# Dry Hole Clause: Keeping a Lease Alive After a Failed Well
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> A dry hole clause lets an operator keep an oil & gas lease in force after drilling a non-producing well, as long as they resume operations or pay rentals on schedule.

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**Generated:** 2026-06-18 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Page Outline
- Dry Hole Clause in an Oil & Gas Lease
  - Why dry hole clauses exist
  - Related reading
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Ready to Sell Your Mineral Rights?

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