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MERRIAM 17

Merriam 17 is an oil lease in Reeves County, Texas, operated by Permian Resources Operating, LLC in the Wolfbone (Trend Area) field.

1 well

8bbl oil, last 12 months−92% vs prior year
RRC lease
08-43073

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Where it sits

This county

Reeves CountyReevesWinklerWardLovingReeves County
Reeves County
Oil in Jul 2026
0 bbl
Reporting since
Jan 2020

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  • Operator

    Operator changed: Permian Resources Operating, LLC took over from OXY USA WTP LP in Nov 2024.

  • Buyer

    Buyer changed: KINETIK HOLDINGS LP, ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC replaced ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY as the buyer of this lease's gas from oil wells on Mar 31, 2026.

  • Sales

    No sales reported for the last 8 months of state data (through Jul 2026).

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

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Production by month

Oil output fell 92% over the last 12 months

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 92% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for MERRIAM 17, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 92% over the last 12 months. 8 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 101 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 8 bblbbl per monthmcf per month00200200400400600600800800Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 92% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for MERRIAM 17, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 92% over the last 12 months. 8 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 101 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month00200200400400600600800800Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

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

  • Processing plant (3)
  • Transmission line (2)
  • Flared (4)
Since Apr 2024 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of MERRIAM 17 gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Apr 2024 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%Apr 2024: line to plantOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Since Apr 2024 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission lineShare of MERRIAM 17 gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Since Apr 2024 the lease's gas goes to a processing plant instead of a transmission line.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Apr 24: line to plantJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Processing plant (3)

    76% · 2,241 mcf

  • Transmission line (2)

    24% · 715 mcf

  • Flared (4)

    0.1% · 3 mcf

0.1% of the gas flared in the 11 months reported. No month above 3%.

Who has run this lease

The operator changed once, most recently in Nov 2024

Operators of this lease over timeOXY USA WTP LP, Jan 2020 to Oct 2024; Permian Resources Operating, LLC, Nov 2024 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Nov 2024OXY USA WTP LPJan 2020 to Oct 2024Permian Resources Operating,…Nov 2024 to now
Operators of this lease over timeOXY USA WTP LP, Jan 2020 to Oct 2024; Permian Resources Operating, LLC, Nov 2024 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Nov 2024OXY USA WTP LPJan 2020 to Oct 2024Permian Resources Operating, LLCNov 2024 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

1 well on this lease

Wells on MERRIAM 17
API numberWell no.Status
42-389-333661Shut-in

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Enterprise Crude Oil LLCOilGathers100Mar 31, 2026–
Enterprise Products Operating LLCCasinghead gasBuys50Mar 31, 2026–
Kinetik Holdings LPCasinghead gasBuys50Mar 31, 2026–
Kinetik Holdings LPCasinghead gasGathers100Mar 31, 2026–
Energy Transfer CompanyCasinghead gasGathers100Nov 1, 2015Mar 31, 2026
Energy Transfer CompanyCasinghead gasBuys100Nov 1, 2015Mar 31, 2026
Genesis Crude Oil, L.p.OilGathers100Sep 12, 2012Mar 31, 2026

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

159.78 acres on the newest permit

Permits for Merriam 17
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-389-333661159.78

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

What Permian Resources Corporation told investors it received

Permian Resources Operating, LLC is linked to Permian Resources Corporation (PR).
Realized prices reported by Permian Resources Corporation
QuarterOil$ per bblFiling
Q2 2026$97.81SEC filing
Q1 2026$70.91SEC filing
Q4 2025$58.78SEC filing
Q3 2025$64.77SEC filing
Q2 2025$62.71SEC filing
Q1 2025$70.48SEC filing

SourcePermian Resources Corporation quarterly reports, SEC EDGAR, company-wide averages before hedging.

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for MERRIAM 17
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Permian Resources00000$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Permian Resources00000$84.81$3.15
May 2026Permian Resources00000$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Permian Resources00000$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Permian Resources00000$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Permian Resources00000$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Permian Resources00000$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Permian Resources00000$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Permian Resources0168000$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Permian Resources00000$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Permian Resources00000$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Permian Resources80000$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Permian Resources02000$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Permian Resources00000$68.17$3.02
May 2025Permian Resources00000$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Permian Resources00000$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Permian Resources11000$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Permian Resources186000$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Permian Resources418000$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Permian Resources110000$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Permian Resources11140110$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024OXY USA20000$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024OXY USA170000$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024OXY USA00000$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024OXY USA00000$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024OXY USA310110$79.77$2.54
May 2024OXY USA130172550$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024OXY USA5675205165142$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024OXY USA6056975325320$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024OXY USA6075015875861$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024OXY USA00000$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023OXY USA14717231310$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023OXY USA6147143603600$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023OXY USA5915583023020$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023OXY USA3743482542540$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023OXY USA4465583703700$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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