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HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT

Hightower Gas Unit is a gas well in Angelina County, Texas, operated by SM Operating Company LLC in the Redland, Ne (Travis Peak) field.

1 well

6,383mcf gas, last 12 months−61% vs prior year
RRC lease
06-249529

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Angelina CountyAngelinaSan AugustineTrinityNacogdochesShelbySabineCherokeeAngelina County
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Gas in Jun 2026
4,770 mcf
Reporting since
Jan 2020

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  • Operator

    Operator changed: SM Operating Company LLC took over from C. W. Resources, Inc. in Jun 2025.

  • P-5

    The previous operator's P-5 registration is listed as inactive since Mar 11, 2026 (last P-5 filed Aug 18, 2025).

SourceRailroad Commission production, P-5 and P-4 records, data through Jul 2026.

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Production by month

Gas output fell 61% over the last 12 months

Jul 2026 was not reported.

  • Gas (bars)
  • Oil (line)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output fell 61% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output fell 61% over the last 12 months. 6,333 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 16,310 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 6,333 mcfmcf per monthbbl per month001,00052,000103,000154,000205,00025Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output fell 61% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output fell 61% over the last 12 months. 6,333 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 16,310 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per monthbbl per month001,00052,000103,000154,000205,00025Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

Since Jul 2025 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of lease fuel

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
Since Jul 2025 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of lease fuelShare of HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2025 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of lease fuel.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Jul 2025: fuel to lineOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Since Jul 2025 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of lease fuelShare of HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2025 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of lease fuel.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Jul 25: fuel to lineJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    99% · 15,217 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    1.0% · 146 mcf

Who has run this lease

The operator changed once, most recently in Jun 2025

Operators of this lease over timeC. W. Resources, Inc., Jan 2020 to May 2025; SM Operating Company LLC, Jun 2025 to Jun 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jun 2025C. W. Resources, Inc.Jan 2020 to May 2025SM Operating Company LLCJun 2025 to now
Operators of this lease over timeC. W. Resources, Inc., Jan 2020 to May 2025; SM Operating Company LLC, Jun 2025 to Jun 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jun 2025C. W. Resources, Inc.Jan 2020 to May 2025SM Operating Company LLCJun 2025 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

1 well on this lease

Wells on HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT
API numberWell no.Status
42-005-303691Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Eastex Crude Company, LLCCondensateGathers50Jan 1, 2023–
Plains Marketing, L.p.CondensateGathers50Jan 7, 2009–
Orion Pipeline, LLCGas-well gasBuys100Jan 7, 2009–
Texas Eastern Transmission, LPGas-well gasGathers100Jan 7, 2009–
Eastex Crude CompanyCondensateGathers50Jan 7, 2009Jan 1, 2023

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

641.06 acres on the newest permit

  • Good to know

    A pooling certificate (P-12) was filed

    Your tract may share its production with neighbors in a pooled unit. The unit acres the operator uses to divide production can differ from the acreage on one permit.

  • Worth asking

    A Rule 37 case is listed

    The RRC permit records list a Rule 37 case. This does not establish your royalty share. Ask for the permit and unit plat for your well.

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Permits for Hightower Gas Unit
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-005-303691641.06

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Oct 3, 2026 (source 1, source 2).

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for HIGHTOWER GAS UNIT
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026No report–––––$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026SM Operating004,7704,7700$84.81$3.15
May 2026SM Operating001,3481,3480$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026SM Operating00000$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026SM Operating00000$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026SM Operating00000$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026SM Operating00000$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025SM Operating0065650$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025SM Operating00000$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025SM Operating00000$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025SM Operating0050500$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025SM Operating001001000$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025SM Operating0050500$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025SM Operating00000$68.17$3.02
May 2025C. W.17414600$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025C. W.001561560$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025C. W.802,2742,2740$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025C. W.001,6411,6410$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025C. W.002,2292,2290$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024C. W.002,5342,5340$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024C. W.002,3952,3950$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024C. W.302,5172,5170$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024C. W.001,7361,7360$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024C. W.206326320$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024C. W.102,2132,2130$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024C. W.1002,3382,3380$79.77$2.54
May 2024C. W.202,8872,8870$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024C. W.002,1292,1290$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024C. W.2001,3001,3000$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024C. W.301,5231,5230$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024C. W.005895890$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023C. W.005935930$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023C. W.001,0501,0500$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023C. W.001,4401,4400$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023C. W.201,5301,5300$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023C. W.41762,5192,5190$81.39$2.58

No report filed

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026. Prices: EIA, through Aug 2026. Updated Oct 2, 2026.

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