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MELNAR, FRED ESTATE

Melnar, Fred Estate is a gas well in Lavaca County, Texas, operated by Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc. in the Word (Edwards) field.

1 well

54,878mcf gas, last 12 months−1% vs prior year
Operator
Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc.
County
Lavaca County
Field
Word (Edwards)
RRC lease
02-087617

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Oil, last 12 months
538 bbl
Gas in Jul 2026
4,887 mcf

Production by month

Gas output held steady over the last 12 months

  • Gas (bars)
  • Oil (line)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output held steady over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for MELNAR, FRED ESTATE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output held steady over the last 12 months. 54,878 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 55,244 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 54,878 mcfmcf per monthbbl per month002,000254,000506,000758,00010010k125Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output held steady over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for MELNAR, FRED ESTATE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output held steady over the last 12 months. 54,878 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 55,244 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per monthbbl per month002,000254,000506,000758,00010010k125Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

Since Jul 2024 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of a processing plant

  • Processing plant (3)
  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
Since Jul 2024 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of a processing plantShare of MELNAR, FRED ESTATE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2024 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of a processing plant.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Jul 2024: plant to lineOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Since Jul 2024 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of a processing plantShare of MELNAR, FRED ESTATE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Jul 2024 the lease's gas goes to a transmission line instead of a processing plant.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Jul 24: plant to lineJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    83% · 45,385 mcf

  • Processing plant (3)

    11% · 5,882 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    6.6% · 3,611 mcf

Who has run this lease

The operator changed 2 times, most recently in Jun 2024

Operators of this lease over timeWagner Oil Company, Jan 2020 to Jan 2021; Fletcher Operating, LLC, Feb 2021 to May 2024; Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc., Jun 2024 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Feb 2021Changed Jun 2024Wagner Oil CompanyJan 2020 to Jan 2021Fletcher Operating, LLCFeb 2021 to May 2024Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc.Jun 2024 to now
Operators of this lease over timeWagner Oil Company, Jan 2020 to Jan 2021; Fletcher Operating, LLC, Feb 2021 to May 2024; Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc., Jun 2024 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Feb 2021Changed Jun 2024Wagner Oil CompanyJan 2020 to Jan 2021Fletcher Operating, LLCFeb 2021 to May 2024Capital Star Oil & Gas, Inc.Jun 2024 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

1 well on this lease

Wells on MELNAR, FRED ESTATE
API numberWell no.Status
42-285-314131Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Gulfmark Energy, Inc.CondensateGathers100Jun 1, 2024–
Post Oak Midstream, L.l.c.Gas-well gasBuys100Dec 1, 2019–
Energy Transfer CompanyGas-well gasGathers100May 1, 2005–
Shell Trading (Us) CompanyCondensateGathers100Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2024
Energy Transfer CompanyGas-well gasBuys100May 1, 2005Dec 1, 2019

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

Who buys my oilOil price check

704 acres on the newest permit

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    A Rule 37 case is listed

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Permits for Melnar, Fred Estate
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-285-314131704

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

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for MELNAR, FRED ESTATE
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Capital Star47114,8874,5620$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Capital Star36624,4414,1290$84.81$3.15
May 2026Capital Star40534,6784,3580$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Capital Star4504,3384,0470$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Capital Star49654,3744,0580$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Capital Star41693,9353,6340$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Capital Star5204,6844,4030$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Capital Star55714,9894,6360$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Capital Star48654,8354,5090$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Capital Star3504,1983,9430$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Capital Star46684,6694,4310$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Capital Star44764,8504,5570$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Capital Star75755,3755,0570$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Capital Star45914,5454,2790$68.17$3.02
May 2025Capital Star12004,4004,1670$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Capital Star44624,4434,2040$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Capital Star37614,8694,6260$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Capital Star003,8453,6590$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Capital Star0584,6644,4220$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Capital Star52594,8054,5520$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Capital Star791095,1164,8940$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Capital Star62635,2344,9850$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Capital Star2603,8823,6930$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Capital Star47474,0663,8890$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Capital Star3504,0553,8610$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Capital Star00000$79.77$2.54
May 2024Fletcher Operating,00000$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Fletcher Operating,1601,1519980$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Fletcher Operating,37492,6982,3630$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Fletcher Operating,2502,3442,0440$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Fletcher Operating,42702,58300$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Fletcher Operating,461002,0801,7920$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Fletcher Operating,5104,0913,5790$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Fletcher Operating,40824,9494,5230$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Fletcher Operating,5304,2663,7670$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Fletcher Operating,62844,1643,6750$81.39$2.58

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

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OperatorCapital Star Oil & Gas, Inc.FieldWord (Edwards)CountyLavaca County

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