Case LSS Doc 700 Filed 01/04/17 Page 1 of 2 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.

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1 Case LSS Doc 700 Filed 01/04/17 Page 1 of 2 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Debtors x x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered Re Docket No. 664 CERTIFICATE OF NO OBJECTION REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION OF DEBTORS FOR ORDER UNDER 11 U.S.C. 327 AND FED. R. BANKR. P. 2014(a) AND DEL. BANKR. L.R AUTHORIZING THE EXPANDED SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TAX AND VALUATION SERVICES PROVIDER NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 1, 2016 The undersigned hereby certifies that the debtors and debtors in possession in the abovecaptioned cases (collectively, the Debtors ) have received no answer, objection or any other responsive pleading with respect to the Supplemental Application of Debtors for Order Under 11 U.S.C. 327 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014(a) and Del. Bankr. L.R Authorizing the Expanded Scope of Employment and Retention of Ernst & Young LLP as Tax and Valuation Services Provider Nunc Pro Tunc to December 1, 2016 [Docket No. 664] (the Application ) filed by the Debtors with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the Court ) on December 19, The undersigned further certifies that no answer, objection or other responsive pleading to the Application has appeared on the Court s docket in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases. Pursuant to the Notice of Application and 1 The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Debtors have the same last four digits) of each Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK

2 Case LSS Doc 700 Filed 01/04/17 Page 2 of 2 Hearing filed with the Application, any objection or response to the Application was to be filed and served no later than 400 p.m. (EST) on January 3, WHEREFORE, the Debtors respectfully request that an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, be entered at the earliest convenience of the Court. Dated January 4, 2017 Wilmington, Delaware /s/ Joseph C. Barsalona II Mark D. Collins (No. 2981) John H. Knight (No. 3848) Joseph C. Barsalona II (No. 6102) Brendan J. Schlauch (No. 6115) RICHARDS, LAYTON & FINGER, P.A. One Rodney Square 920 North King St. Wilmington, Delaware Telephone Fax collins@rlf.com knight@rlf.com barsalona@rlf.com schlauch@rlf.com - and - Richard A. Levy Keith A. Simon David F. McElhoe LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, New York Telephone Fax richard.levy@lw.com keith.simon@lw.com david.mcelhoe@lw.com Counsel for Debtors and Debtors in Possession 2

3 Case LSS Doc Filed 01/04/17 Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT A

4 Case LSS Doc Filed 01/04/17 Page 2 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE x In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Debtors x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered Re Docket Nos. 228, 301 & 664 ORDER UNDER 11 U.S.C. 327 AND FED. R. BANKR. P. 2014(a) AND DEL. BANKR. L.R APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION OF DEBTORS TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TAX AND VALUATION SERVICES PROVIDER NUNC PRO TUNC TO DECEMBER 1, 2016 Upon the supplemental application (the Supplemental Application )2 of the Debtors for entry of an order, pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 327(a), Bankruptcy Rule 2014 and Local Rule (i) further authorizing the Debtors to employ, retain and compensate Ernst & Young LLP ( EY ) as its tax and valuation services provider pursuant to the expanded terms and conditions set forth in the Supplemental Engagement Letters nunc pro tunc to December 1, 2016, and (ii) granting the Debtors such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper; and upon adequate notice of the Supplemental Application having been given as set forth in the Supplemental Application; and it appearing that no other or further notice is necessary; and the Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; and the Court having determined that consideration of the Application is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); and the Court having determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Supplemental 1 The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Debtors have the same last four digits) digits of each Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Supplemental Application.

5 Case LSS Doc Filed 01/04/17 Page 3 of 4 Application establish just cause for the relief requested in the Supplemental Application, and that such relief is in the best interests of the Debtors and their estates, creditors, and other parties-in-interest; and upon the record herein; and after due deliberation thereon; and good and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT 1. The Supplemental Application is GRANTED as set forth herein. 2. This Supplemental Order supplements the Retention Order, which shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 327(a), Bankruptcy Rule 2014 and Local Rule , the Debtors are authorized to further employ, retain and compensate EY as its tax and valuation services provider nunc pro tunc to December 1, 2016 pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Supplemental Engagement Letters. 4. EY will file fee applications for monthly, interim, and final allowance of compensation, including reimbursement of expenses, pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 330 and 331, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, the Interim Compensation Order, this Supplemental Order, and such other procedures and guidelines as may be fixed by order of or in force in cases before the Court. 5. To the extent that there may be any inconsistency between the terms of the Supplemental Application, the Supplemental Engagement Letters, and this Supplemental Order, the terms of this Supplemental Order shall govern. 6. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief granted in this Supplemental Order in accordance with the Application. 7. Notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6004(h), 7062, or 9014, the terms and conditions of this Supplemental Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable 2

6 Case LSS Doc Filed 01/04/17 Page 4 of 4 upon its entry. 8. The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the implementation of this Supplemental Order. Dated, 2017 Wilmington, Delaware THE HONORABLE LAURIE S. SILVERSTEIN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE 3