X0303 4 2010-07-26 0 0000040194 GATEWAY ENERGY CORP/NE GNRG 0001493815 Niemann John O. Jr. 1415 LOUISIANA ST. STE. 4100 HOUSTON TX 77002 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2010-07-26 4 A 0 83333 0.3 A 88333 D On July 26, 2010, as compensation for serving on the board of directors of the Issuer, the reporting person was granted 83,333 shares of restricted common stock under the Issuer's 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. 50,000 shares of the restricted common stock will vest in full 90 days following the date of the grant. The remaining 33,333 shares of restricted common stock vest 1/3 each year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date Carolyn Miller for John O. Niemann, Jr. Pursuant to power of attorney 2010-07-28