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ASH 253

Ash 253 is an oil lease in Martin County, Texas, operated by Ovintiv USA Inc. in the Spraberry (Trend Area) field.

2 wells

3,623bbl oil, last 12 months−9% vs prior year
RRC lease
08-44798

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Where it sits

This county

Martin CountyMartinGainesAndrewsHowardDawsonBordenMartin County
Martin County
Gas, last 12 months
2,146 mcf
Oil in Jul 2026
317 bbl

Production by month

Oil output fell 9% over the last 12 months

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 9% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for ASH 253, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 9% over the last 12 months. 3,623 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 3,966 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 3,623 bblbbl per monthmcf per month00100100200200300300400400500500Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 9% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for ASH 253, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 9% over the last 12 months. 3,623 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 3,966 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month00100100200200300300400400500500Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

Since Jul 2026 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line

Flaring peaked at 100.0% of the gas in Aug 2023.

  • Processing plant (3)
  • Transmission line (2)
  • Flared (4)
Since Jul 2026 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of ASH 253 gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2026 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line. Flaring peaked at 100.0% of the gas in Aug 2023.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Jul 2026: line to plantFlared 100.0%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Since Jul 2026 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of ASH 253 gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2026 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line. Flaring peaked at 100.0% of the gas in Aug 2023.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Jul 26: line to plantFlared 100.0%Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Processing plant (3)

    83% · 1,773 mcf

  • Transmission line (2)

    17% · 373 mcf

Who has run this lease

The operator changed 2 times, most recently in Jun 2023

Operators of this lease over timeCog Operating LLC, Jan 2020 to Jun 2022; Black Swan Operating, LLC, Jul 2022 to May 2023; Ovintiv USA Inc., Jun 2023 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jul 2022Changed Jun 2023Cog Operating LLCJan 2020 to Jun 2022Black Swan Operating, LLCJul 2022 to May 2023Ovintiv USA Inc.Jun 2023 to now
Operators of this lease over timeCog Operating LLC, Jan 2020 to Jun 2022; Black Swan Operating, LLC, Jul 2022 to May 2023; Ovintiv USA Inc., Jun 2023 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jul 2022Changed Jun 2023Cog Operating LLCJan 2020 to Jun 2022Black Swan Operating, LLCJul 2022 to May 2023Ovintiv USA Inc.Jun 2023 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

2 wells on this lease

Wells on ASH 253
API numberWell no.Status
42-317-387161Active
42-317-394992Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Energy Trans Crude Marketing LLCOilGathers50Aug 1, 2026–
Gulfmark Energy, Inc.OilGathers50Aug 1, 2026–
Gulfmark Energy, Inc.OilGathers100Dec 1, 2023Aug 1, 2026
Plains Marketing, L.p.OilGathers100Aug 1, 2022Dec 1, 2023
Wtg North Permian Midstream LLCCasinghead gasGathers100Jul 14, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Wtg North Permian Midstream LLCCasinghead gasBuys100Jul 14, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Plains Pipeline L.p.OilGathers100Jul 14, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Enterprise Crude Oil LLCOilGathers100Jun 1, 2020Jul 14, 2022

SourceRailroad Commission Form P-4 file, Sep 24, 2026 (source).

968.99 acres on the newest permit

Permits for Ash 253
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-317-394992968.99
42-317-387161968.99

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Sep 26, 2026 (source 1, source 2).

What Ovintiv Inc. told investors it received

Ovintiv USA Inc. is linked to Ovintiv Inc. (OVV).
Realized prices reported by Ovintiv Inc.
QuarterOil$ per bblFiling
Q2 2026$100.69SEC filing
Q1 2026$72.62SEC filing
Q4 2025$59.55SEC filing
Q3 2025$66.22SEC filing
Q2 2025$64.50SEC filing
Q1 2025$71.79SEC filing

SourceOvintiv Inc. quarterly reports, SEC EDGAR, company-wide averages before hedging.

Estimate your royalty

36 months, newest first

Ledger for ASH 253
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Ovintiv USA3173741701700$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Ovintiv USA2871871741740$84.81$3.15
May 2026Ovintiv USA2953671991990$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Ovintiv USA2981951811810$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Ovintiv USA3113851841840$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Ovintiv USA2853481571570$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Ovintiv USA3111821431430$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Ovintiv USA3263981771770$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Ovintiv USA3343581781780$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Ovintiv USA2431801571570$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Ovintiv USA2923682262260$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Ovintiv USA3241822002000$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Ovintiv USA3723551641640$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Ovintiv USA2291851031030$68.17$3.02
May 2025Ovintiv USA3355321901900$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Ovintiv USA3091771631630$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Ovintiv USA3363241541540$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Ovintiv USA2683741031030$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Ovintiv USA3703741361360$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Ovintiv USA3343702102100$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Ovintiv USA3543611751750$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Ovintiv USA3241651301300$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Ovintiv USA3533452702700$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Ovintiv USA3825512752750$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Ovintiv USA4383682182180$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Ovintiv USA15117823230$79.77$2.54
May 2024Ovintiv USA188188000$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Ovintiv USA332375660$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Ovintiv USA459353000$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Ovintiv USA434562000$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Ovintiv USA290195000$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Ovintiv USA166191000$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Ovintiv USA183185000$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Ovintiv USA196185000$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Ovintiv USA15918124024$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Ovintiv USA266189606$81.39$2.58

Flared above 3%

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026. Prices: EIA, through Aug 2026. Updated Sep 28, 2026.

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