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    <exhibitInfo>JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on SCHEDULE 13G with respect to the shares of Common Stock of Rice Acquisition Corp 3, dated as of Oct 8, 2025 is, and any amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Date: Oct 8, 2025

Encompass Capital Advisors LLC
By:   Todd J. Kantor
Name:  Todd J. Kantor
Title:  Managing Member

Todd J. Kantor
By:   Todd J. Kantor
Name:  Todd J. Kantor

Encompass Capital Partners LLC
By:   Todd J. Kantor
Name:  Todd J. Kantor
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