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MERKA UNIT

Merka Unit is an oil lease in Robertson County, Texas, operated by Wildfire Energy Operating LLC in the Giddings (Austin Chalk-3) field.

2 wells

1,731bbl oil, last 12 months−64% vs prior year
Operator
Wildfire Energy Operating LLC
County
Robertson County
Field
Giddings (Austin Chalk-3)
RRC lease
03-22903

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Robertson CountyRobertsonFallsLimestoneMadisonMcLennanLeonBrazosMilamRobertson County
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Gas, last 12 months
540 mcf
Oil in Jun 2026
77 bbl

Production by month

Oil output fell 64% over the last 12 months

Jul 2026 was not reported.

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 64% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for MERKA UNIT, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 64% over the last 12 months. 1,457 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 4,089 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 1,457 bblbbl per monthmcf per month002001004002006003008004001,000500Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 64% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for MERKA UNIT, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 64% over the last 12 months. 1,457 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 4,089 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month002001004002006003008004001,000500Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

91% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
91% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of MERKA UNIT gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 91% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
91% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of MERKA UNIT gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 91% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    91% · 491 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    9.1% · 49 mcf

Who has run this lease

The operator changed once, most recently in Mar 2023

Operators of this lease over timeChesapeake Operating, L.L.C., Jan 2020 to Feb 2023; Wildfire Energy Operating LLC, Mar 2023 to Jun 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Mar 2023Chesapeake Operating, L.L.C.Jan 2020 to Feb 2023Wildfire Energy Operating LLCMar 2023 to now
Operators of this lease over timeChesapeake Operating, L.L.C., Jan 2020 to Feb 2023; Wildfire Energy Operating LLC, Mar 2023 to Jun 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Mar 2023Chesapeake Operating, L.L.C.Jan 2020 to Feb 2023Wildfire Energy Operating LLCMar 2023 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

2 wells on this lease

Wells on MERKA UNIT
API numberWell no.Status
42-395-304411Active
42-395-304742Shut-in

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Energy Trans Crude Marketing LLCOilGathers51May 30, 2023–
Shell Trading (Us) CompanyOilGathers49May 30, 2023–
Energy Transfer CompanyCasinghead gasBuys100Jul 1, 2014–
Energy Transfer CompanyCasinghead gasGathers100Jul 1, 2014–
Chesapeake Energy Mktg, L.l.c.OilGathers10Jan 14, 2021May 30, 2023
Energy Trans Crude Marketing LLCOilGathers90Jul 1, 2021May 30, 2023
Sunoco Ptnrs. Mktg.&terminals LPOilGathers90Jan 14, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Sunoco Ptnrs. Mktg.&terminals LPOilGathers100Jul 1, 2014Jan 14, 2021

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

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748.75 acres on the newest permit

A pooling certificate was filed

Permits for Merka Unit
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-395-304742748.75
42-395-304411752.94

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Sep 26, 2026 (source 1, source 2).

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Ledger for MERKA UNIT
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026No report–––––$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Wildfire Energy7717224220$84.81$3.15
May 2026Wildfire Energy92046420$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Wildfire Energy9018244400$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Wildfire Energy90045410$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Wildfire Energy8018041370$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Wildfire Energy107046420$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Wildfire Energy12116345410$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Wildfire Energy11618951460$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Wildfire Energy216047430$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Wildfire Energy20235351460$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Wildfire Energy26635452470$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Wildfire Energy27417348440$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Wildfire Energy32716255500$68.17$3.02
May 2025Wildfire Energy2733461131030$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Wildfire Energy2863511941770$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Wildfire Energy3183802892640$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Wildfire Energy2783511841670$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Wildfire Energy3563511971790$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Wildfire Energy3803401811660$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Wildfire Energy2843523072820$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Wildfire Energy4213562432230$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Wildfire Energy4083742672440$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Wildfire Energy4845404454450$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Wildfire Energy602519000$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Wildfire Energy741887000$79.77$2.54
May 2024Wildfire Energy875728000$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Wildfire Energy461364000$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Wildfire Energy441355000$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Wildfire Energy00000$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Wildfire Energy00000$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Wildfire Energy00000$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Wildfire Energy00000$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Wildfire Energy00000$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Wildfire Energy00000$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Wildfire Energy00000$81.39$2.58

No report filed

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026. Prices: EIA, through Aug 2026. Updated Sep 28, 2026.

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