On May 18, 2009, Far East Energy Corporation (the "Company") entered into the Fifth Amendment (the "Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective December 23, 2004, between the Company and Mr. Michael R. McElwrath, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the "Agreement"). The Amendment extends the term of the Agreement from October 13, 2010 to October 13, 2012, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms thereof.

The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amendment that is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number    Description
10.1      Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated May
          18, 2009 between the Far East Energy Corporation and Michael R. McElwrath.