2023  2022 
 2017  2016  

For the six months ended

June 30,

 
      2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net loss $(2,222,184) $(381,530) $(161,622) $(1,295,802)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC, LLC  (29,467)  (114,336)
Change in warrant derivative fair value  (367,175)   
Stock-based compensation     7,598   317,807   608,247 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  (78,351)  (167,830)
Change in fair value of senior convertible note  1,847,894   67,591 
Amortization of debt discount     53,297 
Change in operations assets and liabilities:        
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  407,238   382,897 
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable  (193,152)   
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  6,822   61,668 
Accretion of asset retirement obligations  2,436   580 
Amortization of discount on convertible notes payable     389,651 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable  23,337   (8,729)
Increase in prepaid expenses  (7,889)  (1,967)
Increase in accounts payable  59,871   214,956 
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities  41,634   2,055 
Increase in accrued interest  25,793   424 
        
Net cash used in operating activities  (43,403)  (37,977)  (281,605)  (143,253)
                
Cash flows from investing activities:              
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities      
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC, LLC     (850,000)
Investment in Hugoton Gas Field participation agreement     (314,753)
Investment in oil and gas properties and equipment     (15,224)
Net cash used in investing activities     (1,179,977)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Proceeds from issuance of senior convertible note payable  40,000   35,000 
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable     1,200,000 
Repayment of convertible note payable     (425,000)
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock with detachable common stock purchase warrants  750,000   500,000 
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock  (65,765)  (105,150)
        
Net cash provided by financing activities  40,000   35,000   684,235   1,169,850 
                
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (5,403)  (2,977)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  402,630   (153,380)
                
Cash and cash equivalents:                
Beginning  12,339   3,734   10,163   260,590 
Ending $6,936  $757  $412,793  $107,210 
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest $  $  $

34,547

  $34,027 
Cash paid for taxes $  $  $  $ 
Supplemental noncash disclosures:        
Issuance of common stock for principal and interest payments on senior convertible note payable $  $231,819 
Warrant derivatives issued in connection with notes payable and extensions $  $851 
Issuance of common stock purchase warrants for debt issuance costs $  $1,212 
        
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Accrual of dividends on Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock $70,292  $ 
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest $50,000  $ 
Conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock $50  $85 

Modification of warrant exercise price pursuant to dilutive issuance of Series B Preferred Stock

 $

126

  $ 
Issuance of restricted common stock attributable to issuance of notes payable $  $196,154 
Issuance of detachable common stock purchase warrants attributable to issuance of convertible notes payable $  $136,574 
Issuance of restricted common stock as compensation $  $155 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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AMERICAN NOBLE GAS, INC.

INFINITY ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

(unaudited)June 30, 2023

Note 1 – Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

Infinity Energy Resources,American Noble Gas, Inc. (collectively, “we,” “ours,” “us,” “Infinity” or the “Company”) has prepared the accompanying condensed financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our condensed balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2017the remainder of 2023 due to various factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC.

Nature of Operations

The Company has assessed various opportunities and strategic alternatives involving the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas oil producing properties in the United States, including the possibility of acquiring businesses or assets that provide support services for the production of oil and gas in the United States.

As a result, we are now involved with the following oil and gas producing properties:

Central Kansas Uplift - On April 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of the Central Kansas Uplift Properties, for a purchase price of $900,000. The Central Kansas Uplift Properties include the production and mineral rights/leasehold for oil and gas properties, subject to overriding royalties to third parties, in the Central Kansas Uplift geological formation covering over 11,000 contiguous acres (the “Properties”). The purchase of the Properties included the existing production equipment, infrastructure and ownership of 11 square miles of existing 3-D seismic data on the acreage. The Properties include a horizontal producing well, horizontal saltwater injection well, conventional saltwater disposal well and two conventional vertical producing wells, which currently produce from the Reagan Sand Zone with an approximate depth of 3,600 feet.

We commenced rework of the existing production wells after completion of the acquisition of the Properties and have performed testing and evaluation of the existence of noble gas reserves on the Properties including helium, argon and other rare earth minerals/gases. Testing of the Properties for noble gas reserves has provided encouraging but not conclusive results and the Company has yet to determine the possibility of commercializing the noble gas reserves on the Properties. The Company plans to assess the Properties’ existing oil and gas reserves while continuing the evaluation of the existence of new oil and gas zones and other mineral reserves and specifically the noble gas reserves that the Properties may hold.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift considering the reduced net cash flows from the sale of crude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and higher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and is considering the reworking the conventional wells on the property to emphasize crude oil production that may be present behind casing pipe in the deeper producing zones. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $712,812 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Central Kansas Uplift properties to zero as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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Hugoton Gas Field Farm-Out - On April 4, 2022, the Company acquired a 40% participation in a Farmout Agreement by and between Sunflower Exploration, LLC as the Farmee and Scout Energy Partners as Farmor (“Scout”) with regards to its oil and gas interests in the Hugoton Gas Field, located in Haskell and Finney Counties, Kansas. The Company has joined three other parties to explore for and develop potential oil, natural gas, noble gases and brine minerals on the properties underlying the Farmout Agreement (collectively the “Hugoton JV”).

The Farmout Agreement covers drilling and completion of up to 50 wells, with the first exploratory well spudded on May 7, 2022. The Hugoton JV will utilize Scout’s existing infrastructure assets including water disposal, gas gathering and helium processing. The Farmout Agreement provides the Hugoton JV with rights to take in-kind and market its share of helium at the tailgate of Jayhawk Gas Plant, which will enable the Hugoton JV to market and sell the helium produced at prevailing market prices.

The Hugoton JV also acquired the right to all brine minerals subject to a ten percent (10%) royalty to Scout, across Finney and Haskell Counties. Brine minerals are harvested from the formation water produced from active, and to be drilled, oil and gas wells and may include a variety of dissolved minerals including bromine and iodine. The Hugoton JV plans to target brine minerals with commercial quantities of bromine and iodine. The Company through the Hugoton JV is currently developing proprietary technology to recover brine minerals, particularly with respect to bromine, which is well underway and has demonstrated recovery efficiency and is expected to be available for use in existing and future development wells.

The Hugoton JV believes that its unconventional theory has not previously been targeted for exploration by historical operations in the field. The initial exploratory well was spud on May 7, 2022 near Garden City, Kansas, with production casing set after testing and completion logs identified at least two potential zones with substantial gas and helium reserves. The initial well was completed upon the successful perforation across two lower intervals of the Chase group of formations. The fracture stimulation was completed in two stages during June 2022. The well was connected to the pipeline and commenced commercial production and sales of natural gas, natural gas liquids and helium on August 17, 2022. The Company is pursuingcontinuing to evaluate the explorationinitial flows of both natural gas and helium to determine its plan for additional wells on the farmout and whether it should attempt to extend the time period before it has to drill additional wells in Hugoton Gas Field per the farm-out agreement.

The Company performed the ceiling test to assess potential impairment of the capitalized costs relative to its Hugoton Gas Field Project. The ceiling test indicated an impairment charge of $192,762 was required to reduce the total capitalized costs to $88,687 as of December 31, 2022. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $192,762 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Hugoton Gas Field properties to $88,687 as of December 31, 2022. The Company recorded an addition to depreciation and amortization expense of $3,411 during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Investment in GMDOC, LLC - On May 3, 2022, the Company entered into an operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company acquired 17 (or 60.7143%) of 28 limited liability membership interests (the “Interests”) in GMDOC, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company (“GMDOC”), for an aggregate purchase price of $4,037,500, and was subsequently admitted as a member of GMDOC.

The Company paid the cash contribution for the membership interests of $850,000, during May 2022. The remainder of the Company’s capital contribution, or $3,187,500, was financed by the Bank Loan (as defined below).

GMDOC had previously acquired 70% of the working interests (the “Acquisition”) in certain oil and gas resourcesleases (the “GMDOC Leases”) from Castelli Energy, L.L.C., an Oklahoma limited liability company (“Castelli”). The GMDOC Leases cover approximately 10,000 acres located in Southern Kansas near the PerlasOklahoma border. The GMDOC Leases currently produce approximately 100 barrels of oil per day and Tyra concession blocks offshore Nicaragua in1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day on a gross basis.

GMDOC is managed by two members: Darrah Oil Company, LLC, and Grand Mesa Operating Company, (collectively the Caribbean Sea (the “Nicaraguan Concessions” or “Concessions”“Managing Members”), which contain a total of approximately 1.4 million acres. The Company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary Infinity Oil and Gas of Texas, Inc. in 2012 and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Infinity Oil and Gas of Wyoming, Inc., was administratively dissolved in 2009.also serve as the operating companies under the GMDOC Leases.

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Going Concern

The Company has been pursuingincurred losses from operations, has a stockholders’ deficit, incurred net cash used in operating activities and has a significant working capital deficit as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company must raise substantial amounts of debt and equity capital from other sources in the future in order to fund (i) the development of the Properties acquired on April 1, 2021; (ii) our obligations for exploration and development under the Hugoton Farmout Agreement; (iii) normal day-to-day operations and corporate overhead; and (iv) outstanding debt and other financial obligations as they become due, as described below. Most of the Company’s outstanding debt and other financial obligations are currently past due and the Company must negotiate forbearance and/or restructuring agreements with the holders of such debt. These are substantial operational and financial issues that must be successfully addressed during 2023 and beyond.

The Company has made substantial progress in resolving many of its existing financial obligations and acquiring oil and gas producing properties to deploy its new operational strategy during the period through June 30, 2023.

The Company will have significant financial commitments executing its planned exploration and development of the Nicaraguan Concessions, which represents its principal assetProperties and onlythe Hugoton Gas Field. The Company may find it necessary to raise substantial amounts of debt or equity capital to fund such exploration and development project. On March 5, 2009 Infinity signed the contracts relating to its Nicaraguan Concessions. Infinity has conducted activities to develop geological information from the processing and evaluation of 2-D seismic data that was acquired for the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Company has identified multiple sites for exploratory drilling and intends to plan the initial exploratory well on the Perlas Block in order to determine the existence of commercial hydrocarbon reserves, subject to receipt from the Nicaraguan government of authorizations for the drilling of up to five wells, financing and satisfaction of other conditions. In order to meet its obligations under the Perlas Block of the Nicaraguan Concession, the Company had to drill its initial exploratory well during 2016, which did not occur. As a result of this and other defaults, the Company is in default of the Perlas development plan and may lose its rights under the Nicaraguan Concessions. The work plan on the Tyra block now requires the Company to shoot additional seismic prior to the commencement of exploratory drilling. The Company is seeking a waiver of the additional seismic mapping on the Tyra Block and extension of time to complete its initial well from the Nicaraguan government. The Company has not been able to pay the 2016 and 2017 area fees and training fees for both the Perlas and Tyra blocks as required under the Nicaraguan Concessions and is in technical default. The Company is attempting to negotiate extensions, waivers and/or new Perlas and Tyra Concession agreements with the Nicaraguan government at September 30, 2017 to cure such defaults. There can be no assurance whether it will be able to obtain such extensions, waivers and/or new agreements that will cure its various defaults under the Nicaraguan Concessions. The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. There can be no assurance whether the Company will be able to cure its various defaults under the Nicaraguan Concessions and obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan Concessions.

On May 7, 2015, the Company completed the private placement (the “May 2015 Private Placement”) of a $12.0 million principal amount Secured Convertible Note (the “Note”) and a common stock purchase warrant to purchase 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant”) with an institutional investor (the “Investor”). At the closing, the Investor acquired the Note by paying $450,000 in cash and issuing a promissory note, secured by cash, with a principal amount of $9,550,000 (the “Investor Note”).

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On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified the Company that it elected to effect an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a) of the Investor Note of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchange for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 as of the date of the exchange. The Investor requested the Company to deliver a new convertible note (the “Replacement Note”) with respect to the remaining principal balance of $2,197,231 to replace the Convertible Note. The Replacement Note provides for a one-year maturity from May 7, 2017, a conversion price of $0.50 per share and is due in monthly installment payments through May 2018 either in cash or stock, among other terms. The Company plans to negotiate with the Investor regarding the issuance of the Replacement Note under the terms of the financing and taking into consideration that the Investor only funded $510,000 in the entire transaction, but there can be no assurance that it will be successful in this regard.

The Note was to mature on the three-year anniversary of its issuance, bore interest at 8% per annum, and was convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at $5.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”). As a part of the May 2015 Private Placement, the Company issued a Warrant to the Investor giving it the right to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The Warrant is exercisable commencing nine months from the date of issuance for a period of seven years from the date of issuance. The Note ranked senior to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness and is secured by all the assets of the Company, excluding the Concessions. The proposed Replacement Note would have the same security interest as the Convertible Note.

In addition, the Company continues to seek offers from industry operators and other third parties for interests in the acreage in the Nicaraguan ConcessionsProperties in exchange for cash and a carried interest in exploration and development operations or other joint venture arrangement.

Going Concern

As reflected in the accompanying statements of operations, the Company has had a history of losses. In addition, the Company has a significant working capital deficit, has notes payable that are in default and is currently experiencing substantial liquidity issues. In addition, the Company’s most significant asset and its primary business plan is the exploration and development of the Nicaraguan Concessions which are now in default and in risk of being terminated.

The Company has relied on raising debt and equity capital in recent years in order to fund its ongoing maintenance/expenditure obligations under the Nicaraguan Concession, for its day-to-day operations and its corporate overhead because it has generated no operating revenues or cash flows in recent history. The $1.0 million December 2013 Note (See Note 3) matured in April 2016 and is currently in technical default and two other notes payable with principal balances of $85,000 as of September 30, 2017 are now in default. The Company is seeking extensions of the maturity date for these notes payable; however, there There can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such extensionsnew funding or what the final terms will be if the lenders agree to such extensions. The Company and its lenders are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of these notes.

The Company is in default of various provisions of the 30-year Concession for both Perlas and Tyra blocks as of September 30, 2017, including (1) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Block during 2016; (2) the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block during 2016; (3) the provision of the Ministry of Energy with the required letters of credit in the amounts totaling $1,356,227 for the Perlas block and $278,450 for the Tyra block for exploration requirements on the leases; (4) payment of the 2016 and 2017 area fees required for both the Perlas and Tyra which total $97,243; and (5) payment of the 2016 and 2017 training fees required for both the Perlas and Tyra totaling $175,000. The Company is seeking to extend, renew and/or renegotiate the terms of the Nicaraguan Concessions with the Nicaraguan government to cure the defaults. There can be no assurance whether it will be able to extend, renew and/or renegotiate the Nicaraguan Concessions and whether any new terms will be favorable to the Company. The Company has held meetings and is pursuing additional meetingsreach agreements with Nicaraguan Government officials in order to address the pending defaults.

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The Company must raise substantial amounts of debt and equity capital from other sources in the immediate future in order to fund: (1) the annual training program and area fees for 2016 and 2017; (2) required letters of credit to the Nicaraguan Government; (3) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions during 2017; (4) the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions should it be unable to negotiate a waiver of such requirement from the Nicaraguan government; (5) normal day-to-day operations and corporate overhead; and (6) outstanding debtindustry operators and other financial obligations as they become due, including the $1.0 million December 2013 Note, and the two notes payable totaling $85,000, which are in technical default and the Replacement Note, if issued. These are substantial operational and financial issues that must be successfully addressed during 2017third parties or the Company’s ability to satisfy the conditions necessary to maintain and/or renegotiate its Nicaragua Concessions will be in significant doubt.on what terms.

The Company is seeking new outside sources of debt and equity capital in order to fund the substantial needs enumerated above; however, there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such capital or obtain it on favorable terms or within the timeframe necessary to cure the technical defaults existing on the Nicaraguan Concessions or to meet its ongoing requirements relative to drilling the exploratory wells. The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products, and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. These are substantial impediments for the Company to obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan projects.

Due to the uncertainties related to thesethe foregoing matters, there exists substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financials are issued. The unaudited condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and the series of related accounting standard updates that followed, using the modified retrospective method of adoption. Adoption of the ASU did not require an adjustment to the opening balance of equity and did not change the Company’s amount and timing of revenues.

The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from its interests in the sale of oil and natural gas production. To date, such revenues have only included the sale of oil and natural gas however the Company expects to begin generating more substantial revenues from the sale of noble gases in the future. The Company recognizes revenue from its interests in the sales of oil and gas in the period that its performance obligations are satisfied. Performance obligations are satisfied when the customer obtains control of product, when the Company has no further obligations to perform related to the sale, when the transaction price has been determined and when collectability is probable. The sales of oil and gas are made under contracts which the third-party operators of the wells have negotiated with customers, which typically include variable consideration that is based on pricing tied to local indices and volumes delivered in the current month. The Company receives payment from the sale of oil and gas production from one to three months after delivery. At the end of each month when the performance obligation is satisfied, the variable consideration can be reasonably estimated and amounts due from customers are accrued in trade receivables, net in the balance sheets. Variances between the Company’s estimated revenue and actual payments are recorded in the month the payment is received, however, differences have been and are insignificant. The Company’s oil is typically sold at delivery points under contracts terms that are common in our industry.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash consists of cash on hand and demand deposits with financial institutions. The Company’s policy is that all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased would be cash equivalents and would be included along with cash as cash and equivalents.

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in accounts that at times may be in excess of the federally insured limit of $250,000 per bank. The Company minimizes this risk by placing its cash deposits with several financial institutions if necessary to remain below the federally insured limit of $250,000 per bank. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the uninsured balance amounted to $152,630 and $-0-, respectively.

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Convertible Instruments

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470- 20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)” which is intended to reduce complexity in applying GAAP to certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The guidance in ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by removing the existing guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-20, Debt: Debt with Conversion and Other Options that requires entities to account for beneficial conversion features and cash conversion features in equity, separately from the host convertible debt or preferred stock. The guidance in ASC 470-20 applies to convertible instruments for which the embedded conversion features are not required to be bifurcated from the host contract and accounted for as derivatives. In addition, the amendments revise the scope exception from derivative accounting in ASC 815-40 for freestanding financial instruments and embedded features that are both indexed to the issuer’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity, by removing certain criteria required for equity classification. These amendments are expected to result in more freestanding financial instruments qualifying for equity classification (and, therefore, not accounted for as derivatives), as well as fewer embedded features requiring separate accounting from the host contract. The amendments in ASU 2020-06 further revise the guidance in ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to require entities to calculate diluted earnings per share (EPS) for convertible instruments by using the if-converted method. In addition, entities must presume share settlement for purposes of calculating diluted EPS when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares.

The Company early adopted ASU 2020-06 effective January 1, 2021 and applied ASU 2020-06 to all outstanding financial instruments as of January 1, 2021.

Conversion options that contain variable settlement features such as provisions to adjust the conversion price upon subsequent issuances of equity or equity linked securities at exercise prices more favorable than that featured in the hybrid contract generally result in their bifurcation from the host instrument.

Derivative Instruments

The Company accounts for derivative instruments or hedging activities under the provisions of ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging. ASC 815 requires the Company to record derivative instruments at their fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive earnings (loss) and are recognized in the statement of earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges, if any, are recognized in earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment are recognized in earnings.

The purpose of hedging is to provide a measure of stability to the Company’s cash flows in an environment of volatile oil and gas prices and to manage the exposure to commodity price risk. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and during the periods then ended, the Company had no oil and natural gas derivative arrangements outstanding.

As a result of certain terms, conditions and features included in certain common stock purchase warrants issued by the Company (Notes 4 and 11), those warrants were required to be accounted for as derivatives at estimated fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of the Company’s accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term notes represent the estimated fair value due to the short-term nature of the accounts.

In accordance with ASC Topic 820 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), the Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets, liabilities or a group of assets or liabilities, such as a business.

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ASC 820 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

Level 1 —Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 —Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities).
Level 3 —Significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value.

The estimated fair value of warrant derivative liabilities, which are related to detachable warrants issued in connection with the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”) were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per Share (the “Common Stock”) and current interest rates. The fair values for the warrant derivatives as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were classified under the fair value hierarchy as Level 3.

The following table represents the Company’s hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

June 30, 2023 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Liabilities:                
Warrant derivative liabilities $  $  $210,094  $210,094 
  $  $  $210,094  $210,094 

December 31, 2022 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Liabilities:                
Warrant derivative liabilities $  $  $577,269  $577,269 
  $  $  $577,269  $577,269 

There were no changes in valuation techniques or reclassifications of fair value measurements between Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

Management Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates with regardinclude, but are not limited to, the financial statements include the estimated carrying valueoil and gas reserves; depreciation, depletion and amortization of unproved properties, the estimatedproved oil and gas properties; future cash flows from oil and gas properties; impairment of long-lived assets; fair value of derivative liabilities, securedderivatives; asset retirement obligations, our control over equity method investments, fair value of equity compensation; warrants issued in connection with convertible note payable, stock-based awards and overriding royalty interests, anddebt; the realization of deferred tax assets.assets; fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations.

ConcentrationsOil and gas properties

Central Kansas Uplift Properties - On April 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of the Properties, under the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, for a purchase price of $900,000. The Company’s businesspurchase of the Properties included the existing production equipment, infrastructure and ownership of 11 square miles of existing 3-D seismic data on the acreage. The Properties include a horizontal producing well, horizontal saltwater injection well, conventional saltwater disposal well and two conventional vertical producing wells, which currently produce from the Reagan Sand Zone with an approximate depth of 3,600 feet.

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The Company has performed workovers of the wells subsequent to the Properties purchase which was necessary to put the lease back into production status. Therefore, these tangible and intangible workover costs were expensed as lease operating expenses rather than capitalized in the full cost pool through December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company is currently evaluating the Properties for oil and gas reserves and specifically the potential for noble gas reserves such as helium, argon and krypton. Based on these evaluations, the Company may redirect its efforts to the production of noble gases rather than crude oil on the Properties. These noble gas evaluation costs have also been expensed as lease operating costs through June 30, 2023.

Hugoton Gas Field Farm-Out -The first exploratory well commenced on May 7, 2022 near Garden City, Kansas with a goal to evaluate its unconventional theory of where substantial oil, natural gas and noble gases may be present in the Hugoton Gas Field. The initial well in which the Company has acquired a 40% participation together with three other venture partners was spud on May 7, 2022 with production casing set after testing and completion logs identified at least two potential zones with substantial gas and helium reserves.

The initial well was completed upon the successful perforation across two lower intervals of the Chase group of formations. The fracture stimulation was completed in two stages during June 2022. The well was connected to the pipeline and commenced commercial production on August 17, 2022. The Company is continuing to evaluate the initial flows of both natural gas and helium to determine its plan consistsfor additional wells on the farmout and whether it should attempt to extend the time period before it has to drill additional wells in Hugoton Gas Field per the farm-out agreement.

Full Cost Accounting

The accounting for, and disclosure of, developingoil and gas producing activities require that we choose between two GAAP alternatives: the Nicaraguan Concessionsfull cost method or the successful efforts method. We adopted and it expectsuse the full cost method of accounting, which involves capitalizing all exploration, exploitation, development and acquisition costs. Once we incur costs, they are recorded in the depletable pool of proved properties or in unproved properties, collectively, the full cost pool. Our unproved property costs, which include unproved oil and gas properties, properties under development, and major development projects, were zero as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and are not subject to depletion. We review our unproved oil and gas property costs on a quarterly basis to assess for impairment and transfer unproved costs to proved properties as a result of extensions or discoveries from drilling operations or determination that no proved reserves are attributable to such costs. We expect these costs to be activeevaluated in Nicaragua forone to seven years and transferred to the foreseeable future, given sufficient capital and curing the defaults under the Nicaraguan Concessions. The political climate in Nicaragua could become unstable and subject to radical change over a short period of time. In the event of a significant negative change in political and economic stability in the vicinity of the Nicaraguan Concessions or of the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing, the Company might be forced to abandon or suspend its efforts and its rights under its Nicaraguan Concessions.

Foreign Currency

The United States dollar is the functional currency for the Company’s operations. Although the Company’s acquisition and exploration activities have been conducted in Nicaragua, a significantdepletable portion of the paymentsfull cost pool during that time. The full cost pool is comprised of intangible drilling costs, lease and well equipment and exploration and development costs incurred plus acquired proved and unproved leaseholds.

When we acquire significant amounts of undeveloped acreage, we capitalize interest on the acquisition costs in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 835-20 for explorationCapitalization of Interest. When the unproved property costs are moved to proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas properties, or the properties are sold, we cease capitalizing interest.

Capitalized costs to acquire oil and natural gas properties are depreciated and depleted on a units-of-production basis based on estimated proved reserves. Capitalized costs of exploratory wells and development costs are depreciated and depleted on a units-of-production basis based on estimated proved developed reserves. Under this method, the sum of the full cost pool, excluding the book value of unproved properties, and all estimated future development costs are divided by the total estimated quantities of proved reserves. This rate is applied to our total production for the quarter, and the appropriate expense is recorded. Support equipment and other property, plant and equipment related to oil and gas producing activities, as well as property, plant and equipment unrelated to oil and gas producing activities, are denominated in United States dollars. The Company expectsrecorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

Sales, dispositions and other oil and gas property retirements are accounted for as adjustments to the full cost pool, with no recognition of gain or loss, unless the disposition would significantly alter the amortization rate and/or the relationship between capitalized costs and Proved Reserves.

Pursuant to Rule 4-10(c)(4) of Regulation S-X, at the end of each quarterly period, companies that a significant portion of its required and discretionary expenditures in the foreseeable future will also be denominated in United States dollars. Any foreign currency gains and losses are included in the results of operations in the period in which they occur. The Company does not have any cash accounts denominated in foreign currencies.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash consists of cash on hand and demand deposits with financial institutions. Although the Company had minimal cash as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, it is the Company’s policy that all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased would be cash equivalents and would be included along with cash as cash and equivalents.

Oil and Gas Properties

The Company followsuse the full cost method of accounting for explorationtheir oil and development activities. Accordingly, allgas properties must compute a limitation on capitalized costs, incurred inor ceiling test. The ceiling test involves comparing the acquisition, exploration,net book value of the full cost pool, after taxes, to the full cost ceiling limitation defined below. In the event the full cost ceiling is less than the full cost pool, we must record a ceiling test write-down of our oil and developmentgas properties to the value of properties (including coststhe full cost ceiling. The full cost ceiling limitation is computed as the sum of surrendered and abandoned leaseholds, delay lease rentals, dry holes and seismic costs) and the fairpresent value of estimated future costs of site restoration, dismantlement, and abandonment activities are capitalized. Overhead related to development activities is also capitalized duringnet revenues from our proved reserves by applying average prices as prescribed by the acquisition phase.

Depletion of proved oil and gas properties is computed on the units-of-production method, with oil and gas being converted to a common unit of measure based on relative energy content, whereby capitalized costs, as adjusted forSEC Release No. 33-8995, less estimated future development costsexpenditures (based on current costs) to develop and estimated asset retirement costs, are amortized overproduce the total estimated proved reserve quantities. Investments in unproved properties, including capitalized interest and internal costs, are not depleted pending determination of the existence of proved reserves.

Unproved properties are assessed periodically (at least annually) to ascertain whether impairment has occurred. Unproved properties whose costs are individually significant are assessed individually by considering the primary lease terms of the properties, the holding period of the properties, geographic and geologic data obtained relating to the properties, and estimatedreserves, discounted future net cash flows from the properties. Estimated discounted future net cash flows are based on discounted future net revenues associated with probable and possible reserves, risk adjusted as appropriate. Where it is not practicable to assess individually the amount of impairment of properties for which costs are not individually significant, such properties are grouped for purposes of assessing impairment. The amount of impairment assessed is deducted from the costs to be amortized, and reported as a period expense when the impairment is recognized. All unproved property costs as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 relate to the Nicaraguan Concessions. In assessing the unproved property costs for impairment, the Company takes into consideration various information including: (i) the terms of the Concessions, (ii) the status of the Company’s compliance with the Nicaraguan Concessions’ requirements, (iii) the ongoing evaluation of the seismic data, (iv) the commodity prices for oil and gas products, (v) the overall environment related to oil and gas exploration and development projects for unproven targets in unproven regions of the world, (vi) the availability of financing for financial and strategic partners, and (vii) other factors that would impact the viability of a significant long-term oil and gas exploration and development project.

The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. These are substantial impediments for the Company to obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan projects. The Company has performed its impairment tests as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and has concluded that a full impairment reserve should be provided on the costs capitalized for the Nicaraguan Concessions oil and gas properties. All costs related to the Nicaraguan Concessions from January 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 have been charged to operating expenses as incurred.

Pursuant to full cost accounting rules, the Company must perform a “ceiling test” each quarter. The ceiling test provides that capitalized costs less related accumulated depletion and deferred income taxes for each cost center may not exceed the sum of (1) the present value of future net revenue from estimated production of proved oil and gas reserves using prices based on the arithmetic mean of the previous 12 months’ first-of month prices and current costs, including the effects of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges, but excluding the future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations that have been accrued on the balance sheet, and a discount factor ofat 10%;, plus (2) the cost of properties not being amortized if any; plus (3)and the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties included in the costs being amortized, if any; less (4)net of income tax effects relatedeffects.

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The ceiling test is computed using the simple average spot price for the trailing twelve-month period using the first day of each month. The trailing twelve-month reference price was $94.14 per barrel for the West Texas Intermediate oil at Cushing, Oklahoma through December 31, 2022. This reference price for oil is further adjusted for quality factors and regional differentials to differences in the book and tax basisderive estimated future net revenues. Under full cost accounting rules, any ceiling test write-downs of oil and gas properties. If capitalized costs exceed the ceiling, the excess must be charged to expense andproperties may not be reversed in futuresubsequent periods. AsWe recognized an impairment charge of September$905,574 as of June 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022 which is attributable to changing our strategy to exploring for noble gases and away from crude oil production at our Central Kansas Uplift properties which resulted in a large decrease in estimated future cash flows.

The ceiling test calculation is based upon estimates of proved reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves, in projecting the Company did not havefuture rates of production and in the timing of development activities. The accuracy of any proved oilreserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and gas properties,of engineering and all unproved property costs relategeological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to its Nicaraguan Concessions.

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Proceedsthe date of the estimate may justify revision of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates are often different from the salesquantities of oil and gas propertiesthat are accountedultimately recovered.

Equity Method Investments

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for as adjustmentsequity investments if the investment provides the ability to capitalized costs with no gainexercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and financial policies of the investee. The Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss recognized, unlessof these investees is included in our Statements of Operations. Judgment regarding the level of influence over each equity method investment includes considering key factors such adjustments would significantly alteras the relationship between capitalized costsCompany’s ownership interest, legal form of the investee, representation on the board of directors, participation in policy-making decisions and proved reservesmaterial intra-entity transactions.

The Company evaluates equity method investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of oilthe investment might not be recoverable. Factors considered by the Company when reviewing an equity method investment for impairment include the length of time and gas, inthe extent to which case the gain or loss would befair value of the equity method investment has been less than cost, the investee’s financial condition and near-term prospects and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for anticipated recovery. An impairment that is other-than temporary is recognized in the determinationperiod identified.

The Company accounts for distributions received from equity method investees under the “nature of the Company’s net earnings/loss.distribution” approach. Under this approach, distributions received from equity method investees are classified on the basis of the nature of the activity or activities of the investee that generated the distribution as either a return on investment (classified as cash inflows from operating activities) or a return of investment (classified as cash inflows from investing activities).

Issuance of Debt Instruments With Detachable Stock Purchase Warrants

Proceeds from the issuance of a debt instrument with stock purchase warrants (detachable call options) are allocated to the two elements based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrants and of the warrants themselves at time of issuance. The portion of the proceeds allocated to the warrants are recorded as additional paid-in capital. The remainder of the proceeds are allocated to the debt instrument portion of the transaction. Such issuances generally result in a discount (or, occasionally, a reduced premium) relative to the debt instrument, which is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method.

Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company records estimated future asset retirement obligations pursuant to the provisions of ASC 410. ASC 410 requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred with a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Subsequent to its initial measurement, the asset retirement liability is required to be accreted each period. The Company’s asset retirement obligations consist of costs related to the plugging of wells, the removal of facilities and equipment, and site restoration on oil and gas properties. Capitalized

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During April 2021, the Company acquired the Properties and assumed the related asset retirement obligation existing at the date of acquisition. The asset retirement obligation assumed for the Properties relates to the plug and abandonment costs when the wells acquired are depleted as a componentno longer useful. The Company determined the value of the full cost pool usingliability by obtaining quotes for this service and estimated the unitsincreased costs that the Company will face in the future. We then discounted the future value based on an intrinsic interest rate that is appropriate for us. If costs rise more than what we have expected there could be additional charges in the future; however, we monitor the costs of production method. Althoughthe abandoned wells and we will adjust this liability if necessary.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had divested all of its domestic oil properties that containcontained operating and abandoned wells as of December 31, 2012, thein Texas, Colorado and Wyoming. The Company may have obligations related to the divestiture of certain abandoned non-producing domestic leasehold properties should the new owner not perform its obligations to reclaim abandoned wells in a timely manner. Management believes the Company has been relieved from asset retirement obligation related to Infinity-Texas because of the sale of its Texas oil and gas properties in 2011 and its sale of 100%100% of the stock in Infinity-Texas in 2012. The Company has recognized an additional liability of $734,897$734,897 related to its former Texas oil and gas producing properties (included in asset retirement obligations) to recognize the potential personal liability of the Company and its officers for the Infinity-Texas oil and gas properties should the new owner not perform its obligations to reclaim abandoned wells in a timely manner. In addition, management believes the Company has been relieved from asset retirement obligations related to Infinity-Wyoming because of the sale of its Wyoming and Colorado oil and gas properties in 2008; however, the Company has recognized since 2012 an additional liability of $981,106$981,106 related to its former Wyoming and Colorado oil and gas producing properties (included in asset retirement obligations) to recognize the potential liability of the Company and its officers should the new owner not perform its obligations to reclaim abandoned wells in a timely manner.

Derivative InstrumentsIncome Taxes

The Company accountsuses the asset and liability method of accounting for derivative instruments or hedging activities under the provisions of ASC 815Derivatives and Hedging. ASC 815income taxes. This method requires the Company to record derivative instruments at their fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair valuerecognition of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges, if any, are recognized in earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment are recognized in earnings.

The purpose of hedging is to provide a measure of stability to the Company’s cash flows in an environment of volatile oil and gas prices and to manage the exposure to commodity price risk. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and during the periods then ended, the Company had no oil and natural gas derivative arrangements outstanding.

As a result of certain terms, conditions and features included in certain common stock purchase warrants issued by the Company (Notes 2, 3 and 6), those warrants are required to be accounted for as derivatives at estimated fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrueddeferred tax liabilities and short term notes representassets for the estimated fair value due to the short-term natureexpected future tax consequences of the accounts.

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The carrying valuetemporary differences between financial accounting bases and tax bases of the Company’s debt under its line-of-credit with related party represents its estimated fair value due to its short-term nature, its rate of interest, associated fees and expenses and initially recorded discount.

In accordance with ASC Topic 820 —Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures(“ASC 820”), the Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses pricestax benefits of tax loss carryforwards and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparabledeferred taxes are recorded as an asset to the extent that management assesses the utilization of such assets liabilities or a group of assets or liabilities, such as a business.

ASC 820 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizesto be more likely than not. Management routinely assesses the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities).
Level 3Significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value.

The estimated fair valuerealizability of the Company’s Notedeferred income tax assets, and various derivative liabilities, whicha valuation allowance is recognized if it is determined that deferred income tax assets may not be fully utilized in future periods. Management considers future taxable earnings in making such assessments. Numerous judgments and assumptions are related to detachable warrants issuedinherent in connection with various notes payable, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual termdetermination of future taxable earnings, including such factors as future operating conditions. When the future utilization of some portion of the instruments, estimated volatilitydeferred tax asset is determined not to be more likely than not, a valuation allowance is provided to reduce the recorded deferred tax asset. When the Company can project that a portion of the pricedeferred tax asset can be realized through application of a portion of tax loss carryforward, the Company’s common stock, interest rates, the probability of both of the downward adjustment of the exercise priceCompany will record that utilization as a deferred tax benefit and the upward adjustment to the number of warrants as provided by the warrant agreement terms and non-performance risk factors, among other items. The fair values for the warrant derivatives as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were classified under the fair value hierarchy as Level 3.

The following table represents the Company’s hierarchy for its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value onrecognize a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

September 30, 2017 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Liabilities:                
Senior convertible note payable $  $  $1,989,222  $1,989,222 
Derivative liabilities        105,079   105,079 
  $  $  $2,094,301  $2,094,301 

December 31, 2016 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Liabilities:                
Senior convertible note payable $  $  $141,328  $141,328 
Derivative liabilities        183,430   183,430 
  $  $  $324,758  $324,758 

There were no changes in valuation techniques or reclassifications of fair value measurements between Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the periods ended September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

Pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 260,Earnings per Share, basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common share equivalents includeddeferred tax asset in the diluted computation represent shares issuable upon assumed exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock and “if converted” method. For periods in which net losses are incurred, weighted average shares outstanding is the same for basic and diluted loss per share calculations, as the inclusion of common share equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior period were reclassified to conform to the current period’s financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net loss or accumulated deficit.

Note 2 – Secured Convertible Note Payable

Secured Convertible Note (the “Note) payable consists of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Secured convertible note payable, at fair value $1,989,222  $141,328 
Less: Current maturities  (1,989,222)  (91,736)
         
Secured convertible note payable, long-term $  $49,592 

Following is an analysis of the activity in the secured convertible note during the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

  Amount 
Balance at December 31, 2016 $141,328 
Funding under the Investor Note during the period   
Principal repaid during the period by issuance of common stock   
Change in fair value of secured convertible note during the period  1,847,894 
     
Balance at September 30, 2017 $1,989,222 

On May 7, 2015, the Company completed the May 2015 Private Placement of a $12.0 million principal amount secured convertible note (the “Note”) and Warrant to purchase 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value. The placement agent for the Company in the transaction will receive a fee of 6% of cash proceeds, or $600,000, if and when the Company receives the full cash proceeds. It received $27,000 of such amount at the closing. In addition, the placement agent was granted a warrant to purchase 240,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, which warrant is immediately exercisable.

The Note and Warrant were issued pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 7, 2015, by and between the Company and the Investor. The May 2015 Private Placement was made pursuant to an exemption from registration under such Act. At the closing, the Investor acquired the secured convertible note by paying $450,000 in cash and issuing a secured promissory note, secured by cash, with an aggregate initial principal amount of $9,550,000 (the “Investor Note”).

On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified the Company that it elected to effect an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a) of the Investor Note of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchange for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 as of the date of the exchange. The Investor requested the Company to deliver a new convertible note (the “Replacement Note”) with respect to the remaining principal balance of $2,197,231 to replace the Convertible Note. The aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 of the Convertible Note included an approximate $2.0 million original issue discount; however, the Investor funded only $510,000 under the Investor Note. The Company has recorded the fair value of the Convertible Note assuming that the remaining par value is $2,197,231 as asserted by the Investor, resulting in a change in the estimated fair value of $1,847,894 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Replacement Note provides for a one-year maturity from May 7, 2017, a conversion price of $0.50 per share and is due in monthly installment payments through May 2018 either in cash or stock, among other terms. It is to be secured to the same extent as the Convertible Note. The Company plans to negotiate with the Investor regarding the issuance of the Replacement Note under the terms of the financing and taking into consideration the Investor’s minimal funding in the entire transaction, but thereamount. There can be no assurance that it will be successful in this regard.

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Description of the Secured Convertible Note

The Note was secured to the Company’s existingfacts and future indebtedness and is secured by all the assets of the Company, excluding the Nicaraguan Concessions, and to the extent and as provided in the related security documents.

The Note was convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at $5.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”). The Note was to mature on the three-year anniversary of the issuance date thereof. If the Company issues or sells shares of its common stock, rights to purchase shares of its common stock, or securities convertible into shares of its common stock for a price per share that is less than the Conversion Price then in effect, the then current Conversion Price will be decreased to equal such lower price. The foregoing adjustments to the Conversion Price for future stock issuescircumstances will not apply to certain exempt issuances, including issuances pursuant to certain employee benefit plans. In addition, the Conversion Price is subject to adjustment upon stock splits, reverse stock splits,materially change and similar capital changes.

On the first business day of each month beginning on the earlier of the (i) effectiveness of a registration statement the Company files to register the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note or exercise of the Warrant, as defined below, or (ii) sixth month following the date of the Note through and including the maturity date (the “Installment Dates”), the Company will pay to the Note holder an amount equal to (i) one-thirtieth (1/30th) of the original principal amount of the Note (or the principal outstanding on the Installment Date, if less) plus (ii) the accrued and unpaid interest with respect to such principal plus (iii) the accrued and unpaid late charges (if any) with respect to such principal and interest. The Investor has the ability to defer or accelerate such monthly payments in its sole discretion.

Prior to the maturity date, the Note bore interest at 8% per annum (or 18% per annum during an event of default) with interest payable in cash or in shares of Common Stock monthly in arrears on the first business day of each calendar month following the issuance date.

Each monthly payment may be made in cash, in shares of the Company’s common stock, or in a combination of cash and shares of its common stock. The Company’s ability to make such payments with shares of its common stock will be subject to various equity conditions, including the existence of an effective registration statement covering the resale of the shares issued in payment (or, in the alternative, the eligibility of the shares issuable pursuant to the Note and the Warrant, as defined below, for sale without restriction under Rule 144 and without the need for the Company to remain current with its public filing obligations) and certain minimum trading price and trading volume. Such shares will be valued, as of the date on which notice is given by the Company that payment will be made in shares, at the lower of (1) the then applicable Conversion Price and (2) a price that is 80.0% of the arithmetic average of the three lowest weighted average prices of the Company’s common stock during the twenty-trading day period ending two trading days before the applicable determination date (the “Measurement Period”). If the Company elects to pay such monthly payment in shares of the Company’s stock it is required to pre-deliver shares of the Company’s common stock and is required to deliver additional shares, if any, to a true-up such number of shares to the number of shares required to be delivered on the applicable Installment Date pursuant to the calculation above.

At any time after the issuance date, the Company had the right to redeem all or any portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Note plus all accrued but unpaid interest and any other charges at a price equal to 125% of such amount provided that (i) the arithmetic average of the closing sale price of the common stock for any twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days equals or exceeds 200% of the Conversion Price and (ii) among other conditions, there is an effective registration statement covering the resale of the shares issued in payment or, in the alternative, the eligibility of the shares issuable pursuant to the Note and the Warrant for sale without restriction under Rule 144 and without the need for the Company to remain current with its public filing obligations. The Investor has the right to convert any or all of the amount to be redeemed into common stock prior to redemption.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Note, the Investor may, so long as the event of default is continuing, require the Company to redeem all oradjust its deferred income tax asset valuation allowance in a portionfuture period. The Company recognized a deferred tax asset, net of its Note. Each portionvaluation allowance, of the Note$-0- at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Company is potentially subject to such redemption must be redeemed bytaxation in many jurisdictions, and the Company, in cash, at a price equal to the greatercalculation of (1) 125% of the amount being redeemed, including principal, accrued and unpaid interest, and accrued and unpaid late charges, and (2) the product of (I) the amount being redeemed and (II) the quotient determined by dividing (A) the greatest closing sale price of the shares of common stock during the period beginning on the date immediately preceding the event of default and ending on the date the holder delivers a redemption notice to the Company, by (B) the lowest Conversion Price in effect during such period.

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Subject to certain conditions, the Investor may also require the Company to redeem all or a portion of its Note in connectionincome tax liabilities (if any) involves dealing with a transaction that results in a Change of Control, as defineduncertainties in the Note. The Company must redeem each portionapplication of the Note subject to such redemptioncomplex income tax laws and regulations in cash atvarious taxing jurisdictions. It recognizes certain income tax positions that meet a price equal to the greater of (1) 125% of the amount being redeemed (including principal, accrued and unpaid interest, and accrued and unpaid late charges), and (2) the product of (I) the amount being redeemed and (II) the quotient determined by dividing (A) the greatest closing sale price of the shares of common stock during the period beginning on the date immediately preceding the earlier to occur of (i) the consummation of the Change of Control and (ii) the public announcement of such Change of Control and ending on the date the holder delivers a redemption notice to the Company, by (B) the lowest Conversion Price in effect during such period.

Description of the Warrant.

As a part of the May 2015 Private Placement, the Company issued a Warrant to the Investor giving it the right to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The Warrant is exercisable commencing nine months from the date of issuance and the exercise prices for the Warrant is subject to adjustment for certain events, such as stock splits and stock dividends.more-likely-than not recognition threshold. If the Company issues or sells sharesultimately determines that the payment of its common stock, rights to purchase shares of its common stock, or securities convertible into shares of its common stock for a price per share that is less than the exercise price then in effect, the exercise price of the Warrantthese liabilities will be decreased to equal such lesser price. Upon each such adjustment,unnecessary, it will reverse the number of the shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant will increase proportionately. The foregoing adjustments to the exercise priceliability and recognize an income tax benefit. No liability for future stock issues will not apply to certain exempt issuances, including issuances pursuant to certain employeeunrecognized tax benefit plans. In addition, the Conversion Price is subject to adjustment upon stock splits, reverse stock splits, and similar capital changes. The Warrant will expire on the seventh (7th) anniversary of the date of issuance.

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9.99% Restriction on Conversion of Note and Exercise of Warrant

The Investor has no right to convert the Note or exercise the Warrant to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in the Investor being the beneficial owner in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s common stock. The Company was required to hold a meeting of its shareholders to approve an increase in the number of its authorized shares to meet its obligations under the Purchase Agreement to have reserved 200% of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Note and exercise of the Warrant. The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 25, 2015 and the shareholders approved the reverse split of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding shares, which satisfied this requirement.

Registration Rights Agreement

In connection with the May 2015 Private Placement, the Company and the Investor entered into a Registration Rights Agreement under which the Company is required, on or before 45 days after the closing of the May 2015 Private Placement, to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) covering the resale of 130% of the shares of the Company’s common stock issuable pursuant to the Note and Warrant and to use its best efforts to have the registration declared effective as soon as practicable. The Company will be subject to certain monetary penalties, as set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, if the registration statement is not filed or does not remain available for the resale (subject to certain allowable grace periods) of the Registrable Securities, as such term is defined in the Registration Rights Agreement. The Company filed the required registration statement on Form S-1 on June 19, 2015 and the Securities and Exchange Commission declared the Form S-1 effective on October 9, 2015 and has thereby satisfied this requirement.

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Participation Rights

If, during the period beginning on the closing date and ending on the four (4) year anniversary of the closing date, the Company offers, sells, grants any option to purchase, or otherwise disposes of any of its or its subsidiaries’ equity or equity equivalent securities (a “Subsequent Placement”), the Investor will have the right to participate for 50% of any such future Subsequent Placement.

Description of the Financial Accounting and Reporting

The Company elected to account for the Note on its fair value basis, therefore, the fair value of the Note, including its embedded conversion feature, were estimated together utilizing a binomial lattice model on its origination date and the Black-Scholes model at September 30, 2017. Such assumptions included the following:

  

Upon

Issuance

  

As of

September 30, 2017

 
       
Volatility – range  102.6%  294.2%
Risk-free rate  1.00%  1.62%
Contractual term  3.0 years   0.6 years 
Conversion price $5.00  $5.00 
Par value of note $540,000  $2,197,231 

The Company received $450,000 of proceeds at the date of issuance and after repayments and additional funding the net principal balance was $129,960recorded as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017. The fair market value of the Note was estimated to be $682,400 as of the issuance date, $141,328 at December 31, 2016 and $1,989,222 as of September 30, 2017. The net change in fair market value of the Note of $1,847,894 and $67,591 is included in change in fair value of senior secured convertible note payable in the accompanying statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified the Company that it elected to effect an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a) of the Investor Note of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchange for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 as of the date of the exchange. The Investor requested the Company to deliver the Replacement Note with respect to the remaining principal balance of $2,197,231 to replace the Convertible Note. The aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 of the Convertible Note included an approximate $2.0 million original issue discount; however, the Investor funded only $510,000 under the Investor Note. The Company has recorded the fair value of the Convertible Notes assuming that the remaining par value is $2,197,231 as asserted by the Investor, resulting in a change in the estimated fair value of $1,847,894 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company plans to negotiate with the Investor regarding the issuance of the Replacement Note under the terms of the financing and taking into consideration the Investor’s minimal funding in the entire transaction, but there can be no assurance that it will be successful in this regard.

The Warrant issued to purchase 1,800,000 common shares in connection with the Note was treated as a derivative liability for accounting purposes due to its ratchet and anti-dilution provisions. The estimated fair value of the warrant derivative as of September 30, 2017 was $90,909, representing a change of $64,552 from December 31, 2016, which is included in changes in derivative fair value in the accompanying statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. See Note 5.

The warrant to purchase 240,000 shares issued as part of the placement fee in connection with the Note was treated as a derivative liability for accounting purposes due to its ratchet and anti-dilution provisions. Changes in the fair value of the warrant derivative liability totaled $8,607 (decrease in the derivative liability) through September 30, 2017, which is included in changes in derivative fair value in the accompanying statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The warrant derivative liability balance related to such warrants was $12,121 and $20,728 as of September 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 5.2022.

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Stock-based compensation

The Company is required to make monthly installment payments in the form of cash, common stock or a combination of both. The Holder has suspended such installments during the third and fourth quarters of 2016 and the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Note 3 – Debt

Debt consists of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Convertible notes payable, short term:        
Note payable, (in default) $1,000,000  $1,000,000 
Note payable  200,000   200,000 
Note payable  40,000   - 
Note payable, (in default)  50,000   50,000 
Note payable (in default)  35,000   35,000 
Total notes payable, short-term $1,325,000  $1,285,000 

Line-of-Credit with Related Party

The Company entered into a line-of-credit facility on September 23, 2013 that provided it with borrowing capacity on a revolving basis up to a maximum of $50,000, which was increased to $75,000 at August 28, 2015 and an initial maturity of November 28, 2013. The line of credit was convertible to common stock at a rate of $5.00 per share. The entity providing the credit facility is owned by an officer of another corporation for which Infinity’s president and chairman of the board serves as president and chairman of the board. The facility was unsecured, bore interest at 8% per annum, and was paid off at its maturity in November 2016.

Note Payable – Short-term

On December 27, 2013 the Company borrowed $1,050,000 under an unsecured credit facility with a private, third-party lender. The facility is represented by a promissory note (the “December 2013 Note”) with an original maturity date of March 12, 2014.

In connection with the December 2013 Note, the Company granted the lender a warrant (the “Warrant”) exercisable to purchase 100,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $15.00 per share. In connection with an extension to April 2015, the parties amended the date for exercise of the Warrant to be a period commencing April 7, 2015 and expiring on the third anniversary of such date. The Company issued no additional warrants to the lender in connection with the extension of the Note to the New Maturity Date. If the Company fails to pay the Note on or before its New Maturity Date, the number of shares issuable under the Warrant increases to 1,333,333 and the exercise price drops to $0.75 per share. All other terms of the Warrant remain the same. The Warrant has been treated as a derivative liability whereby the value of Warrant is estimated at the date of grant and recorded as a derivative liability and as a discount on the note payable. The warrant liability is revalued to fair value at each reporting date with the corresponding income (loss) reflected in the statement of operations as change in derivative liability. The discount is amortized ratably through the original maturity date and each of the extended maturity dates.

In connection with an extension of the December 2013 Note to April 7, 2016, the Company agreed to enter into a definitive revenue sharing agreement with the lender to grant the lender under the revenue sharing agreement an irrevocable right to receive a monthly payment equal to one half of one percent (1/2%) of the gross revenue derived from the share of all hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions and any other oil and gas concessions that the Company and its affiliates may acquire in the future. This percent increased to one percent (1%) when the Company did not pay the December 2013 Note in full by August 7, 2014. Therefore, the revenue sharing agreement is fixed at one percent (1%). The value of the one percent (1.0%) definitive revenue sharing agreement granted to the lender as consideration for the extension of the maturity date to December 7, 2014 was estimated to be $964,738. Such amount was recorded as a reduction of oil and gas properties and as a discount on the renewed note payable and amortized ratably over the extended term of the note.

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In connection with the extension of the maturity date of the December 2013 Note to April 7, 2016, the Company also (i) issued the lender 20,000 shares of restricted common stock; (ii) decreased the exercise price of the warrant to $5.00 per share and extended the term of the warrant to a period commencing on the New Maturity Date and expiring on the third anniversary of such date; and (iii) paid $50,000 toward amounts due under the December 2013 Note. The Company issued no additional warrants to the lender in connection with the extension of the Note to the New Maturity Date. If the Company fails to pay the December 2013 Note on or before its New Maturity Date, the number of shares issuable under the Warrant increases to 1,333,333 and the exercise price drops to $0.75 per share. All other terms of the warrant remain the same. The December 2013 Note may be prepaid without penalty at any time. The Note is subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness, as such terms are defined in the Note. The December 2013 Note is in technical default and the Company is seeking an extension of the maturity date of this Note from the holder; however, there can be no assurances such efforts will be successful. The Company and its lender are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of these notes.

The Warrant has been treated as a derivative liability whereby the value of Warrant is estimated at the date of grant and recorded as a derivative liability and as a discount on the note payable. The warrant liability is revalued to fair value at each reporting date with the corresponding income (loss) reflected in the statement of operations as change in derivative liability. The discount is amortized ratably through the original maturity date and each of the extended maturity dates. The Company recognized the value of the 20,000 shares of common stock issued ($104,000) and the increased value of the outstanding warrants due to the decrease in their exercise price ($68,716) as an additional discount on the note payable to be amortized ratably over the extended term of the underlying note.

The discount recorded as of the December 27, 2013 origination date of the note and as a result of the amendments to the Note terms and extensions of the maturity date has been amortized ratably over the term and extended terms of the note and the remaining unamortized discount was $-0- as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The related warrant derivative liability balance was $449 and $4,429 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 5.

Other than the Note described above, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 the Company had short-term notes outstanding with entities or individuals as follows:

On November 8, 2016 the Company borrowed a total of $200,000 from an individual under a convertible note payable with the conversion rate of $5.00 per share. The note requires no principal or interest payments until its maturity date of November 7, 2017 and bears interest at 8% per annum.  The note was not paid on its original maturity date. The Company is currently pursuing an extension from the Holder.
On April 20, 2017, the Company borrowed $40,000 under an unsecured credit facility with a private, third-party lender which is convertible at a rate of $5.00 per share. The note requires no principal or interest payments until its maturity date of April 19, 2018 and bears interest at 8% per annum.
On July 7, 2015 the Company borrowed a total of $50,000 from an individual under a convertible note payable with the conversion rate of $5.60 per share. The term of the note was for a period of 90 days and bears interest at 8% per annum. In connection with the loan, the Company issued the entity a warrant for the purchase of 5,000 shares of common stock at $5.60 per share for a period of five years from the date of the note. The terms of the note and warrant provide that should the note and interest not be paid in full by its maturity date, the number of warrants automatically increases to 10,000 shares and the exercise price remains at $5.60 per share. The ratchet provision in the stock purchase warrant requires that the warrant be accounted for as derivative liability. The Company recorded the estimated fair value of the warrant totaling $22,314 as a discount on note payable and as a derivative liability in the same amount, as of the origination date. On October 7, 2015, the note was extended for an additional 90 days or until January 7, 2016 and later to May 7, 2016 and ultimately to October 7, 2016. The Company is currently pursuing an additional extension from the Holder. The Company and its lender are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of these notes. In consideration, the Company granted the lender common stock purchase warrants exercisable to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock on each extension date at an exercise price of $5.60 per share, which warrants were immediately exercisable and expire in five years. The value of the 5,000 newly issued warrants issued on January 7, 2016 totaled $379 and $131 on May 7, 2016 both of which were amortized over the extension period (through October 7, 2016). The related warrant derivative liability balance was $942 and $1,654 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 5.

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On July 15, 2015, the Company borrowed a total of $35,000 from an individual under a convertible note payable with the conversion rate of $5.60 per share. The term of the note was for a period of 90 days and bears interest at 8% per annum. In connection with the loan, the Company issued the entity a warrant for the purchase of 3,500 shares of common stock at $5.60 per share for a period of five years from the date of the note. The terms of the note and warrant provide that should the note and interest not be paid in full by its maturity date, the number of warrants automatically increases to 7,000 shares and the exercise price remains at $5.60 per share. The ratchet provision in the stock purchase warrant requires that the warrant be accounted for as a derivative liability. The Company recorded the estimated fair value of the warrant totaling $11,827 as a discount on note payable and as a derivative liability in the same amount, as of the origination date. On October 15, 2015, the note was extended for an additional 90 days or until January 15, 2016 and later to October 15, 2016. The Company is currently pursuing an additional extension from the Holder. The Company and its lender are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of these notes. In consideration, the Company granted the lender common stock purchase warrants exercisable to purchase an aggregate of 3,500 shares of common stock on each extension date at an exercise price of $5.60 per share, which warrants were immediately exercisable and expire in five years. The value of the 3,500 newly issued warrants on January 15, 2016 totaled $267 and $74 on May 15, 2016, both of which are being amortized over the extension period (through October 15, 2016). The related warrant derivative liability balance was $658 and $1,158 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. See Note 5.

Note 4 – Stock Options

The Company applies ASC 718,Stock Compensation, which requires companies to recognize compensation expense for share-based payments based on the estimated fair value of the awards. ASC 718 also requires tax benefits relating to the deductibility of increases in the value of equity instruments issued under share-based compensation arrangements to be presented as financing cash inflows in the statement of cash flows. Compensation cost is recognized based on the grant-date fair value for all share-based payments granted and is estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718.

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Related Party Transactions

The Company’s financial statements include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances and similar items in the ordinary course of business. Disclosure of related party transactions include: 1) the nature of the relationships involved, 2) a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements, 3) the dollar amounts of the transactions for each periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period, and 4) amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and if not otherwise apparent,5) the terms of settlement.

Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share

Net income (loss) per share is calculated in accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, for the periods presented. Basic net loss per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Diluted net earnings (loss) per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares, warrants and stock options were converted or exercised or excluded from the calculations if their inclusion would be antidilutive. Dilution is computed by applying the if-converted/treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase shares of Common Stock at the average market price during the period. The Company has outstanding convertible notes payable, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock all of which are potentially dilutive. Such potential dilutive effect is included in diluted earnings (loss) per share at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later) if they have a dilutive effect or such potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculations if their inclusion would be antidilutive.

The adoption of ASU 2020-06 requires the Company to assume share settlement when an instrument can be settled in cash or shares at the entity’s option. This applies both to convertible instruments and freestanding arrangements that could result in cash or share settlement. ASU 2020-06 also stipulates that an average market price for the period should be used in the computation of the diluted earnings (loss) per share denominator in cases when the exercise price of an instrument may change based on an entity’s share price or changes in the entity’s share price may affect the number of shares that would be used to settle a financial instrument. Lastly, an entity should use the weighted-average share count from each quarter when calculating the year-to-date weighted average share count for all potentially dilutive securities.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had outstanding the following securities that were potentially dilutive: i) Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, ii) various convertible notes payable, iii) warrants to purchase Common Stock and iv) options to purchase Common Stock. All potentially dilutive securities were considered for inclusion or exclusion from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Any potentially dilutive security that were considered anti-dilutive were excluded from the net income (loss) per share reported for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

Debt – Modifications and Extinguishments / Troubled Debt Restructuring:

In May 2006,accordance with ASC 470, the Company assesses restructuring of debt as troubled debt restructuring if the creditor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties grant a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. The Company records a gain on restructuring of payables when it transfers its assets to a creditor to fully settle a payable. The gain is measured by the excess of the carrying amount of the payable over the fair value of the assets transferred or fair value of equity interest granted.

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The Company follows ASC 470-50 Debt – Modifications and Extinguishments (“ASC 470-50”), which requires the Company to assess whether the modified terms had resulted in a change that was substantial from the original agreement. ASC 470-50 requires the Company to assess if an exchange of debt instruments between or a modification of a debt instrument by a debtor and a creditor in a nontroubled debt situation is deemed to have been accomplished with debt instruments that are substantially different based on an analysis of the present value of the future cash flows under the terms of the new debt instrument compared to the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument. The accounting treatment is different depending on whether such difference in the present value of future cash flows is greater than or less than 10 percent as follows:

Difference is less than 10% - If the modification results in a difference in present value of future cash flows for the new and old debt instruments is less than 10% then it is considered to be not significant and is treated as a modification of the existing debt. Under a modification of debt, no gain or loss is recognized at the date of the modification. Rather a new effective interest rate is calculated, and interest expenses are accounted for under the interest method using the new effective interest rate on a prospective basis.
Difference is more than 10% - If themodification results in a difference in present value of future cash flows for the new and old debt instruments is more than 10% then it is considered as significant and is treated as an extinguishment of the old debt instrument and issuance of the new debt instrument. Under extinguishment accounting, the old debt instrument is extinguished, and the new debt instrument is recorded at fair value. The difference in the carrying amount of the old debt instrument compared to the fair value of the new debt instrument is recognized as a gain or loss from extinguishment of debt as of the date of modification. Interest expense is accounted for under the interest method using the new effective rate.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Business Combinations - In October 2021, FASB issued ASU 2021-08 Business Combinations (“Topic 805”): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. The ASU requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as if it had originated the contracts. Under the current business combinations guidance, such assets and liabilities were recognized by the acquirer at fair value on the acquisition date. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2023 and its adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 2 – Oil and Gas Properties and Equipment

Oil and gas properties and equipment is comprised of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Schedule of Oil and Gas Properties and Equipment

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Central Kansas Uplift - Oil and gas production equipment $913,425  $913,425 
Hugoton Gas Field - Oil and gas production equipment  96,831   96,831 
Central Kansas Uplift – Leasehold costs  15,225   15,225 
Hugoton Gas Field – Leasehold costs  191,535   191,535 
         
Subtotal  1,217,016   1,217,016 
Less: Accumulated impairment  (905,574)  (905,574)
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization  (229,577)  (222,755)
Oil and gas properties and equipment, net $81,865  $88,687 

Note 3 – Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC

A summary of the Company’s investment in unconsolidated subsidiary-GMDOC during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 follows:

Schedule of Investment Unconsolidated Subsidiary

  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
             

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary-GMDOC, at beginning of period

 $1,141,274  $  $1,101,461  $ 
Purchase of membership units in GMDOC, LLC     850,000      850,000 
Equity in earnings (loss) of GMDOC  (10,346)  114,336   29,467   114,336 
Distributions during period            
                 
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary-GMDOC at end of period $1,130,928  $964,336  $1,130,928  $964,336 

The following table presents summarized balance sheet financial information of the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Schedule of Unconsolidated Subsidairy Balance Sheet Financial Information

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
ASSETS        
Assets:        
Cash $103,061  $208,450 
Accrued revenue & prepaid expenses  173,625   320,212 
Oil and gas properties and equipment, net  7,042,620   7,359,905 
         
Total assets $7,319,306  $7,888,567 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $97,188  $207,244 
General managing members advances  150,000    
Mortgage note payable, net  4,328,036   4,984,821 
Asset Retirement Obligations  916,211   882,331 
Member’s equity  1,827,871   1,814,171 
         
Total liabilities and member’s equity $7,319,306  $7,888,567 

The following table presents summarized income statement financial information of the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of Unconsolidated Subsidiary Financial Information

  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
             
Oil and gas revenues $433,998  $788,964  $1,064,213  $788,964 
Lease operating expenses  (216,023)  (244,276)  (524,115)  (244,276)
Production related taxes  (4,888)  (22,912)  (20,777)  (22,912)
Ad valorem taxes  (5,982)  (10,755)  (16,737)  (10,755)
Depreciation expense  (134,206)  (131,514)  (268,413)  (131,514)
Accretion of asset retirement obligation  (16,940)  (16,987)  (33,880)  (16,987)
General and administrative expenses  (5,129)  (100,054)  (11,811)  (100,054)
Interest expense  (67,871)  (74,147)  (139,946)  (74,147)
                 
Net income (loss)  (17,041)  188,319   48,534   188,319 
AMGAS member’s percentage  60.7143

%

  60.7143   60.7143%  60.7143%
                 
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC $(10,346) $114,336  $29,467  $114,336 

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for equity investments if the investment provides the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and financial policies of the investee, GMDOC. Management’s judgment regarding its level of influence over the operations of GMDOC included considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest, legal form of the investee, its’ lack of participation in policy-making decisions and its’ lack of control over the day-to-day operations of GMDOC.

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Note 4 – Debt Obligations

Debt obligations were comprised of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Schedule of Debt Outstanding

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Notes payable:        
         
3% convertible notes payable due March 30, 2026 (the 3% Notes) $28,665  $28,665 
8% convertible notes payable due September 30, 2023 (the October 8% Notes)  500,000   500,000 
8% convertible note payable due September 30, 2023 (the 8% Note)  100,000   100,000 
8% convertible note payable due October 29, 2022 (the Second 8% Note) (in default)  50,000   50000 
8% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30, 2023 (the June 2022 Note)  350,000   350,000 
8% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30, 2023 (the May 2022 Notes)  266,204   312,500 
         
Total notes payable  1,294,869   1,341,165 
Less: Long-term portion  28,665   28,665 
Notes payable, short-term $1,266,204  $1,312,500 

Debt obligations become due and payable as follows:

Schedule of Debt Obligations Maturities

Years ended 

Principal

balance due

 
    
2023 (Ju1y 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023) $1,266,204 
2024   
2025   
2026  28,665 
2027   
2028   
Total $1,294,869 

3% Convertible Notes Payable due March 30, 2026

On March 31, 2021, the Company entered into Debt Settlement Agreements with six creditors (five of which were related parties) which extinguished accounts payable and accrued liabilities totaling $2,866,497 in exchange for the issuance of $28,665 in principal balance of 3% convertible notes payable (the “3% Notes”) with detachable warrants to purchase 5,732,994 shares of Common Stock for fifty cents ($0.50) per share (the “3% Note Warrants”). The 3% Notes allow for prepayment at any time with all principal and accrued interest becoming due and payable at maturity on March 30, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”). The 3% Notes are convertible as to principal and any accrued interest, at the option of the holder, into shares of Common Stock at any time after the issue date and prior to the close of business on the business day preceding the Maturity Date at the rate of fifty cents ($0.50) per share, subject to normal and customary adjustment.

8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023

On October 29, 2021, the Company issued to two accredited investors (the “October 8% Note Investors”) unsecured convertible notes payable due October 29, 2022 (the “October 8% Notes”), with an aggregate principal face amount of approximately $500,000. The October 8% Notes are, subject to certain conditions, convertible into an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock, at a price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share. The Company also issued five and one half-year Common Stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, subject to customary adjustments (the “October 8% Note Warrants”) which are immediately exercisable. The conversion price of the October 8% Note and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. The October 8% Note Investors purchased the October 8% Notes and October 8% Note Warrants from the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000 and the proceeds were used for general working capital purposes. The Company also granted the October 8% Note Investors certain piggy-back registration rights whereby the Company has agreed to register for resale the shares underlying the October 8% Note Warrants and the conversion of the October 8% Notes unless the shares of the Company commences to trade on the NYSE American; the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Nasdaq Global Market; the Nasdaq Global Select Market; or the New York Stock Exchange, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the closing date.

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The October 8% Notes all bear interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, may be voluntarily repaid in cash in full or in part by the Company at any time in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest. Fifty percent (50%) of the 8% Note and the October 8% Notes shall be mandatorily repaid in cash in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest in the event of the consummation by the Company of any public or private offering or other financing pursuant to which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $2,000,000 and one-hundred percent (100%) of the underlying notes plus accrued interest shall be mandatorily repaid in an amount equal to 120% of outstanding principal and interest in cases in which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $3,000,000. In addition, pursuant to the October 8% Notes, so long as the underlying notes remain outstanding, the Company cannot enter into any financing transactions pursuant to which the Company sells its securities at a price lower than $0.50 cents per share without the written consent of the October 8% Note Investor.

The conversion of the October 8% Notes and the exercise of the underlying warrants are each subject to beneficial ownership limitations such that the October 8% Note Investors may not convert the underlying notes or exercise the underlying warrants to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in any of the investors being the beneficial owner in excess of 4.99% (or, upon election of the investors, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion or exercise, which beneficial ownership limitation may be increased or decreased up to 9.99% upon notice to the Company, provided that any increase in such limitation will not be effective until 61 days following notice to the Company.

The Company and the October 8% Note Investors have agreed that for so long as the underlying warrants remain outstanding, the investors have the right to participate in any issuance of Common Stock, conventional debt, or a combination of such securities and/or debt, up to an amount equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of such subsequent financing.

The Company did not pay the principal balance due on the October 8% Notes upon their original maturity on October 29, 2022 and the remaining balance remained due and payable and was therefore in technical default as of December 31, 2022. The Company reached an agreement with the two October 8% Note Investors on January 10, 2023. On January 10, 2023, the Company and the October 8% Note Holders amended each of the notes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the October 8% Note Investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the October 8% Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to September 30, 2023. In consideration for the extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to $0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the notes.

The Company evaluated the terms of the January 10, 2023 Letter Agreement which amended the October 8% Notes. This evaluation included analyzing whether there are significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the October 8% Notes based on an analysis of the amended future cash flows. If the change was deemed insignificant (generally less than 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is considered a debt modification in the financial statements, whereas if the change is considered substantial (generally over 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is reflected as a debt extinguishment in the financial statements. A modification or an exchange that changes the substantive conversion option as of the conversion date would generally be considered substantial and require extinguishment accounting. The amendment of the Fixed Conversion Price to $0.10 from $0.50 per share, as provided for in the Letter Agreement, would be considered substantive based on the likelihood of the conversion option being exercised in the future. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the amendment of the Notes as an extinguishment of the original Bridge Notes.

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Following is an analysis of estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of January 10, 2023, the date of the amendment:

Schedule of Convertible Debt

  

As of

January 10, 2023

 
Carrying value of the original convertible notes payable    
Principal balance $500,000 
Accrued interest  120,753 
Total carrying value of original convertible note payable  620,753 
     
Less: Net present value of future cash flows on amended convertible notes payable  (516,776)
     
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable $103,977 

The difference between estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of January 10, 2023, the date of the amendment exceeded 10%. As a result, the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable totaling $103,977 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

The conversion rate on the October 8% Notes was reduced to $0.05 per share as a result of the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that occurred on May 4, 2023 (See Note 13).

8% Convertible Note Payable due September 30, 2023

On August 30, 2021, the Company issued to an accredited investor (the “8% Note Investor”) an unsecured convertible note due October 29, 2022 (the “8% Note”), with an aggregate principal face amount of approximately $100,000. The 8% Note is, subject to certain conditions, convertible into an aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock, at a price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share. The Company also issued a five and one half-year Common Stock purchase warrant to purchase up to 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share, subject to customary adjustments (the “8% Note Warrant”) which are immediately exercisable. The conversion price of the 8% Note and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023.The 8% Note Investor purchased the 8% Note and 8% Note Warrant from the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000 and the proceeds were used for general working capital purposes. The Company also granted the 8% Note Investor certain piggy-back registration rights whereby the Company has agreed to register for resale the shares underlying the 8% Note Warrant and the conversion of the 8% Note unless the shares of the Company commences to trade on the NYSE American; the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Nasdaq Global Market; the Nasdaq Global Select Market; or the New York Stock Exchange, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the closing date.

The 8% Note bears interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, may be voluntarily repaid in cash in full or in part by the Company at any time in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest. Fifty percent (50%) of the 8% Note shall be mandatorily repaid in cash in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest in the event of the consummation by the Company of any public or private offering or other financing pursuant to which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $2,000,000 and one-hundred percent (100%) of the underlying notes plus accrued interest shall be mandatorily repaid in an amount equal to 120% of outstanding principal and interest in cases in which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $3,000,000. In addition, pursuant to the 8% Note, so long as the underlying notes remain outstanding, the Company cannot enter into any financing transactions pursuant to which the Company sells its securities at a price lower than $0.50 cents per share without the written consent of the 8% Note Investor.

The conversion of the 8% Note and the exercise of the underlying warrants are each subject to beneficial ownership limitations such that the 8% Note Investor may not convert the underlying notes or exercise the underlying warrants to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in any of the investors being the beneficial owner in excess of 4.99% (or, upon election of the investors, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion or exercise, which beneficial ownership limitation may be increased or decreased up to 9.99% upon notice to the Company, provided that any increase in such limitation will not be effective until 61 days following notice to the Company.

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The Company and the 8% Note Investor have agreed that for so long as the underlying warrants remain outstanding, the investors have the right to participate in any issuance of Common Stock, conventional debt, or a combination of such securities and/or debt, up to an amount equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of such subsequent financing.

The underlying notes and warrants contain customary events of default, representations, warranties, agreements of the Company and the investors and customary indemnification rights and obligations of the parties thereto, as applicable.

On May 5, 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of two separate convertible notes payable in the aggregate principal face amount of approximately $450,000 (including $100,000 outstanding principal balance of the 8% Note), which the Company did not pay by their maturity dates. The Company and the holder of the two convertible notes payable entered into a new convertible promissory note (the “New Note”), exchanging the outstanding principal amount of the old convertible notes payable into the New Note, with a maturity date of September 30, 2023. Upon issuance of the New Note, the old convertible notes payable was cancelled and the repayment defaults under the prior convertible notes payable were cured with the entry into the New Note. The conversion price of the New Note was reduced from $0.50 per share to $0.40 per share however, the interest rate and other significant terms of the New Note are the same as those of the prior convertible notes payable. The Company treated the refinancing of the $100,000 8% Note Payable as an extinguishment of the old note which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $24,190 during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

The Company evaluated the modification of the 8% Note that occurred on May 5, 2023. This evaluation included analyzing whether there are significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the October 8% Notes based on an analysis of the amended future cash flows. If the change was deemed insignificant (generally less than 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is considered a debt modification in the financial statements, whereas if the change is considered substantial (generally over 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is reflected as a debt extinguishment in the financial statements. A modification or an exchange that changes the substantive conversion option as of the conversion date would generally be considered substantial and require extinguishment accounting. The analysis of the present value of future cash flows under the new debt instrument compared to the old debt instrument resulted in a difference in excess of 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the amendment of the Note as an extinguishment of the original 8% Note.

Following is an analysis of estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of May 5, 2023, the date of the amendment:

Schedule of Convertible Debt

  

As of

May 5, 2023

 
Carrying value of the original convertible note payable    
Principal balance $100,000 
Accrued interest  28,877 
Total carrying value of original convertible note payable  128,877 
     
Less: Net present value of future cash flows on amended convertible note payable  (104,687)
     
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable $24,190 

The difference between estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of May 5, 2023, the date of the amendment exceeded 10%. As a result, the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable totaling $24,290 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

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8% Convertible Notes Payable due October 29, 2022 (in default)

On October 29, 2021, the Company issued to an accredited investor (the “Second 8% Note Investor”) an unsecured convertible note payable due October 29, 2022 (the “Second 8% Notes”), with an aggregate principal face amount of approximately $50,000. The Second 8% Note is, subject to certain conditions, convertible into an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock, at a price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share. The Company also issued five and one half-year Common Stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, subject to customary adjustments (the “Second 8% Note Warrants”) which are immediately exercisable. The conversion price of the Second 8% Notes and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023.The Second 8% Note Investor purchased the Second 8% Note and the Second 8% Warrants from the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $50,000 and the proceeds were used for general working capital purposes. The Company also granted the Second 8% Note Investor certain piggy-back registration rights whereby the Company has agreed to register for resale the shares underlying the Second 8% Note Warrants and the conversion of the Second 8% Note unless the shares of the Company commences to trade on the NYSE American; the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Nasdaq Global Market; the Nasdaq Global Select Market; or the New York Stock Exchange, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the closing date.

The Second 8% Note bears interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, may be voluntarily repaid in cash in full or in part by the Company at any time in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest. Fifty percent (50%) of the Second 8% Note shall be mandatorily repaid in cash in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of the underlying notes and any accrued and unpaid interest in the event of the consummation by the Company of any public or private offering or other financing pursuant to which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $2,000,000 and one-hundred percent (100%) of the underlying notes plus accrued interest shall be mandatorily repaid in an amount equal to 120% of outstanding principal and interest in cases in which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $3,000,000. In addition, pursuant to the Second 8% Note, so long as the underlying notes remain outstanding, the Company cannot enter into any financing transactions pursuant to which the Company sells its securities at a price lower than $0.50 cents per share without the written consent of the Second 8% Note Investor.

The conversion of the Second 8% Note and the exercise of the underlying warrants are each subject to beneficial ownership limitations such that the 8% Note Investor may not convert the underlying notes or exercise the underlying warrants to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in any of the investors being the beneficial owner in excess of 4.99% (or, upon election of the investors, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion or exercise, which beneficial ownership limitation may be increased or decreased up to 9.99% upon notice to the Company, provided that any increase in such limitation will not be effective until 61 days following notice to the Company.

The Company, the Second 8% Note Investor have agreed that for so long as the underlying warrants remain outstanding, the investors have the right to participate in any issuance of Common Stock, conventional debt, or a combination of such securities and/or debt, up to an amount equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of such subsequent financing.

The underlying notes and warrants contain customary events of default, representations, warranties, agreements of the Company and the investors and customary indemnification rights and obligations of the parties thereto, as applicable.

The Company has accrued default interest aggregating $12,349 and $10,668 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively related to the repayment default on this note.

The conversion rate on the Second 8% Note was reduced to $0.05 per share as a result of the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that occurred on May 4, 2023 (See Note 13).

8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023

On June 8, 2022, the Company issued to an accredited investor an unsecured convertible note due September 15, 2022 (the “June 2022 Note”), with an aggregate principal face amount of $350,000. The June 2022 Note is, subject to certain conditions, convertible into an aggregate of 700,000 shares of Common Stock, at a price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share. The Company also issued a five-year Common Stock purchase warrant to purchase up to 700,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share, subject to customary adjustments (the “June 2022 Warrants”) which are immediately exercisable. The investor purchased the June 2022 Note and June 2022 Warrant from the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $350,000 and the proceeds were used for drilling and completion costs on the initial well drilled under the Hugoton Gas Field participation agreement and general working capital purposes. The Company also granted the investor certain piggy-back registration rights whereby the Company has agreed to register for resale the shares of Common Stock underlying the June 2022 Warrant and the conversion of the June 2022 Note unless the shares of the Company commence to trade on the NYSE American; the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Nasdaq Global Market; the Nasdaq Global Select Market; or the New York Stock Exchange, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the closing date.

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The June 2022 Note bears interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, may be voluntarily repaid in cash in full or in part by the Company at any time in an amount equal to the remaining principal amount of the underlying note and any accrued and unpaid interest.

The underlying notes and warrants contain customary events of default, representations, warranties, agreements of the Company and the investors and customary indemnification rights and obligations of the parties thereto, as applicable.

On May 5, 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of two separate convertible notes payable in the aggregate principal face amount of approximately $450,000 (including the June 2022 Note), which the Company did not pay by their maturity dates. The Company and the holder of the two convertible notes payable entered into a new convertible promissory note (the “New Note”), exchanging the outstanding principal amount of the old convertible notes payable into the New Note, with a maturity date of September 30, 2023. Upon issuance of the New Note, the old convertible notes payable were cancelled and the repayment defaults under the prior convertible notes payable were cured with the entry into the New Note. The conversion price of the New Note was reduced from $0.50 per share to $0.40 per share however, the interest rate and other significant terms of the New Note are the same as those of the prior convertible notes payable.

The Company evaluated the modification of the 8% Note that occurred on May 5, 2023. This evaluation included analyzing whether there are significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the October 8% Notes based on an analysis of the amended future cash flows. If the change was deemed insignificant (generally less than 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is considered a debt modification in the financial statements, whereas if the change is considered substantial (generally over 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is reflected as a debt extinguishment in the financial statements. A modification or an exchange that changes the substantive conversion option as of the conversion date would generally be considered substantial and require extinguishment accounting. The analysis of the present value of future cash flows under the new debt instrument compared to old debt instrument resulted in a difference less than 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the amendment of the Note as a modification of the original 8% Note resulting in no gain or loss on the date of modification.Rather a new effective interest rate is calculated, and interest expenses are accounted for under the interest method using the new effective interest rate on a prospective basis.

Following is an analysis of estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of May 5, 2023, the date of the amendment:

Schedule of Convertible Debt

  

As of

May 5, 2023

 
Carrying value of the original convertible note payable    
Principal balance $350,000 
Accrued interest  35,595 
Total carrying value of original convertible note payable  385,595 
     
Less: Net present value of future cash flows on amended convertible note payable  (366,400)
     
Difference $19,195 

The difference between estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of May 5, 2023, the date of the amendment was less than 10%. As a result, the Company did not record a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable.

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8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023 (the “May 22 Notes”)

The Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with two accredited investors for the Company’s 8% convertible notes payable due June 29, 2022 (the “May 2022 Notes”), with an aggregate principal amount of $850,000. The May 2022 Notes are, subject to certain conditions, convertible into an aggregate of 2,125,000 shares of Common Stock, at a price of forty cents ($0.40) per share. The conversion price of the May 22 Notes and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. The Company also issued an aggregate of 425,000 shares of Common Stock as commitment shares (“Commitment Shares” and, together with the May 2022 Notes and Conversion Shares, the “Securities”) to the investors as additional consideration for the purchase of the May 2022 Notes. The closing of the offering of the Securities occurred on May 13, 2022, when the investors purchased the Securities for an aggregate purchase price of $850,000. The Company has also granted the Investors certain automatic and piggy-back registration rights whereby the Company has agreed to register the resale by the Investors of the Conversion Shares. The proceeds of this offering of Securities were used to purchase the Company’s membership interests in GMDOC.

The May 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, may be voluntarily repaid in cash in full or in part by the Company at any time (subject to the occurrence of an event of default) in an amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of each May 2022 Note and any accrued and unpaid interest, and shall be mandatorily repaid in cash in an amount equal to a) fifty percent (50%) of the then outstanding principal amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of each May 2022 Note and any accrued and unpaid interest in the event of the consummation by the Company of any public or private offering or other financing pursuant to which the Company receives gross proceeds of at least $2,000,000 but not greater than $3,000,000; or b) one hundred percent (100%) of the then outstanding principal amount equal to 120% of the principal amount of a May 2022 Note and any accrued and unpaid interest in the event of the consummation by the Company of any public or private offering or other financing pursuant to which the Company receives gross proceeds of in excess of $3,000,000. In addition, pursuant to the May 2022 Notes, so long as such May 2022 Notes remain outstanding, the Company shall not enter into any financing transactions pursuant to which the Company sells its securities at a price lower than the $0.40 per share conversion price, subject to certain adjustments, without the written consent of the investors.

The conversion of the May 2022 Notes are each subject to beneficial ownership limitations such that the investors may not convert the May 2022 Notes to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in an investor being the beneficial owner in excess of 4.99% (or, upon election of the Investor, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, which beneficial ownership limitation may be increased or decreased up to 9.99% upon notice to the Company, provided that any increase in such limitation will not be effective until 61 days following notice to the Company.

Pursuant to the purchase agreement for the Securities, for a period of twelve (12) months after the closing date, the investors have a right to participate in any issuance of the Company’s Common Stock, Common Stock equivalents, conventional debt, or a combination of such securities and/or debt, up to an amount equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of the subsequent financing.

The Company also entered into that certain registration rights side letter, pursuant to which, in the event the Company’s shares of Common Stock have not commenced trading on the NYSE American; the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Nasdaq Global Market; the Nasdaq Global Select Market; or the New York Stock Exchange, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the closing date, and, thereafter, the Company agreed to file a registration statement under the Securities Act to register the offer and sale, by the Company, of Common Stock underlying the May 2022 Notes in the event that such notes are not repaid prior to such 120-day period.

The Company paid half of the May 2022 Notes principal balance upon its maturity on June 29, 2022 and an additional $112,500 in September 2022 and the remaining balance remains due and payable and was therefore in technical default as of December 31, 2022.

The Company and the two May 2022 Note Holders reached an agreement on January 10, 2023. On January 10, 2023, the Company amended each of those notes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the May 2022 Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to September 30, 2023. In consideration for the extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to $0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the notes.

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The Company evaluated the terms of the January 10, 2023 Letter Agreement which amended the May 2022 Notes. This evaluation included analyzing whether there are significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the May 2022 Notes based on an analysis of the amended future cash flows. If the change was deemed insignificant (generally less than 10% difference in estimated future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is considered a debt modification in the financial statements, whereas if the change is considered substantial (generally over 10% difference in estimated net present value of future cash flows between the amended notes and the original notes) then the change is reflected as a debt extinguishment in the financial statements. A modification or an exchange that changes the substantive conversion option as of the conversion date would generally be considered substantial and require extinguishment accounting. The amendment of the Fixed Conversion Price to $0.10 from $0.50 per share, as provided for in the Letter Agreement, would be considered substantive based on the likelihood of the conversion option being exercised in the future. Accordingly, the Company accounted for the amendment of the Notes as an extinguishment of the original Bridge Notes.

Following is an analysis of estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of January 10, 2023, the date of the amendment:

Schedule of Convertible Debt

  

As of

January 10, 2023

 
Carrying value of the original convertible notes payable    
Principal balance $312,500 
Accrued interest  75,471 
Total carrying value of original convertible note payable  387,971 
     
Less: Net present value of future cash flows on amended convertible notes payable  (322,986)
     
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable $64,985 

The difference between estimated net present value of future cash flows of the amended notes as compared to the original notes as of January 10, 2023, the date of the amendment exceeded 10%. As a result, the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable totaling $64,985 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

On January 13, 2023, one of the May 22 Note holders exercised its right to convert $46,296 of principal and $3,704 accrued interest into 500,000 shares of common stock. The remaining outstanding principal balance on the two May 2022 Notes totaled $266,204 and $312,500 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Note 5 – Accrued liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
Accrued rent $614,918  $614,918 
Accrued Nicaragua Concession fees  544,485   544,485 
Accrued lease operating costs  41,634    
         
Total accrued liabilities $1,201,037  $1,159,403 

The accrued rent balances relate to unpaid rent for the Company’s previous headquarters in Denver, Colorado and represents unpaid rents and related costs for the period June 2006 through November 2008. The Company has not had any correspondence with the landlord for several years and will seek to settle and/or negotiate the matter when it has the financial resources to do so.

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From 2009 to 2020, the Company had pursued the exploration of potential oil and gas resources in the United States and in the Perlas and Tyra concession blocks in offshore Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea (the “Concessions”), which contain a total of approximately 1.4 million acres. In January 2020, the Company decided to cease its activities, exploration and production in the Concessions. The accrued Nicaraguan Concession fees were accrued during the time the Concessions had lapsed and the Company was attempting to negotiate extensions to the underlying concessions with the Nicaraguan government which were unsuccessful. The Company abandoned all efforts to negotiate an extension to the Concessions effective January 1, 2020 and ceased the accrual of all related fees at that time.

Note 6 – Stock Options

Total stock-based compensation is comprised of the following for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Stock-based compensation – stock option grants $  $51,000  $  $127,499 
                 
Stock-based compensation – restricted stock grants     255,625   174,375   336,875 
                 
Stock-based compensation – warrants issued for services pursuant to USNG Letter Agreement  71,716   71,716   143,432   143,873 
                 
Total stock-based compensation $71,716  $378,341  $317,807  $608,247 

The Company applies ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which requires companies to recognize compensation expense for share-based payments based on the estimated fair value of the awards. ASC 718 also requires tax benefits relating to the deductibility of increases in the value of equity instruments issued under share-based compensation arrangements to be presented as financing cash inflows in the statement of cash flows. Compensation cost is recognized based on the grant-date fair value for all share-based payments granted and is estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718.

At the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 25, 2015, the stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive2015 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2006“2015 Plan”), and the Company reserved 500,000 shares for issuance under the 2015 Plan. At the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on October 13, 2021, the stockholders approved the 2021 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2021 Plan”) and the Company reserved 5,000,000 shares for issuance under the 2021 Plan.

The 2021 Plan and the 2015 Plan provide for under which both incentive and non-statutory stock options may be granted to employees, officers, non-employee directors and consultants. An aggregate of 47,0005,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock areCommon Stock is reserved for issuance under the 20062021 Plan and the 2015 Plan. In June 2005, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”), under which both incentive and non-statutory stock options may be granted to employees, officers, non-employee directors and consultants. An aggregate of 47,500 shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2005 and 2006 Plans; however, such Plans have now expired and no further issuances can be made. Options granted under the 20052021 Plan and 20062015 Plan allow for the purchase of common stockshares of Common Stock at prices not less than the fair market value of such stock at the date of grant, become exercisable immediately or as directed by the Company’s Board of Directors and generally expire ten years after the date of grant. The Company also has issued other stock options and restricted stock awards that are not pursuant to a formal plan with terms similar to the 20052021 and 20062015 Plans.

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on September 25, 2015 and the stockholders approved the Infinity Energy Resources, Inc. 2015 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2015 Plan”) and reserved 500,000 shares for issuance under the Plan.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 500,0002023, 5,500,000 shares were available for future grants under the 2021 Plan and the 2015 Plan as all other Plans have now expired.Plan.

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The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term of the option award, expected stock price volatility and expected dividends. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. For purposes of estimating the expected term of options granted, the Company aggregates option recipients into groups that have similar option exercise behavioral traits. Expected volatilities used in the valuation model are based on the expected volatility that would be used by an independent market participant in the valuation of certain of the Company’s warrants.based on historical volatility. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Company’s forfeiture rate assumption used in determining its stock-based compensation expense is estimated based on historical data. The actual forfeiture rate could differ from these estimates. There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

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Stock option grants

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2023 and 2022:

Summary of Stock Option Activity

 Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise
Price Per
Share
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  Number of Options  

Weighted Average Exercise

Price Per

Share

 

Weighted

Average

Remaining
Contractual
Term

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016  393,450  $37.46   4.6 years  $ 
Outstanding at December 31, 2021  1,892,000  $1.93  9.07 years $ 
Granted                          
Exercised                          
Forfeited  (16,500)  (31.94)          (350,000)  0.50       
Outstanding at September 30, 2017  376,950  $37.82   4.1 years  $ 
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2017  376,950  $37.82   4.1 years  $ 
Outstanding at June 30, 2022  1,542,000  $2.26  8.49 years $ 
Outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2022  1,542,000  $2.26  8.49 years $ 
              
Outstanding at December 31, 2022  1,442,000  $2.38  7.96 years $ 
Granted            
Exercised            
Forfeited  (2,000)  30.00       
Outstanding at June 30, 2023  1,440,000  $2.34  7.47 years $ 
Outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2023  1,440,000  $2.34  7.47 years $ 

The following table summarizes the range of exercise prices and weighted average remaining contractual life for outstanding and exercisable options under the Company’s option plans as of June 30, 2023:

Summary of Exercise Price and Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

   Outstanding options Exercisable options

Exercise price

per share

  

Number of

options

  Weighted average
remaining
contractual life
 

Number of

options

  Weighted average
remaining
contractual life
               
$0.50   1,350,000  7.93 years  1,350,000  7.93 years
$30.00   90,000  0.54 years  90,000  0.54 years
               
 Total   1,440,000  7.47 years  1,440,000  7.47 years

There were no stock options granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense in connection with the vesting of stock options granted aggregating $-0-$-0- and $7,598 during$51,000 for the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively and $-0- and $127,499 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The intrinsic value as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2022 related to the vested and unvested stock options as of that date was $-0. The$-0-. There is no unrecognized compensation cost as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 related to the unvested stock options as of that date.

Restricted stock grants.

During May 2022, the Board of Directors granted 1,550,000 shares of restricted stock awards to our officers, directors and consultants. In addition, during August 2020 the Board of Directors granted 5,000,000 shares of restricted stock awards to our officers, directors and a consultant. Restricted stock awards are valued on the date of grant and have no purchase price for the recipient. Restricted stock awards typically vest over a period of time generally corresponding to yearly anniversaries of the grant date. Unvested shares of restricted stock awards may be forfeited upon the termination of service of employment with the Company, depending upon the circumstances of termination. Except for restrictions placed on the transferability of restricted stock, holders of unvested restricted stock have full stockholder’s rights, including voting rights and the right to receive cash dividends.

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A summary of all restricted stock activity under the equity compensation plans for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity

  

Number of

restricted

shares

  

Weighted

average

grant date

fair value

 
Nonvested balance, December 31, 2021  1,250,000  $0.13 
Granted  1,550,000   0.45 
Vested  (1,637,500)  (0.21)
Forfeited      
Nonvested balance, June 30, 2022  1,162,500  $0.45 
         
Nonvested balance, December 31, 2022  387,500  $0.45 
Granted      
Vested  (387,500)  (0.45)
Forfeited      
Nonvested balance, June 30, 2023    $ 

The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense in connection with the issuance/vesting of restricted stock grants aggregating $-0- and $255,625 during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively and $174,375 and $336,875 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Company estimated the fair market value of these restricted stock grants based on the closing market price on the date of grant. As of June 30, 2023, there were $-0- of total unrecognized compensation costs related to all remaining non-vested restricted stock grants as all restricted stock granted to date have fully vested.

Note 7 – Warrants

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Summary of Warrant Activity

  

Number of

Warrants

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

Per Share

 
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021  17,580,784  $0.47 
Issued in connection with issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (See Note 13)  1,666,667   .30 

Issued in connection with issuance of 8% Convertible Promissory Note (See Note 4)

  700,000   .50 
Exercised      
Forfeited/expired      
Outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2022  19,947,451  $0.45 
         
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022  20,430,783  $0.45 
Issued  15,000,000   .05 
Exercised      
Forfeited/expired      
         
Outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2023  35,430,783  $0.19 

The weighted average term of all outstanding Common Stock purchase warrants was $-0-.4.2 years as of June 30, 2023. The intrinsic value of all outstanding Common Stock purchase warrants and the intrinsic value of all vested Common Stock purchase warrants was zero as of June 30, 2023 and 2022.

 

The warrant exercise price on warrants to acquire 9,056,409 shares of common stock were adjusted from their original exercise price (ranging from $0.30 per share to $0.50 per share) to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. A total of 3,799,999 of the total warrants effected by the dilutive issuance are treated as equity-based warrants and 5,256,410 of the total were treated as derivative-liability-based warrants. The modification in warrant exercise prices resulted in a total increase in their fair value as of May 4, 2023 (the modification date) totaling $793. The portion of the fair market value increase attributable to warrants treated as equity-based totaled $126 and recorded as an issuance cost of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (as a charge to additional paid-in capital) and an increase to additional paid-in capital. The portion of the fair market value increase attributable to warrants treated as derivative-liability-based totaled $667 and was included in the Change in warrant derivative fair value for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The following is a summary of the assumptions used in calculating estimated fair value of such warrants as of the May 4, 2023:

Schedule of Calculating Estimated Fair Value of Warrants

  

As of

May 4, 2023 with original exercise price

  

As of

May 4, 2023 with new exercise price

 
       
Volatility – range  345.8%  345.8%
Risk-free rate  3.41%  3.41%
Contractual term  3.4 to 4.8 years   3.4 to 4.8 years 
Exercise price $0.30 to 0.50  $0.05 
Number of warrants in aggregate  9,056,409   9,056,409 

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The following table summarizes the range of exercise prices and weighted average remaining contractual life for outstanding and exercisable warrants to purchase common shares as of June 30, 2023:

Summary of Warrant Range of Exercise Prices and Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

   Outstanding and exercisable warrants

Exercise price

per share

  

Number of

warrants

  

Weighted average

remaining contractual life

$0.05   24,056,409  4.7 years
$0.50   11,374,374  3.0 years
         
 Total   35,430,783  4.2 years

Warrants issued pursuant to USNG Letter Agreement

On November 9, 2021, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “USNG Letter Agreement”) with U.S. Noble Gas, LLC (“USNG”), pursuant to which USNG provides consulting services to the Company for exploration, testing, refining, production, marketing and distribution of various potential reserves of noble gases and rare earth element/minerals on the Company’s recently acquired 11,000-acre oil and gas properties in the Otis Albert Field located on the Properties. The USNG Letter Agreement would cover all of the noble gases, specifically including helium, and rare earth elements/minerals potentially existing on Properties and the Company’s future acquisitions, if any, including the Hugoton Gas Field.

The USNG Letter Agreement also provides that USNG will supply a large vessel designed for flows up to 5,000 barrels of water per day at low pressures, known as a gas extraction/separator unit. The gas extraction/separator unit is a dewatering vessel that the Company may use for multiple wells in the future.

The USNG Letter Agreement requires the Company to establish a four-member board of advisors (the “Board of Advisors”) comprised of various experts involved in noble gas and rare earth elements/minerals. The Board of Advisors will help attract both industry partners and financial partners for developing a large helium, noble gas and/or rare earth element/mineral resources that may exist in the region where the Company currently operates. The industry partners would include helium, noble gas and/or rare earth element/mineral purchasers and exploration and development companies from the energy industry. The financial partners may include large family offices or small institutions.

Pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement, the Company will pay USNG a monthly cash fee equal to $8,000 per month beginning at the onset of commercial helium or minerals production and sales, subject to certain thresholds. Such monthly fees will become due and payable for any month that the Company receives cash receipts in excess of $25,000 derived from the sale of noble gases and/or rare earth elements/minerals. The Company has not yet achieved the $25,000 cash receipts threshold, therefore, there has been no payment or accrual liability relative to this cash fee provision as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The USNG Letter Agreement has an initial term of 5 years, which shall thereafter continue for successive one-year periods, provided that there is no uncured breach, unless otherwise terminated by either party upon a written notice of intent to non-renew.

In consideration for the consulting services to be rendered and pursuant to the terms of the USNG Letter Agreement, the Company issued warrants to purchase, in the aggregate, 2,060,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of fifty cents ($0.50) to three of USNG’s principal consultants and four third-party service providers. The Company issued warrants to purchase, in the aggregate, 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock at fifty cents ($0.50) per share exercise price to three members of the Board of Advisors. The Company granted a total of 3,260,000 warrants to purchase its Common Stock with an exercise price of fifty cents ($0.50) per share in connection with the USNG Letter Agreement and the arrangements described therein. The warrants expire five years after the date of the USNG Letter Agreement.

The fair value of the warrants to purchase Common Stock in consideration for services to be rendered under the USNG Letter Agreement with USNG is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

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The Company recognized $71,716 and $71,716 of compensation expense relative to the 3,260,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively $143,432 and $143,873 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There have been no exercises or forfeitures of the warrants to purchase Common Stock relative to the USNG Letter during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The total grant date fair value of the 3,260,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement on November 9, 2021 was $1,434,313 in total or $0.44 per share. Total unrecognized compensation costs related to the 3,260,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement, as of June 30, 2023 was $956,207 which will be amortized over the next forty months.

Note 58Derivative InstrumentsIncome Taxes

The effective income tax rate on income (loss) before income tax benefit varies from the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to the net operating loss history of the Company maintaining a full reserve on all net deferred tax assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The Company has incurred operating losses in recent years, and it continues to be in a three-year cumulative loss position at June 30, 2023. Accordingly, the Company determined there was not sufficient positive evidence regarding its potential for future profits to outweigh the negative evidence of our three-year cumulative loss position under the guidance provided in ASC 740. Therefore, it determined to continue to provide a 100% valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets. The Company expects to continue to maintain a full valuation allowance until it determines that it can sustain a level of profitability that demonstrates its ability to realize these assets. To the extent the Company determines that the realization of some or all of these benefits is more likely than not based upon expected future taxable income, a portion or all of the valuation allowance will be reversed.

For income tax purposes, the Company has net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $64,710,000 in accordance with its 2021 Federal Income tax return as filed. Approximately $61,045,000 of such net operating loss carry-forwards expire from 2028 through 2037 while $1,935,000 of such net operating loss carry-forwards have an indefinite carryforward period in accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In addition, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limits the usage of net operating loss carryforwards to 80% of taxable income per year.

The Company has recently completed the filing of its tax returns for the tax years 2012 through 2021. Therefore, all such tax returns are open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Internal Revenue Code contains provisions under Section 382 which limit a company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carry-forwards in the event that it has experienced a more than 50% change in ownership over a three-year period. Management has completed its review of whether such ownership changes have occurred, and based upon such review, management believes that the Company is not currently subject to an annual limitation or the possibility of the complete elimination of the net operating loss carry- forwards. In addition, the Company may be limited by additional ownership changes which may occur in the future.

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DerivativesNote 9Warrants Issued Relative toGain on Extinguishment of Convertible Notes Payable

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded gains on the extinguishment of convertible notes payable through negotiation and settlements with certain creditors as follows:

Schedule of Estimated Gain on Exchange and Extinguishment of Debt

  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable:                
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes
payable – the May 22 Notes (see Note 4)
 $24,190  $  $24,190  $ 
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes
payable – the October 8% Notes (See Note 4)
        103,977    
Gain on extinguishment of convertible notes
payable – the May 22 Notes (see Note 4)
        64,985    
                 
Total gain on exchange and extinguishment of liabilities $24,190  $  $193,152  $ 

Note 10 – Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company’s asset retirement obligations primarily relate to the Company’s portion of future plugging and abandonment costs for wells and related facilities. The following table presents the changes in the asset retirement obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of Assets Retirement Obligation

  Amount 
    
Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2021 $1,730,264 
Additions   
Accretion expense during the period  580 
     
Asset retirement obligation at June 30, 2022 $1,730,844 
     
Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2022 $1,732,486 
Additions   
Accretion expense during the period  2,436 
     
Asset retirement obligation at June 30, 2023 $1,734,922 

Approximately $1,716,003 of the total asset retirement obligation existing at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 represent the remaining potential liability for oil and gas wells the Company had owned in Texas and Wyoming prior to their sales/disposal in 2012. The Company was not in compliance with then existing federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations for its previously owned Texas and Wyoming domestic oil and gas properties. All domestic oil and gas properties held by Infinity-Wyoming and Infinity-Texas were disposed of in 2012 and in years prior to 2012; however, the Company may remain liable for certain asset retirement costs should the new owners not complete their asset retirement obligations. Management believes the total asset retirement obligations recorded relative to all the Company wells including these Texas and Wyoming wells of $1,733,704 and $1,732,486 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively are sufficient to cover any potential noncompliance liabilities relative to the plugging of abandoned wells, the removal of facilities and equipment, and site restoration on oil and gas properties for its current and former oil and gas properties.

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Note 11 – Warrant Derivative Liability

The estimated fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities, all of which arewere related to the detachable warrants issued in connection with various notes payable and the secured convertible note,Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock and current interest rates, the probability of both the downward adjustment of the exercise price and the upward adjustment to the number of warrants as provided by the note payable and warrant agreement terms (Note 2 and 3) and non-performance risk factors, among other items (ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”) fair value hierarchy Level 3).rates. The detachable warrants issued in connection with the secured convertible noteissuance of certain Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (See Note 2),13 - March 2021 Issuance) contained a provision allowing the December 2013 Note (See Note 3) and the two other short-term notes payable (See Note 3) contain ratchet and anti-dilution provisions that remainholder to require cash settlement in effect during the term ofcertain situations were fundamental transaction, as defined in the warrant whileagreements have occurred. An event occurred on December 31, 2022 that activated the ratchet and anti-dilutionHolder’s ability to utilize such provisions of the other notes payable cease whentherefore the related note payable is extinguished. When the note payable containing such ratchet and anti-dilution provisions is extinguished, the derivative liability will be adjusted to fair valuewas recognized on December 31, 2022 and the resulting derivative liability will be transitioned fromalso at June 30, 2023.

The following is a liability to equity as of such date. The derivative liability associated with the warrants issued in connection with the secured convertible note payable will remain in effect until such time as the underlying warrant is exercised or terminated and the resulting derivative liability will be transitioned from a liability to equity as of such date.

The Company has issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,174,000 common shares in connection with various outstanding debt instruments which require derivative accounting treatment as of September 30, 2017. A comparisonsummary of the assumptions used in calculating estimated fair value of such derivative liabilities as of Septemberthe June 30, 2017 is as follows:2023 and December 31, 2022:

Summary of Warrant Valuation Assumption

  

As of

June 30, 2023

  

As of

December 31, 2022

 
       
Volatility – range  347.2%  342.2%
Risk-free rate  4.13%  3.99%
Contractual term  3.24 years   3.74 years 
Exercise price $0.05  $0.39 
Number of warrants in aggregate  5,256,410   5,256,410 

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As of
September 30, 2017
Volatility – range207.7% - 294.2%
Risk-free rate1.62% - 2.16%
Contractual term0.5 - 4.6 years
Exercise price$5.00 - $5.60
Number of warrants in aggregate2,174,000

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of the derivative financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs for both open and closed derivatives:

  Amount 
Balance at December 31, 2016 $183,430 
Warrants issued to originate or extend notes payable (recorded as discount on note payable) -Note 3   
Unrealized derivative gains included in other expense for the period  (78,351)
Transition of derivative liability to equity   
     
Balance at September 30, 2017 $105,079 

Summary of Changes in Fair Value Derivative Financial Instruments

  Amount 
Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 
Unrealized derivative gains included in other income/expense for the period   
Balance at June 30, 2022 $ 
     
Balance at December 31, 2022 $577,269 
     
Unrealized derivative gains included in other income/expense for the period  (367,175)
     
Balance at June 30, 2023 $210,094 

The warrant derivative liability consistsexercise price on warrants to acquire 5,256,410 shares of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Warrant issued to holder of Secured convertible note (Note 2) $90,909  $155,461 
Warrant issued to placement agent (Note 2)  12,121   20,728 
Warrant issued to holder of December 2013 Note (Note 3)  449   4,429 
Warrants issued to holders of notes payable - short term (Note 3)  1,600   2,812 
Total warrant derivative liability $105,079  $183,430 

Note 6 – Warrants

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

  Number of Warrants  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
 
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016  2,517,771  $5.34 
Issued for extension of notes payable (Note 3)      
Issued for extension of line-of-credit (Note 3)      
Exercised/forfeited  (12,000)  25.00 
         
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2017  2,505,771  $5.25 

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The weighted average term of all outstanding common stock purchase warrants was 4.1 yearstreated as derivative liability-based were adjusted from their original exercise price of September 30, 2017. The intrinsic value of all outstanding common stock purchase warrants and the intrinsic value of all vested common stock purchase warrants was zero as of September 30, 2017.

Note 7 – Income Taxes

For income tax purposes, the Company has net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $66,270,000, which expire from 2025 through 2030. The Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance$0.39 per share to $0.05 per share due to the uncertaintydilutive issuance of realizing the tax benefits from its net deferred tax asset.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. The Company has not completedmodification in warrant exercise prices resulted in an increase in their fair value as of May 4, 2023 (the modification date) totaling $667 was included in the filing of tax returnsunrealized derivative gains included in other income/expense for the tax years 2012 through 2016. Therefore, allthree and six months ended June 30, 2023. The following is a summary of the assumptions used in calculating estimated fair value of such tax returns are open to examination byderivative warrants as of the Internal Revenue Service.May 4, 2023:

The Internal Revenue Code contains provisions under Section 382 which limit a company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carry-forwards in the event that it has experienced a more than 50% change in ownership over a three-year period. Current estimates prepared by the Company on a preliminary basis indicate that no ownership changes have occurred, and are currently not subject to an annual limitation, but may be further limited by additional ownership changes which may occur in the future.

  

As of

May 4, 2023 with original exercise price

  

As of

May 4, 2023 with new exercise price

 
       
Volatility – range  345.8%  345.8%
Risk-free rate  3.41%  3.41%
Contractual term  3.4 years   3.4 years 
Exercise price $0.39  $0.05 
Number of warrants in aggregate  5,256,410   5,256,410 

Note 812Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has not maintained insurance coverage on its U.S domestic oil and gas properties for several years. The Company is not in compliance with Federal and State laws regarding the U.S. domestic oil and gas properties. The Company’s known compliance issues relate to the Texas Railroad Commission regarding administrative filings and renewal permits relative to its Texas oil and gas properties that were sold in 2012. The ultimate resolution of these compliance issues could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Nicaraguan Concessions

The Company is in default of various provisions of the 30-year Concession for both Perlas and Tyra blocks as of September 30, 2017, including (1) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Block during 2016; (2) the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block during 2016; (3) the provision of the Ministry of Energy with the required letters of credit in the amounts totaling $1,356,227 for the Perlas block and $278,450 for the Tyra block for exploration requirements on the leases; (4) payment of the 2016 and 2017 area fees required for both the Perlas and Tyra which total $97,243; and (5) payment of the 2016 and 2017 training fees required for both the Perlas and Tyra totaling $175,000. The Company is seeking to extend, renew and/or renegotiate the terms of the Nicaraguan Concessions with the Nicaraguan government to cure the defaults. There can be no assurance whether it will be able to extend, renew and/or renegotiate the Nicaraguan Concessions and whether any new terms will be favorable to the Company. The Company has held meetings and is pursuing additional meetings with Nicaraguan Government officials in order to address the pending defaults.

The Company must raise substantial amounts of debt and equity capital from other sources in the immediate future in order to fund: (1) the annual training program and area fees for 2016 and 2017; (2) required letters of credit to the Nicaraguan Government; (3) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions during 2017; (4) the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions should it be unable to negotiate a waiver of such requirement from the Nicaraguan government; (5) normal day-to-day operations and corporate overhead; and (6) outstanding debt and other financial obligations as they become due including the $1.0 million December 2013 Note, and the notes payable totaling $285,000, which currently are in technical default and resolution of the Replacement Note matter. These are substantial operational and financial issues that must be successfully addressed during 2017 or the Company’s ability to satisfy the conditions necessary to maintain and/or renegotiate its Nicaragua Concessions will be in significant doubt.

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The Company is seeking new outside sources of debt and equity capital in order to fund the substantial needs enumerated above; however, there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such capital or obtain it on favorable terms or within the timeframe necessary to cure the technical defaults existing on the Nicaraguan Concessions or to meet its ongoing requirements relative to drilling the exploratory wells. The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products, and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. These are substantial impediments for the Company to obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan projects.

The following charts set forth the minimum work programs required under for the Perlas and Tyra blocks comprising the Concessions in order for the Company to retain them unless it is successful in obtaining extensions, renewals or the renegotiation of the entire Concessions Agreements for the Perlas and Tyra blocks.

Minimum Work Program – Perlas

Block Perlas – Exploration Minimum Work Commitment and Relinquishments 
Exploration
Period (6 Years)
 Duration
(Years)
  Work Commitment Relinquishment  Irrevocable Guarantee 
Sub-Period1  2  - Environmental Impact Study - Acquisition & interpretation of 333km of new 2D seismic - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 667km of new 2D seismic (or equivalent in 3D)  26km2 $443,100 
Sub-Period 2 Optional  1  - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 200km2of 3D seismic  53km2 $1,356,227 
Sub-Period 3 Optional  1  - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is Shallower  80km2 $10,220,168 
Sub-Period 4 Optional  2  - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is shallower - Geochemical analysis  All acreage except areas with discoveries  $10,397,335 

Minimum Work Program – Tyra

Block Tyra – Exploration Minimum Work Commitment and Relinquishments 
Exploration
Period (6 Years)
 Duration (Years)  Work Commitment Relinquishment  Irrevocable Guarantee 
Sub-Period1  1.5  - Environmental Impact Study - Acquisition & interpretation of 667km of existing 2D seismic - Acquisition of 667km of new 2D seismic (or equivalent in 3D)  26km2  $408,450 
Sub-Period 2 Optional  0.5  - Processing & interpretation of the 667km 2D seismic (or equivatlent in 3D) acquired in the previous sub-period  40km2  $278,450 
Sub-Period 3 Optional  2  - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 250km2 of new 3D seismic  160km2  $1,818,667 
Sub-Period 4 Optional  2  - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is shallower - Geochemical analysis  All acreage except areas with discoveries  $10,418,667 

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Contractual and Fiscal Terms

Training ProgramUS $50,000 per year, per block
Area FeeYears 1-3$0.05 /hectare
Years 4-7$0.10 /hectare
Years 8 & forward0.15 /hectare
RoyaltiesRecovery Factor 0 – 1.5Percentage 5%
1.5 – 3.010%
>3.015%
Natural Gas RoyaltiesMarket value at production5%
Corporate TaxRate no higher than 30%
Social Contribution3% of the net profit (1.5% for each autonomous region)
Investment ProtectionICSID arbitration OPIC insurance

Revenue Sharing Commitments

On March 23, 2009, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated effective as of March 23, 2009, with Offshore Finance, LLC, an accredited investor, to issue a subordinated promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $1,275,000 and a one percent (1%) revenue sharing interest in the Nicaraguan Concessions. Off-Shore funded a total of $1,275,000 and subsequently converted the subordinated promissory note to common stock.

Under the Revenue Sharing Agreement (the “Revenue Agreement”), Infinity assigned to Off-Shore a monthly payment (the “RSP”) equal to the revenue derived from one percent (1%) of Infinity’s share of the hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The RSP will bear its proportionate share of all costs incurred to deliver the hydrocarbons to the point of sale to an unaffiliated purchaser, including its share of production, severance and similar taxes, and certain additional costs. The RSP will be paid to Off-Shore by the last day of each month based on the revenue received by Infinity from the purchaser of the production during the previous month from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Revenue Agreement does not create any obligation for Infinity to maintain or develop the Nicaraguan Concessions, and does not create any rights in the Nicaraguan Concessions for Off-Shore. In connection with its dissolution Off-Shore assigned its RSP to its individual members.

On June 6, 2009, the Company entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement with the officers and directors for services provided. Infinity assigned to officers and directors a monthly payment equal to the revenue derived from one percent (1%) of Infinity’s share of the hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The RSP will bear its proportionate share of all costs incurred to deliver the hydrocarbons to the point of sale to an unaffiliated purchaser, including its share of production, severance and similar taxes, and certain additional costs.

The RSP shall be paid by the last day of each month based on the revenue received by Infinity from the purchaser of the production during the previous month from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Revenue Agreement does not create any obligation for Infinity to maintain or develop the Nicaraguan Concessions, and does not create any rights in the Nicaraguan Concessions for officers and directors.

The Company intends to seek joint venture or working interest partners (the “Farmout”) prior to the commencement of any exploratory drilling operations on the Nicaraguan Concessions. On September 8, 2009, the Company entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement with Jeff Roberts to assist the Company with its technical studies of gas and oil holdings in Nicaragua and managing and assisting in the Farmout. Infinity assigned to Jeff Roberts a monthly payment equal to the revenue derived from one percent (1%) of Infinity’s share of the hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The RSP will bear its proportionate share of all costs incurred to deliver the hydrocarbons to the point of sale to an unaffiliated purchaser, including its share of production, severance and similar taxes, and certain additional costs. The RSP shall be paid to Jeff Roberts by the last day of each month based on the revenue received by Infinity from the purchaser of the production during the previous month from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Revenue Agreement does not create any obligation for Infinity to maintain or develop the Nicaraguan Concessions, and does not create any rights in the Nicaraguan Concessions for Jeff Roberts.

In connection with the extension of the December 2013 Note with a $1,050,000 principal balance issued in December 2013, the Company entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement in May 2014. Infinity assigned to the note holder a monthly payment equal to the revenue derived from one percent (1%) of 8/8ths of Infinity’s share of the hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions and any other oil and gas concessions that the Company and its affiliates may acquire in the future. The RSP will bear its proportionate share of all costs incurred to deliver the hydrocarbons to the point of sale to an unaffiliated purchaser, including its share of production, severance and similar taxes, and certain additional costs. The RSP shall be paid by the last day of each month based on the revenue received by Infinity from the purchaser of the production during the previous month from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Revenue Sharing Agreement does not create any obligation for Infinity to maintain or develop the Nicaraguan Concessions.

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Lack of Compliance with Law Regarding Domestic Properties

Infinity hasThe Company was not been in compliance with then existing federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations for its previously owned domestic oil and gas properties owned and thisdisposed of in 2012 and in years prior to 2012 and could have a material or significantly adverse effect upon the liquidity, capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of Infinity.the Company. All domestic oil and gas properties held by Infinity – WyomingInfinity-Wyoming and Infinity-Texas were disposed of in 2012 and in years prior to September 30, 2017;2012; however, the Company may remain liable for certain asset retirement costs should the new owners not complete their obligations. Management believes the total asset retirement obligations recorded for these prior matters of $1,716,003$1,716,003 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 20162022 are sufficient to cover any potential noncompliance liabilities relative to the plugging of abandoned wells, the removal of facilities and equipment, and site restoration on oil and gas properties for its former oil and gas properties.

USNG Letter Agreement commitment

Pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement (see Note 7), the Company will pay USNG a monthly cash fee equal to $8,000 per month beginning at the onset of commercial helium or minerals production and sales, subject to certain thresholds. Such monthly fees will become due and payable for any month that the Company receives cash receipts in excess of $25,000 derived from the sale of noble gases and/or rare earth elements/minerals. The Company has not maintained insurance onyet achieved the domestic properties$25,000 cash receipts threshold, therefore there has been no payment or accrual liability relative to this cash fee provision as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

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The USNG Letter Agreement has an initial term of 5 years, which shall thereafter continue for successive one-year periods, provided that there is no uncured breach, unless otherwise terminated by either party upon a numberwritten notice of years nor has it owned/produced any oil & gas properties for a number of years.intent to non-renew.

Litigation

The Company is subject to numerousvarious claims and legal actions in which vendors are claiming breach of contract due to the Company’s failure to pay amounts due. The Company believes that it has made adequate provision for these claims in the accompanying financial statements.

The Company is currently involved in litigation as follows:

In October 2012, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit naming Infinity-Texas, the Company and the corporate officers of Infinity-Texas, seeking $30,000$30,000 of reclamation costs associated with a single well, in addition to administrative expenses and penalties. The Company engaged in negotiations with the State of Texas in late 2012 and early 2013 and reached a settlement agreement that would reduce the aggregate liability, in this action and any extension of this action to other Texas wells, to $45,103,$45,103, which amount has been paid. Certain performance obligations remain which must be satisfied in order to finally settle and dismiss the matter.
Pending satisfactory performance of the performance obligations and their acceptance by the State of Texas, the Company’s officers have potential liability regarding the above matter, and the Company’s officers are held personally harmless by indemnification provisions of the Company. Therefore, to the extent they might actually occur, these liabilities are the obligations of the Company. Management estimates that the liabilities associated with this matter will not exceed $780,000,$780,000, calculated as $30,000 for each of the 26 Infinity-Texas operated wells. This related liability, less the payment made to the State of Texas in 2012 in the amount of $45,103,$45,103, is included in the asset retirement obligation on the accompanying balance sheets.sheets, which management believes is sufficient to provide for the ultimate resolution of this dispute.

Cambrian Consultants America, Inc. (“Cambrian”) filed an action in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, number CV2014-55719, on September 26, 2014 against Infinity Energy Resources, Inc.the Company resulting from certain professional consulting services provided for quality control and management of seismic operations during November and December 2013 on the Nicaraguan Concessions. Cambrian provided these services pursuant to a Master Consulting Agreement with Infinity,the Company, dated November 20, 2013, and has claimed breach of contract for failure to pay amounts due. On December 8, 2014, a default judgment was entered against the Company in the amount of $96,877$96,877 plus interest and attorney fees. The Company has included the impact of this litigation as a liability in its accounts payable. The Company will seekpayable, which management believes is sufficient to settleprovide for the default judgment when it has the financial resources to do so.ultimate resolution of this dispute.

Torrey Hills Capital, Inc. (“Torrey”) notified the Company by letter, dated August 15, 2014, of its demand for the payment of $56,000,$56,000, which it alleged was unpaid and owed under a consulting agreement dated October 18, 2013. The parties entered into a consulting agreement under which Torrey agreed to provide investor relations services in exchange for payment of $7,000$7,000 per month and the issuance of 15,000 shares of common stock.Common Stock. The agreement was for an initial three month-term with automatic renewals unless terminated upon 30 days’ written notice by either party. The Company made payments totaling $14,000$14,000 and issued 15,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock during 2013. The Company contends that Torrey breached the agreement by not performing the required services and that it had provided proper notice of termination to Torrey. Furthermore, the Company contends that the parties agreed to settle the dispute on or about June 19, 2014 under which it would issue 2,800 shares of common stockCommon Stock in full settlement of any balance then owed and final termination of the agreement. Torrey disputed the Company’s contentions and submitted the dispute to binding arbitration. The Company was unable to defend itself and the arbitration panel awarded Torrey a total of $79,594$79,594 in damages. The Company has accrued this amount in accounts payable as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022, which management believes is sufficient to provide for the ultimate resolution of this dispute.

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Note 13 – Stockholder’s Deficit

Conversion of 8% Convertible Notes Payable to Common Stock.

On January 13, 2023, a holder of 8% Convertible Notes Payable exercised its right to convert $46,296 of principal and $3,704 of accrued interest into 500,000 shares of common stock.

Convertible Preferred Stock

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company is authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Authorization - On March 16, 2021, the Company approved and filed a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“COD”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The COD provides for the issuance of up to 27,778 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share. Pursuant to the provisions of the COD, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holders thereof, at any time, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, into shares of Common Stock determined on a per share basis by dividing the $100 stated/liquidation value of such share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock by the $0.32 per share conversion price, which conversion price is subject to certain adjustments. The conversion price of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. In addition, the COD provides for the payment of 10% per annum cumulative dividends, in (i) cash, or (ii) shares of Common Stock, to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock based on the stated/liquidation value, until the earlier of (i) the date on which the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are converted to Common Stock or (ii) date the Company’s obligations under the COD have been satisfied in full. The shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock also (i) vote on an as-converted to Common Stock basis, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, (ii) are subject to mandatory conversion into Common Stock upon the closing of any equity financing transaction consummated after the original issue date, pursuant to which the Company raises gross proceeds of not less than $5,000,000, (iii) rank senior to the Common Stock and any class or series of capital stock created after the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and (iv) have a special preference upon the liquidation of the Company.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Authorization - On May 3, 2023, the Company approved and filed a COD of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The COD provides for the issuance of up to 50,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share. Pursuant to the provisions of the COD, the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holders thereof, at any time, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, into shares of Common Stock determined on a per share basis by dividing the $100 stated/liquidation value of such share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock by the $0.05 per share conversion price, which conversion price is subject to certain adjustments. In addition, the COD provides for the payment of 8% per annum cumulative dividends, in (i) cash, or (ii) shares of Common Stock, to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock based on the stated/liquidation value, until the earlier of (i) the date on which the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are converted to Common Stock or (ii) date the Company’s obligations under the COD have been satisfied in full. The shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock also (i) vote on an as-converted to Common Stock basis, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, (ii) are subject to mandatory conversion into Common Stock upon the closing of any equity financing transaction consummated after the original issue date, pursuant to which the Company raises gross proceeds of not less than $5,000,000, (iii) rank senior to the Common Stock and any class or series of capital stock created after the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and (iv) have a special preference upon the liquidation of the Company.

The following summarizes the activity in the Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Schedule of Series A and B Convertible Preferred Stock Activity

  Six months ended
June 30, 2023
  Six months ended
June 30, 2022
 
  Series A  Series B  Series A  Series B 
             
Outstanding at beginning of period:  25,526      22,076    
Issued     7,500   5,000    
Converted to common stock  (250)     (2,700)   
Redeemed             
                 
Outstanding at end of period  25,276   7,500   24,376    

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Series A - March 2021 Issuance - On March 26, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with five (5) accredited investors providing for an aggregate investment of $2,050,000 by the investors for the issuance by the Company to them of (i) 22,776 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 5,256,410 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of thirty-nine ($0.39) per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The conversion price of the March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. Holders of the warrants may exercise them by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is not an effective registration statement for the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to the formula provided in the warrants. Net proceeds from the issuance of March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock totaled $1,929,089 after deducting the placement agent fee and other expenses of the offering. The Company used the proceeds of the March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock offering to complete the acquisition and development of the Properties, to pay-off certain outstanding convertible notes payable (see Note 4) and for general working capital purposes.

The Company also entered into that certain registration rights agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a registration statement within forty-five (45) days following the closing of the acquisition of the Properties, which occurred on April 1, 2021, to register the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants. The Company is to use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within forty-five (45) days after the filing thereof, but in any event no later than the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the closing of the acquisition of the Properties, which occurred on April 1, 2021. The Company completed the required registration of these shares on Form S-1, which the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective on August 4, 2021.

The holders of March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock exercised their right to convert 250 shares of the March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 500,000 shares of Common Stock during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The holders exercised their rights to convert a total of 2,700 shares of March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 843,750 shares of Common Stock during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

On March 26, 2021, Ozark Capital, LLC (“Ozark”) acquired 1,111 shares of March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 2,222,000 shares of Common Stock), together with warrants to acquire 256,410 shares of Common Stock at five cents ($0.05) per share for a total cash of $100,000. Ozark and its affiliates hold over 10% of the shares of the Company’s Common Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

All holders of the March 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, including Ozark, have agreed to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap that limits the investors’ ability to convert its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and/or exercise its Common Stock purchase warrants. Such limitation can be raised to 9.99% upon 60 days’ advance notice to the Company.

Series A - June 2022 Issuance - On June 15, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an accredited investor providing for an aggregate investment of $500,000 by the investor for the issuance by the Company of (i) 5,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “June 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 1,666,667 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of thirty cents ($0.30) per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The conversion price of the June 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. The holder of the warrants may exercise them by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is not an effective registration statement for the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to the formula provided in the warrant. Net proceeds from the issuance of the June 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock totaled $500,000. The Company used the proceeds of the June 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock offering to pay-off certain outstanding convertible notes payable (see Note 4) and for general working capital purposes.

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The Company also entered into that certain registration rights agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a registration statement within forty-five (45) days following the closing of the of the June 2022 Series A Preferred Stock, which occurred on June 15, 2022, to register the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants. The Company is to use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within forty-five (45) days after the filing thereof, but in any event no later than the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the closing of the offering, which occurred on June 15, 2022.

The holder of the June 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock agreed to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap that limits the investors’ ability to convert its June 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and/or exercise its Common Stock purchase warrants. Such limitation can be raised to 9.99% upon 60 days advance notice to the Company.

 

Series A - August/September 2022 Issuances – During August and September 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with three accredited investors providing for an aggregate investment of $145,000 by the investors for the issuance by the Company of (i) 1,450 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “August/September 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 483,332 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of thirty ($0.30) per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The conversion price of the August/September 2021 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the related warrant exercise price were adjusted to $0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023. The holders of the warrants may exercise them by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is not an effective registration statement for the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to the formula provided in the warrant. Net proceeds from the issuance of the August/September 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock totaled $145,000. The Company used the proceeds of the August/September 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock offering to pay-off certain outstanding convertible notes payable (see Note 4) and for general working capital purposes.

The holders of the August/September 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock agreed to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap that limits the investors’ ability to convert its August/September 2022 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and/or exercise its Common Stock purchase warrants. Such limitation can be raised to 9.99% upon 60 days advance notice to the Company.

Series B - May 2023 Issuance - On May 4, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with three (3) accredited investors providing for an aggregate investment of $750,000 by the investors for the issuance by the Company to them of (i) 7,500 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of five ($0.05) per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the warrants may exercise them by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is not an effective registration statement for the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to the formula provided in the warrants. Net proceeds from the issuance of May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock totaled $750,000 which was used for general working capital purposes.

The Company also entered into that certain registration rights agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to file a registration statement within forty-five (45) days following the closing of the acquisition of the Properties, to register the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants. The Company is to use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within forty-five (45) days after the filing thereof.

The holders of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock agreed to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap that limits the investors’ ability to convert its May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and/or exercise its Common Stock purchase warrants. Such limitation can be raised to 9.99% upon 60 days advance notice to the Company.

The holders of May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock did not exercise their rights to convert any of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

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On April 27, 2023 and May 4, 2023, Ozark Capital, LLC (“Ozark”) acquired 2,500 shares of May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock), together with warrants to acquire 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock at five cents ($0.05) per share for a total cash of $250,000. Ozark and its affiliates hold over 10% of the shares of the Company’s Common Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The estimated fair value of the detachable warrants issued in connection with Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock and current interest rates.

Such warrants are equity-classified with an estimated fair value of $899,963 as of the date of their issuance. The following is a summary of the assumptions used in calculating estimated fair value of the detachable warrants issued in relation to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issuance as of the May 4, 2023, their issuance date:

  

As of

May 4, 2023

 
     
Volatility – range  345.8%
Risk-free rate  3.41%
Contractual term  5.5 years 
Exercise price $0.05 
Number of warrants in aggregate  15,000,000 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends – The Company has accrued preferred dividends totaling $63,516 and $126,457 relative to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock which was charged to additional paid in capital during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively and $52,289 and $105,150 relative to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The Company has outstanding accrued and unpaid preferred dividends totaling $137,816 and $77,124 relative to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Accrued dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock attributable to Ozark were $2,770 and $5,509 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively and $2,739 and $5,479 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The Company has outstanding accrued and unpaid preferred dividends totaling $2,770 and $2,800 relative to the Ozark’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends - The Company has accrued preferred dividends totaling $9,600 and $9,600 relative to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock which was charged to additional paid in capital during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively and there was no Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Series outstanding during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The Company has outstanding accrued and unpaid preferred dividends totaling $9,600 and $-0- relative to the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Accrued dividends on Series B Convertible Preferred Stock attributable to Ozark were $3,353 and $3,353 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and $-0- and $-0- for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 respectively. The Company has outstanding accrued and unpaid preferred dividends totaling $3,353 and $-0- relative to the Ozark’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Note 914Related Party Transactions

The Company does not have any employees other than the CEOits Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and CFO.Chief Financial Officer. In previous years, certain general and administrative services (for which payment is deferred) had been provided by the CFO’sCompany’s Chief Financial Officer’s accounting firm at its standard billing rates plus out-of-pocket expenses consisting primarily of accounting, tax and other administrative fees. The Company no longer utilizes the CFO’sits Chief Financial Officer’s accounting firm for such support services and was not billed for any such services during the nine monthsyears ended September 30, 2017December 31, 2022 and 2016. The amount2021. On March 31, 2021, the parties entered into a Debt Settlement Agreement whereby all amounts due to the CFO’ssuch firm for services previously providedtotaling $762,407 were extinguished upon the issuance of $7,624 principal balance of the 3% Notes and the issuance of the 3% Note Warrants as further described in Note 4. Total amounts due to this related party was $762,407 at September$-0- as of June 30, 20172023 and December 31, 2016,2022.

The Company had accrued compensation to its officers and is includeddirectors in accrued liabilities at both dates.

On June 6, 2009,years prior to 2018. The Board of Directors authorized the Company to cease the accrual of compensation for its officers and directors, effective January 1, 2018. On March 31, 2021, the parties entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement withDebt Settlement Agreements whereby all accrued amounts due for such services totaling $1,789,208 were extinguished upon the issuance of $17,892 principal balance of the 3% Notes and the issuance of the 3% Note Warrants as further described in Note 4. Total amounts due to the officers and directors for services provided. Infinity assignedrelated to officersaccrued compensation was $-0- as of June 30, 2023 and directors a monthly payment equal to the revenue derived from one percent (1%) of Infinity’s share of the hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The RSP will bear its proportionate share of all costs incurred to deliver the hydrocarbons to the point of sale to an unaffiliated purchaser, including its share of production, severance and similar taxes, and certain additional costs. The RSP shall be paid by the last day of each month based on the revenue received by Infinity from the purchaser of the production during the previous month from the Nicaraguan Concessions. The Revenue Agreement does not create any obligation for Infinity to maintain or develop the Nicaraguan Concessions and does not create any rights in the Nicaraguan Concessions for officers and directors.December 31, 2022.

In connection with its subordinated loan, Offshore Finance, LLC was granted a one percent (1%) revenue sharing interest in the Nicaraguan Concessionsowed financing costs in connection with a subordinated loan provided previouslyto the Company which was subsequently converted to common stock.shares in 2014. The managing partner of Offshore and the Company’s CFOChief Financial Officer are partners in the accounting firm which the Company used for general corporate purposes in the past. On March 31, 2021, the parties entered into a Debt Settlement Agreement whereby all amounts due for such services totaling $26,113 were extinguished upon the issuance of $261 principal balance of the 3% Notes and the issuance of the 3% Note Warrants as further described in Note 4. Total amounts due to this related party was $-0- as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

In connection with its dissolution, Offshore assigned its RSPthe Hugoton Gas Field Farmout Agreement, John Loeffelbein, the Company’s previous Chief Operating Officer, was granted a 3% carried interest through drilling in the Hugoton JV. Such carried interest was burdened only to the three other partners in the Hugoton JV and not the Company’s interest. On April 18, 2022, John Loeffelbein resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer with the Company.

Note 15 – Subsequent Events

On August 2, 2023 the Company’s Board of Directors granted stock purchase options to acquire a total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock to its individualnewly-appointed Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, its independent board members which includes the former managing partner of Offshore.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had accrued compensation to its officers and directors of $1,770,208 and $1,601,208, respectively.

a consultant. The Company entered into a line-of-credit facility on September 23, 2013 that provided it with borrowing capacity on a revolving basis up to a maximum of $50,000, which was increased to $75,000 at August 28, 2015 and an initial maturity of November 28, 2013. The line of credit was convertible to common stock at a rate of $5.00 per share. The entity providing the credit facility is owned by an officer of another corporation for which Infinity’s president and chairman of the board serves as president and chairman of the board. The facility was unsecured, bore interest at 8% per annum, and was renewed at its maturity several times until it was paid in full on its extended maturity date on November 28, 2016. In consideration for the origination of the line of credit facility and the various renewals, the Company granted the lender common stock purchase warrants. On February 28, 2016, the Company extended the line-of-credit expiration date to May 28, 2016 and issued a warrant to purchase 10,000 common shares atoptions have an exercise price of $5.00$0.05 per share which warrants were immediately exercisable and expirevest ratably on February 28, 2021. On May 28, 2016,a quarterly basis over the Company extended the line-of-credit expiration date to August 28, 2016 and issuednext two years beginning September 30, 2023. The stock options have a warrant to purchase 10,000 common shares at an exercise priceterm of $5.00 per share, which warrants were immediately exercisable and expire on May 28, 2021. On August 28, 2016, the Company extended the line-of-credit expiration date to November 28, 2016 and issued a warrant to purchase 10,000 common shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per share, which warrants were immediately exercisable and expire on August 28, 2021.ten years.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “intends,” and other variations of these words or comparable words. In addition,These statements include statements relating to trends in or expectations relating to the effects of our existing and any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of events, circumstances or trendsfuture initiatives, strategies, investments, outlooks and that do not relate to historical matters are forward-looking statements. To the extent that there are statements that are not recitations of historical fact, such statements constitute forward-looking statements that, by definition, involve risks and uncertainties. In any forward-looking statement, where we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation or belief will be achieved or accomplished. The actualplans.

Actual results or events may differ materially from those anticipated and as reflected in forward-looking statements included herein. Factorsin this report. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that maycould cause our actual results or eventsand financial condition to differ materially from those anticipatedindicated in the forward-looking statements included herein include, among others: our ability to successfully develop and operate our properties; changes in the risk factors described below.competitive environment in our industry and the markets we serve, and our ability to compete effectively; our cash needs and the adequacy of our cash flows and earnings; our ability to service our debt obligations; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; changes in applicable laws or regulations; litigation; public health epidemics or outbreaks (such as the novel strain of COVID-19 and related variants); accidents, equipment failures or mechanical problems; and other risks.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we do not undertake to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. We believe the information containedAs used in this quarterly report, “AMGAS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer collectively to be accurateAmerican Noble Gas Inc., its predecessors and subsidiaries or one or more of them as of the date hereof. Changescontext may occur after that date,require.

Overview

The Company has assessed various opportunities and we will not update that information except as required by law.

Factors that could cause or contribute to our actual results differing materially from those discussed herein or for our stock price to be adversely affected include, but are not limited to: (i) we have a history of losses, are experiencing substantial liquidity problems and our continuation as a going concern; (ii) we have substantial obligations to a number of third parties, including our December 2013 instrategic alternatives involving the original principal amount of $1,050,000 due in April 2016, notes with total principal balance of $325,000 and the Replacement Note that we have been requested to execute in May 2017 and due May 2018, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to meet them; (iii) we require working capital for our operations and obligations for the next 12 months and capital to continue our exploration and development efforts on the Nicaraguan Concessions, including our defaults under the letter of credit and other requirements of the Nicaraguan Concessions to maintain our rights to the Concessions, and there can be no assurances we will be able to obtain the necessary waivers or revised compliance terms or do so on a basis favorable to us to maintain the Nicaraguan Concessions; (iv) we and our independent registered public accounting firm have concluded that there exists substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern; (v) our Nicaraguan Concessions and planned future exploration activities are in a country with a developing economy and are subject to the risks of political and economic instability associated with such economies; (vi)acquisition, exploration and development of our Nicaraguan Concessions will require large amounts of capital or a commercial relationship with an industry operator which we may not be able to obtain; (vii) we do not have sufficient resources to conduct required seismic mapping on our Nicaraguan Concessions; (viii) the oil and gas exploration business involves a high degree of business and financial risk; (ix) we will be subject to regulations affecting our activities with the Nicaraguan Concessions; (x) our operations may be adversely affected by changesoil producing properties in the fiscal regimeUnited States, including the possibility of Nicaragua; (xi) we are continuing to negotiate with our creditors and may face additional claims inacquiring businesses or assets that provide support services for the future; (xii) oil prices may be affected by regional factors; (xiii) any future production will be contingent on successful exploration, development and acquisitions to establish reserves and revenue in the future; (xv) theof oil and gas industry is highly competitive; (xvi) exploratory drilling is an uncertain processin the United States.

As a result, we are now involved with many risks; (xvii)the following oil and gas prices are volatile, and declines in prices would hurt our revenues and ability to achieve profitable operations; (xviii) our common stock is traded through the Pink Sheets, which may not have the visibility or liquidity thatproducing properties:

Central Kansas Uplift - On April 1, 2021, we seek for our common stock; (xix) we depend on key personnel; (xx) sufficient voting power by coalitions of a few of our larger stockholders to make corporate governance decisions that could have significant effect on us and the other stockholders, including Amegy Bank, NA; (xxi) sale of substantial amounts of our common stock that may have a depressive effect on the market price of the outstanding shares of our common stock, including sales of shares of common stock issued to the Investor holding the Warrants and upon its conversion of the Replacement Note, if it is issued; (xxii) possible issuance of common stock subject to options and warrants may dilute the interest of stockholders; (xxiii) our ability to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 404 as it may be required; (xxiv) our nonpayment of dividends and lack of plans to pay dividends in the future; (xxv) future sale or issuance of a substantial number of shares of our common stock that could depress the trading price of our common stock, lower our value and make it more difficult for us to raise capital; (xxvi) our additional securities available for issuance, which, if issued, could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock; (xxvii) our stock price is likely to be highly volatile due to a number of factors, including a relatively limited public float; (xxviii) indemnification of our officers and directors; and (xxix) whether we will be able to find an industry or other financial partner to enable us to explore and develop our Nicaraguan Concessions and meet our other obligations.

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The following information should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and Notes presented elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. See Note 1 –“Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Condensed Financial Statements for the Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

2017 Operational and Financial Objectives

Corporate Activities

The Nicaraguan Concessions represent our most substantial asset and is the focal point of our business plan. The Company is in default of various provisions of the 30-year Concession for both the Perlas and Tyra blocks as of September 30, 2017, as noted above.

The Company must raise substantial amounts of debt and equity capital from other sources in the immediate future to fund its obligations under the Concessions. The most immediate funding needs include the following: (1) the annual training program and area fees for 2016 and 2017; (2) required letters of credit to the Nicaraguan Government; (3) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions during 2017; (4) the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions should it be unable to negotiate a waiver of such requirement from the Nicaraguan government; (5) normal day-to-day operations and corporate overhead; and (6) outstanding debt and other financial obligations as they become due, including the $1.0 million December 2013 Note, and the notes payable totaling $285,000, which currently are in technical default and the notes payable aggregating $240,000 that will become due in November 2017 and April 2018. These are substantial operational and financial issues that the Company must successfully address during 2017 and 2018 or its ability to satisfy the conditions necessary to remain viable and maintain its Nicaragua Concessions will be in significant doubt. The Company is seeking new outside sources of debt and equity capital in order to fund the substantial needs enumerated above; however, there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such capital or obtain it on favorable terms or within the timeframe necessary to cure the technical defaults existing on the Nicaraguan Concessions or to meet its ongoing working capital requirements. The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products, and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. These are substantial impediments for the Company to obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan projects.

During 2017 and 2018 we will also seek offers from industry operators and other third parties for interests in the acreage in the Nicaraguan Concessions in exchange for cash and a carried interest in exploration and development operations or other joint venture arrangement. Accordingly, we intend to finance our business strategy through external financing, which may include debt and equity capital raised in public and private offerings, joint ventures, sale of working or other interests, employment of working capital and cash flow from operations, if any, and net proceeds from the sales of assets.

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Our ability to complete these activities is dependent on a number of factors, including, but not limited to:

The availability of the capital resources required to fund the activities;
The availability of third party contractors for completion services; and
The approval by regulatory agencies of applications for permits to conduct exploration activities in a timely manner.

We are consideringcompleted the acquisition of domestic oilthe Central Kansas Uplift Properties, for a purchase price of $900,000. The Central Kansas Uplift Properties include the production and gas properties with both proven and unproven reserves. We believe that the current distressed statemineral rights/leasehold for oil and gas properties, subject to overriding royalties to third parties, in the Central Kansas Uplift geological formation covering over 11,000 contiguous acres (the “Properties”). The purchase of the Properties included the existing production equipment, infrastructure and ownership of 11 square miles of existing 3-D seismic data on the acreage. The Properties include a horizontal producing well, horizontal saltwater injection well, conventional saltwater disposal well and two conventional vertical producing wells, which currently produce from the Reagan Sand Zone with an approximate depth of 3,600 feet.

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We commenced rework of the existing production wells after completion of the acquisition of the Properties and have performed testing and evaluation of the existence of noble gas reserves on the Properties including helium, argon and other rare earth minerals/gases. Testing of the Properties for noble gas reserves has provided encouraging but not conclusive results and the resulting decline in valuations may yield an opportunity for usCompany has yet to accumulate undervalued domesticdetermine the possibility of commercializing the noble gas reserves on the Properties. The Company plans to assess the Properties’ existing oil and gas assets at attractivereserves while continuing the evaluation of the existence of new oil and gas zones and other mineral reserves and specifically the noble gas reserves that the Properties may hold.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift considering the reduced net cash flows from the sale of crude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and termshigher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and is considering the reworking the conventional wells on the property to emphasize crude oil production that may be present behind casing pipe in the deeper producing zones. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $712,812 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Central Kansas Uplift properties to zero as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Hugoton Gas Field Farm-Out - On April 4, 2022, the Company acquired a 40% participation in a Farmout Agreement by and between Sunflower Exploration, LLC as the Farmee and Scout Energy Partners as Farmor (“Scout”) with regards to its oil and gas interests in the Hugoton Gas Field, located in Haskell and Finney Counties, Kansas. The Company has joined three other parties to explore for and develop potential oil, natural gas, noble gases and brine minerals on the properties underlying the Farmout Agreement (collectively the “Hugoton JV”).

The Farmout Agreement covers drilling and completion of up to 50 wells, with the objectivefirst exploratory well spudded on May 7, 2022. The Hugoton JV will utilize Scout’s existing infrastructure assets including water disposal, gas gathering and helium processing. The Farmout Agreement provides the Hugoton JV with rights to take in-kind and market its share of achieving positive cashhelium at the tailgate of Jayhawk Gas Plant, which will enable the Hugoton JV to market and sell the helium produced at prevailing market prices.

The Hugoton JV also acquired the right to all brine minerals subject to a ten percent (10%) royalty to Scout, across Finney and Haskell Counties. Brine minerals are harvested from the formation water produced from active, and to be drilled, oil and gas wells and may include a variety of dissolved minerals including bromine and iodine. The Hugoton JV plans to target brine minerals with commercial quantities of bromine and iodine. The Company through the Hugoton JV is currently developing proprietary technology to recover brine minerals, particularly with respect to bromine, which is well underway and has demonstrated recovery efficiency and is expected to be available for use in existing and future development wells.

The Hugoton JV believes that its unconventional theory has not previously been targeted for exploration by historical operations in the field. The initial exploratory well was spud on May 7, 2022 near Garden City, Kansas, with production casing set after testing and completion logs identified at least two potential zones with substantial gas and helium reserves. The initial well was completed upon the successful perforation across two lower intervals of the Chase group of formations. The fracture stimulation was completed in two stages during June 2022. The well was connected to the pipeline and commenced commercial production and sales of natural gas, natural gas liquids and helium on August 17, 2022. The Company is continuing to evaluate the initial flows despite the decline inof both natural gas and crudehelium to determine its plan for additional wells on the farmout and whether it should attempt to extend the time period before it has to drill additional wells in Hugoton Gas Field per the farm-out agreement.

The Company performed the ceiling test to assess potential impairment of the capitalized costs relative to its Hugoton Gas Field Project. The ceiling test indicated an impairment charge of $192,762 was required to reduce the total capitalized costs to $88,687 as of December 31, 2022. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an impairment charge of $192,762 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Hugoton Gas Field properties to $88,687 as of December 31, 2022. The Company recorded an addition to depreciation and amortization expense of $3,411 during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

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Investment in GMDOC, LLC - On May 3, 2022, the Company entered into an operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company acquired 17 (or 60.7143%) of 28 limited liability membership interests (the “Interests”) in GMDOC, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company (“GMDOC”), for an aggregate purchase price of $4,037,500, and was subsequently admitted as a member of GMDOC.

The Company paid the cash contribution for the membership interests of $850,000, during May 2022. The remainder of the Company’s capital contribution, or $3,187,500, was financed by the Bank Loan (as defined below).

GMDOC had previously acquired 70% of the working interests (the “Acquisition”) in certain oil commodity prices. Weand gas leases (the “GMDOC Leases”) from Castelli Energy, L.L.C., an Oklahoma limited liability company (“Castelli”). The GMDOC Leases cover approximately 10,000 acres located in Southern Kansas near the Oklahoma border. The GMDOC Leases currently produce approximately 100 barrels of oil per day and 1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day on a gross basis.

GMDOC is managed by two members: Darrah Oil Company, LLC, and Grand Mesa Operating Company, (collectively the “Managing Members”), which also serve as the operating companies under the GMDOC Leases.

2023 Operational and Financial Objectives

Corporate Activities

The Company’s 2023 operating objectives are seeking financingfocused on: 1) raising the necessary funds to finance exploration and development of the Hugoton Gas Field through the Hugoton JV, 2) raising the necessary funds for such cash generatingrepayment of obligations that become due, or are in default and/or past due, 3) raising the funds necessary to explore and develop the Properties, including testing and evaluation of noble gas reserves in additional to the oil and gas producing zones, 4) raising the funds necessary to allow the Company to compete for new oil and gas properties that become available for acquisition purposes, and 5) funding our daily operations and the repayment of other obligations that become due, or are in default and/or past due.

Recent financings –

Issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

May 2023 Issuance - On May 4, 2023, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with three (3) accredited investors providing for an aggregate investment of $750,000 by the investors for the issuance by the Company to them of (i) 7,500 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock at reasonable costan exercise price of capital. This initiativefive ($0.05) cents per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The 7,500 shares of May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the warrants may exercise the warrants by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is intendednot an effective registration statement for the sale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to provide us with positive cash flowsthe formula provided in the warrants. The Company intends to address immediateuse the proceeds of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock offering for development of Hugoton Gas Field and Central Kansas Uplift Properties and for general working capital needs untilpurposes.

The Company also entered into that certain registration rights agreement, pursuant to which the environment improvesCompany agreed to file a registration statement within forty-five (45) days following the closing of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock transaction, to register the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and the common stock underlying the warrants. The Company is to use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within forty-five (45) days after the filing thereof, but in any event no later than the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the closing of the issuance of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

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Refinancing and extensions of Convertible Notes Payable

8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023 - The Company did not pay the $500,000 principal balances due on the October 8% Notes upon their original maturity on October 29, 2022 and the remaining balance remained due and payable and was therefore in technical default as of December 31, 2022. The Company reached an agreement with the two October 8% Note Investors on January 10, 2023. On January 10, 2023, the Company and the October 8% Note Holders amended each of the notes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the October 8% Note Investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the October 8% Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to September 30, 2023. In consideration for exploration projects suchthe extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to $0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the Nicaraguan Concessions. No assurances can be given regarding our abilitynotes. The conversion price of the October 8% Note and the related warrant exercise price were further adjusted to identify, acquire$0.05 per share due to the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on May 4, 2023.

8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023 - On May 5, 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of two separate convertible notes payable in the aggregate principal face amount of approximately $450,000, which the Company did not pay by their respective maturity dates. The Company and finance such domestic properties or whether such properties would provide positive cash flow.the holder of the two convertible notes payable entered into a new convertible promissory note (the “New Note”), exchanging the outstanding principal amount of the old convertible notes payable into the New Note, with a maturity date of September 30, 2023. Upon issuance of the New Note, the old convertible notes payable were cancelled and the repayment defaults under the prior convertible notes payable were cured with the entry into the New Note. The conversion price of the New Note was reduced from $0.50 per share to $0.40 per share however, the interest rate and other significant terms of the New Note are the same as those of the prior convertible notes payable.

8% Convertible Notes Payable due September 30, 2023 (the “May 22 Notes”) - The Company and the two May 2022 Note Holders reached an agreement on January 10, 2023. On January 10, 2023, the Company amended each of those notes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the May 2022 Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to September 30, 2023. In consideration for the extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to $0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the notes. The conversion rate on the May 22 Notes were further reduced to $0.05 per share as a result of the dilutive issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that occurred on May 4, 2023.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet debt, nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on our financial conditions, changes in theour financial conditions, or our results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses.expenses except as follows:

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary – GMDOC - On May 3, 2022, the Company entered into the Operating Agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired 17 (or 60.7143%) of 28 limited liability membership Interests in GMDOC, for an aggregate purchase price of $4,037,500, and was subsequently admitted as a member of GMDOC.

The Company paid the cash contribution for the membership interests of $850,000, in May 2022. The remainder of the Company’s capital contribution, or $3,187,500, was financed by the Bank Loan (as defined below).

GMDOC had previously acquired 70% of the working interests in the GMDOC Leases from Castelli Energy, L.L.C, an Oklahoma limited liability company. The GMDOC Leases cover approximately 10,000 acres located in Southern Kansas near the Oklahoma border. The GMDOC Leases currently produce approximately 100 barrels of oil per day and 1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day on a gross basis.

Pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement, each member agreed to pay GMDOC, as its capital contribution, $50,000 in cash per Interest, with the remainder to be financed, in part, by a loan to GMDOC from a commercial bank, secured by GMDOC’s property, in the aggregate amount of $6,045,000 (the “Bank Loan”). The principal of the Bank Loan is to be repaid in 84 varying monthly installments, ranging from $170,000 at the beginning to $40,500 at the end of the loan term, with the first installment on July 1, 2022. The Bank Loan bears a variable interest beginning at an initial rate of 6% per annum with one rate adjustment after 36 months subject to a 6% minimum interest rate.

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For the Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 20162022

Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company had no revenues in either 2017 or 2016 as it focused solely on the pursuit of the exploration, development, financingRevenues totaled $4,041 and maintenance of the Nicaraguan Concessions.

Production and Other Operating Expenses (income)

The Company had no production related operating expenses in either 2017 or 2016. The Company sold its investment in Infinity-Texas in July 2012 and held no developed or undeveloped oil and gas properties in the United States in 2017 and 2016.

The Company has no current or planned domestic exploration and development activities at this time. It is not actively working on any domestic property, focusing instead on the exploration, development and financing of the Nicaraguan Concessions.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses of $103,531$43,563 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased by $4,172,2023 and 2022, respectively. The $39,522 or 4%, from $107,70391% decrease in revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2016.2022 reflects the reduction in oil and gas sales from our Central Kansas Uplift properties due to the wells being down awaiting necessary rework/maintenance.

During late 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift properties considering its reduced net cash flows from the sale of crude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and higher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and has reworked one of the conventional wells on the property to produce crude oil from a deeper producing zone. Accordingly, revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was substantially less than the comparable period in 2022.

Oil and Gas Lease Operating Expenses

Total oil and gas lease operating expenses totaled $133,687 and $56,178 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in oil and gas lease operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022 is attributable to significant repairs and rework performed in the three months ended June 30, 2023 that did not occur during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and has reworked one of the conventional wells on the property to produce crude oil from a deeper producing zone. In addition, the Company incurred a $40,000 extension fee relative to the Hugoton Participation Agreement during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to extend the time period to drill additional wells. Accordingly, oil and gas lease operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2023 were substantially higher than the comparable period in 2022.

Depreciation, Depletion and Impairment

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense totaled $3,411 and $30,834 during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

During late 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift properties considering its reduced net cash flows from the sale of crude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and higher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and has deepened one of the conventional wells on the property to produce crude oil known to be present in deeper producing zones. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $712,812 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Central Kansas Uplift properties to zero as of December 31, 2022 which remains in place at June 30, 2023. Depreciation, depletion and impairment expense was reduced substantially during the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of the impairment recognized at December 31, 2022.

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation

Total expense for the accretion of asset retirement obligations was $1,218 and $302 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized additional expenses for its asset retirement obligations relative to both the Central Kansas Uplift and Hugoton Gas Field properties. The Company commenced production from the Hugoton Gas Field well in late 2022 which began the accretion of its related asset retirement obligations. The obligation relates to legal requirements associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisitions, construction, development, or normal use of the asset. The obligation relates primarily to the requirement to plug and abandon oil and natural gas wells and support wells at the conclusion of their useful lives.

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Oil and Gas Production Related Taxes

Oil and gas production related taxes totaled $-0- and $82 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Such taxes are deducted from gross oil and gas revenue by the crude oil purchaser upon payment to the Company and include primarily severance taxes imposed by the State of Kansas, and Kansas conservation assessment fees. Revenues totaled $4,041 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, which resulted in the deduction of $-0- in production related taxes due to the shut-down of crude oil production from the Central Kansas Uplift properties in late 2022..

Other General and Administrative Expenses

Other general and administrative expenses were $119,644 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $359,793, or 75%, from other general and administrative expenses of $479,437 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in other general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to a decrease of $306,625 in expenses attributablestock-based compensation due to the Nicaraguan Concessions asnoncash compensation awarded to the Company has ceased manyCompany’s executives, members of the ancillary activitiesBoard of Directors became fully vested in 2023 and therefore no related compensation expense was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as it attemptscompared to clarify$306,625 of stock based compensation expense recorded during the statusthree months ended June 30, 2022.

Equity in earnings of the Concession itself with the Nicaraguan Government.unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC

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Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation expenses were $-0-The Company reported equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiary of $(10,346) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, compared to $-0-earnings of $114,336 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Such income (loss) resulted from the Company acquiring a 60.7143% membership interest in GMDOC in May 2022. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for equity investments if the investment provides the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and financial policies of the investee, GMDOC. Management’s judgment regarding its level of influence over the operations of GMDOC included considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest, legal form of the investee, its’ lack of participation in policy-making decisions and its’ lack of control over the day-to-day operations of GMDOC.

GMDOC had previously acquired 70% of the working interests in the GMDOC Leases from Castelli Energy, L.L.C., an Oklahoma limited liability company. The GMDOC Leases cover approximately 10,000 acres located in Southern Kansas near the Oklahoma border. The GMDOC leases currently produce approximately 100 barrels of oil per day and 1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day on a gross basis. GMDOC, LLC generated $65,575 of net income on $630,215 of oil and gas revenues during the same period in 2016.three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has had minimal resources to pay employees, consultants and other service providers. Therefore,owns a 60.7143% membership interest in such net income or $39,813 which it has issued stock optionsreported as equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to compensate and motivate its officers, directors and other service providers$22,927 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $332,234 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in previous years that vest generally over a two-year period. The Company did not grant any stock options in 2017 and 2016. All outstanding stock options were fully vested as of September 30, 2017 as all stock options became fully vested in January 2016. Therefore, there was no stock-based compensationinterest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was attributable to $308,984 of amortization of discount on convertible notes payable recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2022. There was no similar amortization of discount on convertible notes payable recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Gain on Extinguishment of Liabilities

The Company reported a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable of $24,190 and $-0- during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

On May 5, 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of two separate convertible notes payable in the aggregate principal face amount of approximately $450,000 (including $100,000 outstanding principal balance of the 8% Note), which the Company did not pay by their maturity dates. The Company and the holder of the two convertible notes payable entered into a new convertible promissory note (the “New Note”), exchanging the outstanding principal amount of the old convertible notes payable into the New Note, with a maturity date of September 30, 20172023. Upon issuance of the New Note, the old convertible notes payable was cancelled and the repayment defaults under the prior convertible notes payable were cured with the entry into the New Note. The conversion price of the New Note was reduced from $0.50 per share to $0.40 per share however, the interest rate and other significant terms of the New Note are the same as those of the prior convertible notes payable. The Company treated the refinancing of the $100,000 8% Note Payable as an extinguishment of the old note which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $24,190 during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

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Change in Warrant Derivative Fair Value

The change in warrant derivative liability was a loss of $292 during the three months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to 2016.

Interest expense

Interest expense remained virtuallya gain of $-0- during the same at $27,455three months ended June 30, 2022. The estimated fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities, all of which were related to the detachable warrants issued in connection with the issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock and current interest rates. The detachable warrants issued in connection with the issuance of certain Series A Convertible Preferred Stock contained a provision allowing the holder to require cash settlement in certain situations were fundamental transaction, as defined in the warrant agreements have occurred. An event occurred on December 31, 2022 that activated the Holder’s ability to utilize such provisions, therefore the derivative liability was recognized on December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Management estimated the fair value of the underlying derivative utilizing the black-scholes methodology as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 with the change in fair value being recognized as the change in warrant derivative fair value for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 compared2023.

Income Tax

The Company recorded no income tax benefit (expense) in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The Company has been in a cumulative tax loss position and has substantial net operating loss carryforwards available for its utilization at June 30, 2023. The Company has continued to $29,048carry a 100% reserve on its net deferred tax assets and therefore recorded no income tax expense or benefit on its income (loss) before income taxes during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

Net Income (Loss)

The Company reported a net loss of $263,294 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

The Company’s current financial condition has made traditional bank loans and customary financing terms unattainable; therefore, the Company may find it necessary to continue with short-term borrowings with high effective interest rates especially as the notes currently in default are negotiated and extended.

Change in Fair Value of Secured Convertible Note

We issued the Secured Convertible Note in the May 2015 Private Placement and elected to account for and record such Note on a fair value basis. On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified the Company that it elected to effect an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a) of the Investor Note of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchange for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 as of the date of the exchange. The Investor requested the Company to deliver the Replacement Note representing the remaining principal balance of $2,197,231 to replace the Convertible Note. The Company has recorded the fair value of the Convertible Notes assuming that the remaining par value is $2,197,231 as asserted by the Investor, resulting in a change in the estimated fair value of $166,431 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to a change of $2,807 for the 2016 period. The Company plans to negotiate with the Investor regarding the issuance of the Replacement Note under the terms of the financing and taking into consideration that the Investor only funded $510,000 in the entire transaction, but there can be no assurance that it will be successful in this regard.

Change in Derivative Fair Value

The conversion feature of the promissory notes and the common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with short-term notes and the Secured Convertible Note outstanding during 2017 and 2016 are treated as derivative instruments because the promissory notes and warrants contain ratchet and anti-dilution provisions. Accordingly, we adjusted the value of the outstanding derivative liabilities to their estimated fair value as of September 30, 2017 and 2016. The mark-to-market process resulted in a gain of $40,186 during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and a gain of $50,062 during the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in the gain recognized is primarily the result of the smaller change in the closing market price of our common stock between the September 30, 2017 ($0.06 per share) and June 30, 2017 ($0.08 per share) compared to the corresponding period in 2016 ($0.03 at September 30, 2016 versus $0.07 at June 30, 2016). Generally, the fair value of the derivative liability declines when the market value of the underlying common stock decreases compared to the derivatives exercise price.

Income Tax

For income tax purposes, the Company has net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $66,270,000 as of September 30, 2017, which expire from 2025 through 2030. The Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance against the resulting deferred tax asset due to the uncertainty of realizing the tax benefits from its net operating loss carry-forwards.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company realized net losses and it anticipates operating losses and additional tax losses for the foreseeable future and does not believe that utilization of its tax loss carryforward is more likely than not. Therefore, because of the uncertainty as to the ultimate utilization of the Company’s loss carryforwards, any deferred tax asset at September 30, 2017 that resulted from anticipated benefit from future utilization of such carryforward has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.

Net loss

As a result of the above, we reported a net loss of $258,824 for the three months ended September 30, 20172023, compared to a net loss of $87,903$741,168 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022. This represents an improvement of $477,874 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends

The Company recorded $73,116 and $52,289 in Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock dividends in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. On March 26, 2021, the Company issued and classified its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as equity securities on its balance sheet. During 2022, the Company issued additional shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, therefore, there were more shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022. On March 4, 2023, the Company issued and classified its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as equity securities on its balance sheet.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock bear a deteriorationcumulative dividend at a 10% rate based on its stated/liquidation value. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock bear a cumulative dividend at a 8% rate based on its stated/liquidation value.

Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stockholders

The Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued have dividend and/or distribution preferences over our Common Stock and, therefore, such accrued dividend amounts have been deducted from net income (loss) to report net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders of $170,921.$(336,410) and $(793,457) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Basic and Diluted LossNet Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders per Share

Basic net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of commonshares of Common Stock and common equivalent sharesdilutive Common Stock Equivalents outstanding during the period. Common share equivalentsStock Equivalents included in the diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share computation represent shares of Common Stock issuable upon the assumed conversion of convertible notes payable, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock and “if converted” method. For periods in which net losses from continuing operationsattributable to common stockholders are incurred, weighted average shares outstanding is the same for basic and diluted loss per share calculations, as the inclusion of common share equivalentsCommon Stock Equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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The Company incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders during the three months ended June 30, 2023, and therefore all Common Stock Equivalents were considered antidilutive for fully diluted net loss per share purposes. All of the outstanding convertible notes payable, all of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and all of the outstanding stock options and common stock purchase warrants were determined to be antidilutive and therefore were also excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation. The basic and diluted lossnet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share was $0.03$(0.01) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, for2023.

The Company incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders during the reasons previously noted.three months ended June 30, 2022, therefore all Common Stock Equivalents were considered anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share computations. The basic and diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share was $0.01were $(0.04) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. All2022, respectively.

Potential Common Stock Equivalents as of June 30, 2023 totaled 119,929,187 shares of Common Stock, which included 17,506,404 shares of Common Stock underlying the convertible notes payable, 65,552,000 shares of Common Stock underlying the conversion of Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 35,430,783 shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding warrants and 1,440,000 shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding stock optionsoptions.

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and warrants2022

Results of Operations

Revenue

Revenues totaled $12,965 and $68,868 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The $55,903 or 81% decrease in revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to purchase common stock were considered antidilutivethe same period in 2022 reflects the reduction in oil and therefore excludedgas sales from our Central Kansas Uplift properties due to the wells being down awaiting necessary rework/maintenance.

During late 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift properties considering its reduced net cash flows from the calculationsale of diluted loss per sharecrude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and higher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and has reworked one of the conventional wells on the property to produce crude oil from a deeper producing zone. Accordingly, revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was substantially less than the comparable period in 2022.

Oil and Gas Lease Operating Expenses

Total oil and gas lease operating expenses totaled $163,292 and $142,714 for the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016 because2022, respectively. The increase in oil and gas lease operating expenses during the exercise pricesix months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022 is attributable to significant repairs and rework performed in the six months ended June 30, 2023 that did not occur during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells on the Central Kansas Uplift Properties as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and has reworked one of the stock optionsconventional wells on the property to produce crude oil from a deeper producing zone. In addition, the Company incurred a $40,000 extension fee relative to the Hugoton Participation Agreement to extend the time period to drill additional wells. Accordingly, oil and warrantsgas lease operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were substantially higher than market pricethe comparable period in 20172022.

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Depreciation, Depletion and 2016Impairment

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense totaled $6,822 and $61,668 during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

During late 2022, the Company changed its strategy regarding the Central Kansas Uplift properties considering its reduced net loss reported for both periods. Potential sharescash flows from the sale of common stockcrude oil production. The reduction in net cash flows was attributable to lower spot crude oil prices during 2022 compared to 2021 and higher than anticipated operating costs related to the operation of the horizontal wells on the Properties. The Company has shut down the horizontal production wells as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 that have been excluded2023 and December 31, 2022 and has deepened one of the conventional wells on the property to produce crude oil known to be present in deeper producing zones. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $712,812 to reduce the capitalized tangible and intangible costs related to its Central Kansas Uplift properties to zero as of December 31, 2022 which remains in place at June 30, 2023. Depreciation, depletion and impairment expense was reduced substantially during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of the impairment recognized at December 31, 2022.

Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation

Total expense for the accretion of asset retirement obligations was $2,436 and $580 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized additional expenses for its asset retirement obligations relative to both the Central Kansas Uplift and Hugoton Gas Field properties during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022. The Company commenced production from the computationHugoton Gas Field well in late 2022 which began the accretion of diluted net loss per share amountedits related asset retirement obligations. The obligation relates to 2,882,721 shares, which included 2,505,771 outstanding warrants and 376,950 outstanding stock options.

Forlegal requirements associated with the Nine months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Resultsretirement of Operations

Revenue

The Company had no revenues in either 2017long-lived assets that result from the acquisitions, construction, development, or 2016 as it focused solely on the pursuitnormal use of the exploration, development, financingasset. The obligation relates primarily to the requirement to plug and maintenanceabandon oil and natural gas wells and support wells at the conclusion of the Nicaraguan Concessions.their useful lives.

Oil and Gas Production Related Taxes

Oil and Other Operating Expenses (income)

The Company had nogas production related operating expenses in either 2017 or 2016. The Company sold its investment in Infinity-Texas in July 2012taxes totaled $-0- and held no developed or undeveloped$110 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Such taxes are deducted from gross oil and gas revenue by the crude oil purchaser upon payment to the Company and include primarily severance taxes imposed by the State of Kansas, and Kansas conservation assessment fees. Revenues totaled $12,965 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which resulted in the deduction of $-0- in production related taxes due to the shut-down of crude oil production from the Central Kansas Uplift properties in the United States in 2017 and 2016.late 2022..

The Company has no current or planned domestic exploration and development activities at this time. It is not actively working on any domestic property, focusing instead on the exploration, development and financing of the Nicaraguan Concessions.

Other General and Administrative Expenses

GeneralOther general and administrative expenses were $531,492 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $316,652, or 37%, from other general and administrative expenses of $365,906$848,144 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 increased by $26,707, or 7.9%, from $339,1992022. The decrease in the same period in 2016. The increase inother general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to an increasea decrease of $290,440 in Delaware Franchise taxes and an increase in professional fees in particular audit fees, relatedstock-based compensation due to the annual auditnoncash compensation awarded to the Company’s executives, members of the Board of Directors became fully vested in 2023 and various filings withtherefore a lesser amount of related compensation expense was recorded during the Securitiessix months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $608,247 of stock based compensation expense recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC

The Company reported equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary of $29,467 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $114,336 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Such income resulted from the Company acquiring a 60.7143% membership interest in GMDOC in May 2022. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for equity investments if the investment provides the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and Exchange Commission.financial policies of the investee, GMDOC. Management’s judgment regarding its level of influence over the operations of GMDOC included considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest, legal form of the investee, its’ lack of participation in policy-making decisions and its’ lack of control over the day-to-day operations of GMDOC.

GMDOC had previously acquired 70% of the working interests in the GMDOC Leases from Castelli Energy, L.L.C., an Oklahoma limited liability company. The GMDOC Leases cover approximately 10,000 acres located in Southern Kansas near the Oklahoma border. The GMDOC leases currently produce approximately 100 barrels of oil per day and 1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day on a gross basis. GMDOC, LLC generated $65,575 of net income on $630,215 of oil and gas revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company owns a 60.7143% membership interest in such net income or $39,813 which it has reported as equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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Stock-based compensationInterest Expense

Stock-based compensation expenses was $-0-Interest expense increased to $60,339 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, compared to $7,598$425,790 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2016. 2022 was attributable to $389,651 of amortization of discount on convertible notes payable recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2022. There was no similar amortization of discount on convertible notes payable recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Gain on Extinguishment of Liabilities

The Company has had minimal resources to pay employees, consultantsreported a gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable of $193,152 and other service providers. Therefore, it has issued stock options to compensate$-0- during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and motivate its officers, directors and other service providers2022, respectively.

On May 5, 2023, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of two separate convertible notes payable in previous years that vest generally over a two-year period. Thethe aggregate principal face amount of approximately $450,000 (including $100,000 outstanding principal balance of the 8% Note), which the Company did not grant any stock options in 2017pay by their maturity dates. The Company and 2016. Allthe holder of the two convertible notes payable entered into a new convertible promissory note (the “New Note”), exchanging the outstanding stock options are fully vested asprincipal amount of the old convertible notes payable into the New Note, with a maturity date of September 30, 20172023. Upon issuance of the New Note, the old convertible notes payable was cancelled and the repayment defaults under the prior convertible notes payable were cured with the entry into the New Note. The conversion price of the New Note was reduced from $0.50 per share to $0.40 per share however, the interest rate and other significant terms of the New Note are the same as all stock options became fully vestedthose of the prior convertible notes payable. The Company treated the refinancing of the $100,000 8% Note Payable as an extinguishment of the old note which resulted in January 2016.

Interest expense

Interest expense decreased to $86,735 fora gain on extinguishment of $24,190 during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 as compared to $134,972 for2023.

On January 10, 2023, the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease isCompany and the resultholders of the debt discount becoming fully amortized in early 2016 as $53,297 was amortizedOctober 8% Notes reached an agreement with respect to interest expense in 2016 and $-0- on the 2017 period. The debt discount resulted from the issuance of detachable common stock purchase warrants in connection with short-term borrowings.

The Company’s current financial condition has made traditional bank loans and customary financing terms unattainable; therefore, the Company may find it necessary to continue with of short-term borrowings with high effective interest rates especially as the notes currently in default are negotiated and extended.

Change in Fair Value of Secured Convertible Note

We issued the Secured Convertible Note in the May 2015 Private Placement and elected to account for and record such Note on a fair value basis. On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified the Company that it elected to effect an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a)modification/extension of the Investor Note$500,000 of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchange for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 ason its convertible notes payable. On January 10, 2023, the Company and the October 8% Note Holders amended each of the datenotes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the October 8% Note Investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the exchange. The Investor requestedOctober 8% Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to September 30, 2023. In consideration for the extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to deliver$0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the Replacementnotes. The Company treated the refinancing as an extinguishment of the old notes which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $103,977 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

On January 10, 2023, the Company and the two May 2022 Note representingHolders reached an agreement with respect to the remainingmodification/extension of the $312,500 of aggregate outstanding principal balance on its convertible notes payable. On January 10, 2023, the Company amended each of $2,197,231those notes by entering into a Letter Agreement between the investors and the Company. The Letter Agreement modifies the terms of the May 2022 Notes by extending each note’s respective maturity date to replaceSeptember 30, 2023. In consideration for the Convertible Note.extension, the Company amended the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined in each note) to $0.10, subject to any future adjustments as provided in each of the notes. The Company has recordedtreated the refinancing as an extinguishment of the old notes which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of $64,985 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Change in Warrant Derivative Fair Value

The change in warrant derivative liability was a gain of $367,175 during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to a gain of $-0- during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The estimated fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities, all of which were related to the detachable warrants issued in connection with the issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock and current interest rates. The detachable warrants issued in connection with the issuance of certain Series A Convertible Preferred Stock contained a provision allowing the holder to require cash settlement in certain situations were fundamental transaction, as defined in the warrant agreements have occurred. An event occurred on December 31, 2022 that activated the Holder’s ability to utilize such provisions, therefore the derivative liability was recognized on December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Management estimated the fair value of the Convertible Notes assuming thatunderlying derivative utilizing the remaining par value is $2,197,231 as asserted by the Investor, resulting in a change in the estimated fair value of $1,847,894 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to $67,591 in the comparable period in 2016. The Company plans to negotiate with the Investor regarding the issuance of the Replacement Note under the terms of the financing and taking into consideration that the Investor only funded $510,000 in the entire transaction, but there can be no assurance that it will be successful in this regard.

Change in Derivative Fair Value

The conversion feature of the promissory notes and the common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with short-term notes and the Secured Convertible Note outstanding during 2017 and 2016 are treated as derivative instruments because the promissory notes and warrants contain ratchet and anti-dilution provisions. Accordingly, we adjusted the value of the outstanding derivative liabilities to their estimated fair valueblack-scholes methodology as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016. The mark-to-market process resulted in a gain of $78,351 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to a gain of $167,830 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in the gain recognized is primarily the result ofDecember 31, 2023 with the change in the closing market price of our common stock between the September 30, 2017 ($0.06 per share) and December 31, 2016 ($0.10 per share) compared to the corresponding period in 2016 ($0.03 at September 30, 2016 versus $0.16 at December 31, 2015). Generally, the fair value ofbeing recognized as the change in warrant derivative liability declines whenfair value for the market value of the underlying common stock decreases compared to the derivatives exercise price.six months ended June 30, 2023.

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Income Tax

ForThe Company recorded no income tax purposes,benefit (expense) in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. The Company has been in a cumulative tax loss position and has substantial net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $66,270,000 as of Septembercarryforwards available for its utilization at June 30, 2017, which expire from 2025 through 2030.2023. The Company has providedcontinued to carry a 100% valuation allowance against the resultingreserve on its net deferred tax asset due toassets and therefore recorded no income tax expense or benefit on its income (loss) before income taxes during the uncertainty of realizing the tax benefits from its net operating loss carry-forwards.

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023 and 2016, the2022.

Net Income (Loss)

The Company realized net losses and the Company anticipates operating losses and additional tax losses for the foreseeable future and does not believe that utilization of its tax loss carryforward is more likely than not. Therefore, because of the uncertainty as to the ultimate utilization of the Company’s loss carryforwards, any deferred tax asset at September 30, 2017 that resulted from anticipated benefit from future utilization of such carryforward has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.

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Net loss

As a result of the above, we reported a net loss of $2,222,184$161,622 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172023, compared to a net loss of $381,530$1,295,802 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2022. This represents an improvement of $1,134,180 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends

The Company recorded $136,057 and $105,150 in Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock dividends in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. On March 26, 2021, the Company issued and classified its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as equity securities on its balance sheet. During 2022, the Company issued additional shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, therefore, there were more shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022. On March 4, 2023, the Company issued and classified its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as equity securities on its balance sheet.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock bear a deteriorationcumulative dividend at a 10% rate based on its stated/liquidation value. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock bear a cumulative dividend at a 8% rate based on its stated/liquidation value.

Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stockholders

The Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued have dividend and/or distribution preferences over our Common Stock and, therefore, such accrued dividend amounts have been deducted from net income (loss) to report net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders of $1,840,654.$(297,679) and $(1,400,952) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Basic and Diluted LossNet Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders per Share

Basic net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net lossincome (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of commonshares of Common Stock and common equivalent sharesdilutive Common Stock Equivalents outstanding during the period. Common share equivalentsStock Equivalents included in the diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share computation represent shares of Common Stock issuable upon the assumed conversion of convertible notes payable, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock and “if converted” method. For periods in which net losses from continuing operationsattributable to common stockholders are incurred, weighted average shares outstanding is the same for basic and diluted loss per share calculations, as the inclusion of common share equivalentsCommon Stock Equivalents would have an anti-dilutive effect.

The basic and dilutedCompany incurred a net loss per share was $0.29 forattributable to common stockholders during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, for the reasons previously noted. The basic2023, and diluted loss per share was $0.06 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. All outstanding stock options and warrants to purchase common stocktherefore all Common Stock Equivalents were considered antidilutive and therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 because the exercise price of the stock options and warrants were substantially higher than market price in 2017 and 2016 and the net loss reported for both periods. Potential shares of common stock as of September 30, 2017 that have been excluded from the computation offully diluted net loss per share amountedpurposes. All of the outstanding convertible notes payable, all of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and all of the outstanding stock options and common stock purchase warrants were determined to 2,882,721be antidilutive and therefore were also excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation. The basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share was $(0.01) for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

The Company incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders during the six months ended June 30, 2022, therefore all Common Stock Equivalents were considered anti-dilutive and excluded from diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share computations. The basic and diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share were $(0.07) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

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Potential Common Stock Equivalents as of June 30, 2023 totaled 119,929,187 shares of Common Stock, which included 2,505,77117,506,404 shares of Common Stock underlying the convertible notes payable, 65,552,000 shares of Common Stock underlying the conversion of Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 35,430,783 shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding warrants and 376,9501,440,000 shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding stock options.

Liquidity and Capital Resources; Going ConcernConcern–

We have had a history of losses and have generated little or no operating revenues for a number of years asyears. In 2020, we concentrated onbegan assessing various opportunities and strategic alternatives involving the acquisition, exploration and development of our Nicaraguan Concessions, which isgas and oil properties in the United States, including the possibility of acquiring businesses or assets that provide support services for the production of oil and gas in the United States. As a long-term, high-risk/reward exploration project in an otherwise unproven partresult, we: 1) acquired the Properties, 2) entered into the Hugoton JV and 3) entered into the GMDOC venture.

The planned development of the world.development projects previously identified will require us to raise additional capital to accomplish our operating plan, which cannot be assured. Historically, we financed our operations through the issuance of redeemable preferred stockequity and various short and long-term debt financing that contained some level of detachable warrants to provide the holders with a level of equity participation should we be successful exploring our Nicaraguan Concessions.participation.

 

InAt the first quarter 2015,present time, we weredo not have arrangements to raise additional capital, and we may need to identify potential investors and negotiate appropriate arrangements with them. We may not be able to increase our line-of-credit to a maximum of $100,000, which provided us some liquidity, but were unable to obtain other sources of capital. On February 28, 2015,arrange enough investment within the short-term note holders of maturing debt exercised their right to convert principal balances totaling $475,000 and accrued interest totaling $28,630 into 100,726 shares of common stock at an exchange rate of $5.00 per share. In addition, on September 30, 2015,time the lender who provides the line-of-credit facility converted a partial principal balance totaling $50,000 into 10,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 per share. Such debt to equity conversions helped to reduce our near term cash needs.

In July 2015, the Company issued two promissory notes for total cash proceeds of $85,000. The promissory notes have maturity datesinvestment is required or that have been extended several times and matured in October 2016 and are currently in default. In connection with the origination and extension of the notes, the Company issued warrants exercisable to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.60 per share. The warrants are immediately exercisable and terminate five years from their dates of issuance. The Companyif it is seeking an extension of the maturity date of these notes; however, there can be no assurancearranged, that it will be able toon favorable terms. If we cannot obtain such extensions or what the final terms will be if the lenders agree to such extensions. The Company and its lenders are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect thatneeded capital, we may have on the extension or renewal of these notes.

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In November 2016, the Company issued a $200,000 convertible promissory note which required no principal or interest payments until its November 2017 maturity date and bears 8% interest. The proceeds of this note were used to pay off the Company’s line-of-credit upon its maturity in November 2017 and for general working capital purposes. The Company is seeking an extension of the maturity date of this note.

On December 27, 2013, the Company borrowed $1,050,000 under the December 2013 Note, which is an unsecured credit facility with a private, third-party lender. Effective April 7, 2015 the Company and the lender agreed to extend the maturity date of the December 2013 Note from April 7, 2015 to the earlier of (i) April 7, 2016 or (ii) the payment in full of the Investor Note issued in the May 2015 Private Placement in the principal amount of $9,550,000 (the “New Maturity Date”). All other terms of the Note remained the same and the remaining principal balance was reduced to $1,000,000 as of September 30, 2016 after the $50,000 principal repayment required by the extension agreement.

The December 2013 Note may be prepaid without penalty at any time. The December 2013 Note is subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness, as such terms are defined in the December 2013 Note. The December 2013 Note matured in April 2016 and is currently in technical default. The Company is seeking an extension of the maturity date; however, there can be no assurance that it willnot be able to obtain such extensionbecome profitable and may have to curtail or whatcease our operations. Additional equity financing, if available, may be dilutive to the final terms will be if the lender agreesholders of our capital stock. Debt financing may involve significant cash payment obligations, covenants and financial ratios that may restrict our ability to such an extension.operate and grow our business.

Capital Raised

Historically, we have raised funds through various equity and debt instruments through private transactions. The Company was able to raise liquidity during 2022 through the issuance of debt and its lender are assessingequity in private transactions with accredited investors. These financial instruments generally require the statusCompany to register the Common Stock underlying the conversion of the Nicaraguan ConcessionsSeries A Convertible Preferred Stock, the Common Stock purchase warrants and what effectthe convertible notes payable. These issuances generally provide the holders with a right to participate in future capital raises and require their approval for the future issuance of securities at rates less than their purchase price. The holders have also agreed that may have on the extension or renewal of December 2013 Note.

On May 7, 2015, the Company completed the May 2015 Private Placement of $12.0 million Secured Convertible Note and a Warrant exercisable to purchase 1,800,000 sharesconversion of the Company’s common stock with an institutional investor. AtSeries A Convertible Preferred Stock, the closingconvertible notes payable and the exercise of the May 2015 Private Placement, the investor acquired the Convertible Note by paying $450,000 in cash and issuing the Investor Note, secured by cash, with a principal amount of $9,550,000. The Company used the initial proceeds from the closingunderlying warrants are generally subject to retire certain outstanding obligations, including the 2015 area and training fees of approximately $155,000 owed to the Nicaraguan government relating to its Nicaragua Concessions, and to provide additional working capital.

The Convertible Note was to mature on the three-year anniversary of its issuance, bore interest at 8% per annum, and was convertible at any time at the optionbeneficial ownership limitations such that each holder of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at $5.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”). As a part of the May 2015 Private Placement, the Company issued a Warrant to the investor giving it the right to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The Warrant is exercisable commencing nine months from the date of issuance for a period of seven years from the date of issuance.

The investor has no right tofinancial instruments individually may not convert the underlying Series A Convertible NotePreferred Stock, convertible notes payable or exercise the Warrantunderlying warrants to the extent that such conversion or exercise would result in any of the investorholders individually being the beneficial owner of in excess of 9.99%4.99% (or, upon election of the holders, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion or exercise, which beneficial ownership limitation may be increased or decreased up to 9.99% upon notice to the Company, provided that any increase in such limitation will not be effective until 61 days following notice to the Company.

Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

On May 3, 2023, the Company filed the Certificate of Designation (the “Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (the “Nevada Secretary of State”), establishing the rights, preferences, privileges, qualifications, restrictions, and limitations relating to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”). The Certificate of Designation became effective upon filing with the Nevada Secretary of State.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series B Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”) the Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000 shares of Series B Preferred from time to time with a Stated Value/Liquidation Value of $100 per share. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holders thereof, at any time, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, into shares of Common Stock determined on a per share basis by dividing the Stated Value of such share of Preferred Stock (as such term is defined in the Certificate of Designation) by the Conversion Price (as such term is defined in the Certificate of Designation), which Conversion Price is subject to certain adjustments. In addition, the Certificate of Designation also provides for the payment of dividends, in (I) cash, or (ii) shares of Common Stock, to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock, of 8% per annum, based on the Stated Value, until the earlier of (i) the date on which the shares of Series B Preferred Stock are converted to Common Stock or (ii) date the Company’s common stock.obligations under the Certificate of Designation have been satisfied in full. The Convertible Note ranksshares of Series B Preferred Stock also (i) vote on an as-converted to Common Stock basis, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, (ii) are redeemable at the option of the Company at any time, (iii) rank senior to the Company’s existingCommon Stock and future indebtednessany class or series of capital stock created after the Series B Preferred Stock and is secured by all(iv) have a special preference upon the liquidation of the assetsCompany.

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Issuance of the Company, excluding the Nicaraguan Concessions.Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

May 2023 Issuance - On May 4, 2017, the Investor notified2023, the Company that it elected to effectentered into a securities purchase agreement with three (3) accredited investors providing for an Investor Optional Offset under Section 7(a)aggregate investment of $750,000 by the Investor Note of the full $9,490,000 principal amount outstanding under the Investor Note against $9,490,000 in aggregate principal outstanding under the Convertible Note. It did so by surrendering and concurrently cancelling $9,490,000 in aggregate principal of the Convertible Note in exchangeinvestors for the satisfaction in full and cancellation of the Investor Note. The Convertible Note had an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $11,687,231 as of the date of the exchange. The Investor requestedissuance by the Company to deliverthem of (i) 7,500 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated/liquidation value of $100 per share (the “May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”); and (ii) warrants, with a term of five and a half (5.5) years, exercisable six (6) months after issuance, to purchase an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of five ($0.05) cents per share, subject to customary adjustments thereunder. The 7,500 shares of May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into an aggregate of up to 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the Replacement Note representingwarrants may exercise the remaining principal balancewarrants by paying the applicable cash exercise price or, if there is not an effective registration statement for the sale of $2,197,231the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants within six (6) months following the closing date, as defined in the warrants, by exercising on a cashless basis pursuant to replace the Convertible Note.formula provided in the warrants. The Company has recordedused the fair valueproceeds of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Notes assuming that the remaining par value is $2,197,231 as asserted by the Investor, resulting in a change in the estimated fair value of $1,847,894 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Preferred Stock offering for general working capital purposes.

The Company plansalso entered into that certain registration rights agreement, pursuant to negotiate withwhich the Investor regardingCompany agreed to file a registration statement within forty-five (45) days following the closing of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock transaction, to register the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and the common stock underlying the warrants. The Company is to use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within forty-five (45) days after the filing thereof, but in any event no later than the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the issuance of the Replacement Note under the termsMay 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

The holders of the financing and taking into considerationMay 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock agreed to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap that limits the Investor only funded $510,000 in the entire transaction, but thereinvestors’ ability to convert its May 2023 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and/or exercise its Common Stock purchase warrants. Such limitation can be no assurance that itraised to 9.99% upon 60 days advance notice to the Company.

The Securities Purchase Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and agreements of the Company and the Investors and customary indemnification rights and obligations of the parties thereto.

We will be successfullikely continue to issue such convertible preferred stock and convertible notes payable with detachable warrants to acquire Common Stock to fund our operational and capital expenditure plans for the remainder of 2023.

Capital Expenditures

As of June 30, 2023, we had: 1) acquired the Properties, 2) entered into the Hugoton JV and 3) entered into the GMDOC venture as more fully described elsewhere in this regard.Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

WestPark Capital actedGoing Concern

The Company has incurred losses from operations, has a stockholders’ deficit, incurred net cash used in operating activities and has a significant working capital deficit as placement agentof and for the Company in the May 2015 Private Placementthree and received a fee of 6% of cash proceeds, or $600,000, ifsix months ended June 30, 2023 and when the Company receives the full cash proceeds. It received $27,000 of such amount at the closing plus the reimbursement of legal fees totaling $7,500. The Company also issued WestPark a warrant exercisable to purchase 240,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 per share. The warrant was exercisable from the date of issuance for a period of seven years.

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In summary, as of September 30, 2017, the following debt was outstanding: (i) $200,000 on our convertible promissory note, which was due November 7, 2017 and for which we are seeking an extension; (ii) $40,000 on our convertible promissory note, which is due April 19, 2018; (iii) the two promissory notes in the total principal amount of $85,000, which matured in October 2016 are currently in technical default and for which we are seeking extensions; (iv) the Replacement Note, if issued, with a fair value of $1,989,222, which is due in monthly installment payments through May 2018 either in cash or stock; and (v) theyear ended December 2013 Note in the principal amount of $1,000,000, which was due in April 2016 and is currently in technical default. We are seeking to extend the maturity date to cure the technical defaults; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such extensions or what the final terms will be if the lenders agree to such extensions. We intend to seek additional capital through the sale of equity or short-term debt financing to provide the funds necessary to meet our obligations when they come due and to provide working capital to fund normal operations, although we can provide no assurances that we will be successful in this regard. Our current financial condition has made traditional bank loans and normal financing terms unattainable; therefore, we may find it necessary to continue with the type of short-term borrowings with high effective interest rates that we have used in the past.

The Company is in default of various provisions of the 30-year Concessions for both Perlas and Tyra blocks as of September 30, 2017, as noted earlier. The Company is currently pursuing meetings with Nicaraguan Government officials in order to address the pending defaults.

31, 2022. The Company must raise substantial amounts of debt and equity capital from other sources in the immediate future in order to fund: (1)fund (i) the annual training program and area fees for 2016 and 2017; (2) required letters of credit to the Nicaraguan Government; (3) the drilling of at least one exploratory well on the Perlas Blockdevelopment of the Nicaraguan Concessions during 2017; (4)Properties acquired on April 1, 2021; (ii) our obligations for exploration and development under the shooting of additional seismic on the Tyra Block of the Nicaraguan Concessions should it be unable to negotiate a waiver of such requirement from the Nicaraguan government; (5)Hugoton Farmout Agreement; (iii) normal day-to-day operations and corporate overhead; and (6)(iv) outstanding debt and other financial obligations as they become due, includingas described below. Most of the $1.0 million December 2013 Note,Company’s outstanding debt and other financial obligations are currently past due and the two notes payable totaling $85,000, which currently are in technical default, andCompany must negotiate forbearance and/or restructuring agreements with the Replacement Note, if issued.holders of such debt. These are substantial operational and financial issues that must be successfully addressed during 2017 or2023 and beyond.

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The Company has made substantial progress in resolving many of its existing financial obligations and acquiring oil and gas producing properties to deploy its new operational strategy during the Company’s ability to satisfyperiod through June 30, 2023.

The Company will have significant financial commitments executing its planned exploration and development of the conditionsProperties and the Hugoton Gas Field. The Company may find it necessary to maintain and/or renegotiate its Nicaragua Concessions will be in significant doubt.

The Company is seeking new outside sourcesraise substantial amounts of debt andor equity capital in order to fund such exploration and development activities and may seek offers from industry operators and other third parties for interests in the substantial needs enumerated above; however, thereProperties in exchange for cash and a carried interest in exploration and development operations or other joint venture arrangement. There can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such capitalnew funding or obtain itbe able to reach agreements with industry operators and other third parties or on favorable terms or within the timeframe necessary to cure the technical defaults existing on the Nicaraguan Concessions or to meet its ongoing requirements relative to drilling the exploratory wells. The current environment for oil and gas development projects, especially discoveries in otherwise undeveloped regions of the world, is very challenging given the depressed commodity prices for oil and gas products, and the resulting industry-wide reduction in capital expenditure budgets for exploration and development projects. These are substantial impediments for the Company to obtain adequate financing to fund the exploration and development of its Nicaraguan projects.what terms.

Due to the uncertainties related to thesethe foregoing matters, there exists substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.concern within one year after the date the financials are issued. The unaudited condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Cash and cash equivalents balances-

As of June 30, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents with an aggregate balance of $412,793, an increase from a balance of $10,163 as of December 31, 2022. Summarized immediately below and discussed in more detail in the subsequent subsections are the main elements of the $402,630 net increase in cash during the six months ended June 30, 2023:

Operating activities:$281,605 of net cash used in operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities was $281,605 and $143,253 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, a deterioration in net cash used in operating activities of $138,352. The improvement in net cash used in operating activities was primarily the result of our improvement in net income (loss) in 2023 compared to 2022. Our net loss reported for 2023 was offset by increases in non-cash income including the change in warrant derivative liability and the gain on extinguishment of convertible notes payable as reflected in our cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Investing activities:$-0- of net cash used in investing activities. Cash used in investing activities was $-0- for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,179,977 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. We utilized funds during 2022 to acquire our $850,000 investment in unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC, LLC, our $314,753 investment in the Hugoton Gas Field participation agreement and our purchase of equipment for our Central Kansas Uplift properties.
Financing activities:$684,235 of net cash provided by financing activities. Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $684,235 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $1,169,850 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. We raised $750,000 through the issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in 2023 and $500,000 through the issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in 2022. We raised $1,200,000 through the issuance of convertible notes in 2022 and also paid-off $425,000 in convertible notes in 2022. We paid cash dividends of $65,765 and $105,150 on our Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The net result of these activities was a $402,630 increase in cash and cash equivalents from $10,163 as of December 31, 2022 to $412,793 as of June 30, 2023.

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Commitments:

Capital Expenditures. We had no material commitments for capital expenditures at June 30, 2023. However, we are required by the Hugoton Gas Field Farmout Agreement to drill at least three additional gas production wells in 2023 and 2024 in order to maintain the Hugoton JV. We drilled and completed the first Hugoton Gas Field production well in May 2022, which was connected to the pipeline and commenced production on August 17, 2022. We estimate that the expenses related to the drilling program to be approximately $350,000 for drilling and completion of each additional exploratory well. The Company is considering paying $40,000 to extend the time period under which it is required to drill the additional three exploratory wells pursuant to the Hugoton Gas Field Participation Agreement.

Repayment of Debt. Debt obligations are comprised of the following at June 30, 2023:

  June 30, 2023 
Notes payable:    
     
3% convertible notes payable due March 30, 2026 (the 3% Notes) $28,665 
8% convertible notes payable due September 30, 2023 (the October 8% Notes)  500,000 
8% convertible note payable due September 30, 2023 (the 8% Note)  100,000 
8% convertible note payable due October 29, 2022 (the Second 8% Note) (in default)  50,000 
8% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30 2023 (the June 2022 Note)  350,000 
8% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30, 2023 (the May 2022 Notes)  266,204 
     
Total notes payable  1,294,869 
Less: Long-term portion  28,665 
Notes payable, short-term $1,266,204 

Debt obligations become due and payable as follows:

Years ended 

Principal

balance due

 
    
2023 (Ju1y 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023) $1,266,204 
2024   
2025   
2026  28,665 
2027   
2028   
Total $1,294,869 

With respect to the 8% convertible note payable due October 29, 2022 (the Second 8% Note) which is currently in default, the parties are negotiating a forbearance/resolution to such technical defaults which include several alternatives. Such negotiations include i) a reduction in the conversion price of the underlying convertible notes, ii) an extension and a roll-over of the principal into other Company securities, and iii) a combination of the alternatives. The Company can provide no assurance that the parties will reach a mutually agreeable resolution.

Open Litigation.

The nature of the Company’s business exposes its properties, the Company, the Hugoton JV and its interest in GMDOC to the risk of claims and litigation in the normal course of business. Other than as noted elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our Notes to the Unaudited condensed Financial Statements or routine litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business, the Company is not presently subject to any material litigation nor, to its knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against the Company.

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Contractual Obligations

USNG Letter Agreement - Pursuant to the USNG Letter Agreement, the Company is required to pay USNG a $8,000 monthly cash fee beginning at the onset of commercial helium or minerals production and sales, subject to certain thresholds. Such monthly fees will become due and payable for any month that the Company receives cash receipts in excess of $25,000 derived from the sale of noble gases and/or rare earth elements/minerals. The Company has not yet achieved the $25,000 cash receipts threshold, therefore, there has been no payment or accrual liability relative to this cash fee provision through June 30, 2023.

Farmout Agreement to Explore and Develop Unconventional Gas and Brine Materials in the Hugoton Gas Field - On April 4, 2022, the Company acquired a 40% interest in a Farm-Out Agreement by and between Sunflower Exploration, LLC as the Farmee and Scout Energy Partners as Farmor with regards to its oil and gas interests in the Hugoton Gas Field, located in Haskell and Finney Counties, Kansas. The Farmout Agreement covers drilling and completion of up to 50 wells and the Company has joined three other entities in the Hugoton JV to explore for and develop potential oil, natural gas, noble gases and brine minerals on the properties underlying the Farmout Agreement Farm-Out Agreement.

The Hugoton JV will utilize Scout Energy Partner’s existing infrastructure assets, including water disposal, gas gathering and helium processing. In addition, the Farmout Agreement provides the Hugoton JV with rights to take in-kind and market its share of helium at the tailgate of Jayhawk Gas Plant, located in Grant County, Kansas, which will enable the Hugoton JV to market and sell the helium produced at prevailing market prices. The initial well was completed upon the successful perforation across two lower intervals of the Chase group of formations. The fracture stimulation was completed in two stages during June 2022. The well was connected to the pipeline and commenced commercial production on August 17, 2022. The Company is continuing to evaluate the initial flows of both natural gas and helium to determine its plan for additional wells on the farmout and whether it should attempt to extend the time period before it has to drill additional wells in Hugoton Gas Field per the farm-out agreement.

Inflation and Seasonality

Inflation in general has had a material effect on us during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and we do believe that inflation will continue to significantly impact our business during the remainder of 2023 and perhaps beyond. We do not believe that our business is seasonal in nature.

In addition, our oil and gas lease operating expenses have been substantially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war in Ukraine, which has restricted the supply of production pipe and other materials used in the drilling and rework of oil and gas wells. In addition, experienced oil and gas service professionals have been in high demand in the oil and gas service sector and thereby increasing the cost of oil and gas well services. We expect this trend to continue during 2023 and perhaps beyond.

Critical Accounting Policies

A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of our financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, critical accounting estimates have the following attributes: 1) we are required to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the estimate; and 2) different estimates we could reasonably have used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be applicable and reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These changes have historically been minor and have been included in the financial statements as soon as they became known. Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, management believes that our financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and present a meaningful presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements:

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Note 1 – Going Concern Analysis - In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements- Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) – Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, we are required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that our financials are issued. When management identifies conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about their ability to continue as a going concern it should consider whether its plans to mitigate those relevant conditions or events will alleviate the substantial doubt. If conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, but the substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of management’s plans, the entity should disclose information that enables user of financial statements to understand the principal events that raised the substantial doubt, management’s evaluation of the significance of those conditions or events, and management’s plans that alleviated substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

We performed the analysis and our overall assessment was there were conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, which raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within the next year, but such doubt was not adequately mitigated by our plans to address the substantial doubt as disclosed in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements.

Note 2 – Oil and Gas Properties and Equipment – The Company was required to perform an allocation of the purchase price for the acquisition of the Properties and to provide the estimated useful lives assigned to the related equipment purchased.

In addition, the accounting for, and disclosure of, oil and gas producing activities require that we choose between two alternatives under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”): the full cost method or the successful efforts method. We adopted and use the full cost method of accounting, which involves capitalizing all exploration, exploitation, development and acquisition costs. Once we incur costs, they are recorded in the depletable pool of proved properties or in unproved properties, collectively, the full cost pool. Our unproved property costs, which include unproved oil and gas properties, properties under development, and major development projects, were zero through June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and are not subject to depletion. We review our unproved oil and gas property costs on a quarterly basis to assess for impairment and transfer unproved costs to proved properties as a result of extensions or discoveries from drilling operations or determination that no proved reserves are attributable to such costs. We expect these costs to be evaluated in one to seven years and transferred to the depletable portion of the full cost pool during that time. The full cost pool is comprised of intangible drilling costs, lease and well equipment and exploration and development costs incurred plus acquired proved and unproved leaseholds.

Note 3 – Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary – GMDOC - The Company’s investment in its unconsolidated subsidiary - GMDOC requires that the Company assess its control over the operations of GMDOC.

The Company uses the equity method of accounting for equity investments if the investment provides the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over operating and financial policies of the investee, GMDOC. Management’s judgment regarding its level of influence over the operations of GMDOC included considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest, legal form of the investee, its’ lack of participation in policy-making decisions and its’ lack of control over the day-to-day operations of GMDOC.

Note 4 – Debt Obligations – The Company has issued various debt and equity securities that require the Company to estimate the fair value of the debt, its embedded features and any related detachable warrants or other equity-related securities issued. Management must make significant assumption/estimates in order to allocate the proceeds of the issuance of the convertible debt securities between its debt and equity components.

Note 6 – Stock Options - The Company follows the fair value recognition provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in the financial statements for granted, modified, or settled stock options based on estimated fair values. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term of the option award, expected stock price volatility and expected dividends. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment.

Note 7 – Warrants - The Company has issued various debt and equity securities (including detachable warrants) that require the Company to estimate the fair value of the debt, its embedded features and any related detachable warrants or other equity-related securities issued. Management must make significant assumption/estimates in order to allocate the proceeds of the issuance of the convertible debt securities between its debt and equity components.

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Note 8 – Income Taxes - Accounting for income taxes requires significant estimates and judgments on the part of management. Such estimates and judgments include, but are not limited to, the effective tax rate anticipated to apply to tax differences that are expected to reverse in the future, the sufficiency of taxable income in future periods to realize the benefits of net deferred tax assets and net operating losses currently recorded and the likelihood that tax positions taken in tax returns will be sustained on audit.

Note 11 – Warrant Derivative Liabilities - Accounting for warrant derivative liabilities requires significant estimates and judgments on the part of management. The estimated fair value of the Company’s warrant derivative liabilities, all of which were related to the detachable warrants issued in connection with various notes payable, were estimated using a closed-ended option pricing model utilizing assumptions related to the contractual term of the instruments, estimated volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock and current interest rates.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

(Not Applicable)Applicable.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the control objectives, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Act. Based on their evaluation as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2023, the end of the period covered by this quarterly reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in assuring that financial statement presentation and disclosure are in conformity with those which are required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Internal control systems, no matter how well designed and operated, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even a system which is determined to be effective cannot provide absolute assurance that all control issues have been detected or prevented. Our systems of internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

PART II -OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information regarding certain legal proceedings in which the Company is currentlyinvolved is set forth in Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies – Litigation of the Notes to the Unaudited condensed Financial Statements (Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), and such information is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.

In addition to such legal proceedings, we may become involved in litigation as follows:various other claims and threatened legal proceedings arising in the normal course of our businesses. At this time, we do not believe any material losses under such other claims and threatened proceedings to be probable. While the ultimate outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is in the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, that the final outcome in such proceedings, in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

In October 2012 the State of Texas filed a lawsuit naming Infinity-Texas, the Company and the corporate officers of Infinity-Texas, seeking $30,000 of reclamation costs associated with a single well, in addition to administrative expenses and penalties. The Company engaged in negotiations with the State of Texas in late 2012 and early 2013 and reached a settlement agreement that would reduce the aggregate liability, in this action and any extension of this to other Texas wells, to $45,103, which amount has been paid. Certain performance obligations remain which must be satisfied in order to finally settle and dismiss the matter.55

Pending satisfactory performance of the performance obligations and their acceptance by the State of Texas, the officers have potential liability regarding the above matter, and the officers are held personally harmless by indemnification provisions of the Company. Therefore, to the extent they might actually occur, these liabilities are the obligations of the Company. Management estimates that the liabilities associated with this matter will not exceed $780,000, calculated as $30,000 for each of the 26 Infinity-Texas operated wells. This related liability, less the payment made to the State of Texas in 2012 in the amount of $45,103, is included in the asset retirement obligation on the accompanying balance sheets.
Cambrian Consultants America, Inc. (“Cambrian”) filed an action in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, number CV2014-55719, on September 26, 2014 against Infinity Energy Resources, Inc. resulting from certain professional consulting services provided for quality control and management of seismic operations during November and December 2013 on the Nicaraguan Concessions. Cambrian provided these services pursuant to a Master Consulting Agreement with Infinity, dated November 20, 2013, and has claimed breach of contract for failure to pay amounts due. On December 8, 2014, a default judgment was entered against the Company in the amount of $96,877 plus interest and attorney fees. The Company has included the impact of this litigation as a liability in its accounts payable. The Company will seek to settle the default judgment when it has the financial resources to do so.
Torrey Hills Capital, Inc. (“Torrey”) notified the Company by letter, dated August 15, 2014, of its demand for the payment of $56,000, which it alleged was unpaid and owed under a consulting agreement, dated October 18, 2013. The parties entered into a consulting agreement under which Torrey agreed to provide investor relations services in exchange for payment of $7,000 per month and the issuance of 15,000 shares of common stock. The agreement was for an initial three month-term with automatic renewals unless terminated upon 30 days’ written notice by either party. The Company made payments totaling $14,000 and issued 15,000 shares of common stock during 2013. The Company contends that Torrey breached the agreement by not performing the required services and that it had provided proper notice of termination to Torrey. Furthermore, the Company contends that the parties agreed to settle the dispute on or about June 19, 2014 under which it would issue 2,800 shares of common stock in full settlement of any balance then owed and final termination of the agreement. Torrey disputed the Company’s contentions and submitted the dispute to binding arbitration. The Company was unable to defend itself and the arbitration panel awarded Torrey a total of $79,594 in damages. The Company has accrued this amount in accounts payable as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, which management believes is sufficient to provide for the ultimate resolution of this dispute.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

NoneThere were no sales of unregistered securities during the quarter that were not previously reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K except as set forth below.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

8% Convertible Notes Payable due October 29, 2022 (the Second 8% Note)

The Company hasdid not resolvedpay the various contingencies relatedprincipal balance due on this Convertible Note with an outstanding principal balance of $50,000 upon its maturity on October 29, 2022 and the remaining balance remains due and payable and is therefore in technical default. The parties are negotiating a resolution to such technical default including an extension and a roll-over of the default status of its Nicaraguan Concessions (See Note 8). Theprincipal into other Company continues to attempt to negotiate extensions, waivers or a new Concession agreement with the Nicaraguan Government; however,securities, although there can be no assurance that the Companyparties will be successful in that regard. The Company is currently pursuing meetings with Nicaraguan Government officials in order to address the pending defaults.

On December 27, 2013 the Company borrowed $1,050,000 under an unsecured credit facility withreach a private, third-party lender which facility has an outstanding principal balance of $1,000,000. The facility is represented by a promissory note (the “Note”) that matured in April 2016, and is currently in technical default. The Company is seeking an extension of the maturity date; however, there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain an extension or what the final terms will be if the lender agrees to such extension. The Company and its lender is assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of the Note.mutually agreeable resolution.

During July 2015 the Company borrowed a total of $85,000 under an unsecured credit facility with two private, third-party lenders which facility has an outstanding principal balance of $85,000 as of September 30, 2017. The facility is represented by promissory notes that matured in October 2016, and is currently in technical default. The Company is seeking an extension of the maturity dates; however, there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain extensions or what the final terms will be if the lenders agree to such extensions. The Company and its lenders are assessing the status of the Nicaraguan Concessions and what effect that may have on the extension or renewal of these notes.

On November 8, 2016 the Company borrowed a total of $200,000 from an individual under a convertible note payable with the conversion rate of $5.00 per share. The note requires no principal or interest payments until its maturity date of November 7, 2017 and bears interest at 8% per annum. The note was not paid on its original maturity date. The Company is currently pursuing an extension from the Holder.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits.

31.1Exhibit NumberDescription
3.1Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on November 23, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by American Noble Gas Inc on December 13, 2021.)
3.2Bylaws of American Noble Gas Inc., adopted effective October 22, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by American Noble Gas Inc on December 13, 2021.)
10.1Letter Agreement dated January 10, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by American Noble Gas Inc on January 13, 2023.)
31.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20022002. (Filed herewith.)
31.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20022002. (Filed herewith.)
3232.1*Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, (Sectionas Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act)Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. (Filed herewith.)
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. (Filed herewith.)
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. (Filed herewith.)
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. (Filed herewith.)
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. (Filed herewith.)
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
* This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance withPursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrantregistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 11, 2023

SignatureCapacityDateAMERICAN NOBLE GAS INC,
a Nevada corporation
By:/s/ Stanton E. RossThomas J. HeckmanChief Executive OfficerNovember  14 , 2017
Stanton E. Ross(Principal Executive Officer)Thomas J. Heckman
/s/ Daniel F. HutchinsChief Financial OfficerNovember  14 , 2017
Daniel F. Hutchins(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Index of Exhibits

31.1Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32Certification of Principal Executive Officer and PrincipalChief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

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