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MELTON, DELLA

Melton, Della is a gas well in Gregg County, Texas, operated by Buffco Production Inc. in the Willow Springs (Cotton Valley) field.

1 well

66,680mcf gas, last 12 months+52% vs prior year
Operator
Buffco Production Inc.
County
Gregg County
Field
Willow Springs (Cotton Valley)
RRC lease
06-235712

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Gregg CountyGreggPanolaUpshurCassWoodMorrisHopkinsSmithRuskHarrisonMarionCampGregg County
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Oil, last 12 months
322 bbl
Gas in Jul 2026
5,224 mcf

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  • Operator

    Operator changed: Buffco Production Inc. took over from Craton Operating LLC in Feb 2025.

  • Buyer

    Buyer changed: MIDCOAST G & P (EAST TEXAS) L.P. replaced MIDCOAST PIPELINES (E TX) L.P. as the buyer of this lease's gas from gas wells on Jun 1, 2025.

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

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Production by month

Gas output rose 52% over the last 12 months

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  • Oil (line)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output rose 52% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for MELTON, DELLA, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 52% over the last 12 months. 66,680 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 43,911 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 66,680 mcfmcf per monthbbl per month002,500205,000407,5006010k8012.5k100Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output rose 52% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production and oil for MELTON, DELLA, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 52% over the last 12 months. 66,680 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 43,911 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per monthbbl per month002,500205,000407,5006010k8012.5k100Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

Since Mar 2025 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line

  • Processing plant (3)
  • Transmission line (2)
Since Mar 2025 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of MELTON, DELLA gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Mar 2025 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Mar 2025: line to plantOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Since Mar 2025 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of MELTON, DELLA gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Mar 2025 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Mar 25: line to plantJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Who has run this lease

The operator changed 2 times, most recently in Feb 2025

Operators of this lease over timeSabine Oil & Gas Corporation, Jan 2020 to Dec 2022; Craton Operating LLC, Jan 2023 to Jan 2025; Buffco Production Inc., Feb 2025 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jan 2023Changed Feb 2025Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationJan 2020 to Dec 2022Craton Operating LLCJan 2023 to Jan 2025Buffco Production Inc.Feb 2025 to now
Operators of this lease over timeSabine Oil & Gas Corporation, Jan 2020 to Dec 2022; Craton Operating LLC, Jan 2023 to Jan 2025; Buffco Production Inc., Feb 2025 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jan 2023Changed Feb 2025Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationJan 2020 to Dec 2022Craton Operating LLCJan 2023 to Jan 2025Buffco Production Inc.Feb 2025 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

1 well on this lease

Wells on MELTON, DELLA
API numberWell no.Status
42-183-319612HShut-in

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Dk Trading & Supply, LLCCondensateGathers100Jun 1, 2025–
Midcoast G & P (East Texas) L.p.Gas-well gasBuys100Jun 1, 2025–
Midcoast Pipelines (E Tx) L.p.Gas-well gasGathers100Sep 1, 2021–
Dk Trading & Supply, LLCCondensateGathers50Feb 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
Eastex Crude Company, LLCCondensateGathers50Feb 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
Midcoast Pipelines (E Tx) L.p.Gas-well gasBuys100Sep 1, 2021Jun 1, 2025
Dk Trading & Supply, LLCCondensateGathers90Oct 1, 2023Feb 1, 2025
Eastex Crude Company, LLCCondensateGathers10Oct 1, 2023Feb 1, 2025
Eastex Crude Company, LLCCondensateGathers100Jan 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023

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

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572.32 acres on the newest permit

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Permits for Melton, Della
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-183-319612H572.32

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

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for MELTON, DELLA
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Buffco Production211765,2245,2240$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Buffco Production3005,1115,1110$84.81$3.15
May 2026Buffco Production2704,8724,8720$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Buffco Production2804,2654,2650$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Buffco Production1803,7363,7360$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Buffco Production3305,4825,4820$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Buffco Production2004,6804,6800$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Buffco Production281746,3366,3360$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Buffco Production2805,8285,8280$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Buffco Production3705,9695,9690$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Buffco Production2707,3497,3490$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Buffco Production2507,8287,8280$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Buffco Production351779,9289,9280$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Buffco Production77010,08410,0840$68.17$3.02
May 2025Buffco Production6309,6459,6450$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Buffco Production72010,73110,7310$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Buffco Production2503,5233,5230$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Buffco Production00000$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Craton Operating00000$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Craton Operating00000$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Craton Operating00000$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Craton Operating00000$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Craton Operating00000$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Craton Operating00000$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Craton Operating00000$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Craton Operating00000$79.77$2.54
May 2024Craton Operating00000$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Craton Operating00000$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Craton Operating00000$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Craton Operating00770$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Craton Operating0083830$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Craton Operating003183180$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Craton Operating00000$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Craton Operating1062000$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Craton Operating0012120$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Craton Operating0041410$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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OperatorBuffco Production Inc.FieldWillow Springs (Cotton Valley)CountyGregg County

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