In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” (“SFAS No.162”), which identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. SFAS No. 162 will be effective sixty days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411. The Fund does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (“SFAS No.157”), which applies under most other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 provides a common definition of fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants. The new standard also provides guidance on the methods used to measure fair value and requires expanded disclosures related to fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 had originally been effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, however the FASB has agreed on a one year deferral for all non-financial assets and liabilities. On January 1, 2008, the Fund adopted SFAS No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities. See Note 7 for related disclosure.
Leasehold acquisition and exploratory drilling costs are capitalized pending determination of whether the well has found proved reserves. Unproved properties are assessed on a quarterly basis by evaluating and monitoring if sufficient progress is made on assessing the reserves.
The following table reflects the net changes in unproved properties for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had no capitalized exploratory well costs greater than one year.
Capitalized costs are expensed as dry-hole costs in the event that reserves are not found or are not in sufficient quantities to complete the well and develop the field. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, Main Pass 221/222 received credits from its operator upon review and audit of the well’s costs.
Distributions to shareholders are allocated in proportion to the number of shares held.
The Manager will determine whether available cash from operations, as defined in the Fund’s LLC Agreement, is to be distributed. Such distributions will be allocated 85% to the shareholders and 15% to the Manager, as required by the Fund’s LLC Agreement.
Available cash from dispositions, as defined in the Fund’s LLC Agreement, will be paid 99% to shareholders and 1% to the Manager until the shareholders have received total distributions equal to their capital contributions. After shareholders have received distributions equal to their capital contributions, 85% of available cash from dispositions will be distributed to shareholders and 15% to the Manager.
The Fund made distributions to the Fund’s shareholders during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 totaling $2.9 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The Fund made distributions to the Manager during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 totaling $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
6. Related Parties
The Fund’s LLC Agreement provides that the Manager render management, administrative and advisory services. For such services, the Manager receives an annual management fee, payable monthly, of 2.5% of total capital contributions, net of cumulative dry-hole and related well costs incurred by the Fund. Management fees for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 were $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
From time to time, short-term payables and receivables, which do not bear interest, arise from transactions with affiliates in the ordinary course of business. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no such amounts payable or receivable.
None of the compensation paid to the Manager has been derived as a result of arm’s length negotiations.
The Fund has working interest ownership in certain projects to acquire and develop oil and natural gas projects with other entities that are likewise managed by the Manager.
7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable securities, salvage fund, production receivable and accrued expenses approximate fair value.
In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the Fund’s available-for-sale investments are measured utilizing Level 1 inputs, which include quoted prices in active markets.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Capital Commitments
The Fund has entered into multiple offshore operating agreements for the drilling and development of its investment properties. The estimated capital expenditures associated with these agreements vary depending on the stage of development on a property-by-property basis. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had committed to spend an additional $23.3 million relating to the properties.
Environmental Considerations
The exploration for and development of oil and natural gas involves the extraction, production and transportation of materials which, under certain conditions, can be hazardous or cause environmental pollution problems. The Manager and the Operators are continually taking action they believe appropriate to satisfy applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and do not currently anticipate that compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations will have a material adverse effect upon capital expenditures, results of operations or the competitive position of the Fund in the oil and natural gas industry. However, due to the significant public and governmental interest in environmental matters related to those activities, the Manager cannot predict the effects of possible future legislation, rule changes, or governmental or private claims. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no known environmental contingencies that required the Fund to record a liability.
Insurance Coverage
The Fund is subject to all risks inherent in the exploration for and development of oil and natural gas. Insurance coverage as is customary for entities engaged in similar operations is maintained, but losses may occur from uninsurable risks or amounts in excess of existing insurance coverage. The occurrence of an event which is not insured or not fully insured could have an adverse impact upon earnings and financial position. Moreover, insurance is obtained as a package covering all of the Manager’s investment programs. Claims made by other such programs can reduce or eliminate insurance for the Fund.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) and the documents Ridgewood Energy Q Fund, LLC (the “Fund”) has incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Fund’s business plans, strategies, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “target,” “pursue,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Examples of such events that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated include weather conditions, such as hurricanes, changes in market conditions affecting the pricing of oil and natural gas, the cost and availability of equipment, and changes in governmental regulations. The Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The following discussion and analysis of the Fund’s financial condition and operating results is based on its financial statements. The preparation of this Quarterly Report requires the Fund to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Fund’s financial statements, and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. See “Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements” in Part I of this Quarterly Report for a presentation of the Fund’s significant accounting policies. No changes have been made to the Fund’s critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in its 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Overview of the Fund’s Business
The Fund is a Delaware limited liability company formed on August 16, 2005 to acquire interests primarily in oil and natural gas projects located in the U.S. waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Ridgewood Energy Corporation (“Ridgewood Energy” or the “Manager”) a Delaware corporation, is the Manager. As the Manager, Ridgewood Energy has direct and exclusive control over the management and control of Fund operations. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to generate cash flow for distribution to the Fund’s shareholders through participation in oil and natural gas exploration and development projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Manager performs certain duties on the Fund’s behalf including the evaluation of potential projects for investment and ongoing management, administrative and advisory services associated with these projects. For these services, the Manager receives an annual management fee equal to 2.5% of capital contributions, net of cumulative dry-hole and related well costs incurred by the Fund, payable monthly. The Fund does not currently, nor is there any plan to operate any project in which the Fund participates. The Manager enters into operating agreements with third-party operators (“Operators”) for the management of all exploration, development and producing operations, as appropriate. The Manager also participates in distributions.
Business Update
The Fund owns working interests and has participated in the drilling of five wells, three that have been determined to be successful, one that are currently drilling, and one that was determined to be a dry-hole.
Successful Projects/Currently Drilling
Emerald Project
In March 2008, the Fund acquired a 12.5% working interest in the Emerald project, from LLOG Exploration Offshore, Inc. (“LLOG”), the operator. The Emerald project was determined to be a commercial success in May 2008. Completion efforts are ongoing and production is expected during the second quarter 2009. Through June 30, 2008, the Fund has spent $5.4 million related to this property, for which the total estimated budget is $24.8 million, which includes the drilling of two additional wells.
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Main Pass 30
The Fund acquired a 45.0% working interest from the operator, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (“Chevron”). During the second quarter, the Fund and Chevron have revised the number of wells for this project from five to three.
Well #1
The first well in the Main Pass 30 project, (“Main Pass 30 well #1) began production in June 2006 and is currently producing at significantly reduced rates from prior year. The Fund and Chevron believe that there are substantial reserves remaining for this well, however, they will not evaluate a re-completion effort until the well stops producing from its current zones. See further discussion in “Results of Operations – Oil and Gas Revenue”. The Fund has spent $18.1 million related to this property.
Well #2
The second well in the Main Pass 30 project (“Main Pass 30 well #2”) began drilling in May 2007 and was determined to be a commercial discovery during the second quarter of 2007. Production commenced on this property in July 2007. In February 2008, Main Pass 30 well #2 stopped flowing gas due to a mechanical problem. Chevron is in the process of removing and replacing the tubing to facilitate the flow of natural gas and oil. This process commenced in May 2008 and is expected to be completed in late-August. At June 30, 2008, the Fund incurred $1.7 million of operating expenses related to these maintenance activities. At June 30, 2008, the total capitalized cost of this property was $12.0 million.
Well #3
The third well in the Main Pass 30 project (“Main Pass 30 well #3”) began drilling in October 2007. The Fund expected drilling results for this project in December 2007, however, during drilling Chevron encountered a mechanical problem, or underground “blowout”, caused by a small pocket of gas. Drilling is currently expected to resume in September 2008, upon the completion of the Main Pass 30 well #2 maintenance activities described above. The Fund carries control of well insurance, which will cover approximately $6.6 million of the anticipated cost of the sidetrack. The Fund has incurred $11.3 million of capital expenditures at June 30, 2008. In the event the Fund elects not to proceed with the sidetrack, the Fund may not file an insurance claim, or, the claim may be greatly reduced. At this time, the amount of this reduced claim has not been estimated. It is expected that the Fund and project partners will make a decision regarding the status of this project and claim during the third quarter 2008.
The Fund expects to spend an additional $3.9 million related to Main Pass 30 wells #1, #2 and #3.
Facilities
During 2007, the Fund completed its pipeline upgrade, which will be used by Main Pass 30 well #2 and #3. The total cost of the facilities upgrade was $4.4 million.
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Results of Operations
The following review of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 should be read in conjunction with the Fund’s financial statements and the notes thereto.
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Oil and gas revenue | | $ | 224 | | $ | 1,375 | | $ | 2,271 | | $ | 4,617 | |
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Depletion and amortization | | | 128 | | | 822 | | | 1,642 | | | 2,839 | |
Dry-hole costs | | | (2 | ) | | (26 | ) | | (125 | ) | | 85 | |
Management fees to affiliate | | | 653 | | | 653 | | | 1,305 | | | 1,308 | |
Operating expenses | | | 1,641 | | | 210 | | | 2,177 | | | 526 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 309 | | | 398 | | | 437 | | | 510 | |
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Interest income | | | 225 | | | 834 | | | 565 | | | 1,660 | |
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Oil and Gas Revenue. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had two producing wells, Main Pass 30 well #1 and well #2, which came onto production in June 2006 and July 2007, respectively. Oil and gas revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $0.2 million, a $1.2 million decrease from the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease is attributable to a decrease in production and sales volumes totaling $1.3 million partially offset by the impact of increased average prices totaling $0.1 million.
The Fund’s wells produced minimal amounts of oil during the three months ended June 30, 2008. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, oil production was approximately 1 thousand barrels. The Fund’s oil prices averaged approximately $113 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $64 per barrel during the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Natural gas production during the three months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately 18 thousand mcf compared to 170 thousand mcf, during the three months ended June 30, 2007. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund’s natural gas prices averaged $12.43 per mcf compared to $7.99 per mcf during the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Oil and gas revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $2.3 million, a $2.3 million decrease from the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease is attributable to a decrease in production and sales volumes totaling $2.8 million partially offset by the impact of increased average prices totaling $0.5 million.
The Fund’s wells produced approximately 2 thousand barrels of oil during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 4 thousand barrels during the six months ended June 30, 2007. The Fund’s oil prices averaged approximately $95 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $57 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Natural gas production during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately 223 thousand mcf compared to 567 thousand mcf, during the six months ended June 30, 2007. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund’s natural gas prices averaged $9.32 per mcf compared to $7.71 per mcf during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
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The decrease in sales volumes for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was principally attributable to substantially reduced production for Main Pass 30 well #1 and the maintenance efforts on Main Pass 30 well #2. Main Pass 30 well #2 is expected to resume production in late-August 2008. Main Pass 30 well #1 will be evaluated for possible re-completion once the well stops producing from its current zone.
Depletion and Amortization. Depletion and amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, was $0.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, depletion and amortization was $0.8 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The decrease in depletion and amortization resulted from decreased production as discussed inOil and Gas Revenueabove.
Dry-hole Costs. Dry-hole costs are those costs incurred to drill and develop a well that is ultimately found to be incapable of producing either oil or natural gas in sufficient quantities to justify completion of the well. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, dry-hole costs incurred by the Fund were related to the Main Pass 221/222 project. The Fund received credits from the Operator based upon review and audit of the well costs.
Management Fees to Affiliate. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, the Fund incurred management fees of $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, representing 2.5% of total capital contributions, net of cumulative dry-hole and related well costs incurred by the Fund. The management fee, payable monthly to the Manager, is for expenses associated with overhead incurred by the Manager for its ongoing management, administrative and advisory services. Such overhead expenses include but are not limited to rent, payroll and benefits for employees of the Manager, and other administrative costs.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses represent the costs of operating and maintaining wells and related facilities, geological costs and accretion expense. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, operating expenses were $1.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, operating expenses were $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The increase is attributable to Main Pass 30 well #2 workover costs of $1.7 million.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses represent costs specifically identifiable or allocable to the Fund, as detailed in the schedule below.
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Insurance | | $ | 218 | | $ | 317 | | $ | 278 | | $ | 345 | |
Accounting fees | | | 75 | | | 59 | | | 125 | | | 124 | |
Trust fees and other | | | 16 | | | 22 | | | 34 | | | 41 | |
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Insurance expense represents premiums related to well control insurance, which varies dependent upon drilling activity, and directors and officers liability policy, which is allocated by the Manager to the Fund based on capital raised by the Fund to total capital raised by all oil and natural gas funds managed by the Manager. Accounting fees represent annual audit and tax preparation fees, quarterly reviews and filing fees of the Fund. Trust fees represent bank fees associated with the management of the Fund’s cash accounts.
Interest Income. Interest income is comprised of interest earned on money market accounts and investments in U.S. Treasury securities. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, interest income was $0.2 million, a $0.6 million decrease from the three months ended June 30, 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, interest income was $0.6 million, a $1.1 million decrease from the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease was attributable to a reduction in interest rates during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 coupled with a decrease in average outstanding balances earning interest due to ongoing capital expenditures.
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Marketable Securities. During 2008, the Fund purchased long-term available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities, which mature in February 2010. Unrealized gains and losses related to the securities’ change in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive income until realized. The Fund recorded an unrealized loss of $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and an unrealized gain of $40 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2008. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 there was no unrealized gain or loss on marketable securities.
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Capital Resources and Liquidity
Operating Cash Flows
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $1.6 million primarily related to revenue received of $3.8 million and interest income received of $0.2 million. These amounts were partially offset by management fees of $1.3 million, lease operating expenses paid of $0.7 million and general and administrative expenses of $0.4 million.
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $4.6 million, primarily related to production revenue receipts of $5.6 million, interest income received of $1.0 million, and favorable working capital of $0.3 million, partially offset by management fees of $1.3 million, lease operating expenses of $0.4 million, and general and administrative and other operating expenses of $0.6 million.
Investing Cash Flows
Cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $2.7 million. Proceeds from the maturity of held-to-maturity investments were $37.8 million. These receipts were partially offset by capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties totaling $11.7 million and investments in held-to-maturity securities totaling $19.0 million and investments in available-for-sale securities totaling $9.8 million. Additionally, in the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund increased its salvage fund investments by $15 thousand, which consisted of the interest earned on this account.
Cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $1.4 million, primarily related to investment in U.S. Treasury securities of $18.2 million and capital expenditures for oil and gas properties of $1.6 million, partially offset by proceeds from the maturity of US Treasury securities of $18.4 million. Additionally, in the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund increased its salvage fund investments by $16 thousand, which consisted of the interest earned on this account.
Financing Cash Flows
Cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $3.5 million related to distributions to the Manager and the shareholders.
Cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $6.9 million related to distributions to the Manager and the shareholders.
Estimated Capital Expenditures
The Fund has entered into multiple offshore operating agreements for the drilling and development of its investment properties. The estimated capital expenditures associated with these agreements can vary depending on the stage of development on a property-by-property basis. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had commitments related to participation agreements totaling $23.3 million for properties.
When the Manager makes a decision for participation in a particular project, it assumes that the well will be successful and allocates enough capital to budget for the completion of that well and the additional development wells and infrastructure anticipated. If the exploratory well is deemed a dry-hole or if it is un-economical, the capital allocated to the completion of that well and to the development of additional wells is then reallocated to a new project or used to make additional investments.
Liquidity Needs
The Fund’s primary short-term liquidity needs are to fund its operations, including management fees and capital expenditures, with existing cash on-hand, short-term investments and related income earned. The Manager is entitled to receive an annual management fee from the Fund regardless of whether the Fund is profitable in that year. The annual fee, payable monthly, is equal to 2.5% of total capital contributed by shareholders, net of cumulative dry-hole and related well costs incurred.
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With respect to the payment of management fees, until one of the Fund’s projects begins producing, all or a portion of the management fee is paid generally from the interest or dividend income generated by the Fund’s development capital that has not been spent, although the management fee can be paid out of capital contributions. Such interest and/or dividend income is expected to be sufficient to cover Fund expenses, including the management fee. However in periods of declining interest rates, and as the Fund expends its capital on projects, interest and/or dividend income may not be sufficient, which would require the Fund to use capital contributions to fund such expenses. Generally, it can take anywhere from 18 to 24 months to bring a project to production. Once a well is on production, the management fee and fund expenses are paid from operating income. Although the management fee can be paid out of capital contributions, this is not the Fund’s intent.
Distributions are funded from cash flow from operations, and the frequency and amount are within the Manager’s discretion subject to available cash from operations, reserve requirements and Fund operations.
The capital raised by the Fund in its private placement is more than likely all the capital it will be able to obtain for investments in projects. The number of projects in which the Fund can invest will naturally be limited and each unsuccessful project the Fund experiences, if any, will not only reduce its ability to generate revenue, but also exhaust its limited supply of capital. Typically the Manager seeks an investment portfolio that combines high and low risk exploratory projects.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Fund had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and does not anticipate the use of such arrangements in the future.
Contractual Obligations
The Fund enters into operating agreements with operators. On behalf of the Fund, an operator enters into various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. The Fund does not discuss or negotiate any such contracts. No contractual obligations exist at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 other than those discussed in “Estimated Capital Expenditures” above.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, the Fund carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2008.
There has been no change in the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There have been no changes to the legal proceedings disclosed in the Fund’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not required.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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10.1 | | Participation Agreement between LLOG Exploration Offshore, Inc. and Ridgewood Energy Corporation as Manager for Emerald Project. (previously filed) |
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31.1 | | Certification of Robert E. Swanson, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). |
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31.2 | | Certification of Kathleen P. McSherry, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). |
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32 | | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Robert E. Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Kathleen P. McSherry, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: August 6, 2008 | | | | RIDGEWOOD ENERGY Q FUND, LLC |
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| By: | /s/ | | ROBERT E. SWANSON |
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| | Name: | | Robert E. Swanson |
| | Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| By: | /s/ | | KATHLEEN P. McSHERRY |
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| | Name: | | Kathleen P. McSherry |
| | Title: | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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