Texas oil lease
ProducingMELINDA
Melinda is an oil lease in Upton County, Texas, operated by Ovintiv USA Inc. in the Spraberry (Trend Area) field.
38 wells
- Operator
- Ovintiv USA Inc.
- County
- Upton County
- RRC lease
- 7C-17295
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Where it sits
This county
- Gas, last 12 months
- 1,388 mcf
- Oil in Jul 2026
- 740 bbl
Production by month
Oil output fell 6% over the last 12 months
- Oil (bars)
- Gas (line)
- Last 12 months
SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.
Where the gas went
Since May 2026 the lease's gas goes to lease fuel instead of a processing plant
Flaring peaked at 7.6% of the gas in Aug 2023.
- Processing plant (3)
- Lease fuel (1)
- Flared (4)
SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.
Processing plant (3)
89% · 1,230 mcf
Lease fuel (1)
11% · 158 mcf
Who has run this lease
The operator changed once, most recently in Jan 2023
- Ovintiv USA Inc. Jan 2023 to now
- Henry Resources LLC Jan 2020 to Dec 2022
SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.
38 wells on this lease
| API number | Well no. | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 42-461-36639 | 2514 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-36757 | 2515 | Active |
| 42-461-36764 | 2505 | Active |
| 42-461-36765 | 2508 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-37243 | 2503 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-37244 | 2502 | Active |
| 42-461-37320 | 2509 | Active |
| 42-461-37321 | 2512 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38461 | 2516 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38563 | 2506 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38564 | 2513 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38582 | 2504 | Active |
| 42-461-38586 | 2511 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38593 | 2510 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38594 | 2501 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38595 | 2507 | Active |
| 42-461-38596 | 2517 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38597 | 2519 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38598 | 2520 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38599 | 2522 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38600 | 2523 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-38601 | 2525 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-39377 | 2521 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-39378 | 2524 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-39379 | 2518 | Shut-in |
| 42-461-39770 | 252WB | Active |
| 42-461-39771 | 254WB | Active |
| 42-461-40191 | 254LS | Active |
| 42-461-40827 | 251LA | Active |
| 42-461-40828 | 251WB | Active |
| 42-461-40829 | 251WA | Active |
| 42-461-40974 | 258MS | Active |
| 42-461-40975 | 258LB | Active |
| 42-461-40976 | 258WB | Active |
| 42-461-41386 | 256JM | Active |
| 42-461-41388 | 256WB | Active |
| 42-461-41406 | 257JM | Active |
| 42-461-41407 | 257WB | Active |
SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.
Buyers and gatherers
| Company | Product | Role | Share% | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlink Crude Marketing, LLC | Oil | Gathers | 100 | Mar 1, 2019 | – |
| Dcp Operating Company, LP | Casinghead gas | Buys | 75 | Jan 1, 2023 | – |
| Energy Transfer Company | Casinghead gas | Buys | 25 | Jan 1, 2023 | – |
| Dcp Operating Company, LP | Casinghead gas | Gathers | 75 | Jan 1, 2023 | – |
| Energy Transfer Company | Casinghead gas | Gathers | 25 | Jan 1, 2023 | – |
| Dcp Operating Company, LP | Casinghead gas | Gathers | 100 | Apr 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Dcp Operating Company, LP | Casinghead gas | Buys | 100 | Apr 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Enlink Crude Purchasing LLC | Oil | Gathers | 100 | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
SourceRailroad Commission Form P-4 file, Sep 24, 2026 (source).
637.50 acres on the newest permit
- Good to know
The wells on this lease state different acreage
The permits state between 637.5 and 637.52 acres. Use the acres from your own division order for the well you are paid on.
- Good to know
38 wells are listed on this lease
Each well can have its own unit. The decimal for one well does not have to equal the decimal for another.
- 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.
| API number | Well no. | Permit issued | Completed | Acreson the permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42-461-41406 | 257JM | Jan 3, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-41407 | 257WB | Jan 3, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-41388 | 256WB | Dec 20, 2019 | Aug 13, 2020 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-41386 | 256JM | Dec 12, 2019 | Aug 25, 2020 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40974 | 258MS | Sep 25, 2018 | Dec 10, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40975 | 258LB | Sep 25, 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40976 | 258WB | Sep 25, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40827 | 251LA | Jul 26, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40828 | 251WB | Jul 26, 2018 | Dec 9, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40829 | 251WA | Jul 26, 2018 | Nov 18, 2018 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-40191 | 254LS | Sep 25, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | 637.50 |
| 42-461-39770 | 252WB | Sep 16, 2014 | Jun 8, 2015 | 637.50 |
What Ovintiv Inc. told investors it received
| Quarter | Oil$ per bbl | Gas$ per mcf | Gas liquids$ per bbl | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $100.69 | $1.71 | $92.75 | SEC filing |
| Q1 2026 | $72.62 | $3.14 | $18.12 | SEC filing |
| Q4 2025 | $59.55 | $2.65 | $32.76 | SEC filing |
| Q3 2025 | $66.22 | $1.79 | $16.91 | SEC filing |
| Q2 2025 | $64.50 | $2.24 | $60.79 | SEC filing |
| Q1 2025 | $71.79 | $2.98 | $23.21 | SEC filing |
SourceOvintiv Inc. quarterly reports, SEC EDGAR, company-wide averages before hedging.
Estimate your royalty
36 months, newest first
| Month | Oil producedbbl | Oil soldbbl | Gas producedmcf | Gas soldmcf, codes 2+3 | Flaredmcf | WTI$/bbl | Henry Hub$/MMBtu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026Ovintiv USA | 740 | 818 | 2 | 0 | 0 | $80.46 | $2.89 |
| Jun 2026Ovintiv USA | 322 | 185 | 4 | 0 | 0 | $84.81 | $3.15 |
| May 2026Ovintiv USA | 356 | 321 | 4 | 0 | 0 | $102.13 | $2.94 |
| Apr 2026Ovintiv USA | 264 | 200 | 12 | 6 | 0 | $100.32 | $2.77 |
| Mar 2026Ovintiv USA | 171 | 211 | 35 | 23 | 0 | $91.38 | $3.04 |
| Feb 2026Ovintiv USA | 347 | 439 | 93 | 80 | 0 | $64.51 | $3.62 |
| Jan 2026Ovintiv USA | 929 | 921 | 84 | 67 | 0 | $60.04 | $7.72 |
| Dec 2025Ovintiv USA | 790 | 680 | 24 | 18 | 0 | $57.97 | $4.26 |
| Nov 2025Ovintiv USA | 242 | 297 | 26 | 20 | 0 | $60.06 | $3.79 |
| Oct 2025Ovintiv USA | 357 | 420 | 218 | 187 | 0 | $60.89 | $3.19 |
| Sep 2025Ovintiv USA | 529 | 434 | 362 | 331 | 0 | $63.96 | $2.97 |
| Aug 2025Ovintiv USA | 495 | 459 | 524 | 498 | 0 | $64.86 | $2.91 |
| Jul 2025Ovintiv USA | 270 | 328 | 955 | 906 | 0 | $68.39 | $3.20 |
| Jun 2025Ovintiv USA | 229 | 369 | 680 | 634 | 0 | $68.17 | $3.02 |
| May 2025Ovintiv USA | 225 | 126 | 148 | 99 | 0 | $62.17 | $3.12 |
| Apr 2025Ovintiv USA | 515 | 665 | 613 | 571 | 0 | $63.54 | $3.42 |
| Mar 2025Ovintiv USA | 161 | 0 | 428 | 367 | 0 | $68.24 | $4.12 |
| Feb 2025Ovintiv USA | 306 | 388 | 596 | 564 | 0 | $71.53 | $4.19 |
| Jan 2025Ovintiv USA | 613 | 590 | 1,030 | 996 | 0 | $75.74 | $4.13 |
| Dec 2024Ovintiv USA | 524 | 509 | 1,280 | 1,252 | 0 | $70.12 | $3.01 |
| Nov 2024Ovintiv USA | 508 | 521 | 1,115 | 1,088 | 0 | $69.95 | $2.12 |
| Oct 2024Ovintiv USA | 609 | 526 | 1,018 | 987 | 0 | $71.99 | $2.20 |
| Sep 2024Ovintiv USA | 822 | 849 | 2,594 | 2,561 | 0 | $70.24 | $2.28 |
| Aug 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,113 | 1,084 | 3,075 | 3,038 | 0 | $76.68 | $1.99 |
| Jul 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,059 | 1,061 | 2,766 | 2,734 | 0 | $81.80 | $2.07 |
| Jun 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,083 | 1,101 | 2,831 | 2,795 | 0 | $79.77 | $2.54 |
| May 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,107 | 1,167 | 3,114 | 3,065 | 0 | $80.02 | $2.12 |
| Apr 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,105 | 1,063 | 4,218 | 4,158 | 0 | $85.35 | $1.60 |
| Mar 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,272 | 1,328 | 4,652 | 4,585 | 0 | $81.28 | $1.49 |
| Feb 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,360 | 1,295 | 2,734 | 2,690 | 0 | $77.25 | $1.72 |
| Jan 2024Ovintiv USA | 1,170 | 1,180 | 6,787 | 6,675 | 0 | $74.15 | $3.18 |
| Dec 2023Ovintiv USA | 1,432 | 1,490 | 9,703 | 9,584 | 0 | $71.90 | $2.52 |
| Nov 2023Ovintiv USA | 1,601 | 1,552 | 4,238 | 4,178 | 0 | $77.69 | $2.71 |
| Oct 2023Ovintiv USA | 1,862 | 1,905 | 2,835 | 2,798 | 0 | $85.64 | $2.98 |
| Sep 2023Ovintiv USA | 1,760 | 1,722 | 3,131 | 3,098 | 0 | $89.43 | $2.64 |
| Aug 2023Ovintiv USA | 1,647 | 1,726 | 3,406 | 3,111 | 259 | $81.39 | $2.58 |
Flared above 3%
SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026. Prices: EIA, through Aug 2026. Updated Oct 2, 2026.
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Ovintiv USA Inc. in Upton County
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