Abstract: Disclosed are systems and processes for providing independent reconciliation of net volumes for crude oil purchases. In one embodiment, a system comprises one or more producer client applications for use by a producer of crude oil for collecting and uploading data points related to a purchase for a net volume of crude oil, and one or more purchaser client applications for use by a purchaser of crude oil for collecting and uploading data points related to the purchase for the net volume of crude oil. A system may also comprise one or more servers configured to receive the data points from the client applications, as well as one or more databases configured for storing the data points. A system may also comprise one or more processors configured to reconcile the data points from the producer client applications with corresponding data points from the purchaser client applications to determine the net volume of crude oil for the purchase.

Abstract: A system for selling wellhead production assets is provided. The system includes a bid request system that displays one or more bidders, such as approved oil refinery operators, and receives one or more bidder selections from the seller. A production posting system connected to the bid request system receives the bidder selections and provides lease data to the bidders selected by the seller, so as to allow the seller to obtain competing bids without alerting the bidders of the other competing bids.

Abstract: A system for selling wellhead production assets is provided. The system includes a bid request system that displays one or more bidders, such as approved oil refinery operators, and receives one or more bidder selections from the seller. A production posting system connected to the bid request system receives the bidder selections and provides lease data to the bidders selected by the seller, so as to allow the seller to obtain competing bids without alerting the bidders of the other competing bids.

Abstract: A method for providing an on-line mall with multiple communities. The method provides multiple communities within an on-line mall environment. Multiple stores are provided within each of the multiple communities, with each store being associated with a merchant with merchandise directed to its community. At least a partially common facade is provided for multiple stores within a particular community.

Abstract: A method for providing a gift registry in an on-line mall. Multiple communities within an on-line mall environment are provided, as well as multiple stores within each community. Each store is occupied by a merchant, with merchandise being directed to this community. The method further includes providing customer access to the multiple stores. The embodiment further provides for a gift registry, where the gift registry is associated with any of the multiple stores within one or more of the multiple communities, and access is provided to the gift registry to a registrant customer, so that the registrant customer can select merchandise for entry into the gift registry. Access to the gift registry is also provided to a purchase customer so that the purchase customer can select, for purchase, merchandise selected by the registrant customer.