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MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8

Merchant Estate West G 17-8 is an oil lease in Reagan County, Texas, operated by De Central Operating, LLC in the Spraberry (Trend Area) field.

2 wells

193,571bbl oil, since Feb 2026
RRC lease
7C-23412

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Reagan CountyReaganIrionSterlingUptonMidlandGlasscockReagan County
Reagan County
Gas, since Feb 2026
553,138 mcf
Oil in Jul 2026
33,549 bbl
First check

Production started February 2026; the first check is due by about June 28, 2026 (estimate).

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Production by month

Oil output rose 33% since Feb 2026

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
Oil output rose 33% since Feb 2026Monthly oil production and gas for MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8, Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Oil output rose 33% since Feb 2026. Monthly average of 36,840 bbl in the latest 3 months, against 27,684 bbl in the first 3.bbl per monthmcf per month0010k50k20k100k30k150k40k200k50k250kOct 25Jan 26AprJul
Oil output rose 33% since Feb 2026Monthly oil production and gas for MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8, Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. Oil output rose 33% since Feb 2026. Monthly average of 36,840 bbl in the latest 3 months, against 27,684 bbl in the first 3.bbl per monthmcf per month0010k50k20k100k30k150k40k200k50k250kJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

99% of the gas went to a processing plant in the 6 months reported

Flaring peaked at 26.3% of the gas in Feb 2026.

  • Processing plant (3)
  • Flared (4)
99% of the gas went to a processing plant in the 6 months reportedShare of MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8 gas by disposition code each month, Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. 99% of the gas went to a processing plant in the 6 months reported. Flaring peaked at 26.3% of the gas in Feb 2026.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Flared 26.3%Oct 25Jan 26AprJul
99% of the gas went to a processing plant in the 6 months reportedShare of MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8 gas by disposition code each month, Feb 2026 to Jul 2026. 99% of the gas went to a processing plant in the 6 months reported. Flaring peaked at 26.3% of the gas in Feb 2026.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Flared 26.3%Jan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Processing plant (3)

    99% · 545,693 mcf

  • Flared (4)

    1.3% · 7,445 mcf

1.3% of the gas flared in the 6 months reported. One month above 3%.

2 wells on this lease

Wells on MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8
API numberWell no.Status
42-383-420794407HActive
42-383-420804207HActive

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%From
Medallion Operating Company, LLCOilGathers100Feb 1, 2026
Enterprise Products Operating LLCCasinghead gasBuys95Feb 1, 2026
Brazos Midland Gas, LLCCasinghead gasBuys5Feb 1, 2026
Enterprise Products Operating LLCCasinghead gasGathers95Feb 1, 2026
Brazos Midland Gas, LLCCasinghead gasGathers5Feb 1, 2026

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

708.81 acres on the newest permit

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Permits for Merchant Estate West G 17-8
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-383-420794407H708.81
42-383-420804207H708.81

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

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6 months, newest first

Ledger for MERCHANT ESTATE WEST G 17-8
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 202633,54933,549136,104135,351753$80.46$2.89
Jun 202635,72835,758126,787126,563224$84.81$3.15
May 202641,24341,187125,557125,099458$102.13$2.94
Apr 202626,39126,51182,18280,8541,328$100.32$2.77
Mar 202644,60644,75068,33267,380952$91.38$3.04
Feb 202612,05411,73814,17610,4463,730$64.51$3.62

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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