U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: USEG) entered a new agreement regarding the Wattenberg development project on Jan. 3 that allows USEG to provide proof of funding by Jan. 31.

USEG will acquire 40% of IronHorse Resources LLC’s interest in five Wattenberg farm-out agreements, a Jan. 4 press release said.

The earnings and participation agreement was dated Sept. 14, 2016.

USEG will prepay 23,000 shares of the agreed-upon cash stock bonus by Jan. 12.

Currently, USEG is engaged with a financial institution and continues pursuing various options for funding for projects including the Wattenberg development project.

U.S. Energy Corp. is based in Denver.