Severance Pay from Energyquest

As always I'm an confused. Started with revenue check issued by Geo then G3 then Sothern Bay then Halcon then HRC and now Energyquest. Our last 3 checks from Energyquest are coming by monthly and under the GROSS VAL/NET VALUE columns on the revenue statement attached to the check it lists SEVERANCE.

Just looked at June production and well #1 produced 195 barrels (24-163-79) and well #2 produced 3 barrels (24-163-79) I am happy to get the money but since these wells seem to be producing less and less each month. What is the benefit to Energyquest to pay us Severance?

They are not paying severance; that is a tax that goes to ND. It comes out of every oil check in all states.